Nate Turcotte

Nate Turcotte is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS) at Florida Gulf Coast University's College of Education. His work focuses on Educational Technology, Instructional Design, and Digital Media and Learning. He holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Design and Technology from Penn State University and an M.S.Ed. in Educational Technology from SUNY Potsdam.

His research explores

• Embodied learning through data-rich environments
• Informal learning in technology-mediated contexts
• Game-based pedagogies
• Student-centered assessment practices like ungrading

Recent publications emphasize collaborative data practices in sports education, innovative digital badge programs, and integrating shelter animal advocacy into early literacy. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, often involving school-university partnerships.

Key articles from 2023-2025 highlight emerging trends like AI in education (ChatGPT perceptions), embodied analytics in golf instruction, and hybrid learning environments.

No scientific awards listed. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in educational technology and instructional design.