Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D.

Dr. Stephanie Smith Budhai is faculty member in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware, focusing on Educational Technology, Learning Design, and Justice-centered Pedagogies. She holds two national education technology leadership positions on the Information Technology Council and as Chair of the Culture and Climate Committee for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE).  She holds a Ph.D. in Learning Technologies, and a M.S. in Information with a specialization in Library and Information Science, and K-12 teaching certifications in Technology Education, Instructional Technology and Business, Computers, Information Technology, Special Education and Elementary Education. Dr. Smith Budhai is the 2021 SITE Emerging Leader and the 2017 ISTE Awardee for Excellence in Teacher Education. She is also a Nearpod, and VoiceThread Certified Educator.  Dr. Smith Budhai has more than a decade of online teaching experience, and has published myriad books (two have been translated into Arabic), articles, and invited editorials surrounding the use of technology and online learning in education. A few of her book publications include: 

- Leveraging Digital Tools to Assess Student Learning 

- Increasing Engagement in Online Learning: Quick Reference Guide

- Culturally Responsive Teaching Online and In-Person: An Action Planner for Dynamic Equitable Learning Environments 

- Teaching the 4Cs with Technology

- Best Practices in Engaging Online Learners through Active and Experiential Learning Strategies

- Nurturing Young Innovators: Cultivating Creativity in the Classroom, Home and Community

Latest articles by Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D.

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3 Tips for Veteran Teachers To Get Comfortable with Classroom Technology

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

Veteran teachers can develop their tech fluency and understanding of how to use new teaching tools without formal instruction or PD.

Classroom Tools
TED-Ed

TED-Ed Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This interactive TED-Ed lesson plan is designed to provide educators with ideas for integrating a digital tool into their instruction

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YouGlish Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This YouGlish lesson plan is designed to help implement the language-learning platform into your classroom

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5 Ways for New Teachers to Mentally Prepare for Teaching

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

If you’re a new teacher, here’s what you need to know about getting your mind right for the classroom

IXL Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This IXL lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction

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3 Ways to Address AI in Teacher Education Programs

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

With AI use in the classroom continuing to increase, it's critical to include it in teacher education programs

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Explaining AI Use in the Classroom to Families

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

Explaining AI use in your classroom to your students' families can help eliminate fears and build support

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Curipod lesson plan

Curipod Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This Curipod Lesson Plan is designed to help educators integrate the digital tool to support instruction

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Immersive Learning, Networking, Model Schools, and More at the DMV Regional Leadership Summit

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

District and school leaders engaged in an immersive professional learning experience at the Tech & Learning regional leadership summit in Baltimore

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Is Your New Teacher Working Out? Best Practices for Assessing New Teachers

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

When assessing new teachers' performance, here's what to consider

BrainPOP lesson plan

BrainPOP Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This BrainPOP lesson plan will help you implement the teaching platform into your class

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3 New Tricks for Veteran Teachers

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

Trying new methods, tools, and approaches in the classroom can help invigorate your own passion for teaching

Baamboozle

Baamboozle Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This Bamboozle lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction

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nurturing innovation

4 Ways to Nurture Innovation in the Classroom

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

Nurturing innovation in the classroom can build engagement and skills that students will use well beyond the classroom

Quizizz

Quizizz Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This free Quizizz lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction

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Roblox lesson plan

Roblox Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This Roblox lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction

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Gimkit

Gimkit Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This Gimkit lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction

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ai lesson plan tips

AI Lesson Plan Tips

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

Best practices and tips for when you’re developing AI lesson plans

Mentimeter

Mentimeter Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This Mentimeter lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction

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chatgpt lesson plan

ChatGPT Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This ChatGPT lesson plan can be used to help implement the tool into your classroom instruction

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Developing AI Pedagogical Practices

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

A new classroom technology, such as AI, requires new pedagogical approaches

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Duolingo

Duolingo Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This Duolingo lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction

Blooket

Blooket Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

This Blooket lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction

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Supporting Student Collaboration

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

How to set up opportunities for student collaboration that sets them up for success

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How To Help Students Build Collaboration Skills With Online Tools

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

Helping students build collaboration skills may seem obvious, but using online tools can provide more opportunities

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