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Eleanor O'Rourke's research lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction and educational psychology with a focus on developing data-driven systems that support motivation, personalization, and formative assessment in learning environments. Her current research explores the design of interactive systems that promote the growth mindset, encourage playful learning, and foster metacognitive reflection through personal data.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Computer Science & Engineering, PhD, University of Washington
… → 2016
Computer Science & Engineering, MS, University of Washington
… → 2012
Computer Science and Spanish, BA, Colby College
… → 2007
Research interests keywords
- Connected classroom ecosystems
- Design of technology-enabled learning experiences
- Educational games and playful learning
- Growth mindset interventions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Computer and Information Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships (CSGrad4US) - Morayo (Mora) Labisi
O'Rourke, E. (PD/PI)
Computing Research Association, Inc., National Science Foundation
9/1/24 → 8/31/29
Project: Research project
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Collaborative Research: FW‐HTF‐RL: Building an Inclusive Future of Work: Accessible Collaboration for Visually Impaired Information Workers
Gergle, D. (PD/PI) & O'Rourke, E. (Co-Investigator)
9/1/23 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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CAREER: Towards Intelligent Learning Environments that Support the Practice of Programming
O'Rourke, E. (PD/PI) & O'Rourke, E. (PD/PI)
6/1/21 → 5/31/26
Project: Research project
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NSF Cyberlearning: Context-Aware Metacognition Practice: Instrumenting Classroom Ecosystems to Help Introductory Computer Science Students Develop Effective Learning Strategies
O'Rourke, E. (PD/PI), O'Rourke, E. (PD/PI), Zhang, H. (Co-PD/PI) & Zhang, H. (Co-PD/PI)
8/1/20 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project
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Computing Innovation Fellows 2020 Project
O'Rourke, E. (PD/PI)
Computing Research Association, Inc., National Science Foundation
1/1/21 → 12/31/22
Project: Research project
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Decoding Debugging Instruction: A Systematic Literature Review of Debugging Interventions
Yang, S., Baird, M., O'Rourke, E., Brennan, K. & Schneider, B., Nov 15 2024, In: ACM Transactions on Computing Education. 24, 4, 45.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Exploring the Interplay of Metacognition, Affect, and Behaviors in an Introductory Computer Science Course for Non-Majors
Li, Y., Chen, M., Hunt, A., Zhang, H. & O'Rourke, E., Aug 13 2024, ICER 2024 - ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research. Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 27-41 15 p. (ICER 2024 - ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research; vol. 1).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
2 Scopus citations -
Understanding the Reasoning behind Students' Self-Assessments of Ability in Introductory Computer Science Courses
Chen, M., Li, Y. & O'Rourke, E., Aug 13 2024, ICER 2024 - ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research. Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 1-13 13 p. (ICER 2024 - ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research; vol. 1).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
1 Scopus citations -
Bringing "high-level" Down to Earth: Gaining Clarity in Conversational Programmer Learning Goals
Cunningham, K., Qiao, Y., Feng, A. & O'Rourke, E., Feb 22 2022, SIGCSE 2022 - Proceedings of the 53rd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education. Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 551-557 7 p. (SIGCSE 2022 - Proceedings of the 53rd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education; vol. 1).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
10 Scopus citations