Media
Stephen’s research on playful learning, instructional design, and interactive storytelling has been featured in a number of popular publications including The Monitor on Psychology, KQED MindShift, The Conversation, and UConn Magazine. Additionally, they have been interviewed by various news outlets about topics ranging from video game violence and K12 student social media use to games for corporate training and best practices for online/distance education throughout the COVID pandemic. [Portrait Illustration by Kyle Hilton]
Slota, S. T. (2022). UConn hosts inaugural Frontiers in Playful Learning conference. UConn Today.
Slota, S. T. (2022). UConn Reads: ‘3 Books’. UConn Magazine.
Slota, S. T. (2021). UConn game designers win big in Connecticut. UConn DMD.
Slota, S. T. (2020). Students build fictional world with real educational impact. UConn Neag News.
Slota, S. T. (2020). Five best practices teachers can learn from dungeon masters. KQED MindShift.
Slota, S. T. (2019). Games with impact. Monitor on Psychology.
Slota, S. T. (2019). How schools spark excitement for learning with role playing and games. KQED MindShift.