Assistant professor of Construction Science Matt Reyes recently earned his PhD in Instructional Psychology and Technology, with a dissertation titled “Using Cognitive Task Analysis to Describe Spatial Reasoning Processes.” A brief overview of Reyes’ research is shared below:
This study is rooted in the idea that the ability to navigate a three-dimensional environment, both in reality and virtually, the ability to imagine and manipulate three-dimensional objects, and the ability to visualize one’s own orientation with respect to an object are important skills. These spatial skills are critical for solving problems and operating in the world. Like many skills, spatial skills can be taught and improved. Educational games are explored as a possible instructional tool for teaching these skills. In order to better understand how such an educational game should be designed, the cognitive components that are involved in solving spatial reasoning tasks were investigated through the use of a cognitive task analysis (Reyes 2017).
To learn more about Matt Reyes’ research related to cognitive task analysis, contact him at mdreyes@ou.edu.
Gibbs College is pleased to present the exhibition 200 Digital Drawings by Professor Tiziana Proietti, currently on display in the Gould Hall Living Room.
Gibbs College of Architecture Professors Amber Brown and Amy Leveno led 29 students to Dallas, Texas, in September for a learning experience as part of their Design 7 Studio course.
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture professor and Institute for Quality Communities Director Dr. Amber N. Wiley’s book, Model Schools in the Model City: Race, Planning, and Education in the Nation’s Capital, has received two major honors from the Urban History Association.
