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Prof. Eric Klopfer

Professor of Science Education
Director, Scheller Teacher Education Program (TEP)

Primary DLC

Comparative Media Studies/Writing

MIT Room: NE48-328
(617) 253-2025
https://cmsw-mit-edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/profile/eric-klopfer/

Assistant

Colton Laferriere
(617) 715-5779
coltonl@mit.edu
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Areas of Interest and Expertise

K-12 Educational Technology: Computer Simulation Research and Development, Handheld Computers in the Classroom
Complex Systems in K-12 Education – Simplifying Science through Computer Simulations
Education Arcade: Computer Games in the Classroom
Teacher Preparation: Alternative Pathways to Teacher Preparation

Research Summary

Klopfer is an expert in serious game design to promote student engagement and learning in STEM. His work uses a design based research methodology to span the K-12 educational technology ecosystem, from design and development of new technologies to professional development and implementation to prepare the next generation of STEM educators. He is Director of the Scheller Teacher Education Program.

Recent Work

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