Articles by: Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D.

Dr. Stephanie Smith Budhai is an associate clinical professor in the department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum at Drexel University, in Pennsylvania. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning Technologies and K-12 teaching certifications in Technology Education, Instructional Technology and Business, Computers, Information Technology, Special Education and Elementary Education. She is also the 2021 Emerging Leader for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) and the 2017 ISTE Awardee for Excellence in Teacher Education. Dr. Smith Budhai is a Nearpod, VoiceThread, and Google Level 1 Certified Educator. Dr. Smith Budhai has more than a decade of online teaching experience, and has published myriad books, articles, and invited editorials surrounding the use of technology and online learning in education. Her publications include:

Articles by: Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D.

Powtoon Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 12 April 23

This Powtoon lesson plan can be used to implement the tool into your instruction

Jeopardy Labs Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 13 March 23

This Jeopardy Labs 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 14 February 23

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 6 February 23

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 11 January 23

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 5 January 23

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 12 December 22

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 21 November 22

What to consider in your post-pandemic teaching approach

Scratch Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 9 November 22

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 28 October 22

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 20 October 22

This Boom Cards lesson plan can help educators integrate the tool into their instruction

Motivating Students with Digital Badges

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 28 September 22

Using digital badges to reward and engage students

Canva Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 12 September 22

This Canva lesson plan can help educators integrate the tool into their instruction

How to Leverage AI Teaching Apps

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. last updated 18 October 22

AI teaching apps can help you teach smarter not harder

Nearpod Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 10 August 22

A Nearpod lesson plan designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction

Minecraft: Education Edition Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 13 July 22

This lesson plan is designed to provide educators with an avenue for Minecraft: Education Edition integration into their instruction

Best Practices for Trauma-Informed Teaching

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 27 June 22

Trauma-informed teaching needs to be part of every educator's toolbox

Slido Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 9 June 22

This Slido Lesson Plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction

Storybird Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 16 May 22

This Storybird Lesson Plan is designed to help educators utilize a digital learning platform to support teaching and learning

How Can Teachers Reduce Bias?

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 22 April 22

Insights and simple strategies for addressing and reducing teacher bias

VoiceThread Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 11 April 22

This VoiceThread Lesson Plan is designed to assist educators in using a multimedia platform to help students meet learning objectives

5 Ways Teachers Can Support Student Healing and Restoration

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 4 April 22

Supporting student healing and restoration is critical as we continue to work through the trauma of the past few years

Screencastify Lesson Plan for Middle and High School

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 14 March 22

This Screencastify lesson plan is designed to assist educators with leveraging a multimedia edtech tool to support teaching

4 Ways to Create Virtual Healing Spaces in Education

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 10 March 22

Virtual healing spaces have the ability to bring together students, teachers, and their families in times of unrest

5 Mindfulness Apps and Websites for K-12

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 16 February 22

Mindfulness apps and websites for K-12 that can help support both students and teachers

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