Those who inhabit the world of knitting and crocheting will recognize that syntax in the title. They will likely also recognize how to enact, with [yarn and (knitting needles or crochet hooks)], the sequences, repeats and branches —much like computer algorithms—that yield amazing woven craft artifacts from items of clothing…
This is a tribute (of sorts) to Randi Engle, who passed away in October 2012 at 45 years of age. I attended my first AERA conference in 2011. It was my first outing at the largest academic conference in the US, and I was excited about presenting a paper…
The International Conference of the Learning Sciences, or ICLS, is a much-awaited event in the Learning Sciences community. It brings together a fairly close-knit community of scholars. Even though large proportion of ISLS members are engaged in STEM education research, we feel an intimate sense of belonging to the learning…
Modeling (developing and using models) is an essential science practice listed in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). As is ‘Using mathematics and computational thinking’. In science, models are used to represent a system (or parts of a system), to help in the development of questions and explanations, and to…
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On November 29 (a date that holds much personal significance for me), I had the distinct pleasure of addressing a wonderful gathering of learning scientists and educators at the 26th International Conference on Computers in Education in Metro Manila hosted by the Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences of the…
