College of Education named 2026 AACTE Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of Technology recipient
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The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) recently announced that Lipscomb University’s College of Education has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 AACTE Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of Technology.
Lance Forman
The award, overseen by AACTE’s Committee on Innovation and Technology, recognizes an innovative use of educational technologies in a school, college or department of education and highlights initiatives that creatively infuse technology into the curriculum, transcending conventional teaching methods and bringing about transformative changes in educational practices.
The university is being recognized for its MORAL Dilemma Video Library, a digital resource designed to help educational leadership candidates navigate complex ethical scenarios in school settings.
Lance Forman, assistant dean of education specialties and director of the Educational Leadership program, will be presented with the award at AACTE 2026 on Feb. 20 in New Orleans.
“Dr. Forman brings remarkable innovation and purpose to his work, and this AACTE award affirms that excellence,” said Leslie Cowell, dean of the College of Education at Lipscomb University. “I have seen how his use of technology elevates our candidates and strengthens our college. We are thrilled to celebrate this honor.”
Forman partnered with students and faculty from the George Shinn College of Entertainment & the Arts film program to produce the series.
“Lipscomb University’s MORAL Dilemma Video Library equips education leaders with tools to think critically and ethically in challenging real-world situations,” said Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, AACTE president and CEO. “This innovative resource exemplifies the thoughtful integration of technology into educator preparation. We congratulate the university and Dr. Forman on this achievement in innovation.”