Our Commitment to Research

Dreamscape was created by Shoelace. The company was founded in 2014 with a commitment to collaborating with the world’s top researchers to understand learners and how to motivate them to master and love reading through engaging digital technologies.

Below we share our research and current collaborations. If you are interested in partnering with us on a research project or pilot, please connect with us here.

Exploring Literacy Growth and Engagement:

An 8-Week Pilot of Shoelace Learning in the Classroom

Discover how Shoelace Learning’s gamified approach to literacy, implemented in collaboration with Michigan Virtual, significantly enhanced reading comprehension and student engagement in 13 elementary classrooms across Michigan. This compelling study demonstrates the power of innovative educational technology to transform traditional learning experiences and boost student confidence.

Ensuring Full Literacy in a Multi-cultural and Digital World

Read about a 7 year research partnership between Dreamscape and top Canadian and US researchers, community and industry partners to improve how literacy is delivered to diverse populations through digital technologies.

2022 Annual JEDI Report

Authoring JEDI-Friendly Reading Content

Published by: Neesha Desai

2021 Annual JEDI Report

An Initial Assessment of the Diversity of Content in the Shoelace Learning Library

Published By: Anabell Liriano Krzyzanowski, Lauren Lutz-Coleman, Neesha Desai

Partnership To Develop STEALTH Diagnostic and Assessment in the Game

Lead researcher: Rebecca Tucker

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