Publications

Personalized Learning and the Development of Emotional Intelligence in a Global, Collaborative, STEM-Learning Environment

informal learning

emotional intelligence

epistemic network analyses

This study examines how personalized learning attributes in informal, collaborative learning environments can impact reflections in middle and high school students. Six…

Examining Gender Differences in Identity Development Within an Online, Global, Collaborative, Informal STEM-learning Community

informal learning

epistemic network analyses

This study examines how a learning environment that incorporates aspects of intergroup contact might impact identity development and expression. Adolescent students…

Reflections of Health Care Workers on Their In-Hospital Experiences During the Onset of COVID-19

healthcare workers

epistemic network analyses

The early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic intensified the role of healthcare workers in hospitals. This study examines how healthcare workers reflected on their in-hospital…

Reflections of Health Care Workers on Their In-Hospital Experiences During the Onset of COVID-19

identity development

informal learning

epistemic network analyses

Identity formation is central to positive adolescent development as young learners navigate collaborative, educational environments (McLean & Breen, 2009). A positive…

Initial Analysis of Prompted Discourse Patterns in an Informal, Online, Global Collaborative Learning Environment

informal learning

epistemic network analyses

This analysis examines the discourse patterns of adolescent participants from two countries while engaging in synchronous video conference calls to collaborate on…