Things I care about...
I’m interested in how people learn and the design, development, and implementation of tools that support learning. I brings a design-based research perspective to my work in UX that centers the perspectives, values, and histories of all users.
Design of Technologies for Learning
I research learning and technologies from a wide range of methodological approaches and design contexts. I’ve collaborated on projects in technologically-enhanced learning spaces including the use of motion-tracking in embodied learning, iPad annotation applications, and multimodal game design products. I’ve also worked on the development of large-scale learning environments that leverage learning analytics and adaptive supports. My research has received support from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, MacArthur Foundation, Mozilla Foundation, among other institutions.
Learning + User Experience
I received his PhD in the Learning Sciences at Indiana University. My academic and professional work focuses on educational technology, design-based implementation research, and embodiment. I have authored +20 refereed or peer-reviewed publications and presented my research at numerous national and international conferences. Previously, I conducted research focused on the incorporation of "productive uncertainty" into learning experiences at Boston University. I also have experience teaching at the K-12, undergraduate, and graduate levels.
Current and past projects:
"Science through Technology Enhanced Play." National Science Foundation Cyberlearning Grant. Graduate Research Assistant under Joshua Danish. May 2017-present.
"Promoting Learning through Annotation of Embodiment." National Science Foundation Cyberlearning Grant. Graduate Research Assistant under Joshua Danish. May 2017-present.
"Interactive Science through Technology Enhanced Play." National Science Foundation Cyberlearning Grant. Graduate Research Assistant under Joshua Danish. May 2017-present.
“Collaborative Research: Big Data from Small Groups: Learning Analytics and Adaptive.” National Science Foundation Grants for Exploratory Research. Narrative designer under Cindy Hmelo-Silver. January 2017-present.
“Understanding Trajectories Toward Expertise in Undergraduate Online Inquiry-Based Learning Environments.” Scholarship on Teaching and Learning Research Grant, Indiana University. Project coordinator under Michael Stucker. March 2016-present.
“Investigating Pre-Service Teacher Reflection in Structured Role-Play.” Co-principle investigator Sean Duncan. August 2015-August 2016.
“Beyond Gamification: Rethinking Online Instruction as Playful Learning.” Learning and Teaching with Technology Research Grant, Indiana University. Graduate research assistant under Sean Duncan. August 2015-2016.
“Tinkering With Games: Learning Through Tangible Play.” Indiana University, Makerspace internal grant. Graduate research assistant under Sean Duncan. August 2015-August 2016.
“Investigating Story Games: Structured Educational Role-Play With Teens and Pre-Service Teachers.” Proffitt Internal Research Grant, Indiana University, Graduate research assistant under Sean Duncan. August 2014-May, 2015.
“Mobile Games to Foster Financial Literacy.” August 2014-May 2015. Graduate research assistant under Dr. Sean Duncan (Indiana University, Learning Sciences Program), Dr. Noah Stoffman, and Dr. Scott Yonker (Indiana University, Kelley School of Business).
“Connecting Badges and Expertise in Interest-Driven Affinity Spaces.” HASTAC Digital Media and Learning Research Competition Grant, August 2013-October, 2014. Graduate research assistant under Sean Duncan.
CV
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