Senior Director, Learning Sciences & Technology, WestEd
Yvonne Kao is a Senior Director of Learning Sciences and Technology at WestEd. She is experienced in using quantitative and qualitative methods to study the impact of programs in K-12 education, focusing on mathematics, computer science, and the design and implementation of educational technology. Her research uses a range of approaches from nationwide cluster-randomized trials to smaller behavioral studies. She also leads user experience research, program evaluation, and provides technical assistance on instructional design and student assessment.