LITE in Action

Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers, Today: LITE in Action

At the Laboratory for Innovative Technology in Education (LITE), learning goes beyond lectures and textbooks. Through hands-on workshops, interactive training sessions, collaborative projects, and real-world classroom experiences, our pre-service educators gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to integrate technology meaningfully into teaching and learning. LITE provides opportunities for future teachers to explore emerging instructional technologies, develop innovative teaching practices, and apply their learning in authentic educational settings.

The images featured on this page capture LITE in action. From experimenting with virtual reality, robotics, artificial intelligence, assistive technologies and more, to implementing technology-rich lessons during student teaching experiences, these moments reflect our commitment to preparing educators who are ready to engage, inspire, and empower the next generation of learners. Each photograph tells a story of creativity, collaboration, exploration, and growth as tomorrow’s teachers develop the tools and experiences needed to thrive in today’s classrooms.

Exploring Emerging Technologies & Discovering the Tools Shaping Tomorrow’s Classrooms

Through hands-on exploration of emerging technologies, teacher candidates gain firsthand experience with innovative tools that are transforming teaching and learning.

Learning by Doing; From Exploration to Implementation

Students move beyond learning about technology to actively creating, experimenting, and applying innovative tools and strategies for teaching and learning.

From the Lab to the Classroom

The true measure of innovation is not what happens in the lab, but how it impacts students. Through field experiences, internships, and student teaching placements, teacher candidates apply the skills and technologies they have explored in LITE to create engaging, inclusive, and meaningful learning experiences for P-12 students. These experiences bridge theory and practice, preparing future educators to confidently integrate technology where it matters most: in the classroom.

Working Together to Solve Real Problems

The best ideas often emerge when people learn and work together. Through workshops, collaborative projects, faculty partnerships, and peer learning opportunities, future educators develop creative solutions to authentic classroom challenges. These experiences foster teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while demonstrating the power of collaboration in educational innovation.

Technology for Every Learner; Empowering Inclusive Learning

Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. Through experiences with assistive technologies, accessibility tools, adaptive devices, and inclusive instructional practices, LITE prepares future educators to create learning environments where all students can participate, engage, and thrive. By exploring technologies that remove barriers and expand opportunities, teacher candidates learn how to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners.

Community Engagement

Through outreach events, community partnerships, and educational initiatives, LITE helps connect technology, learning, and service to create meaningful experiences for others.