Candace Walkington
cwalkington.bsky.social
Candace Walkington
@cwalkington.bsky.social
Professor of Mathematics Education and Learning Sciences, Southern Methodist University
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I wrote a new piece for Vox on AI and cheating that has some new data from the past school year mentioned.

www.vox.com/technology/4...
I study AI cheating. Here’s what the data actually says.
What the panic about kids using AI to cheat gets wrong.
www.vox.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
🚨Job Alert! I am looking for an in-person post-doc to work on my NSF ITEST grant, where we are training teachers to use GenAI to create problems personalized to middle school students' interests! The post-doc will also work on VR projects. Reach out with any questions! apply.interfolio.com/166372
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April 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Our study of middle school students recieving math tutoring in Virutal Reality is out! VR allowed students to collaboratively and dynamically interact with math concepts while receiving tutoring to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Check it out, it is open access! link.springer.com/article/10.1...
The affordances and constraints of mathematics tutoring in immersive, collaborative, and dynamic virtual reality environments - Virtual Reality
Unprecedented investments are being made in mathematics tutoring interventions for K-12 students, but results from these interventions are not always promising. Traditional online or distance math tut...
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March 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New article alert - Our study in Journal for Research in Mathematics Education came out yesterday, examining how STEM practitioners actually use algebra (or not) on-the-job. We give important implications for math standards and curricula: pubs.nctm.org/view/journal...
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March 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We had an in-person Advisory Board meeting this past week for our NSF AISL Grant, where our board got to test out the Mathfinder app and meet our informal learning site partners! We got lots of feedback, and are getting close to having the app availible!
March 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Check out this new blog from Just Equations that features our research study coming out in the March issue of NCTM's Journal of Research in Mathematics Education (with @mattbernacki.bsky.social): justequations.org/blog/math-as...
Blog: Math as a Gatekeeper: Examining the Evidence | Just Equations
It’s not that math learning isn’t important, it’s that its importance for professional opportunities is sometimes exaggerated. Math achievement can function more as a golden ticket to advanced opportu...
justequations.org
January 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
New open access article out in the journal "Discover Education" we look at middle school girls in a STEM camp producing podcasts: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Girls leading the conversation: harnessing the potential of podcasting for informal and project-based learning - Discover Education
This study aimed to explore the implementation of project-based learning (PBL) principles in informal STEM education, focusing on the experiences of Underrepresented Racially Minoritized (UUREM) girls...
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January 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A docotoral student of mine, Julianna Washington, published an article in "Journal of Mathematics Education" on Augmented Reality and motion capture technologies for learning high school geometry, and how they can promote equity! Check it out here: journalofmathed.scholasticahq.com/article/128034
Equitable Mathematics Instruction and Learning Geometry Through Extended Reality | Published in Journal of Mathematics Education
By Julianna Washington, Candace Walkington. Equitable Mathematics Instruction and Learning Geometry through Extended Reality
journalofmathed.scholasticahq.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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🎓 Calling all grad students! Share your innovative ideas at AERA Div C’s 2025 Shark Tank Proposals! Present your research & get expert feedback. 🙌

🗓 Deadline: Jan 5, 2025
🔗 Submit: blackandbelonging.com/events/2025-...
#AERA #GradStudents #EdTech #STEMEducation
December 18, 2024 at 2:46 AM
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Postdoc positions in math cognition & math education! The RISE Postdoctoral Training Program at UW-Madison seeks applicants interested in inclusive mathematics education and in ensuring greater participation in STEM by learners from diverse groups. More info in the flyer and via the QR code.
December 17, 2024 at 11:29 PM
A new trailer for our "Mathfinder" iPad app for community math walks (aimed at grades 3-8) has dropped! Check out this video to learn about out #NSF AISL funded project, and the work we're doing with youth and educators! youtu.be/Xwt2_5IMy3A #iteachmath #mtbos
MathFinder Trailer
YouTube video by Candace Walkington
youtu.be
December 11, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Loved being part of this recent piece in EdTech Magazine about using Virtual Reality with students in college settings! edtechmagazine.com/higher/artic...
Spatial Computing Tech Gives Students Real-World Experience in Virtual Environments
Virtual and extended reality technologies help college students and faculty access learning experiences and research methods that extend beyond classroom walls.
edtechmagazine.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:29 AM
Love this!
After years of work, our team is starting to release instructional nudges for math teachers. These are small suggestions designed to be quick and easy for teachers but also meaningful for students.

Right now 11 are available, with more coming very soon. #MathEd

practicedrivenpd.com/instructiona...
Instructional Nudges
Pick what you want to work on, whenever it’s convenient for you. More instructional nudges coming soon
practicedrivenpd.com
November 27, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Join us on Monday to learn about this research on how mathematics is used in careers, with me and @mattbernacki.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 1:56 AM
The video of my keynote at PME-NA on the implications of #GenAI for mathematics education is now on YouTube, along with videos of the other awesome speakers! I start at around 6:30 in the video. #iteachmath #mtbos www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG7u...
PME-NA 46 (2024) - Thursday Plenary - Walkington, Rojano, & Richard
YouTube video by PMENA
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November 21, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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Building a starter pack for #Embodiment research: #EmbodiedCognition #EmbodiedLearning #Gestures #Movement #BodilyActions #EmbodiedInteraction #Avatar #XR #VR #Robotics #EmbodiedAI etc
Is this you? Message me and I will add you 📬
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November 20, 2024 at 4:17 AM
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Not sure if I did this right or not, but here are scholars who study motivation in educational settings, mostly affiliated with @aera-motsig.bsky.social and @aeraedresearch.bsky.social

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November 16, 2024 at 12:45 PM
I recently gave a keynote talk on #GenAI at the Psychology of Mathematics Education - North America conference in Cleveland. Check out the paper that went with my talk here: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
(PDF) The Implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Mathematics Education
PDF | Generative Artificial Intelligence has become prevalent in discussions of educational technology. These AI models can engage in human-like... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on R...
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November 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM