Fan Cao
Doctoral student; Teaching Assistant
Special Education,
Educational Studies
Email:
cao470@purdue.edu
About
Fan Cao is a PhD student in Special Education at Purdue University. Her research interests focus on the integration of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) tools in special education, with an emphasis on teacher preparation. She is particularly interested in how emerging technologies can support students with disabilities and enhance the training of future educators through evidence-based practices.
Education
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Ph.D. in Special Education (Doctoral Student)
Expected Graduation: May 2028 - Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Master of Education in Vocational Education
Sep. 2020 – Jun. 2023 - Soochow University, Suzhou, China
Bachelor of Science in Educational Technology
Sep. 2016 – Jun. 2020
Courses Typically Taught
- 2024 Fall – EDPS 41700: Special Education Knowledge for General Education
- 2025 Spring – EDPS 36201: Positive Behavioral Interventions And Supports
- 2025 Spring – EDPS 46100: Practicum in Strategies for Teaching Individuals with Disabilities
- 2025 Spring – EDPS 30500: Special Education Seminar: Perspectives on Disabilities