Faculty Member, College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services
University of Virginia, Curry School of Education
Graduate Research and Teaching Fellow
Curry School of Education
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David Feldon, Ph.D.
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About
I am currently an Assistant Professor of Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Cincinnati, focused on learning with games and simulations and the development of mobile augmented reality applications for education. As a former teacher, with a background in psychology, specifically, neuropsychology, the way that people learn has always been a fascination for me. In particular, I have an interest in visual learning and memory, which I currently study within immersive participatory games and simulations.
My current research examines changes in complex systems thinking during students’ use of an agent-based simulation called the UVA Bay Game. This mixed methods research analyzes transitions from micro-level to macro-level understanding in the context of an undergraduate-level architecture systems course. The simulation is a learning tool through which students come to understand the interconnectedness of human interaction, economics, development, and biology in relation to the sustainability of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Other interests include the use of virtual/augmented reality and immersive participatory gaming for education, digital media applications, and the impact of these tools on memory (archival and retrieval) and learning. Additionally, I have studied the effectiveness of social media applications as professional development tools, both in K-12, and higher education. Furthermore, I have an interest in creativity in science and scientific misconceptions.
I look forward to applying my experience to improve education through my research of complex systems learning and the study of learning with games and simulations. I am excited to be designing and implementing innovative technologies that will improve the way learning happens.
Contact Information
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| Address: | Cincinnati, OH |
