Category: CREATE Blog

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Students in EDCI 33500 Created an Interactive Reading Activity

Dr. Smith's students in EDCI 33500 Reading Instruction For Tier 1 And Tier 2 showcased their interactive reading activity projects developed in CREATE last week. This course examines a number of reading models and instructional approaches designed to ensure all...
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Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

At the Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference, Jacob Jenkins, Emma Jones, Jordan Potter, and Lydia Zhang (not pictured), mentored by Drs. Smith and Begeske, presented a poster on a qualitative study titled "Special Area Classes: Inclusive & Positive Classroom Practices With...

CREATE Grand Opening

The Center for Resources and Equipment for Assistive Technology in Education (CREATE) had its grand opening on April 5, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the university's commitment to providing inclusive education opportunities for all students. The center is equipped...
Drs. Smith and Begeske with their focus awards

Purdue University 2023 Focus Award

Dr. Jennifer Smith and Dr. Jasmine Begeske received the system-wide Purdue University 2023 Focus Award for their commitment to disability, equity, and inclusion at Purdue. They were recognized for their dedication as co-founding directors of the Center for Resources and...

Students in EDPS 20001 Created an Anchor Chart

Students in Drs. Smith and Begeske’s EDPS 20001 Special Populations Seminar: Focus on Students with Disabilities and Differentiation Approaches were in CREATE last week to complete their Anchor Chart project. Students are secondary majors across all of teacher education at...

Students in EDPS 26500 Have Hands on Assistive Technology Experiences in Class

This month in Dr. Begeske and Mr. Shannon's course, EDPS 26500 The Inclusive Classroom, students across teacher education learned about using assistive technology (AT) to support students with disabilities in their field experiences and future classrooms. The students had the...