Co-author Network
Map of Science
Co-investigator Network
member of
- Society for Instructional Technology & Teacher Education 2025 - 2026
- American Educational Research Association 2024 - 2025
- College Reading and Learning Association 2022 - 2023
Positions
- Associate Professor, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education, College of Education
- Contact Info
- 252-328-1134
Kristen Howell Gregory
Affiliation
Publications
selected publications
presentations
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presentation
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Aligning Critical Disciplinary Literacy with Course Objectives
, Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy -
A collaborative approach to teaching and researching with AI
, Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy -
AI in early literacy: Smarter tools, stronger lessons.
, Annual Conference of the Latham Clinical Schools Network -
A collaborative approach to teaching and researching with AI
, Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy -
An AI Literacy Framework to Guide Continual Growth in AI Fluency from Novice to Expert
, Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) -
Easing the Burden of Instructional Development with Generative AI Tools
, Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) -
Elementary Educators' Experiences Using MagicSchool AI to Generate SEL Behavior Management Plans
, American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting -
Elementary Educators' Perceptions of Using MagicSchoolAI to Generate Instructional Materials
, Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) -
Exploring the impact of implementing AI tutors on adult learners' asynchronous online learning
, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) -
Fostering Transparency in AI: Guiding Children to Train Computers
, North Carolina Technology in Education Society (NCTIES) -
From Curiosity to Confidence: Empowering University Educators with AI Literacy
, Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy -
Investigating Emotional Engagement and Openness in Student-AI Interactions
, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education -
Strengthening Computer Science Teacher Preparation at East Carolina University.
, Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) -
Using AI to Generate Decodable Texts for Early Literacy Students
, North Carolina Reading Association Conference - College reading consortium: Designing equitable systems for college students' literacy transitions., American Educational Research Association
- Capitalizing on AI Apps and Methods in K-12 Teaching, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
- Enhancing teaching through the use of AI tools., ECU Technology Tailgate
- A Critical Investigation of Critical Disciplinary Literacy Research: A Systematic Review, Literacy Research Association Conference
- A Multi-Case Study of Community College Discipline Faculty's Participation in a Disciplinary Literacy Learning Community, American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting
- AI Literacy for All, Annual Conference of the Latham Clinical Schools Network
- AI Tools for Academic Research, ECU Office for Faculty Excellence Workshop Series: Teaching and Research in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
- Asking critical questions in social studies read aloud, North Carolina Reading Association Reading Conference
- Becoming less sh**ty white people: Using SSCoP to rehearse antiracist pedagogy and practice, American Educational Research Association
- Breaking Practice Down to its Naked Core: Learning How to Do Self-Study Research, American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting
- Capitalizing on AI Apps and Methods in K-12 Teaching, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
- Charting a Course for AI Readiness and AI Literacy in Educator Preparation, North Carolina Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Fall Forum
- Choosing among Chatbots and AI Tools for Educators, ECU Office for Faculty Excellence Workshop Series: Teaching and Research in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
- Community College Discipline Faculty's Attitudes and Self-Efficacy with Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines, ECU College of Education Research and Creative Activity Week
- Community college early childhood education faculty's exploration of professional literacies, College Reading and Learning Association
- Community college literature faculty's exploration of critical disciplinary literacy, College Reading and Learning Association
- Crossing the divide of K-12/college content literacy research and practice., College Reading and Learning Association Annual Conference
- Designing and implementing disciplinary literacy professional learning communities, College Reading and Learning Association
- Designing cross-disciplinary teams for AI research, ECU Technology Tailgate
- Early pre-service teachers' planning, implementation, and reflection of equitable teaching practices, NCACTE Fall Forum
- Empathy, self-care, and rigor: An unexpected partnership., 8th Annual Student Success Conference
- Enhancing equity and inclusivity in course documents, materials, and resources, College Reading and Learning Association
- Enhancing teaching through the use of AI tools., ECU Technology Tailgate
- Examining sites of tension associated with critical disciplinary literacy read alouds in elementary classrooms, Association of Teacher Educators
- Expanding our Understanding of Higher Education Professional Development, College Reading and Learning Association
- Exploring the Impact of Implementing AI Tutors on Adult Learners' Asynchronous Online Learning, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)
- Investigating elementary teachers' perceptions of using ChatGPT to generate integrated assessments., American Educational Research Association
- Leveraging Critical Friendship to Navigate Doctoral Student Role Transitions, Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy
- Leveraging Reflection and Critical Friendship during a Teacher Education Doctoral Program, Conference on Academic Research in Education
- Pre-service Teachers' Multicultural Literature: Planning and Implementing Windows and Mirrors, Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy
- Professional Learning Communities in Theory and Practice, Academy of Process Educators Workshop/Webinar
- Research on college reading and studying: Transforming college students' literacy futures, Literacy Research Association Conference
- Trades-based literacy: Community college faculty's exploration of disciplinary literacy, College Reading and Learning Association Annual Conference
- Transcending the Divide: Where College, Secondary, and Middle Grade Content Literacy and Study Research Coincide, International Literacy Association
- Unpacking, contextualizing, and reframing teacher educator novice-expert identity, Association of Teacher Educators
- Using ChatGPT to Generate Classroom Assessments, Annual Conference of the Latham Clinical Schools Network
- Using an Identity-Based Relevance Intervention to Support Developmental Community College Students' Educational Commitment and Motivation, American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting
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Research
principal investigator on
co-principal investigator on
- CS4All@ECU: Preparing Computer Science for All in PK-12 Education awarded by University of Minnesota (UMN) 2025 - 2027
Service
professional service activities
- CRLA Conference Proposal Reviewer May, 2022 - I signed up to review conference proposals for the 2022 College Reading and Learning Association Annual Conference. I submitted reviews for 9 proposals in the Multicultural Education, College Reading, and Research strands. 2021
Background
education and training
- B.S. in Sociology; Early Education, University of Richmond
- M.Ed. in Education: Reading, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction: Literacy Leadership; Research Cognate, Old Dominion University
credentials
awards and honors
Contact
preferred title
- Associate Professor