Learning sciences and technology (LST) researchers at Georgia Tech seek to understand and improve learning environments in classrooms, homes, workplaces, and other virtual and physical communities. Our broad, multidisciplinary team of faculty and students investigates cognitive, social, and technological aspects of pedagogical design. Information about specific projects, publications and contacts can be found by following the links below.

Contextualized Support for Learning Faculty: Mark Guzdial   The Contextualized Support for Learning (CSL) lab has as its aim the creation of "collaborative Dynabooks." We are a team of faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students who design and implement innovative technology for the goal of improving learning, then empirically explore the benefits and usefulness of the technology with real users.   Electronic Learning Communities Faculty: Amy S. Bruckman   Our work is inspired by an educational theory called constructionism – the idea that people learn best when they are making something that is personally meaningful to them. Traditional research on constructionist learning tends to focus on individuals. We are particularly interested in the ways communities of learners can motivate and support one another's learning experiences. Computer networks have the potential to facilitate community-supported constructionist learning.   Learning By Design Faculty: Janet Kolodner   Learning By Design™ is a project-based inquiry approach to science aimed at the middle school grades - 6th through 8th. Our aim is for students to learn science content deeply and at the same time develop the skills and understanding needed to undertake solution of complex, ill-structured problems. We accomplish this by having students learn science in the context of trying to achieve design challenges.   Journal of the Learning Sciences Editor: Janet Kolodner   A cognitive science journal providing a multidisciplinary forum for the presentation and discussion of important ideas that can change our understanding of learning and teaching.