Matt Bernacki
@mattbernacki.bsky.social
Kinnard White Endowed Faculty Scholar, UNC School of Education. Focused on personalized and self-regulated learning, using learning analytics, with a focus on motivation. Distracted by lakes, trails, gardens, barbeque, crafting cocktails & leftovers, sport
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Matt Bernacki
@mattbernacki.bsky.social
· Mar 11
2️⃣ NEW PAPERS❗
Teaching first generation college students the 🧪📖🧑💻 Science of Learning to Learn improves their achievement 📝 and retention 🏫 (pic, rdcu.be/ecJ6x)
SoL2L predicts ✅ motivation systems with + 🤓🪞self-efficacy, ⚖️ value vs. cost perceptions (open!; www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....)
Teaching first generation college students the 🧪📖🧑💻 Science of Learning to Learn improves their achievement 📝 and retention 🏫 (pic, rdcu.be/ecJ6x)
SoL2L predicts ✅ motivation systems with + 🤓🪞self-efficacy, ⚖️ value vs. cost perceptions (open!; www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....)
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Curious about how help-seeking behaviors relate to learning in an online learning environment? Then check out this open access (!) article authored by Chenyu Hou, featuring the outstanding mentoring of @shelbikuhlmann.bsky.social! doi.org/10.1007/s114...
Process mining measures students’ help-seeking transitions when completing assignments in an online learning and assessment platform - Metacognition and Learning
The shift towards active pedagogies in higher education that emphasize students’ engagement in their own learning in and outside of the classroom has increased the ubiquity of online learning and asse...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Curious about how help-seeking behaviors relate to learning in an online learning environment? Then check out this open access (!) article authored by Chenyu Hou, featuring the outstanding mentoring of @shelbikuhlmann.bsky.social! doi.org/10.1007/s114...
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Coming soon from yours truly, Christy Hollander-Blackmon, and @mattbernacki.bsky.social : a Handbook of Research on Learning and Instruction chapter on Learning to Monitor and Regulate Learning!
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
Learning to Monitor and Regulate Learning | 11 | v3 | Handbook of Rese
In this chapter, we synthesize research on interventions for self-regulated learning (SRL). We begin by charting the development of SRL theory and how it led to
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October 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Coming soon from yours truly, Christy Hollander-Blackmon, and @mattbernacki.bsky.social : a Handbook of Research on Learning and Instruction chapter on Learning to Monitor and Regulate Learning!
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
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Psychologists, apply! Apparently we've mainly gotten CS applicants so far. I'd (selfishly) love to have a psychologist. Interests in AI in relation to e.g., implicit bias; cultural influences; fairness; perception; learning & memory; decision making etc. would be a good fit!
Brandeis is hiring for this unique interdisciplinary 2-year postdoc/lecturer position in AI and Society. 1 course/semester + collaborative research and mentoring. Great prep for TT positions! Deadline 10/1. Details in the ad. #PsychJobs #HigherEdJobs
www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/deta...
www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/deta...
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Jobs in higher education. Faculty and administrative positions at colleges and universities. Updated daily. Free to job seekers.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Psychologists, apply! Apparently we've mainly gotten CS applicants so far. I'd (selfishly) love to have a psychologist. Interests in AI in relation to e.g., implicit bias; cultural influences; fairness; perception; learning & memory; decision making etc. would be a good fit!
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Really good (gift) article on #GenAI and cheating. I appreciate how Victor Lee brings data, research history, and careful thought to this issue. We should be teaching individual responsibility and creating environments that decrease the likelihood of cheating. #PsychSky #EduSky #AcademicSky
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 11:12 AM
Really good (gift) article on #GenAI and cheating. I appreciate how Victor Lee brings data, research history, and careful thought to this issue. We should be teaching individual responsibility and creating environments that decrease the likelihood of cheating. #PsychSky #EduSky #AcademicSky
Come work with us in Chapel Hill!
Lots of great research, development, and meaningful partnerships are already underway... +3 city scenes, local lakes, and the ability to weekend in the mountains & on the beach!
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/305...
Not involved in the search, but happy to chat!
Lots of great research, development, and meaningful partnerships are already underway... +3 city scenes, local lakes, and the ability to weekend in the mountains & on the beach!
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/305...
Not involved in the search, but happy to chat!
August 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Come work with us in Chapel Hill!
Lots of great research, development, and meaningful partnerships are already underway... +3 city scenes, local lakes, and the ability to weekend in the mountains & on the beach!
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/305...
Not involved in the search, but happy to chat!
Lots of great research, development, and meaningful partnerships are already underway... +3 city scenes, local lakes, and the ability to weekend in the mountains & on the beach!
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/305...
Not involved in the search, but happy to chat!
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If you've been wondering how people learn, or how things like GenAI affect how people learn, or how to help people teach and learn effectively, then you should talk to an educational psychologist. #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
youtu.be/Nm1EXUm023s?...
youtu.be/Nm1EXUm023s?...
What is Educational Psychology?
Proudly presented by APA Division 15. Narration by Dr. Jeff Greene.
youtu.be
July 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If you've been wondering how people learn, or how things like GenAI affect how people learn, or how to help people teach and learn effectively, then you should talk to an educational psychologist. #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
youtu.be/Nm1EXUm023s?...
youtu.be/Nm1EXUm023s?...
Where do folks publish new educational measures these days?
I've been designing instruments to make it possible to quickly assess motivation and knowledge in classrooms, but now discover that it is nearly impossible to find a (Q1) journal in education that will review them.
Any leads?
I've been designing instruments to make it possible to quickly assess motivation and knowledge in classrooms, but now discover that it is nearly impossible to find a (Q1) journal in education that will review them.
Any leads?
June 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Where do folks publish new educational measures these days?
I've been designing instruments to make it possible to quickly assess motivation and knowledge in classrooms, but now discover that it is nearly impossible to find a (Q1) journal in education that will review them.
Any leads?
I've been designing instruments to make it possible to quickly assess motivation and knowledge in classrooms, but now discover that it is nearly impossible to find a (Q1) journal in education that will review them.
Any leads?
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Excited to see everyone in Denver this week. Check out the awesome work being presented by our lab! New time/location for our symposium featuring work from @jasonmharley.bsky.social @mattbernacki.bsky.social and others with discussants Reinhard Pekrun and @kristinasto.bsky.social. Not to be missed!
April 22, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Excited to see everyone in Denver this week. Check out the awesome work being presented by our lab! New time/location for our symposium featuring work from @jasonmharley.bsky.social @mattbernacki.bsky.social and others with discussants Reinhard Pekrun and @kristinasto.bsky.social. Not to be missed!
2️⃣ NEW PAPERS❗
Teaching first generation college students the 🧪📖🧑💻 Science of Learning to Learn improves their achievement 📝 and retention 🏫 (pic, rdcu.be/ecJ6x)
SoL2L predicts ✅ motivation systems with + 🤓🪞self-efficacy, ⚖️ value vs. cost perceptions (open!; www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....)
Teaching first generation college students the 🧪📖🧑💻 Science of Learning to Learn improves their achievement 📝 and retention 🏫 (pic, rdcu.be/ecJ6x)
SoL2L predicts ✅ motivation systems with + 🤓🪞self-efficacy, ⚖️ value vs. cost perceptions (open!; www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....)
March 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
2️⃣ NEW PAPERS❗
Teaching first generation college students the 🧪📖🧑💻 Science of Learning to Learn improves their achievement 📝 and retention 🏫 (pic, rdcu.be/ecJ6x)
SoL2L predicts ✅ motivation systems with + 🤓🪞self-efficacy, ⚖️ value vs. cost perceptions (open!; www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....)
Teaching first generation college students the 🧪📖🧑💻 Science of Learning to Learn improves their achievement 📝 and retention 🏫 (pic, rdcu.be/ecJ6x)
SoL2L predicts ✅ motivation systems with + 🤓🪞self-efficacy, ⚖️ value vs. cost perceptions (open!; www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....)
🚨 CITATION ALERT 🚨
Well, "It's been twenty-two long hard years of still strugglin'" but the work's paid off...
Wu, Tang, et. Clan (ft. Ericson) finally sampled my stuff.
💵💵, y'all.
Like Wu Tang, Personalized Learning is for the children.
scholar.google.com/citations?vi...
Well, "It's been twenty-two long hard years of still strugglin'" but the work's paid off...
Wu, Tang, et. Clan (ft. Ericson) finally sampled my stuff.
💵💵, y'all.
Like Wu Tang, Personalized Learning is for the children.
scholar.google.com/citations?vi...
March 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🚨 CITATION ALERT 🚨
Well, "It's been twenty-two long hard years of still strugglin'" but the work's paid off...
Wu, Tang, et. Clan (ft. Ericson) finally sampled my stuff.
💵💵, y'all.
Like Wu Tang, Personalized Learning is for the children.
scholar.google.com/citations?vi...
Well, "It's been twenty-two long hard years of still strugglin'" but the work's paid off...
Wu, Tang, et. Clan (ft. Ericson) finally sampled my stuff.
💵💵, y'all.
Like Wu Tang, Personalized Learning is for the children.
scholar.google.com/citations?vi...
"This study calls into question the gatekeeping role for STEM careers of advanced algebra courses that focus on algebraic
functions. Changing requirements for the... mathematical experiences that are needed to enter STEM careers could ... diversify and increase...students pursuing STEM pathways."
functions. Changing requirements for the... mathematical experiences that are needed to enter STEM careers could ... diversify and increase...students pursuing STEM pathways."
March 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"This study calls into question the gatekeeping role for STEM careers of advanced algebra courses that focus on algebraic
functions. Changing requirements for the... mathematical experiences that are needed to enter STEM careers could ... diversify and increase...students pursuing STEM pathways."
functions. Changing requirements for the... mathematical experiences that are needed to enter STEM careers could ... diversify and increase...students pursuing STEM pathways."
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Want to join the UNC Biology teaching faculty team? We’re hiring a new TAP! Please share. unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/297...
Teaching Asst or Teaching Associate Professor
The position calls for teaching three classes per semester, which may include fundamental classes for biology majors such as cell biology and genetics, and biodiversity (ecology, evolution, and organi...
unc.peopleadmin.com
February 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Want to join the UNC Biology teaching faculty team? We’re hiring a new TAP! Please share. unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/297...
Support for research drives US innovation *and* makes college more affordable: "The money that colleges and universities stand to lose is actually ... helping slow down the rising cost of college and providing desperately needed opportunity for lower-income students."
slate.com/life/2025/02...
slate.com/life/2025/02...
How Trump’s Proposed NIH Cuts Expose One of the Worst-Kept Secrets in Academia
When schools suddenly lose a bunch of money, they’ll look for ways to make up the difference.
slate.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Support for research drives US innovation *and* makes college more affordable: "The money that colleges and universities stand to lose is actually ... helping slow down the rising cost of college and providing desperately needed opportunity for lower-income students."
slate.com/life/2025/02...
slate.com/life/2025/02...
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"Why should we fund #NSF research?"
The Internet, microchips, Google, smartphones, barcodes, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Doppler radar, American Sign Language (ASL), GPS mapping...
The innovations shaping modern life were made possible with help from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
The Internet, microchips, Google, smartphones, barcodes, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Doppler radar, American Sign Language (ASL), GPS mapping...
The innovations shaping modern life were made possible with help from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
February 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"Why should we fund #NSF research?"
The Internet, microchips, Google, smartphones, barcodes, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Doppler radar, American Sign Language (ASL), GPS mapping...
The innovations shaping modern life were made possible with help from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
The Internet, microchips, Google, smartphones, barcodes, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Doppler radar, American Sign Language (ASL), GPS mapping...
The innovations shaping modern life were made possible with help from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
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University research and translation to practice benefits society. It's a wise investment. youtu.be/kXqrDcZxUpE?...
Carolina Research by the numbers
YouTube video by UNC-Chapel Hill
youtu.be
February 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
University research and translation to practice benefits society. It's a wise investment. youtu.be/kXqrDcZxUpE?...
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If you're an NSF PI like me, you might be wondering: Will my grant be suspended or terminated next week?
A few key things to know: First off, remember that NSF is **congressionally mandated** to evaluate broader impacts. And laws like CHIPS and Science supersede EOs.
But also... 🧵 thread
A few key things to know: First off, remember that NSF is **congressionally mandated** to evaluate broader impacts. And laws like CHIPS and Science supersede EOs.
But also... 🧵 thread
Found this gem in an arcane NSF doc...key to know:
The Constitution and law SUPERSEDES exec orders!
"In the event of a conflict between policies issued at a lower tier versus policies issued at a higher tier, the higher tier policy will take precedence"
nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Resear...
The Constitution and law SUPERSEDES exec orders!
"In the event of a conflict between policies issued at a lower tier versus policies issued at a higher tier, the higher tier policy will take precedence"
nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Resear...
February 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
If you're an NSF PI like me, you might be wondering: Will my grant be suspended or terminated next week?
A few key things to know: First off, remember that NSF is **congressionally mandated** to evaluate broader impacts. And laws like CHIPS and Science supersede EOs.
But also... 🧵 thread
A few key things to know: First off, remember that NSF is **congressionally mandated** to evaluate broader impacts. And laws like CHIPS and Science supersede EOs.
But also... 🧵 thread
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What a great podcast with Drs. @courtneyhattan.bsky.social & @kendeou.bsky.social on new approaches to the science of learning! Excellent work integrating sociocultural factors, dynamic systems, & how knowledge affects reading. Check out the podcast here, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify! buff.ly/3CKQcGs
Courtney Hattan & Panayiota Kendeou
Dr. Courtney Hattan and Dr. Panayiota Kendeou join host Dr. Jeff Greene to discuss their Educational Psychologist article,
buff.ly
February 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
What a great podcast with Drs. @courtneyhattan.bsky.social & @kendeou.bsky.social on new approaches to the science of learning! Excellent work integrating sociocultural factors, dynamic systems, & how knowledge affects reading. Check out the podcast here, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify! buff.ly/3CKQcGs
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Terracotta is a "plug-in" for Canvas LMS that makes it easy for researchers to conduct a randomized control study in classroom settings. Now it comes w/ new cool features (e.g., Qualtrics integration). Though the Canvas integration takes some time/effort, it is FREE, & they give you a lot of help.
February 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Terracotta is a "plug-in" for Canvas LMS that makes it easy for researchers to conduct a randomized control study in classroom settings. Now it comes w/ new cool features (e.g., Qualtrics integration). Though the Canvas integration takes some time/effort, it is FREE, & they give you a lot of help.
It's pagination day for our latest self-regulated learning paper using learning analytics! doi.org/10.1037/edu0... with @jeffgreene.bsky.social. @shelbikuhlmann.bsky.social and @kellyhogan.bsky.social and many more great colleagues!
January 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It's pagination day for our latest self-regulated learning paper using learning analytics! doi.org/10.1037/edu0... with @jeffgreene.bsky.social. @shelbikuhlmann.bsky.social and @kellyhogan.bsky.social and many more great colleagues!
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A policy raising the teacher salary floor in New Jersey boosted teacher pay statewide and led to improvements in student achievement and longer-term outcomes (most likely due to changes in the composition of entering teachers and teacher motivation) edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1104
What Happens When We Pay Our Teachers More? Evidence from New Jersey Public Schools
This paper examines the impact of increasing teacher salaries on student outcomes by exploiting variation from the “50K The First Day” campaign that established a $50K salary floor for new teachers ac...
edworkingpapers.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A policy raising the teacher salary floor in New Jersey boosted teacher pay statewide and led to improvements in student achievement and longer-term outcomes (most likely due to changes in the composition of entering teachers and teacher motivation) edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1104
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Please repost! We are hiring an assistant professor (W1) of Educational Psychology. We are looking forward to working with you!!
uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties...
uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties...
Assistant professorship (W1) of Education Sciences and Psychology
uni-tuebingen.de
December 16, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Please repost! We are hiring an assistant professor (W1) of Educational Psychology. We are looking forward to working with you!!
uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties...
uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties...
It's out! 🔬📐🏗️🏦🔭👩⚕️ 6+ years of partnership building, STEM Career media production, design & full experiments: "The [+] effect of an intervention personalizing mathematics to students’ career and popular culture interests on mathematics interest and learning." psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-...
February 12, 2024 at 7:45 PM
It's out! 🔬📐🏗️🏦🔭👩⚕️ 6+ years of partnership building, STEM Career media production, design & full experiments: "The [+] effect of an intervention personalizing mathematics to students’ career and popular culture interests on mathematics interest and learning." psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-...
At which I'll champion (1) thoughtful instructional and assessment design + partnership with instructors who have expertise in their subject domain & course design, & who care about their learners (2)*explainable* AI (XAI) is the future, and humans are the path to it. alumni.unc.edu/events/consi...
October 17, 2023 at 2:59 PM
At which I'll champion (1) thoughtful instructional and assessment design + partnership with instructors who have expertise in their subject domain & course design, & who care about their learners (2)*explainable* AI (XAI) is the future, and humans are the path to it. alumni.unc.edu/events/consi...
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Checkout recent work with @mattbernacki.bsky.social, @jeffgreene.bsky.social & friends! Across two studies, we found positive effects on achievement w/ a text-based & video-based training program that taught undergrad bio students self-regulated learning skills.
link.springer.com/content/pdf/...
link.springer.com/content/pdf/...
link.springer.com
October 11, 2023 at 3:02 PM
Checkout recent work with @mattbernacki.bsky.social, @jeffgreene.bsky.social & friends! Across two studies, we found positive effects on achievement w/ a text-based & video-based training program that taught undergrad bio students self-regulated learning skills.
link.springer.com/content/pdf/...
link.springer.com/content/pdf/...
Hi bsky! I'm excited to join this growing space and having conversations about how we can use digital tools to improve learners' ability to self-regulated their learning. Here's a new demo of how we study and teach students about the Science of Learning to Learn! link.springer.com/article/10.1...
October 7, 2023 at 10:12 PM
Hi bsky! I'm excited to join this growing space and having conversations about how we can use digital tools to improve learners' ability to self-regulated their learning. Here's a new demo of how we study and teach students about the Science of Learning to Learn! link.springer.com/article/10.1...