Littrell Receives National Economic Education Award
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Rita Littrell, director of the Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, received the Abbejean Kehler Technology Award at the National Association of Economic Educators annual Council for Economic Education conference.
The award, presented Oct. 4, recognized Littrell for her use of technology to improve the delivery of economic education programs.
Littrell encourages economics teachers across Arkansas to utilize all forms of technology — including smart phones, webinars, Facebook or podcasts — during her training sessions and when they return to the classroom. Littrell cited the need to innovate in order to reach younger educators and, in turn, their students. She noted that the Walton College's technology center support made this easy for her.
"I was truly humbled to receive this recognition from our national organization," Littrell said. "Past recipients were creators of technology products for our network. I was the first recognized for using technology in creative ways to support teachers and their teaching of economic education in grades K-12. It is a real honor to know that our national network recognizes that Arkansas is a leader in economic education and technology."
Littrell has served on the association's technology committee, coordinated technology sessions at the annual conference, participated in the first Training-of-Trainers for Virtual Economics, and promotes technology products in all teacher training programs. Due to Littrell's leadership in the use of technology, more educators have participated in economic education trainings, have easier access to economics training and resources, and have learned strategies for incorporating technology into their lessons.
Heather Grosze, a business educator in Rogers, Ark., Heritage High wrote, "because of Dr. Littrell's love of education, love of economics, love of learning, and love of technology, I have been blessed with a mentor who helped me go from being a 'good' educator to being an 'excellent' educator."
Contacts
Lori McLemore, Marketing and Communications Officer
Sam M. Walton College of Business
479-575-5021,
lmclemore@walton.uark.edu
Headlines
Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design Presents Fall 2024 Lecture Series Lineup
Through these carefully selected presenters, the Fay Jones School continues to engage with the broad scope of issues, opportunities and challenges that society and the design disciplines confront today.
Honors College to Host Pulse Discussion on the History of Campus Protests
An expert panel moderated by the Democracy Fellows RSO will discuss the history, philosophy, emergency management and legality of campus protests on Sept. 12.
Baxter Joins Animal Science As Equine Instructor, Ranch Horse & Equine Judging Coach
Amanda Baxter, who has extensive experience in 4-H horse contests and clinics, is joining the Department of Animal Science as an equine instructor and head coach of the ranch horse and equine judging teams.
Wang Appointed Associate Editor for Biophysics Reviews
Yong Wang, associate professor of physics at the University of Arkansas, has been named an associate editor of Biophysics Reviews, the journal of the American Institute of Physics.
Data Science Program to Be Led by Previous Engineering Dean While Director Search Begins
Former Dean John English will serve as director while a search for the successor to University Professor Manuel Rosetti, the Data Science Program's inaugural director, is conducted.