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Katie Baleja is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Educational Technology at Wayne State University's College of Education. She teaches courses such as TED2020 - Technology Integration in Teaching and TED6020 at the graduate level, with an active teaching schedule extending into 2025. Her work is centered on integrating technology into K–12 and teacher education contexts.
Education:
- Doctorate of Educational Technology – Central Michigan University
- Master of Arts in Instructional Technology – Saginaw Valley State University
- Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Biology and Natural Science) – Alma College
Katie Baleja’s research focuses on digital literacy, digital writing and reading strategies, and technology integration in education. Her work explores how educators perceive and implement digital literacy, the gap between belief and practice, and innovative assessment tools like screencasting. She investigates barriers such as lack of professional development, time, and technological access.
Her recent publications, all from 2019–2020, reflect a strong thematic focus on digital literacy in educational settings. These works examine teacher perceptions, classroom applications, and the role of digital tools in reading and writing. The research is primarily mixed-methods, survey-based, and contextually grounded in Michigan’s educational landscape.
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Katie Baleja actively contributes to teacher education through curriculum development and instruction in technology integration. While no formal advisees or grant funding are mentioned, her publications suggest collaborative research with scholars like Troy Hicks and Mingyan Zhang. Her teaching responsibilities indicate a strong commitment to preparing both pre-service and in-service teachers for technology-rich classrooms.
She does not appear to lead a lab or formal research team, but her collaborative publications suggest engagement in academic research communities focused on digital literacy and educational technology.
