Caroline Williams

Williams (United Kingdom), University of Maryland, College Park

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Caroline Williams is an education researcher whose work sits at the intersection of mathematics learning, educational robotics, and maker-centered pedagogy. Her scholarship focuses on how hands-on, technology-rich environments—particularly those involving robots and makerspaces—can deepen students' conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas. One of her most cited contributions examines how elementary students develop shared understandings of angle and measurement through robotics tasks, challenging the traditionally static representations found in textbooks and curricula. Building on embodied cognition theory, Williams has also explored how youth engage in mathematical play within makerspaces, demonstrating that multimodal tools such as coding apps, physical robots, and spatial materials work together to scaffold meaningful mathematical thinking. Her work on collaborative norms in hybrid making-spaces further underscores her commitment to understanding the social dimensions of learning in technology-integrated classrooms. With publications spanning 2013 to 2024 and a growing citation record across these interconnected domains, Williams contributes a distinctive voice to conversations about equitable, engaging STEM education. Her research offers practical insights for educators seeking to leverage emerging technologies to make abstract mathematical concepts more accessible and dynamic for young learners.