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Katie Baleja is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Educational Technology at Wayne State University's College of Education. She teaches courses such as TED2020 and TED6020, focusing on technology integration in teaching across multiple semesters through 2025.
Research Interests: Her work centers on digital literacy, including digital writing and reading strategies, the use of screencasting for online assessment, and the alignment between educators' perceptions and classroom practices. She investigates how teachers implement digital tools despite limited professional development and systemic challenges.
Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2019–2020) emphasize practical applications of digital literacy in K–12 education, often using mixed-methods research to explore teacher perceptions and instructional technologies. Themes include the role of digital reading and writing, assessment innovation during the pandemic, and foundational definitions of digital literacy in academic literature.
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Advising and Grants: There is no explicit mention of graduate students advised, research grants, or funded projects. However, her active research agenda and publications suggest ongoing scholarly engagement in educational technology.
Labs and Teams: No specific research labs, centers, or collaborative teams are mentioned in the text. Her collaborations include scholars such as Troy Hicks and Mingyan Zhang, particularly in studies related to digital literacy.
