Expertise

My research investigates scaffolded support for problem-based learning, the use of video for learning, and complex systems understanding. My current projects include a research synthesis of computer-supported collaborative learning, developing adaptive support for collaborative learning in a game-based learning environment, assessment of systems thinking, and conceptualizing collaborative engagement.

I focus on how people learn about complex phenomena and how technology can help support that learning. As part of this work, I study problem-based learning, collaborative knowledge construction, and computer supported collaborative learning. I study the role of technology to support social knowledge construction and collaborative learning and problem-solving.

In my most recent work in collaboration with colleagues in informatics, we are exploring how human-centered robotics can help promote STEM engagement and learning in middle and high school youth.


Research: Collaborative modeling; Computer-supported collaborative learning; Problem-based learning; Youth STEM

Research Area:

  • Human Environment Interaction and Sustainability
Past Affiliations

Professor, Learning Sciences Program, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, School of Education, Indiana University Bloomington

Assistant Professor Academic Year, Education

Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, Rutgers,The State University of New Jersey (past)

Chair, Learning Sciences, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, School of Education, Indiana University Bloomington

Department Chair, Department of Educational Psychology, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, Rutgers,The State University of New Jersey (past)

Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, Rutgers,The State University of New Jersey (past)

Communities
Education, Cognitive Science
Degrees
PhD, Vanderbilt University, Cognitive Studies, 1994
MS, Vanderbilt University, Psychology, 1991
MS, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Technological Systems (Educational Computing), 1985
BS, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Cardiorespiratory Sciences, 1978
Keywords
cognitive science education instructional technology problem-based learning
Honors

National Academy of Education Postdoctoral Fellowship, Spencer Foundation/ NAE, 1999-2001

Associations
American Educational Research Association
American Psychological Association
Cognitive Science Society
European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction
International Society for the Learning Sciences