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I’m an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at Kent State University. My research centers on innovative uses of technology to support learning, teaching, and design, primarily in STEM contexts. I’m particularly interested in how affective, cognitive, and motivational variables affect students’ learning experiences in digital environments. My current research projects focus on the integration of learning technologies such as 3D printing, robotics, video games, and simulations in education to provide educators with research-informed guidelines on how to integrate technology in various educational settings. I design curricula, assessments, and tools to support and evaluate students’ learning and creativity. In addition, I investigate how video games, particularly action video games, and game-like learning environments foster cognitive and motivational processes that enhance learning. My research was recognized with international awards sponsored by the American Educational Research Association as well as the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

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I earned my Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Florida State University in 2012. Since then, I have been teaching graduate courses in educational technology, instructional design, and assessment.