Krystal Thomas

The growth of online learning means that college students must manage their studies more independently than ever before, making students' skills for navigating their own learning-such as finding sources of motivation, managing time and tasks, and reflecting on progress and making adjustments-even more critical to their success. Research has demonstrated the benefits of these self-directed learning skills and suggests that widely used technologies, such as learning management systems and adap...

The Virginia Education Science (VEST) Interdisciplinary Post-Doctoral Training Program engaged five promising researchers in opportunities to develop skills to conduct rigorous research in education science.