Faculty: Peter Jacob Rich
Title
Professor
Department:
IPT
Contact Information
Office: 150-K MCKB
Phone: 801-422-1171
Email: nope@peter_rich@byu.edumsn.com
Website: peterjrich.com
Brief Biography
I served an LDS mission to Curitiba, Brazil from 1997-1999. After returning from my mission, I pursued a bachelor's degree in Spanish, with a minor in TESOL. Following a semester teaching adult literacy in rural Mexico, I married my sweetheart, Paulina Alejandra, a Chilean I met while studying at BYU. I worked with BYU and the Provo School district creating instructional materials and soon pursued a degree in Instructional Technology at the University of Georgia. Since 2007, I have been with the BYU IP&T faculty and have thoroughly enjoyed it and the students we get to work with.
As a faculty member, I have been able to pursue my interests in better understanding how people learn, the design and development of instructional materials, and teaching children how to program and to think like engineers. I do this through helping children to create games, which encourages learning through design, a pedagogical approach I have found to be effective in creating lasting memory, retention, and interest.
Teaching Interests
Technology Integration (IP&T 372)
Instructional Design (IP&T 564, IP&T 664),
Instructional Product Development (IP&T 560; IP&T 660; IP&T 760R; IP&T 515R, 002)
Educational Psychology (formerly IP&T 301, IP&T 420)
Applied Creativity (IP&T 692R)
Research Interests
I have several different research interests that I have pursued throughout my career.
Current
Computational Thinking
I am currently working on understanding and promoting computational thinking in K-8 education. This is founded in work I've done with Convergent Cognition, a theory that examines how learning two complementary subjects leads to a stronger foundation of knowledge. Currently, I work with elementary school teachers to enable them to teach programming and engineering concepts to children.Games in learning
One of the ways we have encourage kids to learn to program is through the development of games. Learning by design is an effective pedagogy and we have found the context to be motivating for many students. As we have worked with games, my interest and work with learning games has increased to the point where I am now mentoring graduate students in the design and development of learning games and collaborating with colleagues on course gamification.
If you are interested in working with me on any of these projects, please contact me at peter_rich@byu.edu.
Historical
For the first several years, I worked with Video Annotation Tools to better understand how to improve teaching through video self-analysis. This work culminated in an edited book about video analysis in teacher education that brings together leading scholars and their research in this area.
Game-based design and learning,
Awards
Outstanding Sponsored Accepted Proposaal
Association for Educational Communications & Technology. Research and Theory Division
2019
AECT Pacificorp Design & Development Competition
Design & Development Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology
2015
Pacificorp Design & Development Competition
Pacificorp
2014
2015 Outstanding Journal Article
Research and Theory Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology
2015
MED Best Paper in Management Education Award
OBTS and the Journal of Management Education
2015
Selected Publications
High School Biology Teachers’ Integration of Computational Thinking into Data Practices to Support Student Investigations
- Authors: Peters-Burton, Erin; Rich, Peter J; Kitsantis, Anastasia; Stehle, Stephanie; Laclede, Laura
- Publication Date: 2022
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Research in Science Teaching
- Publisher: Wiley
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21834
Trends in Tools Used to Teach Computational Thinking through Elementary Coding
- Authors: Rich, Peter J; Bartholomew, Scott Ronald; Daniel, David; Dinsmoor, Kenzie; Reynolds, Connor; Swanson, Meg; Winward, Ellyse; Yauney, Jessica
- Publication Date: 2022
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Research on Technology in Education
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis
- URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15391523.2022.2121345
Expecting the unexpected: A collaborative autoethnography of instructors’ experiences teaching advanced instructional design
- Authors: McDonald, Jason; Stefaniak, Jill; Rich, Peter
- Publication Date: 2022
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: TechTrends
- Publisher: Springer
- Volume: 66
- Issue: 1
Measuring the Effect of Continuous Professional Development on Elementary Teachers’ Self-Efficacy to Teach Coding and Computational Thinking
- Authors: Rich, Peter J; Mason, Stacie; O'Leary, Jared
- Publication Date: 2021
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Computers & Education
- Publisher: Elsevier
- ISSN: 0360-1315
- Abstract: click to view
Measuring Teacher Beliefs About Coding and Computational Thinking
- Authors: Rich, Peter; Larsen, Ross; Mason, Stacie
- Publication Date: 2021
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Research on Technology in Education
- Publisher: ISTE
- Volume: 53
- Issue: 3
- ISSN: 1945-0818
The Ecology of Study Abroad for Language Learning: Synthesis and Interdisciplinary Insights
- Authors: Bird, Matthew; Rich, Peter J; Yanchar, Stephen
- Publication Date: 2021
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: L2 Journal
- Publisher: Berkley Language Center
- City: California
- Country: United States
- Volume: 13
- Issue: 1
- ISSN: 1945-0222
- Abstract: click to view
Navigating worlds of significance: How design critiques matter to studio participants
- Authors: McDonald, Jason; Michela, Esther; Rich, Peter
- Publication Date: 2021
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Effective design critique strategies across disciplines
- Publisher: University of Minnesota Publishing
- URL: https://doi.org/10.24926/edc.202
High School Science Teacher Use of Planning Tools to Integrate Computational Thinking
- Authors: Peters-Burton, Erin; Rich, Peter J; Kitsantis, Anastasia; Stehle, Stephanie; Laclede, Laura
- Publication Date: 2021
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Science Teacher Education
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis
- Volume: 33
- Issue: 6
- URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1046560X.2021.1970088?cookieSet=1
- Abstract: click to view
A Systematic Review of “Hour of Code” Research
- Authors: Yauney, Jessica; Bartholomew, Scott Ronald; Rich, Peter J
- Publication Date: 2021
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Computer Science Education
- Publisher: Taylor and Francis
- City: Milton Park, Oksfordshire
- Country: United Kingdom
- ISSN: 1744-5175
- URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08993408.2021.2022362
- Abstract: click to view
Preparing elementary school teachers to teach computing, coding, and computational thinking.
- Authors: Mason, Stacie Lee; Rich, Peter J
- Publication Date: 2020
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education
- Publisher: AACE
- Volume: 19
- Issue: 4
Development and analysis of the elementary student coding attitudes survey
- Authors: Mason, Stacie Lee; Rich, Peter J
- Publication Date: 2020
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Computers & Education
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Volume: in press
- ISSN: 0360-1315
- URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S036013152030097X?via%3Dihub
Using computational thinking for data practices in high school science
- Authors: Peters-Burton, E.; Rich, Peter J; Cleary, Timothy; Burton, Stephen; Kitsantas, Anastasia; Egan, Garrett; Ellsworth, John
- Publication Date: 2020
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Science Teacher
- Publisher: National Science Teachers Association
- Volume: 87
- Issue: 6
- ISSN: 0036-8555
Using Dr. Scratch as a formative feedback tool to assess computational thinking
- Authors: Rich, Peter; Browning, Samuel
- Publication Date: 2020
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Handbook of Research on Integrating Computational Thinking
- Publisher: IGI Global
- URL: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/using-dr-scratch-as-a-formative-feedback-tool-to-assess-computational-thinking/246598
"It's So Wonderful Having Different Majors Working Together": The Development of an Interdisciplinary Design Thinking Minor
- Authors: McDonald, Jason; West, Richard; Rich, Peter; Pfleger, Isaac
- Publication Date: 2019
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: TechTrends
- Publisher: Association for Educational Communications and Technology
- Volume: 63
- Issue: 4
Coding in K-8: International Trends in Teaching Elementary/Primary Computing
- Authors: Rich, Peter; Browning, Samuel; Perkins, McKay; Shoop, Timothy; Yoshikawa, Emily; Belikov, Olga
- Publication Date: 2019
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: TechTrends
- Publisher: Springer
- Abstract: click to view
Does educational gamification improve students’ motivation? If so, which game elements work best?
- Authors: Chapman, Jared; Rich, Peter
- Publication Date: 2018
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Education for Business
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis
- URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08832323.2018.1490687
Enablers and Inhibitors to Integrating Computing and Engineering Lessons in Elementary Education
- Authors: Rich, Peter J; Belikov, Olga; Yoshikawa, Emily; Perkins, McKay
- Publication Date: 2018
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Technology and Teacher Education
- Publisher: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
- Country: USA
- Volume: in press
- Issue: 26 (3)
- ISSN: 1059-7069
- URL: http://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/181979/
- Abstract: click to view
Describing Spiritual Growth in an Online Religious Education Course
- Authors: Fryar, Ben; Wilcox, Bradley; Hilton, John; Rich, Peter
- Publication Date: 2018
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Research on Christian Education
- Volume: 27
- Issue: 1
- ISSN: 0883-2323
Computing and engineering in elementary school: The Effect of year-long training on elementary teacher self-efficacy and beliefs about teaching computing and engineering
- Authors: Rich, Peter J; Jones, Brian; Belikov, Olga; Yoshikawa, Emily; Perkins, McKay
- Publication Date: 2017
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools
- Volume: 1
- Issue: 1
- URL: http://ijcses.org/index.php/ijcses/issue/view/1
- Abstract: click to view
Benefits, challenges, and perceptions of the multiple article dissertation format in instructional technology.
- Authors: Thomas, R.; West, Richard Edward; Rich, Peter J
- Publication Date: 2016
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
- Volume: 32
- Issue: 2
- URL: http://ajet.org.au/index.php/AJET/article/view/2573/1349
Using educational technologies to scaffold high school and college students' skill and will to learn to learn better
- Authors: Barrus, Angela; Chapman, Jared; Bodily, Robert; Rich, Peter
- Publication Date: 2016
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Educational Technologies: Challenges, Applications, and Learning Outcomes
- Publisher: Nova Science Publisher
- ISBN: 978-1-63485-738-3
- URL: https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=59265&osCsid=
Innovating How We Teach Collaborative Design Through Studio-based Pedagogy
- Authors: Rich, Peter J; West, Richard Edward; Warr, Melissa
- Publication Date: 2015
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Yearbook of Educational Media and Technology Yearbook
- Volume: 39
Understanding the use of video analysis tools to facilitate reflection among pre-service teachers
- Authors: Tripp, Tonya; Rich, Peter J
- Publication Date: 2012
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Teaching and Teacher Education
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Country: Great Britian
- Abstract: click to view
Inside the black box: Revealing the process in applying a grounded theory analysis
- Authors: Rich, Peter J
- Publication Date: 2012
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Qualitative Report
- Publisher: Nova Southeastern University
- City: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Country: USA
- Volume: in press
- URL: https://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/
Using video to analyze one's own teaching
- Authors: Tripp, Tonya; Rich, Peter J
- Publication Date: 2012
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: British Journal of Educational Technology
- Publisher: Blackwell
- Country: Great Britain
- Volume: in press
- URL: https://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0007-1013
- Abstract: click to view
New technologies, new approaches to evaluating academic productivity
- Authors: Rich, Peter J; West, Richard Edward
- Publication Date: 2012
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Professional or Trade Magazine Article
- Publication Journal: Educational Technology
- Publisher: Educational Technology Publications
- Volume: 52
- Issue: 6
How programming fits with technology education curriculum
- Authors: Wright, Geoffrey Albert; Rich, Peter J; Leatham, Keith Rigby
- Publication Date: 2012
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Technology and engineering teacher
- Publisher: ITEEA
- City: Reston, VA
- Country: USA
- Volume: 71
- Issue: 7
- URL: https://www.iteea.org/Publications/ttt.htm
- Abstract: click to view
Beyond Transcription: Technology, Change, and Refinement of Method
- Authors: Markle, D.; West, Richard Edward; Rich, Peter J
- Publication Date: 2011
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung/Forum: Qualitative Social Research
- Country: Berlin
- Volume: 12
- Issue: 3
- ISSN: 1438-5627
- URL: http://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/1564/3249
- Abstract: click to view
Ten essential questions educators should ask when using video annotation tools
- Authors: Rich, Peter J; Tripp, Tonya
- Publication Date: 2011
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: TechTrends
- Publisher: Springer
- Volume: 55
- Issue: 6
- Abstract: click to view
Using online technologies to extend a classroom to learners at a distance
- Authors: Hilton, John; Graham, Charles R; Rich, Peter J; Wiley, David Arnim
- Publication Date: 2010
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: American Journal of Distance Education
- Volume: 31
- Issue: 1
Scaffolded video self-analysis: Discrepancies between preservice teachers' perceived and actual instructional decisions
- Authors: Rich, Peter J; Hannafin, M
- Publication Date: 2009
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Computing in Higher Education
- Volume: 2009
- Issue: 21
- Abstract: click to view
Video annotation tools: Technologies to scaffold, structure, and transform teacher reflection
- Authors: Rich, Peter J; Hannafin, M
- Publication Date: 2009
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Teacher Education
- Volume: 60
- Issue: 1
- Abstract: click to view
Science Practices Innovation Notebook (SPIN): Cultivating Data Practice Skills through Computational Thinking and Self-Regulated Learning
- Authors: Peters-Burton, Erin; Kitsantis, Anastasia; Cleary, Timothy; Rich, Peter
- Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
- Publication Journal: Theoretical and Practical Teaching Strategies for K-12 Science Education in the Digital Age
- Publisher: IGI Global
- City: Hershey, Pennsylvannia
- Country: USA
Trends in formal computer science education in secondary classrooms in the United States
- Authors: Yauney, Jessica; Bartholomew, Scott Ronald; Rich, Peter J
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Educational Computing Research
- Publisher: Sage
- City: Thousand Oaks, CA
- Country: USA