Todd Cherner

Dr. Todd Cherner is a Professor in the Curriculum and Instruction Department at the UNC School of Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With a career spanning K-12 teaching and higher education, he focuses on leveraging technology to promote equity and critical literacy. He holds a B.S. (2004) from the University of Central Florida, M.Ed. (2008) from Clemson University, and Ph.D. (2012) from the University of Tennessee.

His research examines how implicit biases manifest in educational technologies and explores equitable technology integration strategies. Key areas include critical media literacy, AI ethics in education, and bridging the gap between extended reality (XR) tools and classroom practice. He has been honored with the University Teaching Awards (2022-23) for his innovative approaches.

Recent work emphasizes generative AI frameworks for educators, AI literacy in teacher preparation, and immersive learning through XR. His scholarship spans over two decades, with publications in journals like Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education and International Journal of Multicultural Education.

Cherner collaborates with educators to design inclusive instructional technologies and advocates for systemic reforms addressing privatized funding in education. His lab focuses on creating accessible tools that empower both teachers and students through technology.