Scott McQuiggan leads SAS® Curriculum Pathways®, an interdisciplinary team focused on the development of no-cost educational software in the core disciplines at SAS. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University in 2009, where his research focused on affective reasoning in intelligent game-based learning environments. His research has been published in more than 30 journal articles and refereed conference proceedings, and been recognized through several best paper nominations including Best Student Paper Award at the International Conference on Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction.
Visiting a museum is a great way to expand our knowledge, see things we can’t ordinarily see, and learn in an informal setting. Whether for field trips, Saturday morning tours, or special events, museums reflect the importance we place on knowledge and learning. They are valuable resources to us all. But
Though the 2015 conference is still many months away, South by Southwest Edu has already opened up voting for the proposals! This conference focuses on teaching and learning with innovative technologies and practices. At SAS Curriculum Pathways, we want to be a part of the excitement, and we need your
National Reading Day promotes a love of reading and a lifetime of learning. Encouraging a strong reading foundation is at the heart of this event, which focuses on pre-K through 3rd-grade students. At SAS, we are developing tools to help parents, teachers, and students build this foundation. Our first reading app,
Increasingly, third graders who aren't reading proficient are more likely to become high school dropouts [1]. Our education system has drawn a clear line: third graders must read at grade level. Why? K-2 education devotes more time and greater emphasis to reading. Reading skills required to learn across subject areas become critical
South by Southwest Edu—a major national educational conference that focuses on teaching and learning using innovative technologies and practices—is fast approaching. Here at SAS Curriculum Pathways, we are looking at how to be a part of the excitement. Representatives from the SAS Curriculum Pathways team will be attending in March 2014 to
