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Dr. Alex Fegely is an Assistant Professor and Associate Chair in Education Studies at Coastal Carolina University’s Spadoni College of Education & Social Sciences. He specializes in integrating computer science, robotics, and extended reality (XR) into preservice teacher education. His work focuses on enhancing educational technology competencies and immersive learning in K-12 classrooms.
- B.S.Ed., Temple University (Secondary Education - Social Studies & History)
- M.Ed. & Ed.S., Coastal Carolina University (Instructional Technology)
- Ed.D., University of South Carolina (Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Technology)
His research explores XR adoption in education, robotics for programming comprehension, and AI-powered platforms for public speaking training. He co-developed the EdTech Align instrument to measure standards-aligned teacher technology competencies. Notable awards include the 2023 Outstanding Scholarship Award and 2022 Professor of the Year in Education at Coastal Carolina University.
Recent publications analyze 360-degree VR in engineering education, XR technology-to-practice gaps, and robotics-driven maker learning. He has presented at conferences like AERA, SITE, and AECT, emphasizing immersive pedagogies and technology integration in underserved schools.
- Co-chair, X Realities and Learning SIG (SITE)
- Coordinated robotics professional development programs improving middle school STEM achievement
Scientific honors include:
- AERA Instructional Technology SIG Top 5 Best Paper (2021)
- AECT Early Career Symposium Participant (2022)
- Multiple institutional awards for scholarship and teaching excellence
