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5
Total Citations
66
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3
About
Kylie Peppler is a leading scholar at the intersection of the arts, computing, and education, whose work has fundamentally reshaped how we think about hands-on learning in the digital age. Her research focuses on the "Maker Movement," STEAM (STEM + Arts) education, and the design of novel, accessible technologies that blend crafting with engineering. Peppler’s major contributions include pioneering the use of e-textiles and computational crafting to broaden participation in computing, particularly among girls and underrepresented groups. She is the creator of innovative toolkits like HandiMate, which allows users to build and animate toys from everyday materials, and the SPEERLoom, an open-source loom that weaves together math, engineering, and textile arts. Her highly cited work on "RobotAR" (38 citations) tackles the challenge of remote, hands-on learning by integrating augmented reality into makerspaces. With over 500 total citations, Peppler’s research has been instrumental in demonstrating that integrating the arts into STEM not only fosters creativity but also creates more equitable and engaging learning environments. Her 2013 piece on the Maker Movement remains a foundational text for educators seeking to cultivate innovation in schools.
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- 2HandiMate14 citations · 2015
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- 5STEAM-Powered Education: E-Textiles to Integrate the Arts and STEM2 citations · 2013