Lisa K. Pennington
Governors State University, Texas A&M International University
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About
Dr. Lisa K. Pennington is a leading scholar in educational technology, with a focused research agenda on integrating robotics and computational thinking into K-12 classrooms, particularly for underrepresented Hispanic students. Her most influential work, "Technology Acceptance Model: Assessing Preservice Teachers’ Acceptance of Floor-Robots as a Useful Pedagogical Tool" (2020, 50 citations), provides a foundational framework for understanding how future educators perceive and adopt tangible programming tools. Building on this, her 2017 study "Lines, roamers, and squares: Oh my!" (26 citations) demonstrated how floor robots can effectively enhance Hispanic students’ understanding of fundamental programming concepts through hands-on, culturally responsive activities. Dr. Pennington’s research consistently emphasizes equity and access, as seen in her case study on increasing Hispanic students’ awareness and use of floor-robots through structured activities. Her recent work, "Beyond the Acronym: Interconnections of STEAM, the Humanities, and Digital Citizenship" (2024), expands her scope to explore the broader interdisciplinary connections between technology, the arts, and responsible digital engagement. With a career dedicated to bridging the gap between emerging technologies and inclusive pedagogy, Dr. Pennington’s contributions are shaping how educators prepare diverse learners for a technology-driven world.
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