Convergent science: integrating learning sciences and computer science expertise¶

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Description¶

The report defines convergent science as "an emerging approach to research that integrates different types of expertise and findings from multiple disciplines to address problems," with the learning sciences and computer science as two key disciplines researchers synthesize. Learning scientists develop theories of learning and methods that guide design and research, while computer scientists develop perspectives, methods, and tools that spur technological innovation. The report claims this orientation allows cyberlearning research to tackle deep, complex problems, connect scholars across fields, and seek impact on practices, policies, and products through partnerships.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Projects must engage learning scientists, computer scientists, and researchers and practitioners from other fields together on shared problems

Constraints¶

• The report notes most projects are exploratory or capacity-building and typically do not aim to produce market-ready products or prove efficacy

Target Learners¶

• diverse learners across institutions and settings

Target Learning Objectives¶

• advancing learning with emerging technologies across STEM and beyond

Claims¶

• Mixed-disciplinary teacher making supports transdisciplinary epistemic liberation [+W]

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Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Roschelle, J., Martin, W., Ahn, J. & Schank, P. (Eds.). (2017). Cyberlearning Community Report: The State of Cyberlearning and the Future of Learning With Technology. Menlo Park CA: SRI International. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/dafbe585-c0f8-4693-bde8-a6d847a58aad