Dr. Kristen Mattson

Instructor

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Biography

Kristen Mattson is an educator, curriculum designer, and scholar with extensive experience in K–12 library media leadership, higher education, and educator professional development. Her areas of expertise include digital citizenship, media literacy, and information literacy. Among her notable contributions are practitioner-focused works, including 'Digital Citizenship Action' (ISTE, 2024) and 'Ethics in the Digital World' (ISTE, 2021). As an adjunct lecturer at the iSchool, she focuses on supporting students pursuing Illinois school library licensure and acts as a subject matter expert consultant for various educational organizations. Kristen is dedicated to helping educators and learners think critically about the intersection of technology and humanity.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Lecturer

— Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Teaching courses related to information literacy and digital citizenship.

Awards

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ISTE Making Happen Award

2024-07-02

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.