DRK-12 Research and Products

Constructing and Role-Playing Student Avatars in a Simulation of Teaching Algebra for Diverse Learners
Publication | This study examines the design and implementation of a simulated teaching environment in Second Life for prospective teachers.
Engaging underrepresented groups in high school introductory computing through computational remixing with EarSketch
Exploring Opportunities for STEM Teacher Leadership: Summary of a Convocation
Use of Google Earth, Cyber Databases, and Geotagged Photos to Enhance Students’ Scientific Practices and Understanding
Publication | Using Google Earth, Cyber Databases, and Geotagged Photos to Enhance Students’ Scientific Practices and Understanding of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
Professional Development to Enhance Teachers' Practices in Using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as Cognitive Tools: Lessons Learned from a Design-Based Research Study
An Investigation of Middle School Science Teachers and Students Use of Technology Inside and Outside of Classrooms: Considering whether digital natives are more technology savvy than their teachers
What’s happening in the Quantified Self movement?
Lessons learned from an initial effort to bring a Quantified Self "meetup" experience to a new demographic
Exploring iconic interpretation and mathematics teacher development through clinical simulations
Effective, Sustained Inquiry-Based Instruction Promotes Higher Science Proficiency Among All Groups: A 5-Year Analysis
How games can engage students and improve learning
Publication | Understanding how games create a sense of flow and engagement can help teachers make better choices about their instructional use of games.
Sticky Ions: A Student-Centered Activity Using Magnetic Models to Explore the Dissolving of Ionic Compounds
Professional Development Aligned with AP Chemistry Curriculum: Promoting Science Practices and Facilitating Enduring Conceptual Understanding
Design Practices of Preservice Elementary Teachers in an Integrated Engineering and Literature Experience
Publication | Examining discourse of a team of pre-service teachers within an IEL engineering design challenge
Examining Young Students’ Problem Scoping in Engineering Design
Publication | Exploring students' problem solving within an integrated engineering and literacy activity
Evidence for Effective uses of Dynamic Visualisations in Science Curriculum Materials
Publication | Dynamic visualisations capture aspects of scientific phenomena that are difficult to communicate in static materials and benefit from well-designed scaffolds to succeed in classrooms. We review research to clarify the impacts of dynamic…
Charting the Impact of Federal Spending for Education Research
Publication | Impact evaluation plays a critical role in determining whether federally funded research programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are wise investments. This paper develops quantitative methods for program evaluation and…
NSF Award and Administration Guide(AAG)
Publication | The Award and Administration Guide(AAG) provides information regarding the NSF award cycle from issuance and administration of an award through closeout.
2014 NSF Nuts & Bolts Webinar Resources
Presentation | The NSF Nuts & Bolts webinar, hosted by CADRE and led by NSF Program Officer David Campbell on November 20, 2014 at 3:30PM EST, was designed to introduce DR K-12 awardees to the ins and outs of project management—including information on…
Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (NSF 14-1)
Publication | Effective for Proposals Submitted or Due On or After February 24, 2014. For proposals submitted prior to February 24, 2014, the guidelines in NSF 13-1 apply.
Webinar on the Common Guidelines for Education Research and Development
Presentation | This webinar, led by Edith Gummer (formerly of NSF), discusses the guidelines outlined in the report co-authored by the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation.
SmartGraphs: Algebra
Product for Educators | The Concord Consortium has developed 19 activities for teaching and learning algebra that are available online or as an app for iPad or Android tablet computers. These activities—which cover a variety of algebra topics, from linear…
Advice for Developing a Research Design that Employs Design-Based Implementation Research (DBIR)
Publication | This brief provides guidance for how to design a research plan using DBIR. It can also serve as a resource for preparing a research proposal to a federal agency or foundation that employs a DBIR approach. This guidance is informed by the…
Early Career Researchers and Developers in the DR K–12 Program: Needs, Supports, and Recommendations
Publication | The future strength of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) K-12 education research and development efforts depends in part on the development of promising early career researchers and developers—including doctoral students, post-docs, and…
2014 DR K-12 Program Webinar Resources
Presentation | In this 2-webinar series hosted by CADRE, NSF provides an overview of the DR K-12 funding program and reviews this year's DR K-12 solicitation.