Research Modules

K-12 Embodied and Mediated Learning

Through this module, researchers are developing a physical-digital infrastructure that targets the needs of underserved students and those with diverse learning styles. Faculty and graduate students have developed SMALLab, a mixed-reality environment for learning. Within SMALLab, K-12 students interact in real time with each other and with dynamic visual, textual and sonic media through full-body 3-D movements and gestures. In collaboration with partner teachers, researchers have developed curricula across the arts, language arts and sciences, and have documented significant learning gains among participating students. The group has recently received a grant from the MacArthur Foundation to pursue a partnership with the Institute of Play in NYC called, Gaming SMALLab.

Learn more: Project Web site
Contact: David Birchfield