Center for Research on

Complex Thinking

About Us

The Center for Research on Complex Thinking (CRCT) conducts foundational research on learning and assessment, educational technology development, and the design of innovative learning analytics tools. CRCT brings together researchers, curriculum designers, software developers, and others to address some of the most pressing educational challenges of the 21st century.

What We Do

Quantative Ethnography
Quantitative Ethnography

Quantitative Ethnography research unifies qualitative and quantitative analysis of human thought, behavior, and interaction.

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ENA Epistemic Network Analysis
ENA

Epistemic Network Analysis (ENA) is a method for identifying and quantifying connections among elements in coded data and representing them in dynamic network models.

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iPlan
iPlan

iPlan is a free online game that allows learners to construct, investigate, and solve simulated urban and regional planning problems.

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PurpleState
PurpleState

PurpleState is a simulation project that address the need for media literacy, critical thinking across information sources, and developing confidence for young citizens to engage in local and state issues they care about.

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Codey
Codey

The Codey suite of tools provides AI-enhanced techniques for coding qualitative data at scale.

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Wisconsin social studies teachers face restrictions, complaints for teaching elections

Jeremy Stoddard talks with Wisconsin Public Radio, says support from school leadership makes for …

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CRCT’s Andrew Ruis wins Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research: Critical Research Support

CRCT's Andrew Ruis wins Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research: Critical Research Support

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How to support children in developing sociocritical AI literacies

AI is everywhere. On the one hand, AI applications are improving our quality of life. On the other …

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