His research and teaching focus on the use of digital media for learning and professional development. Some of his projects include using rich and immersive technologies to help novice teachers learn from practice teaching; designing technology-enhanced safety awareness training; and providing authentic, technology-enhanced learning experiences for under served and marginalized youth. His work has been funded by private, non-profit, state and federal organizations, including current funding from the National Science Foundation for the Acquainting Metro Atlanta Youth With STEM (AMAYS) project.