The 2016 aWEAR Wearable Technologies, Knowledge Development, and Learning Conference was held right before the Thanksgiving holiday at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Researchers and attendees came from all over the world to hear dynamic presentations and have valuable discussions on where wearables fit into the evolving world of education.Three thought-provoking keynotes and various stimulating talks…
Dr. Catherine Spann’s current study on the ideal physical and mental states to help children and adults pay attention and practice self-control was recently covered by UTA. To read more about the study and check out the video, please follow the link: https://www.uta.edu/news/releases/2016/11/Study%20on%20self-control.php
Partners across the Digital Learning Research Network met in Arlington, Texas on October 21-22 to update each other on various projects and take the opportunity to collaborate with others during regarding their work, and to consider future directions and collaborations. The partners worked on scaling dLRN research projects and discussed future funding opportunities as the…
[caption id="attachment_1805" align="aligncenter" width="529"] Learning With MOOCs III conference at Huntsman Hall at the University of Pa. in Philadelphia Thursday, October 6, 2016. (©2016 Mark Stehle Photography)[/caption] LINK invaded Philadelphia on October 6-7 for the third annual Learning with MOOCs Conference (LWMOOCs). Sponsored by the Online Learning Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania, LWMOOCS gathered some of the leading…
LINK is looking a lot different these days! As you may have noticed, the website has been totally revamped for easier navigation and continuous updates pertaining to the various projects within LINK. Make sure to check out the “Projects” page to see what our researchers and staff have been working on and exciting new developments in the lab. Our research projects continue…
Check out the UTA News Center article on LINK’s Massive Online Open Course on the practical application of new technologies in K-12 teaching: https://www.uta.edu/news/releases/2016/10/MOOC-K-12
LINK was recently recognized for securing a National Science Foundation grant as part of a project proposal organized by Carnegie Mellon University to study Big Data. Follow the link to learn more: https://www.uta.edu/news/releases/2016/09/Siemens%20third%20generation%20internet.php
Today marks the beginning of the fall semester and the academic year here at UT Arlington. Here in the LINK lab we’ve been plotting and planning some great events for the fall. We hope you will join us in growing knowledge connections across networked spaces here on campus or wherever you are located! Happy Fall,…
Catherine Spann, GRA for LINK Research Lab We are delighted to announce the addition of our new graduate research assistant, Catherine Spann, to the LINK lab. She is in the doctoral program in Developmental Psychology at UT Arlington with research interests in mindfulness and self-regulation in early childhood. She is joining our postdoc Throy Campbell…
“Summertime and the living is easy.” Not so much here in the LINK Lab where the hive is humming with activity! Additions to our staff: Our new postdoc, Throy Campbell, is finishing his second week with us. We are enjoying the opportunity to discuss his research on the future of work […]