The faculty at the Learning Technologies program are thrilled to announce the publication of "Say What? Translating Learning Technologies Research for Everyone," a unique collection of PhD student writings that transforms complex educational technology research into engaging stories for the general public.

This innovative book emerged from a PhD seminar taught by Dr. George Veletsianos at the University of Minnesota's Learning Technologies program in 2024. During the seminar, students took their scholarly research interests and translated them into clear, compelling narratives that anyone could understand and appreciate.

The book consists of writing from five students.

Shreepriya Dogra explores how creating a sense of belonging can transform computer science education in Minnesota.

Galyna Arabadzhy challenges conventional wisdom about online discussion forums and offers fresh alternatives.

Neal Fredrickson uses holiday turkey preparation to explain important food safety principles.

John Bartucz provides a thoughtful examination of AI transparency as it relates to education and society. 

Seeun (Tina) Jeon investigates how different communities approach preserving their cultural heritage in our digital age.

The book is freely available under a Creative Commons license, reflecting our commitment to open education, open scholarship, and public access to knowledge. We hope it will inspire other researchers and educators to share their work more broadly and encourage more graduate programs to embrace public scholarship.