Tandra Tyler-Wood

Tandra Tyler-Wood is a Professor in the Department of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas's College of Information. Her research focuses on STEM education, special education, and technology integration, with a particular emphasis on digital fabrication, constructivist pedagogy, and inclusive learning environments.

• PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1987)
• MEd, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1980)
• BS, Converse College (1976)

Her work explores how technology can enhance curriculum design for special needs populations and rural schools. Notable projects include the Fab@School initiative, transmedia STEM curricula, and simSchool virtual teacher training. She has contributed to NSF-funded research on digital fabrication's impact on student attitudes toward STEM careers and teacher preparedness.

Research trends across her articles highlight technology's role in addressing educational equity, special education challenges, and STEM engagement. Key themes include gender disparities in STEM interest, cross-cultural teacher attitudes toward autism, and the efficacy of online learning environments for students with disabilities.

Her grants and collaborations include National Science Foundation (NSF) support for projects like ITEST and Fab@School. She has published extensively in journals such as Journal of STEM Education, Journal of Special Education Technology, and Smart Learning Environments.

She advises on educational technology policy and serves as a leader in initiatives promoting equitable access to STEM resources. Her lab focuses on transmedia books and digital tools to bridge gaps in STEM participation among underrepresented groups.