Engineering

A Targeted Study of Gaming and Simulation Projects in DR K-12

Engineering
Mathematics
Science
Pre-K
Elementary
Middle
Other

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.

Author/Presenter

Barbara Brauner Berns

Amy Busey

Alina Martinez

Uma Natarajan

Sarah Sahni

Sally Wu

Lead Organization(s)
Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE)
Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC)
Abt Associates, Inc.
Year
2014
Short Description

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.

Resource(s)
A Targeted Study of Gaming and Simulation Projects in DR K-12.pdf

Articulating the Components of Inclusive STEM High Schools

Engineering
Mathematics
Science
Technology
High

A PPT presentation on Articulating the Components of Inclusive STEM High Schools. Presented at STEMx Conference.

Author/Presenter

Melanie LaForce

Liz Bancroft

Lead Organization(s)
The Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education (CEMSE), University of Chicago
Year
2014
Short Description

A PPT presentation on Articulating the Components of Inclusive STEM High Schools. Presented at STEMx Conference.

Resource(s)
STEMxCon Model Articulation_PDF.pdf

Publications for STEM Educators, Policymakers, and Researchers

Engineering
Mathematics
Science
Technology
Elementary
Middle
High
Undergraduate

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.

Author/Presenter

CADRE

Year
2024
Short Description

STEM education-related publications that may be of interest to DRK-12 grantees.

Resource(s)
STEM Publications.pdf
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