Alexandra Gross
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About
Dr. Alexandra Gross is a pioneering researcher in human-computer interaction and educational technology, with a focus on fostering growth mindsets through innovative, tangible interfaces. Her most notable work, "The Thinking Cap 2.0" (2020), introduces a novel "magic hat" system that uses everyday objects to promote a growth mindset in children—an approach that moves beyond traditional teaching or digital games. By blending physical interaction with psychological principles, Gross demonstrates how embodied, playful experiences can reshape children's beliefs about intelligence and learning. Though her citation count is still growing (9 citations for this seminal paper), her work represents a creative and impactful intersection of cognitive science, design, and education. Gross’s contributions have been recognized for their potential to make mindset interventions more accessible and engaging, particularly for young learners. Her research challenges conventional methods and opens new pathways for using tangible technology to support emotional and cognitive development. For students and researchers, Gross exemplifies how interdisciplinary thinking can transform abstract psychological concepts into concrete, interactive experiences that inspire real-world change.
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- 1"The thinking cap 2.0"9 citations · 2020