Dr. Lea Anne Daughrity began working at SMU in 2022 as a STEM Research Fellow in the Technology Enhanced Immersive Learning (TEIL) Cluster in the Simmons College of Education. In her current role, she works on immersive and embodied learning research projects in STEM under the guidance of Dr. Lin Lipsmeyer, Dr. Tony Cuevas, and Dr. Richard Duschl. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas, an M.S. in Instructional Technology and Library Sciences from TAMUC, an M.S. in Public Relations, and a B.A. in Communications from The University of Alabama. Dr. Daughrity's research interest focuses on learning experience design in immersive and embodied learning.
At SMU, Dr. Daughrity is working on a variety of projects in the Simmons School of Education that include: 1) AI and Robots in the Classroom, 2) Immersive Learning of Literacy, 3) Embodied Learning with Math Concepts, 4) and through the Lyle School of Engineering, she is helping to develop SMU STEM Summer Camp opportunities.
LeaAnne Daughrity is an advocate for and an experienced STEM leader in the areas of science, robotics, computer science, graphic arts, and technology. She has served in many capacities within K-12 and Higher Ed administration and learning. Those positions include Director of Instructional Technology and Library Media Services, Instructional Designer, Learning Experience Designer, Professional Development lead, and district-wide Assistant Director of Instructional Technology supporting 21 campuses.
At SMU, Dr. Daughrity is working on a variety of projects in the Simmons School of Education that include: 1) AI and Robots in the Classroom, 2) Immersive Learning of Literacy, 3) Embodied Learning with Math Concepts, 4) and through the Lyle School of Engineering, she is helping to develop SMU STEM Summer Camp opportunities.
LeaAnne Daughrity is an advocate for and an experienced STEM leader in the areas of science, robotics, computer science, graphic arts, and technology. She has served in many capacities within K-12 and Higher Ed administration and learning. Those positions include Director of Instructional Technology and Library Media Services, Instructional Designer, Learning Experience Designer, Professional Development lead, and district-wide Assistant Director of Instructional Technology supporting 21 campuses.
