Mary Moriarty
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Dr. Mary Moriarty’s research lies at the intersection of educational technology, teacher cognition, and STEM pedagogy, with a particular focus on how robotics can foster discovery learning. Her most-cited work, “Robotics and Discovery Learning: Pedagogical Beliefs, Teacher Practice, and Technology Integration” (2009, 43 citations), provides a foundational analysis of the critical gap between the pedagogical intentions embedded in educational software and teachers’ actual classroom practices. Moriarty demonstrates that when teachers’ personal beliefs about learning conflict with a technology’s underlying design—such as a discovery-based robotics platform—integration falters, regardless of the tool’s potential. This insight has shaped subsequent research on teacher professional development and technology adoption, highlighting the need for designs that align with educators’ existing pedagogical frameworks. Her work is notable for bridging cognitive science and classroom implementation, offering practical guidance for designing robotics curricula that respect teacher autonomy while promoting inquiry. With 43 citations, this paper remains a touchstone for scholars studying teacher-technology interaction, underscoring Moriarty’s lasting impact on how we understand the human factors in educational innovation.
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