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ThinkZone: A Research-Driven Gaming Portal for Transforming K-8 Teaching and Learning Practices

May 1 - October 31, 2015 | Media and Technology, Informal/Formal Connections
The project team is developing and testing a prototype of Thinkzone, a blended learning portal intended for Kindergarten through Grade 8 teachers to host existing education learning games across core subject areas. The prototype will host games, and include a learning system to train educators to integrate games to replace or supplement instructional practice. In the Phase I pilot study will include 10 teachers and 200 students. The researchers will examine if the prototype functions as planned, if teachers are able to implement it with small groups of students, and whether students are engaged across the various games.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: SBIR
Award Number: EDIES15C0021
Funding Amount: $150,000

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Scott Brewster
    Principal Investigator
    Thinkzone
  • Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Educators/Teachers | Learning Researchers
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Games, Simulations, and Interactives | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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