Steve was initially trained as a Cognitive Psychologist who performed research related to human memory and the distinction between conscious and unconscious influences.  More recently though, his research has shifted to focus on the effective use of educational technologies in general, and especially to support the develop or core “Skills of Success” like critical and creative thought, effective two way communication and collaboration, and metacognitive awareness.  Some of the research is laboratory based, but a lot of it occurs in the context of real classes.  The Advanced Learning Technologies Lab that he directs also does research on third party technologies, assessing their efficacy and usability.