Science
A Targeted Study of Gaming and Simulation Projects in DR K-12
The NSF’s Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12) program is one potential source of funding for the needed research on the educational effectiveness of gaming and simulations. The DR K-12 program seeks to enhance the teaching and learning of STEM in K-12 education by funding the “development, testing, deployment, effectiveness, and/or scale-up of innovative resources, models, and tools”4 in STEM areas. This work takes on many forms within the funding portfolio, including computer games and simulations.
The NSF’s Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12) program is one potential source of funding for the needed research on the educational effectiveness of gaming and simulations. The DR K-12 program seeks to enhance the teaching and learning of STEM in K-12 education by funding the “development, testing, deployment, effectiveness, and/or scale-up of innovative resources, models, and tools”4 in STEM areas. This work takes on many forms within the funding portfolio, including computer games and simulations. With the growing attention to these types of educational technologies, the Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE) conducted a brief targeted study to better understand the gaming and simulation research and development work being funded within the NSF’s DR K-12 program and to highlight work that may help fill the gaps identified by the NRC.
Climate Change Narrative Game Education (CHANGE)
Expanding PhET Interactive Science Simulations to Grades 4-8: A Research-based Approach
GeniVille: Exploring the Intersection of School and Social Media
Evolution Readiness: A Modeling Approach
Engaging Middle School Students in Student-directed Inquiry through Virtual Environments for Learning
Articulating the Components of Inclusive STEM High Schools
A PPT presentation on Articulating the Components of Inclusive STEM High Schools. Presented at STEMx Conference.
A PPT presentation on Articulating the Components of Inclusive STEM High Schools. Presented at STEMx Conference.
Publications for STEM Educators, Policymakers, and Researchers
This list contains STEM education-related publications that may be of interest to DRK-12 grantees for the purposes of (1) disseminating knowledge and products and (2) developing partnerships with stakeholders and end-users. These publications were chosen because they provide researchers and developers with an opportunity to present their work to individuals that could use, promote, or improve the work.
STEM education-related publications that may be of interest to DRK-12 grantees.
SE Regional Noyce Conference
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DR K-12 Presenter:
- Cynthia Trawick, Morehouse College (Project: Morehouse College DR K-12 Preservice STEM Teacher Initiative)