From 2015-2021, WestEd partnered with Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) to conduct extensive research on and evaluation of their Hero Elementary program, which combines Kindergarten to 2nd science learning with interactive media.
WestEd Publications
Conference Presentations
- AERA 2021, A Randomized-Control Trial of a Virtually Implemented Early Science Program During a Pandemic, Presented by: Linlin Li, Kim Luttgen, Chun-Wei (Kevin) Huang, Momoko Hayakawa, & Joan Freese
- AERA 2021, Access to science learning using transmedia resources – design and use with children with disabilities, Presented by: Betsy McCarthy, Daniel Brenner, Priscilla Motley, Marina Varfolomeeva, & Momoko Hayakawa
- SRCD 2021, How Can Children Optimize Their Online Learning Experiences with Educational Technology?, Presented by: Linlin Li, Momoko Hayakawa, & Joan Freese
- SRCD 2021, Equity strategies for design and use of learning resources for children with moderate disabilities: making science accessible and engaging, Presented by: Betsy McCarthy, Daniel Brenner, Priscilla Motley, & Momo Hayakawa
- ISTE 2021, Hero Elementary equity strategies to design and use blended science learning resources, Presented by: Betsy McCarthy, Daniel Brenner, & Momo Hayakawa
- AERA 2020, Catch Them Before They Fall: Predicting Early Grade Student Struggle During Educational Game Play, Presented by: Mingyu Feng, Betsy McCarthy, & Melissa Cheung
- AEA 2020, Evaluation of a K-2 early science digital transmedia program: Synthesized learnings on implementing with fidelity, Presented by: Linlin Li, Sara Atienza, Eunice Chow, Momoko Hayakawa, Joan Freese
- California STEAM Symposium 2019, Partnering with K-2 Educators: Developing an NGSS Aligned Digital Transmedia Program, Presented by: Sara Atienza & Eunice Chow
- UCLA CRESSTCON 2019, Using Telemetry Data During Early Testing to Improve Digital Learning Resources, Presented by: Betsy McCarthy, Melissa Cheung, Mingyu Feng, Kelsey Austin-King, Jennifer Wang, Momoko Hayakawa, & Dennis Ramirez
- AERA 2019, Innovations in Methodologies for Telemetry Testing in Learning Games to Improve Accuracy and Engagement, Presented by: Melissa Cheung & Betsy McCarthy
- AERA 2019, Engaging in Game-Based Family Discussions to Promote Science Inquiry, Presented by: Michelle Tiu, Rosanne Luu, Momo Hayakawa, & Dennis Ramirez
- AERA 2019, TPT New Methodologies for Identifying On- and Off-Task Behaviors and Refining Telemetry in Digital Learning Resources, Presented by: Betsy McCarthy & Melissa Cheung,
- California STEAM Symposium 2019, Partnering with K-2 Educators: Developing NGSS Aligned Digital Transmedia Program, Presented by: Sara Atienza & Eunice Chow
Learn More
For more information about WestEd’s Ready To Learn Evaluation of Transmedia Science Learning Resources for Children & Families (2015-2021), visit us at WestEd.org/project/ready-to-learn-evaluations or email us at info@WestEd.org.