• The challenges and benefits of assistive technology and educational programs for educators, caregivers, and youth with multiple exceptionalities/special needs 

  Ivan, Paula M. (2023-08-23)

  Assistive technology (AT) is a process that provides opportunities for youth with multiple exceptionalities/special needs to learn, grow, and discover meaningful avenues in order to navigate through an evolving digital ...

• Stressors in early learning environments and their impact on the mental health and well-being of early childhood educators 

  Probert-Gilhooly, Melissa (2023-08-04)

  Early childhood educators (ECEs) are experts in early learning for young children. This study aimed to identify the stressors ECEs experience in the early learning sector and their impact on the mental health and well-being ...

• Exploring the impacts of media use in the classroom and trauma 

  Westley, Madison (2023-08-01)

  Research has repeatedly shown that media can create trauma responses in viewers, but little has explored how classroom-based media can adversely affect students’ wellbeing. There is a significant gap in trauma-informed ...

• Exploring the perceptions and concerns of Canadian international students (IS) 

  Parmar, Nagina (2023-07-01)

  Higher education institutions may not fully understand the challenges faced by international students (IS), such as housing, mental health, and discrimination. The present study looked at factors that influence IS’s decision ...

• The evolving role of online assessment as a steering mechanism for 21st-century learning 

  Lean, Graham (2023-08-01)

  Framed by Jürgen Habermas’ theory of society as being constituted of systems and lifeworlds, this project aims to critically analyze the recent academic literature on online assessment in higher education. Through a ...

• Tension and possibility: navigating experiences in graduate studies through a/r/tographic currere 

  Hynes, Katelin (2023-04-01)

  This thesis is an artful act of resistance. Combining autoethnography, a/r/tography, and the method of currere to form an a/r/tographic currere, this work gathers narrative experiences in graduate studies. What is revealed ...

• An exploration of burnout and compassion fatigue in ABA providers in an online forum 

  Reiterer, Michelle (2023-04-19)

  Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ABA providers develop treatment programs and face occupational hazards. This exploratory, qualitative research examined: 1) “How do ABA ...

• Conceptual videos in mathematics: theory to practice 

  Allen, Rachel K. (2023-03-01)

  This project begins by providing an overview of the research on the purpose and criteria for creating quality educational videos and the development of a conceptual understanding of proportional reasoning. The paper then ...

• AI Adventure Camp: developing critical thinking and ethical artificial intelligence literacy through design fiction and digital constructionism 

  Butler-Ulrich, Tess (2023-04-01)

  Artificial intelligence is an increasingly influential aspect of our lives. From GPS to Siri and Amazon Echoes, our data is collected, stored, and analyzed throughout the day. Despite the ubiquity of AI, most STEM curricula ...

• A comparative study of braille as a tactile orthography with the auditory orthography oval to teach reading to preliterate, English as an additional language, adult learners who have visual disabilities 

  Strutzenberger, Michelle J. (2022-12-01)

  The purpose of this study was to investigate the affordances of the tactile orthography of braille in comparison with the newly developed auditory orthography of OVAL for teaching reading to preliterate, English as an ...

• Guiding pre-service teachers to making 

  Lam, Margie S. (2022-12-01)

  As our society becomes further driven by technology, schools need to consider adopting student-centered maker pedagogies that harness the capabilities of technology while disrupting traditional teacher-centered learning. ...

• Student webcam use and its impacts on teacher self-efficacy, engagement, and well-being: a literature review 

  Lee, Melanie E. (2022-11-01)

  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in March 2020, higher education institutions around the globe had to quickly pivot online. Since then, many schools have relied on video conferencing platforms equipped with webcams ...

• Fidelity in simulation-based training in diverse professions: a proposed taxonomy 

  Jones, Morgan A. (2022-10-01)

  This paper examines the concept of fidelity within simulation-based training (SBT) across multiple professional fields. This paper: develops a taxonomy to classify tasks trained via SBT across diverse professional fields; ...

• Incorporating digital play into scientific inquiry 

  Jacob, Evelynn (2022-12-01)

  Play and inquiry have been recognised as effective facets of learning science (Vartiainen et al., 2020). Several researchers have highlighted the importance of incorporating digital play into K-12 students’ science education ...

• Abbott Elementary’s principal Ava Coleman - a contrast for Black female administrators 

  Elango, Gillian (2022-11-01)

  Using Mikos’ (2014) film analysis technique, the role of Ava Coleman in the mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary is dissected and contrasted to the researched experiences of Black women principals. The research on Black ...

• “I decided to change the world”: a case study on three girls’ perceived abilities in STEM 

  Dobos, Laura A. (2022-12-01)

  This qualitative, case-study research is intended to contribute to the literature about the factors that influence young girls to envision themselves as individuals who are valued and capable in the realm of STEM. Through ...

• Pre-service teachers’ views of trauma-informed practices in online classrooms: a focus on refugee students and a sense of belonging 

  Hinbest, Christopher (2022-08-01)

  This mixed methods study aimed to explore the pre-service teachers’ knowledge of trauma-informed practices, especially in the area of supporting refugee students and creating a sense of belonging for them in online spaces. ...

• Digital empowerment: exploring how fully online learning communities support digital competency development 

  Wilkinson, Jesslyn (2022-08-01)

  This research investigates the digital competence and experiences of faculty participating in a fully online professional learning initiative, Ontario Extend. This learning initiative is described as a form of Fully Online ...

• Intentionality in task design research: examining the design process of an online learning tool about mathematics in society 

  Ibeh, Nkechi (2022-08-01)

  This thesis explores the design intentions and considerations made in the creation of an online learning tool for adults. Research in task design includes two components: design as intention and design as implementation. ...

• The role of technology in the prevention and intervention of youth suicide: a literature review 

  Feder, Alexandra (2022-08-01)

  As a result of the increase in youth mental health problems and suicide risks, there is a significant need to develop effective intervention and prevention programs for youth. An area lacking attention, and the goal of ...

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