EdLab
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EdLab is an education research organization located at Columbia University's Teachers College in New York City. The EdLab attempts to create easier methods of education through communication and advancements in technology,[2] and serves as both a university and community resource center.[3]
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Established | 2004; 20 years ago (2004) |
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Research type | Education |
Field of research | Education, Ed tech, Future of libraries, Online learning, Electronic publishing, Distance education, Virtual learning environment, Civic engagement[1] |
Director | Gary Natriello |
Staff | 72[2] |
Address | 525 West 120th Street |
Location | New York City, New York, United States |
10027 | |
Campus | Teachers College, Columbia University |
Affiliations | The Gottesman Libraries |
Website | edlab |
Founded in 2004, it started under the leadership of Professor Gary Natriello,[4] Edlab is a unit of the Gottesman Libraries at Teachers College.[5][6][7] EdLab houses both library administration and an interdisciplinary team of developers, designers and content creators.[8] Their work is divided into five foundational areas: Reimagining Schooling, Innovations for Online Learning, New Directions for Online Publishing, Efficiencies in Educational Research, and Charting the Future of Libraries.[1] EdLab is organized in small flexible multi-disciplinary teams that collaborate to develop and deliver products and services of distinction.[6]