She undertook her studies on learning theories and technologies in France, Germany, and the United States and received her doctorate from Harvard University while conducting research at the MIT Media Laboratory. Her research examines learning cultures and equity issues in school classrooms, community centers, and virtual worlds. She is exploring new ways to organize learning environments and technologies that engage youth as critical, creative, and reflective participants and designers of digital media. Her books include "Minds in Play: Computer Game Design as a Context for Learning" and the co-edited publications of "Constructionism in Practice" and "Beyond Barbie and Mortal Kombat: New Perspectives on Gender and Gaming" (Spring 2008, MIT Press).