Rate My Professor Rebecca Cooper

Dr. Cooper is a recognized leader in incorporating artificial intelligence into education, particularly for preservice teachers. As one of Georgia's foremost experts, she redesigned her technology course to include AI-generated tools like podcasts, quizzes, study guides, chatbots, and collaborative note-taking aids to boost engagement and accessibility. Her research explores preservice teachers' perceptions of AI, online teaching efficacy, and professional development in digital classrooms. Notable publications include "Friend or foe: Pre-service teachers' perceptions of AI" (2025, with T. Howse, S. Mrstik, J. Cauthen), "Teaching in the Age of AI: Pre-Service Educators' Evolving Perspectives for Professional Development and Learning" (2025), "An evolution of research on online teaching and learning: Preparing preservice teachers for the new digital classroom" (2025), "Preservice Teachers Learning to Teach Online: Developing Teacher Leaders" (2024), "An Evolution of Preparing Preservice Teachers to Teach Students with Disabilities Online" (2024), "Leadership in Technology: One Educational Preparation Program’s Journey for Teaching Educational Technology to Teacher Candidates" (2021), and "Preparing Preservice Teachers for the Online Classroom" (2021). Awards and honors include the 2025 Top Claw Award, membership in the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program, and the D2L Excellence Award won by her School of Education team in 2023. Through her innovative approaches, Dr. Cooper significantly impacts teacher education and assessment practices.