Penny Craig
Teaching Professor of Special Education
Curriculum Vitae
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About Penny Craig
Dr. Penny Craig’s work focuses on creating inclusive, accessible learning environments through thoughtful integration of technology and evidence-based practices. Her teaching and scholarship emphasize assistive technology, postsecondary supports for students with disabilities, and the evolving role of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, in education. She is actively engaged in professional service at the departmental, university, and international levels and regularly contributes to national and international conversations on special education, educational technology, and educational biography.
Professional Experience
Dr. Penny Craig is a teaching professor in Special Education at Ball State University with extensive experience across K–12 education, higher education instruction, instructional technology, and academic leadership. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from Ball State University and has taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, assistive and adaptive technology, and educational technology. Dr. Craig has served in multiple leadership roles long-time director of the TEACH Lab, where she supports educators, students, and families in the selection and use of adaptive and assistive technologies.
Education
- Ph.D. Ball State University Educational Studies
- M.A. Ball State University Secondary Education
- B. S. Pensacola Christian College English and History Education
Research
Craig, P. (2023). What about the Wright sister? A paper presented at International Society for Educational Biography (ISEB) Annual Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
Craig, P. (2023). The Role of AI in life writing. A roundtable presentation at International Society for Educational Biography (ISEB) Annual Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
Craig, P. (2023). Navigating a time of vast change: How will AI change the practices in our classrooms? A presentation at Society of History and Philosophy of Education (SOPHE) Annual Conference, Oklahoma City,OK
Craig, P. (April, 2016). Behind their mother's skirts: Feminism in the Little House books. Paper presented at International Society for Educational Biography Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Craig, P. (April, 2017). Chair, New Technologies and Educational Biography Roundtable. International Society for Educational Biography Annual Conference. Toronto, Ontario, CN.
Craig, P. (April, 2017). Gorgeous guys of the Wilder days: The role of men in the Little House on the Prairie series. A paper presented at International Society for Educational Biography Annual Conference. Toronto, Ontario, CN.