Research & Publications

Research papers, the JourneyLand pilot report, white papers, and the AI podcast — evidence behind the work.

01 Scholarly Work

Publications

Research papers, literature reviews, and white papers — including the MAPS framework paper, character education review, and AI in instructional design.

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02 Pilot Study

Research Report

The JourneyLand Character Education Program pilot — needs analysis, story-based implementation, encouraging findings, and lessons for future development.

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03 Media

AI Podcast

Listen to a discussion on AI in instructional design — how emerging tools create opportunities, challenges, and ethical questions for learning designers.

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FAQ

Research — Common Questions

What research supports JourneyLand?

JourneyLand is supported by scholarly work including the MAPS Learning Framework paper, a character education literature review, the NEA-funded pilot report, and research on AI in instructional design — available through the Research hub and Publications page.

What was the JourneyLand pilot program?

The JourneyLand Character Education Program pilot was a 10-day introductory curriculum funded by a $5,000 NEA Foundation grant. It tested story-based character instruction through a story, discuss, reflect, and apply cycle with encouraging initial findings.