Efficacy of digitial videos and games for improving children's computational thinking skills: An evaluation of "Work it out Wombats!" from PBS KIDS.This presentation describes findings from an 8-week randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of Work it Out Wombats!, a PBS KIDS multimedia property to teach computational thinking. Participants were 458 4- and 5-year-old children. Jan 01 24January 01, 2024Article at Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness
The Efficacy of Digital Media Resources in Improving Children’s Ability to Use Informational Text: An Evaluation of Molly of Denali From PBS KIDS - Joy Lorenzo Kennedy, Claire G. Christensen, Tiffany Salone Maxon, Sarah Nixon Gerard, Elisa B. Garcia, Janna F. Kook, Naomi Hupert, Phil Vahey, Shelley Pasnik, 2022Two 9-week randomized controlled trials with 263 first-grade children from low-income communities examined whether free educational videos and digital games supported children’s ability to use informational text to answer real-world questions. Jul 26 22July 26, 2022Article at American Educational Research Journal
Expecting—and getting—more from children’s mediaEducational programs like “Molly of Denali” can boost learning. Jun 03 21June 03, 2021Article at Brookings Brown Center Chalkboard
New research from EDC and SRI International demonstrates positive effects of PBS KIDS series MOLLY OF DENALI on children’s learning - SRIStrong evidence that access to critically acclaimed program improves children’s ability to use informational text to solve real-world problems. Apr 06 21April 06, 2021Article at sri.com
When adaptive learning is effective learning: comparison of an adaptive learning system to teacher-led instructionThis paper describes the results of two efficacy studies of one of China’s first adaptive learning systems, Squirrel AI Learning. Aug 31 20August 31, 2020Article at Interactive Learning Environments
Identifying Gaps in Use of and Research on Adaptive Learning Systems.This position paper describes one Chinese adaptive learning system, Squirrel AI Learning, and invites further research on adaptive learning systems in China and other Asian countries. Jan 01 20January 01, 2020Article at Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Education
Playing and learning science as a family with a PBS KIDS appPresents findings from a single-group study with 33 children ages 3 to 5, exploring change over time using the PBS KIDS Play & Learn Science app. Oct 03 19October 03, 2019Article at Connected Learning Summit
PBS KIDS Play & Learn Science Evaluation reportThis study explored the impact of the PBS KIDS Play & Learn Science app, when used in a supportive context. This study had a single-group design with pre- and post-experience parent surveys and child assessments. Jan 01 19January 01, 2019PDF at Ready to Learn Research
