Next Level Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education

We love it when our work reaches the other side of the world! NLL Doctoral Researcher Tessa Forshaw recently shared her research on learning transfer in Australia at the Harvard Club of Victoria.

Did you know immersive technologies can transform traditional classrooms into engaging learning environments? In our latest MAGICademy Podcast episode, Chris Dede discusses the impact of artificial intelligence🧠 and immersive technologies on skill development. He shares insights on how these tools can enhance skill development and foster a deeper understanding of complex subjects, paving the way for a new era in immersive learning. Story Takeaways 1️⃣ Intelligence augmentation (IA) enhances human capabilities through collaboration with AI. 2️⃣ Immersive environments provide rich, engaging experiences that traditional classrooms often lack. 3️⃣ Data-driven feedback from virtual interactions allows for personalized learning journeys. Explore More: https://lnkd.in/d2usxGcF #IntelligenceAugmentation #ImmersiveLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #EdTechInnovation #VirtualReality #DataDrivenEducation #EmpathyInEducation #XRTechnology #EcoModProject  #FutureOfLearning #MAGICademy

“Awe” and “work” are two words that might not naturally appear in the same sentence – but new research from Next Level Lab researchers Megan Powell Cuzzolino and Jules Becerra suggests that experiencing moments of “everyday awe” in the workplace can combat burnout, increase motivation, and imbue workers with a greater sense of purpose. Read on for more details about the findings and their implications for improving performance in the workplace. https://lnkd.in/eR2YD23w

It's that wonderful time of year when PhD program applications are open! If you're looking to do interdisciplinary research at the intersection of technology, design, and the arts check out College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) at Northeastern University's PHD in Interdisciplinary Design and Media. I'm going to be recruiting a student this cycle who is interested in developing and researching #VR for #Education. I'll be looking for folks who are passionate about leveraging immersive technology to bring experiences into education that otherwise wouldn't be possible and studying their impact on learners. Anyone with a background in XR, learning sciences, or educational technology would make a great fit! Application deadline is December 1. Check out more on the program and find out how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/egrKCpSj Please share with your networks and any prospective students who might be interested!

Ahead of this week's Askwith Forum, explore how educators should respond to the emergence of artificial intelligence. Guidance from Academic Dean Martin West, Senior Research Fellow Chris Dede, and Postdoctoral Fellow Lydia Cao, PhD share how to embrace it, what to avoid, and ultimately demonstrate what AI cannot yet replace. https://bit.ly/3sDkWnz

Just presented on the practical applications of metacognition in design and design education at #DRS2024 with Richard Cox Braden and Eileen McGivney, PhD on behalf of Next Level Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. From theory to practice, we explored how metacognitive strategies are an essential element of good design work. Grateful for the opportunity to connect with the amazing Design Research Society (DRS) community and for the engaging discussions with fellow design educators and researchers! Learn more in our workshop handout below, or via the lab website here: https://lnkd.in/eTAtY2kC If you are at the conference, check out the DRS conference metacognitive reflection activity at the back! #designresearch #design #designthinking #innovation #learning #cognitivescience #cognition #highereducation #highered #learningsciences

The digital transition demands a shift in how we approach apprenticeships. They are a pivotal tool in developing talent in our complex and modern world and deserve consideration in their pedagogical approaches. In my latest paper, read how, by integrating digital skills and real-world projects, programs like Accenture's North American Apprenticeship Program are setting new standards for apprenticeship training. Co-authored with me by the amazing Mary Kate Morley Ryan Beca Driscoll and Maggie Lorenz. With support from Robin Boggs Megan Powell Cuzzolino Chris Dede Tina Grotzer and the Next Level Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education. Thank you to Cedefop and the OECD - OCDE for spotlighting this work.

New publication alert! The journal Review of Research on Education has just released their latest volume focused on the Science of Learning and Development, which includes an article by NLL researchers Megan Powell Cuzzolino, Tina Grotzer, and Jingyi Xu entitled "Learning Like 'Fast Fish': A Research Review on the Promise of Contextualized Agency." https://lnkd.in/eKjXa43y

Are you up-to-date on the latest news and resources from the Next Level Lab? Check out the spring edition of our quarterly newsletter, which features new online learning materials on #transfer, #generativeAI, and more, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next one! https://lnkd.in/ev7DzRPH

NLL Goes Global: Doctoral researcher Tessa Forshaw is in Malta this week presenting two papers on transfer of learning and cognitive apprenticeship at the International Conference on Networked Learning!