{"id":3147,"date":"2025-02-10T16:21:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T00:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/edst\/?p=3147"},"modified":"2025-04-23T12:55:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:55:17","slug":"need-ideas-here-are-possible-topics-for-edst-research-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/edst\/2025\/02\/10\/need-ideas-here-are-possible-topics-for-edst-research-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Need Ideas? Here Are Possible Topics for EDST Research Day 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you thinking about submitting a proposal for <strong>EDST Research Day 2025<\/strong> but feeling stuck on where to start? Don\u2019t worry\u2014sometimes all you need is a little inspiration. This year\u2019s theme, <em>Education and the Machine<\/em>, invites us to explore how rapid technological changes are reshaping education. But remember, you\u2019re not limited to the theme! Submissions on <strong>any education-related topic<\/strong> are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some possible directions to help spark your ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Education and Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With this year\u2019s theme, there\u2019s plenty of room to explore how technology is transforming education. Some ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The role of <strong>AI tools in teaching and learning<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital literacy<\/strong>: Preparing students for an AI-driven world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethical considerations in <strong>edtech innovation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online learning platforms<\/strong> and their impact on student engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surveillance and data privacy<\/strong> in educational contexts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Social Justice and Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Education plays a powerful role in promoting (or inhibiting) social justice. Possible topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Decolonizing educational practices<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The intersection of <strong>education and climate justice<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anti-racist education<\/strong>: What\u2019s working and what\u2019s next<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equity and access<\/strong> in higher education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of education in <strong>resistance and liberation movements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Pedagogy and Educational Theory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in teaching practices or the philosophy of education, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Critical pedagogy<\/strong> and its relevance today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indigenous knowledge systems<\/strong> in education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reimagining assessment: Moving beyond grades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternative educational models<\/strong> (e.g., unschooling, community-based education)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revisiting <strong>Freire, Dewey, or Adorno<\/strong> in contemporary contexts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Student Well-Being and Mental Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Education doesn\u2019t exist in a vacuum\u2014it\u2019s deeply connected to students\u2019 mental and emotional well-being. Ideas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Burnout<\/strong> in higher education: Causes and solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trauma-informed pedagogy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of <strong>peer support<\/strong> in student success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mindfulness and well-being<\/strong> in the classroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Policy and Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your interests lie in policy or educational leadership, you might explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Policy responses to technological change<\/strong> in education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leadership in crisis<\/strong>: Lessons learned from the pandemic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teacher advocacy and activism<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The future of <strong>higher education governance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Creative and Alternative Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Research Day is also a great space for <strong>non-traditional projects<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Art-based research<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documentary or film<\/strong> presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community-based participatory research<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative writing or performance that reflects educational experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start with What Inspires You<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still unsure, think about your recent coursework, comprehensive exams, or personal experiences. What questions have captured your curiosity? What projects have excited you most?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And remember: <strong>A simple question can be the foundation of a great presentation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need Help? We\u2019re Here!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>Graduate Academic Assistants (GAAs)<\/strong> are happy to discuss your ideas and help you prepare your submission. Reach out at <a>edst.gaa@ubc.ca<\/a> for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The submission deadline is <strong>February 21, 2025<\/strong>. We can\u2019t wait to see your ideas take shape at <strong>EDST Research Day 2025<\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Considering a proposal for EDST Research Day 2025? 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