↓ Skip to main content

Research

Exploring the intersection of information science, K-12 education, and technology through rigorous empirical research.

Featured Writing

Featured Presentations

Featured Writing#

Artificial intelligence policies in K-12 school districts in the United States: A content analysis shaping education policy
#

Eutsler, L., Rivera, B., Barnes, M., & Cummings, J. (2025). Artificial intelligence policies in K-12 school districts in the United States: A content analysis shaping education policy. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2025.2476589

Published

Soft Systems Analysis: Digital Tool Selection in the Classroom
#

Course Work
6250

Closing the Gap: Co-Designing an Immersive Literacy Prototype to Tackle the Fourth-Grade Slump.
#

Eutsler, L., Hayes, A. Heap, T., Knapp, E. J., Cockerham, D., Barnes, M., Strickland, J., & Mohammad, N. (revision 1 submitted). Closing the gap: Co-designing immersive literacy to tackle the fourth-grade slump. Blinded

Password-protected link. [Committee members: please check your email.]

Under Review

Semantic Differential Survey on the New Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Computer Applications (TEKS)
#

Barnes, M., Cummings, J., & James, S. (2024). Semantic Differential Survey on the New Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Computer Applications (TEKS).

Course Work
6511
Quantitative Analysis

Exploring Media Literacy through Hands-On Exploration: Art Assemblage
#

Barnes, M. (2024). Exploring Media Literacy through Hands-On Exploration: Art Assemblage.

Course Work
6020
Lesson Plan

Ethical Considerations on the Adoption of Educational Technology
#

Barnes, M. (2024). Ethical Considerations on the Adoption of Educational Technology.

Course Work
6000
Position Paper

Conference Presentations
#

  1. AECT 2025

    President's Award

    Kansas City, MO

    **Paper Presentation:** "AI Policies in K12"

  2. AECT 2025

    October 2025

    Kansas City, MO

    **Panel Presentation:** "Stepping Into the Spotlight: Librarians as Technology Leaders" Panel discussion on the role of libraries as technology leaders in K-12 education. Role: Moderator.

  3. SITE 2024

    March 2024

    Las Vegas, NV

    **Best Practices Presentation:** "Information Literacy for Elementary" Best-practices presentation using a modeled inforamtion literacy library lesson for early childhood students.
Google Scholar Profile