Browsing by Author "Desjardins, Francois"
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Engaging adult literacy learners: investigating problem based learning object (PBLO) use as a possibility for implementing problem based learning (PBL) online
Amesbury, Judith (2015-01-01)Anecdotal evidence revealed that learners in an adult literacy program at a large school board in Ontario were disengaged - unable to identify opportunities to act in response to traditional pedagogy used to prepare them ... -
An exploration of the role of smartphones: mobile technology expanding the learning environment outside of the classroom
Flood, Kimberley J. (2012)Smartphones effectively expand the learning environment outside of the traditional classroom. Secondary school students enrolled in grade 10 and grade 11 communication technology courses were recruited to participate in a ... -
The motivational effects of using mobile devices in mathematics classrooms by students with exceptionalities
Wray, Lisa Anne-Marie (2012-04-01)Low motivation levels experienced by students with exceptionalities in the area of mathematics are often cited as a major factor negatively affecting their potential for success (Baird & Scott, 2009; Reichrath, de Witte, ... -
Understanding factors that influence college faculty in deciding to adopt digital technologies in their practice.
Dougherty, Kevin (2014-08-01)College faculty in Ontario are using a variety of digital technologies, at differing levels, in their teaching and learning practices. College administrators are looking to faculty to help meet the challenges associated ... -
Understanding the relationship between the personal and professional use of technology by K-12 educators
Jagoe, Colin (2012)Much research has been done around how and why teachers integrate technology into classroom practices. Various factors have been shown to be important including teachers’ beliefs, attitudes, comfort, knowledge and skills. ... -
User interface adaptability within an augmentative communication app for children with autism spectrum disorder
Stauffer, April (2015-08-01)Facilitating communication is considered the first step to developing learning interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The introduction of tablets and augmentative communication apps is changing the ...