Anna Leach

Dr. Anna Leach is a Lecturer at the College of Information Science, University of Arizona, where she also earned her PhD in Information. Her work bridges educational technology, data literacy, and ethical data use in higher education. She focuses on stakeholders' perceptions of educational tools like TopHat, PowerNotes, and D2L, aiming to reduce instructor burden while improving student experiences. Her research emphasizes understanding data patterns and their human implications, advocating for holistic insights beyond raw metrics.

Her studies explore topics such as student data privacy through new literacies frameworks and leveraging LMS data to enhance institutional success. She collaborates across the university, contributing to initiatives like the iVoices Media Lab, which documents student narratives about technologies.

No scientific awards are listed. While no grants or advising details are provided, her research highlights interdisciplinary collaboration in educational technology and data-driven decision-making.