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:
- Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Justice and Joy
- Best Practices in Engaging Online Learners through Active and Experiential Learning Strategies
- Leveraging Digital Tools to Assess Student Learning
- Nurturing Young Innovators: Cultivating Creativity in the Classroom, Home and Community
- Increasing Engagement in Online Learning: Quick Reference Guide
Latest articles by Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D.

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

AI Lesson Plan Tips
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
Best practices and tips for when you’re developing AI lesson plans

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

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

Developing AI Pedagogical Practices
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
A new classroom technology, such as AI, requires new pedagogical approaches

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 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

Supporting Student Collaboration
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
How to set up opportunities for student collaboration that sets them up for success

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

Google Arts & Culture Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This Google Arts & Culture lesson plan can be used to implement the tool into your instruction

4 Simple Steps to Design Collaborative & Interactive Online PD With and For Teachers
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
Leveraging online spaces to offer teachers useful and engaging professional development opportunities in which they can learn new tools, practice what they teach, and be part of the process

Powtoon Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This Powtoon lesson plan can be used to implement the tool into your instruction

JeopardyLabs Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This JeopardyLabs lesson plan is designed to help educators utilize the online digital learning platform to support teaching and learning

Fanschool Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This Fanschool lesson plan can help teachers implement the tool into their instruction

How to Start a Teacher Microcredential Program
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
Microcredentials can provide teachers the opportunity to enhance their professional skills and a tangible document of their pedagogical abilities

iCivics Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This iCivics lesson plan is designed to provide educators with ideas on incorporating the tool into their instruction

Collaborating with School Librarians and Media Specialists on Lessons
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
Educators need to work together to support instruction and enhance the overall learning experience and collaborative spirit within K-12 schools

Edpuzzle Lesson Plan for Middle School
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This Edpuzzle lesson plan is designed to help teachers integrate the edtech tool into their instruction

Post-Pandemic Teaching: 5 Things to Remember
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
What to consider in your post-pandemic teaching approach

Scratch Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This Scratch lesson plan is designed to provide educators with a lesson idea for integrating Scratch into their instruction

Creating A Roblox Classroom
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
By creating a Roblox classroom, teachers can provide opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and more

Boom Cards Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. last updated
This Boom Cards lesson plan can help educators integrate the tool into their instruction

How to Leverage AI Teaching Apps
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AI teaching apps can help you teach smarter not harder
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