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Department of Teaching and Learning News

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Current Teaching and Learning News

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People |

The newest Rebel grads reflect on their time at UNLV and share what the future holds.

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People |

This audiovisual specialist brought fun shirts and award-winning TV production experience to his job building technology spaces for Rebels.

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People |

Across generations, Rebels share how UNLV served as the setting for their love stories.

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Campus News |

In longstanding tradition, UNLV president recognizes seven students whose academic and community achievements embody the Rebel spirit of the graduating class.

Kasra Ghaharian and students involved in State of AI report
Research |

This latest initiative from the International Gaming Institute is setting the standard for ethical AI use in the industry.

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Campus News |

UNLV, UNR Extension collaboration cultivates an early interest in science and engineering.

Teaching and Learning In The News

Las Vegas Review Journal

Schools in Southern Nevada are beginning to enter a new age of artificial intelligence-assisted education. With hopes of offering more customized instruction for students and assistance for stretched thin teachers, the Clark County School District is dipping its toes into the AI waters through a one-year pilot program this year.

Las Vegas Weekly

Megan Griffard’s early education career included a stint teaching at Mojave High School before she left to pursue her doctorate out of state. She returned in 2022 to find the Clark County School District battling a staggering 1,367 vacant teaching positions.

Las Vegas Weekly

Megan Griffard’s early education career included a stint teaching at Mojave High School before she left to pursue her doctorate out of state. She returned in 2022 to find the Clark County School District battling a staggering 1,367 vacant teaching positions.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Michael Bottachelli, known as Mr. Bee, is transforming history education at Doral Academy Red Rock High School by using TikTok and rap to engage students.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Social media is offering educators new ways to engage students. But whether it's effective, depends on who you ask.

TODOS Mathematics For All Podcast

What happens when three Asian American women math educators come together to reflect on their journeys, activism, and the role of mathematics in justice? In this powerful episode, Dr. Kari Kokka—math educator, social justice advocate, and former high school teacher—joins hosts Shari Kaku and Michelle Lo for an inspiring conversation about searching for our own stories, math identity, and community organizing.

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Recent Teaching and Learning Accomplishments

Hasan Deniz (Teaching and Learning) and Ph.D. student Dilara Kara-Zorluoglu (Teaching and Learning) published with co-authors Ezgi Yesilyurt (Utah State University), Erdogan Kaya (University of Texas at Arlington), Refika Turgut (University of South Carolina Upstate), and Elif Adibelli-Sahin an article titled “Unpacking the sources of computer…
Shaoan Zhang, Ph.D., (Teaching and Learning) has been appointed to serve on the American Educational Research Association (AERA) International Relations Committee (IRC) for a three-year term through 2029. AERA is the largest national research association dedicated to the scientific study of education and learning. The International Relations…
Congratulations to Isabella Shenouda, Noah Karnafel, and Hongming Xu (all Teaching and Learning) on receiving the UNLV Teaching Expo: Best (and Worst) Teaching Practices 2026 People’s Choice Award. This recognition reflects the  doctoral students’ dedication to learning and teaching in higher education, as well as their positive contributions…
Congratulations to Noah Karnafel (Teaching and Learning) on receiving the Doral Academy Excellence in Education Gala: New Teacher of the Year 2026 award! This is a wonderful recognition of his dedication and positive impact on students and the school community.
Ph.D. student Dilara Kara-Zorluoglu (Teaching and Learning) published an article titled “Computational Thinking Integrated Science Lesson: STEM Integrated Teaching Approach with Data Practices on Climate Change” in the journal School Science and Mathematics.
Ph.D. student Dilara Kara-Zorluoglu (Teaching and Learning) presented a study titled “Enacting Agency: An Ecological Perspective on Teachers’ Experiences of an Integrated Curriculum” in a paper session on Developing Teacher Agency through Transformative Professional Learning at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) 2026…