Dr. Joan Hughes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joan Hughes has over 24 years of teaching and research experience in the K-12 educational technology domain. Her work emphasizes teacher learning and technology integration, particularly in preservice teacher settings. She investigates how teachers and K-12 students incorporate technologies into classroom learning and how school leaders facilitate this integration. Hughes also explores the preparation of new teachers to be adept with technology as they enter their future teaching positions. Her research has been widely recognized, with her publications cited over 3,400 times. Before academia, she worked as a computer teacher in Silicon Valley. Hughes holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Michigan State University and a B.A. in English from Pomona College. Her research focuses on establishing digital equity in K-12 education, impacting classrooms and communities. Hughes has held several leadership roles within educational associations, showcasing her commitment to the advancement of educational technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching and research focused on K-12 educational technology.

Awards

#100

Paper Award

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Humanities Institute Faculty Fellow

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Dean's Fellowship

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TACTL SIG (AERA) Paper Award

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.