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Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters

Xing, Y. & Smigielski, K. (2026, Work accepted for publication). Bridging bodies, cultures, and screens: Practitioner insights into digital media for responsive and embodied learning. In Trifonas, P. (Eds.), International handbook of theory and research in digital media (pp.). Springer.

Smigielski, K. (2026, Work accepted for publication). Teacher pedagogy and AI: Designing for adaptability, engagement, and equity. In Garza, T. (Eds.), AI in education: Ethical foundations, pedagogical innovation, and institutional transformation (pp.). Taylor & Francis.

Smigielski, K. (2024). Resources. In A. M. Hammel & R. L. Yee (Eds.), Teaching music to students with differences and disabilities (2nd ed., pp. 243–254). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/9780197748244.003.0010

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Smigielski, K. (2025). Inclusive music teaching: The role of self-efficacy and emotional competence. Cambridge Educational Research e-Journal, 12, 29-39. https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.123127

Peer-Reviewed Scholarly & Professional Articles

Hall, C., & Smigielski, K. (2026). Social-emotional learning in modern education: Progress, pitfalls, and the path forward. American Journal of Education Forum. https://sites.psu.edu/ajeforum/2026/01/29/social-emotional-learning-in-modern-education-progress-pitfalls-and-the-path-forward-by-cherrelle-hall-kristen-smigielski/

Didrichsen, S., & Smigielski, K. (2025). Empowering online college instructors through UDL: Engaging and inclusive strategies. American Journal of Education Forum. https://sites.psu.edu/ajeforum/2025/05/31/empowering-online-college-instructors-through-udl-engaging-and-inclusive-strategies-by-kristen-smigielski-and-samantha-didrichsen/ 

Smigielski, K. (2025). Learning from other industries: How AI innovations can revolutionize education. American Journal of Education Forum. https://sites.psu.edu/ajeforum/2025/06/02/learning-from-other-industries-how-ai-innovations-can-revolutionize-education-by-kristen-smigielski-ph-d/

Smigielski, K.  (2025). Using AI in the classroom: 5 simple steps to enhance your teaching. The Teacher Advocate. https://www.kdp.org/blogs/kevin-wong/2025/03/09/using-ai-in-the-classroom-5-simple-steps-to-enhanc?CommunityKey=5d907360-4053-4b24-bd82-ec7380722067   

Smigielski, K. (2025). Teacher preparation for increasing classroom diversity: Cultural competence and inclusive strategies. American Journal of Education Forum.  https://sites.psu.edu/ajeforum/2025/03/12/teacher-preparation-for-increasing-classroom-diversity-cultural-competence-and-inclusive-strategies-by-kristen-smigielski/   

Smigielski, K. (2021). Commentary on “The 90/90/90 schools: A case study.” LAI 615: Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning, 1(4). Retrieved from https://cisljournal.net/issues/4/index.html 

Smigielski, K. (2021). Critique of Salvador's (2015) research: “Music instruction for elementary students with moderate to severe cognitive impairments: A case study.” LAI 615: Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning, 1(4). Retrieved from https://cisljournal.net/issues/4/index.html 

Smigielski, K., Bartlo, L., & DeMaio, I. (2021). In search of silver linings: Could the response to COVID-19 lead to positive changes in how children are educated post-pandemic? LAI 615: Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning, 1(2). Retrieved from https://cisljournal.net/issues/2/index.html