Research within the Centre for Learning, Knowing and Interactive Technologies is concerned with developing theories and practices which increase understanding of how cultural, cognitive and technological tools shape and support learning and knowing.
Our research draws on ideas from socio-cultural theory, cognitive science and media studies in order to understand the relationship between technology and learning.
This research covers many settings, including formal and informal learning organisations, from pre-school through to the workplace. Particular areas of interest include the interaction between use of technology in the home and use of technology in other sites including the workplace and the use of digital video in the research process.
The three main research themes of the centre are:
All members of L-KIT are also members of the EC Network of Excellence: Kaleidoscope.
