Communicating Research Across Audiences
Program Description:
This course explores how to communicate research effectively—both in traditional scholarly venues and in public or multimodal forms. Students learn how to share their work across diverse audiences through writing, presentation, and creative modes of dissemination, building skills in publishing, presenting, and public engagement. The course demystifies the process of moving from research to impact: identifying audiences, choosing appropriate venues, and balancing rigor with accessibility. Through workshops, peer feedback, and applied projects, students develop one academic and one public-facing product that advance their scholarly and creative goals. Students will benefit most from this course if they have one or more research projects in progress that they would like to develop for publication or broader dissemination.
Dates & Registration
Dates: January 5 - 16, 2026
Times:
- Week 1 (January 5 - 9, 2026): Fully synchronous sessions, Monday-Friday, 10:00am – 11:40am EST each day
- Each day combines short lectures, discussion, and hands-on activities.
- Week 2 (January 12 - 16, 2026): Primarily asynchronous.
- Students work independently on their academic and public projects, supported by daily open office hours (10:00am - 11:00am EST) for questions, feedback, and accountability. The course concludes with a synchronous showcase and reflection session on Friday, January 16 (10:00am - 11:40 am EST).
Format: Online with Live Zoom Sessions (See dates and times above)
Registration:
This course can be taken for credit in accordance with TC's enrollment policies for 3 credits. All points for this course will be counted towards your spring course load. Please note that college tuition and fees will apply. Winter session courses will follow spring registration and payment deadlines.
Please Note: This course can be taken for 3 credits by Teachers College doctoral students or advanced MA students with instructor approval. Registration must be completed through the Registrar.
For more information or questions: Email tcacademy@tc.columbia.edu
Faculty
Ioana Literat
Co-Director, Media & Social Change Lab (MASCLab); Program Director, Technology, Media & Learning
Ioana Literat is an Associate Professor in the Technology, Media & Learning program at Teachers College, Columbia University, and the Associate Director of the Media & Social Change Lab (MASCLab).
Her research centers on young people’s creative and political expression online, with a particular focus on youth. Her work asks: How does online participation enable new forms of creativity and learning? How do young people’s creative and civic practices intersect in online contexts? And, how can we leverage an understanding of these practices to better support the next generation of thinkers, voters and activists?
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Communicate their research to multiple audiences with clarity and confidence
- Identify appropriate publication, presentation, and dissemination venues
- Create scholarly and public products that reflect both rigor and creativity
- Develop strategies for engaging with media and public platforms
- Build a sustainable professional presence as a public scholar
Who Should Attend
Registration is open to TC doctoral students. Advanced MA students with instructor approval.