# News Sort & Filters close ## Filters Publish Date expand\_more 2010 (2) 2011 (1) 2013 (3) 2015 (3) 2016 (3) 2017 (3) 2018 (5) 2019 (4) 2020 (2) Search Within Results Search Within Results search ## 26 results Show filters filter\_alt Sort by NewestOldestAlphabetical A-ZAlphabetical Z-APublish Date (DESC)Publish Date (ASC) sort list grid\_view ## 26 results [### iLRN ](/news/ilrn) June 21, 2020 We are presenting EcoMOD in the Immersive Learning Project Showcase & Competition as part of the iLRN 2020 Virtual Conference June 21-25, 2020. Come check out our showcase anytime during the conference, or during the two presentation time slots on Monday... [### Presentation at LearnLaunch 2020 ](/news/presentation-learnlaunch-2020) January 30, 2020 Shari Metcalf presented about our work with EcoMOD at a session entitled "Deeper learning in action: Computational thinking in the classroom" (Jan 30, 11am) at the LearnLaunch Across Boundaries Conference 2020 in Boston on Jan 30-31. [### EcoLearn featured in new book - Learning Science: Theory, Research, & Practice ](/news/ecolearn-featured-new-book-learning-science-theory-research-practice) November 15, 2019 The new book, Learning Science: Theory, Research & Practice, features a chapter about our work, Designing Immersive Authentic Simulations That Enhance Motivation and Learning: EcoLearn, by Chris Dede, Tina Grotzer, Amy Kamarainen, and Shari Metcalf. It... [### Cold Spring School in New Haven: 4th and 5th grade students using EcoMUVE ](/news/cold-spring-school-new-haven-4th-and-5th-grade-students-using-ecomuve) November 06, 2019 Cold Spring Kids Become Public Artists, Eco-Warriors - article in New Haven Arts website. [### Edutopia article about EcoXPT ](/news/edutopia-article-about-ecoxpt) October 09, 2019 We have a new article in Edutopia about our work with EcoXPT: The Value of Digital Tools in Science Classes, by Emily Gonzalez. Digital learning experiences can be used to mirror the work of real scientists, boosting students’ engagement and learning... [### EcoMOD in the 2019 STEM for all Video Showcase ](/news/ecomod-2019-stem-all-video-showcase) May 13, 2019 We have a new video about EcoMOD that we are sharing as part of the 2019 STEM for all Video Showcase. We talk about how EcoMOD supports 3rd grade students in learning about computational modeling through a blended 3D world and 2D modeling tool. [### Giving students meaningful choices affects motivation and engagement in learning activities ](/news/giving-students-meaningful-choices-affects-motivation-and-engagement-learning) October 22, 2018 This article, In a tech-rich world, teachers matter more than ever, in the William & Mary School of Education newsletter describes EcoMUVE research with Dr. Jason Chen on EcoMUVE and motivation. [### EcoMOD in the 2018 STEM for all Video Showcase ](/news/ecomod-2018-stem-all-video-showcase) June 01, 2018 Our EcoMOD project is up and running with third and fourth grade students – we piloted our 15-day curriculum in two classrooms this spring, and supported kids in learning about ecosystems science, complex causality and computational thinking! Check out... [### How virtual reality can make every kid a capable scientist ](/news/how-virtual-reality-can-make-every-kid-capable-scientist) February 06, 2018 In this video, How virtual reality can make every kid a capable scientist, Stanford University's Jeremy Bailenson explains how well-designed VR programs like EcoMUVE and River City boost kids' intellectual confidence and show students who think they're... [### EcoXPT in the classroom: Usable Knowledge ](/news/ecoxpt-classroom-usable-knowledge) January 16, 2018 Here's a new video about EcoXPT in the classroom produced by Usable Knowledge at the Harvard Graduate School of Education: Implementing EcoXPT [### Integrating Multi-User Virtual Environments in Modern Classrooms ](/news/integrating-multi-user-virtual-environments-modern-classrooms) January 15, 2018 EcoMUVE is featured in a new book: Integrating Multi-User Virtual Environments in Modern Classrooms. Our chapter is called EcoMUVE: A Case Study on the Affordances of MUVEs in Ecosystem Science Education, by Shari J. Metcalf, Amy M. Kamarainen, Eric... [### AERA Showcases Innovative STEM Research at Capitol Hill Exhibition ](/news/aera-showcases-innovative-stem-research-capitol-hill-exhibition) January 01, 2017 [http://www.aera.net/Newsroom/AERA-Highlights-E-newsletter/-em-AERA-High…](http://www.aera.net/Newsroom/AERA-Highlights-E-newsletter/-em-AERA-Highlights-em-May-2017/AERA-Showcases-Innovative-STEM-Research-at-Capitol-Hill-Exhibition) - Previous page chevron\_left - [1](?page=0 "Current page") - [2](?page=1 "Go to page 2") - [3](?page=2 "Go to page 3") - [ Next page chevron\_right ](?page=1 "Go to next page")