Dr. Julie Campbell

Research Interests & Areas

My research addresses developmental issues in hemispheric specialization, lateralization, handedness, motor development, and quantitative methods. I am interested in the lateralization of functions, and the relation of such lateralization to other systems which are developing simultaneously. Within the broad topic of lateralization, I have focused on unimanual and bimanual hand use, role-differentiated bimanual manipulation, tool use, construction, language, and embodied cognition. Additionally, I am particularly interested in applying new quantitative methodology to developmental studies.

I am also interested in investigating factors that influence teaching and learning behaviors. I am particularly interested in the introduction of technology into the classroom. Asking students to use devices in the classroom cultivates questions about whether this technique should be used for teaching. Some of those questions include: Am I tempting students to browse other websites and distract themselves from the class when I ask them to use their devices? By introducing teaching platforms, such as Nearpod in the classroom, am I increasing participation using digital communication, but decreasing opportunities to practice verbal debate skills? Because technology can create an anonymous, safe space for students to share their thoughts, does using Nearpod enhance the learning environment?