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David Williamson Shaffer is the Sears Bascom Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he focuses on learning analytics and the learning sciences. His academic journey includes an M.S. and Ph.D. in Media Arts and Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an A.B. in History from Harvard University. Shaffer is recognized as a pioneer in methods for understanding learning through big data and qualitative approaches, having authored over 250 publications in his research areas. His works include studies on using computer games for educational purposes and the development of methodologies for quantitative ethnography. He has been involved in various presentations and keynotes at international conferences focusing on smart technology and education, and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including a Marie Curie Fellowship from the European Union and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences