Understanding factors affecting the direction of innovation is a central aim of research in the economics of innovation … machine learning technique, Hierarchical Dirichlet Process (HDP), which flexibly identifies patterns in text corpora. The … several contexts for research in innovation. We benchmark and demonstrate the benefits of this approach in the context of 44 …

In recent years, there has been widespread excitement around the potential for technology to transform learning. As … technologies from which to choose--from digital personalized learning platforms to educational games to online courses. Amidst the … technology: (1) access to technology, (2) computer-assisted learning, (3) technology-enabled behavioral interventions in …

We conduct a large scale RCT to investigate peer effects in computer assisted learning (CAL). Identification of peer … which peer effects unambiguously help weak students catch up with the rest of the class without imposing any learning cost …

distractors that may tamper with the learning process. This paper presents results from a randomized controlled trial in which … make a significant difference in student learning. We additionally conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis, which … substitution by laptops may be a cost-effective manner to provide classroom learning content …

Mastery learning - the process by which students must demonstrate proficiency with a single topic before moving on - is … implement it into a classroom setting. This study evaluates a program to encourage greater mastery learning through technology … coaching in how to use Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) for helping students follow a customized roadmap of incremental …