Informing Pedagogical AI Agents: How Prior Knowledge Shapes Collaborative Problem-Solving
Author: Caitlin Snyder Key Ideas In the evolving landscape of education, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computing (STEM+C) concepts is crucial to preparing students for complex, real-world challenges. A recent study on collaborative problem-solving (CPS) behaviors in high school STEM+C learning environments shed light on how prior knowledge in these subjects influenced group dynamics … Read more
Using AI to Connect Game-Based and Narrative-Centered Learning
This blog post was originally published via the Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE) on November 25, 2024. The original blog can be accessed here. Authors: Jeremy Roschelle, Executive Director of Learning Sciences Research, Digital Promise; Gautam Biswas, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering and Professor of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Vanderbilt University; Cindy … Read more
5 Essential Benefits of Narrative-Centered Learning in Education
Author: Dan Carpenter Key Ideas Narrative-centered learning is a powerful tool that can be used by students, teachers, and researchers to promote engaging and effective learning. By embedding educational content within immersive storylines, narrative-centered learning can create dynamic experiences that captivate students and encourage them to interact deeply with the material. It can support complex … Read more