How Is Learning Science Research Advancing Innovation in Teaching and Learning?

Thursday, November 02, 2017 | 1:30PM–2:20PM ET | Meeting Room 204B, 200 Level
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Industry and Campus-Led Panel
Hear from a panel of prominent learning science researchers about the cutting-edge educational research being conducted and applied at higher ed institutions in partnership with education industry leaders to create next-generation learning environments. Today, some of the most cutting-edge educational breakthroughs come from partnerships between universities and industry leaders. Researchers and industry leaders will share how they are building mutually beneficial relationships and creating new opportunities to improve learning outcomes for students. How can educational institutions effectively partner with industry to solve the biggest challenges they face? What makes an effective learning science research partnership?

Outcomes: Learn how universities and industry leaders are collaborating on learning science research projects * Learn how these partnerships ultimately improve learning outcomes for students * Learn how institutions can effectively partner with industry leaders to solve the biggest challenges they face

Presenters

  • Ryan Baker

    Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania

  • Alfred Essa

  • Tanya Joosten

    Senior Scientist + Director, Digital Learning R&D + DETA Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  • Melina Uncapher

    Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco