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Sam Abramovich

Associate Professor of Learning and Instruction, and Information Science
University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Learning sciences, emerging technologies in education, alternative assessments, educational games, digital badges

Head shot of Sam Abramovich, University at Buffalo faculty expert on learning.

Sam Abramovich can speak to the media about learning and the use of technology in education.

Trained as a learning scientist, he is a leading scholar on emerging technology such as digital badges and online education resources, ranging from online rating systems to makerspaces. His research focuses on unpacking the benefits and challenges of open source technologies for education.

Abramovich is interested in understanding how learning opportunities presented by these and other emerging technologies can guide educational improvement and reform.

CONTACT:

Samuel J. Abramovich, PhD
Associate Professor of Learning and Instruction, and Information Science
University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education