Theodore J Kopcha

Dr. Theodore J. Kopcha is a former secondary mathematics teacher whose current research explores the integration of innovative technologies into the classroom and connecting them to mathematics. Over the past two decades, Dr. Kopcha has worked closely with both pre-service and in-service teachers and has published extensively on teacher professional development and technology integration. His funded research reflects his focus on improving teaching and teacher education in the local community. His projects provide support to rural communities who are integrating technology into various disciplines through project-based learning and has been funded through sources such as UGA’s Public Service and Outreach Fellowship (2015-2016), the National Endowment for the Humanities (2018-present), and the Spencer Foundation (2021 - 2024). He has previously served as president of the Teacher Education Division for the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and currently serves as the Board Representative for the Teacher Education Division.