Michelle Drefs

University of Calgary

Papers

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Total Citations

11

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About

Michelle Drefs is a scholar whose work bridges the fields of educational psychology, special education, and technology-enhanced learning. Her research centers on how children, particularly those with diverse learning needs, engage with computational thinking, coding, and robotics. Drefs is best known for her interdisciplinary approach, as exemplified in her most-cited paper, "Multidisciplinary Perspectives on a Video Case of Children Designing and Coding for Robotics" (2017), which has garnered 11 citations. This work highlights her commitment to understanding how collaborative, hands-on design activities can foster problem-solving skills and creativity in young learners. By integrating perspectives from education, psychology, and computer science, Drefs has contributed to the development of inclusive pedagogical frameworks that support all students in navigating digital literacies. Her impact, while still growing, is evident in the way her research informs both classroom practice and curriculum design, particularly in STEM education. Drefs’s notable achievement lies in her ability to synthesize complex, multidisciplinary insights into actionable strategies for educators, making her a valuable voice in the ongoing conversation about preparing children for a technology-driven world.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on a Video Case of Children Designing and Coding for Robotics
11 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: University of Calgary

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