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Eric Klopfer is the Faculty Director of the Global Teaching Labs and a Professor in the Comparative Media Studies/Writing program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is also the Interim Department Head for Literature. His work employs Design-Based Research methodology that spans the educational technology ecosystem, focusing on the design, development, and implementation of new educational technologies. Klopfer's research emphasizes the role of computer games and simulations in building an understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). His interests include the affordances of new technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and mobile technologies. Klopfer has co-authored several books and has authored works on Augmented Learning. His lab has produced software, such as casual mobile games and platforms used by millions, and has created online courses that have reached hundreds of thousands of learners. He is also a co-founder and past president of the Learning Games Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing educational gaming.