Research Opportunity: Help Advance CS Learning for Grades 6–8

The INVITE Institute is recruiting middle school classrooms to join a research study on how students learn computer science.
Students in grades 6–8 will complete block-based coding activities in VEXcode VR, take brief surveys, and share their experiences to help improve future learning environments.


:light_bulb: What to Expect

  • ~5 hours of total class time across 3 weeks
    • Includes surveys, knowledge measures, and 3 VEXcode VR challenges
  • Activities fit within a single class period (≈45–50 min)
  • Teachers complete a brief prep session and survey

:money_bag: Thank-You & Support

  • $35 per student who completes all study phases
  • $50 per class for technical support
  • $200 per classroom upon study completion

:link: Sign up: invite.illinois.edu/recruit
:e_mail: Contact: Maya Israel – misrael@coe.ufl.edu

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