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Combining technology, education, and human connection to improve online learning
- Caitlin Morris, an architect, artist, researcher, and educator, combines technology, education, and human connection to enhance digital learning platforms.
- Growing up in rural New York, she learned practical skills early and taught herself to code through community-oriented platforms.
- Morris emphasizes the importance of social interaction for motivation and curiosity in learning.
- Engaged in various community-based learning activities, she organizes events, leads meetups, and contributes to open-source software development.
- Her research at the MIT Media Lab focuses on social interaction and emotional gaps in online and AI-assisted learning.
- Morris aims to develop AI-driven tools to enhance social curiosity and intrinsic motivation in digital learning environments.
- As a MAD Fellow, she aligns with the program's goal of fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in non-traditional education approaches.
- Her work involves creating interactive art installations that immerse visitors in experiences inspired by nature.
- Morris also teaches design, coding, and technology at various educational levels, emphasizing non-traditional learning methods.
- Her doctoral research seeks to bridge the gap between efficient digital learning platforms and the social interaction present in effective in-person learning environments.
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