Jana Craig Hare

Jana Craig Hare, PhD, is an Assistant Research Professor and Associate Director for ALTEC, a division of the Center for Research on Learning, at the University of Kansas. Jana brings a classroom perspective to school improvement models, including best practices in research-based instructional strategies and technology integration. Her research explores the development and validation of teaching and learning strategies utilizing educational technologies, technology rich learning environments, mobile learning in education, instructional coaching to facilitate technology integration, and educational games. She has directed research and development efforts for instructional coaching, technology integration, and educational games within K-12 environments at the school, district, and state levels. Her interests also include the evaluation of educational technology programs. Jana has presented at numerous local, regional and national conferences and has been recognized by the University of Kansas as a Staff Fellow (2012-13), the National Science Foundation as a DR-K12 CADRE Fellow (2011-12), and by the National School Boards Association (NSBA) as a “20 to Watch” Emerging Technology Leader (2007). Jana is passionate about helping all learners view technology as an integral part of the teaching and learning process in our connected world.