EDS Capstone Project Symposium

Sense of community motivates students and teachers alike. Studies have shown that teacher collaboration relates to effective learning experiences and school social environments. Research also shows that representing students' culture in their learning can increase their engagement.

Children’s ability to recognize and respond appropriately to peers’ emotional states becomes increasingly significant as children enter formal schooling, where they will encounter diverse social situations.

Race and gender biases have been a long-standing issue in paper textbooks, but prior research showed that online literacy development materials still carry significant biases and misrepresentations, potentially exacerbating the problem at a much larger scale.