Browsing Faculty of Education by Author "Robertson, Lorayne"
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Defining inclusive education in India through the perspectives of educators
Srikantha, Dhurka Janani (2017)This project investigates how policies and teaching practices in India affect educators’ definitions of inclusive education. Eight educators from private schools in India participated in open, semi-structured interviews ... -
Digital privacy in the classroom: an analysis of the intent and realization of Ontario policy in context
Leatham, Heather (2017-08-01)Digital tools are becoming more commonplace within the K-12 classroom, but with the renewed opportunities come associated risks for student privacy. Digital tool use creates a digital footprint of the user which may contain ... -
The effects of the use of iPads in secondary physical education
Jodoin, Tiffani (2013-08-01)This study investigates finding ways to improve engagement of students in Physical Education classes to inspire students to make healthy lifestyle choices. It appears that the existing barriers to the adoption of technology ... -
Emerging online roles for academic librarians in Canada
McTavish, Heather (2019-08-01)The impact of digital technology on higher education is changing library services, spaces and roles. Academic librarians have a further transition with changing pedagogies for online learning. Less is known, however, about ... -
Exploring views on learner orientations and their impact on support and community in online synchronous undergraduate programs
Dakri, Safia (2013-09-01)The goal of this research project is to assist in filling the void that currently exists around orientation initiatives for online learners in two fully synchronous online programs. This study investigates the view of ... -
An investigation of adolescent girls’ critical media health literacy in a body-positive program
Scheidler-Benns, Joli (2016-01-01)This Master’s thesis describes a research study that examines media artifacts created by 26 adolescent girls participating in a four-week body-positive program. Employing a qualitative case study method, this study explores ... -
A presence of obligation: cyberbehaviour, policy, and restorative practices
Corrigan, Laurie (2015-03-26)Ontario Safe Schools’ policies have undergone major changes over the last 15 years. Zero tolerance policies and practices of the 1990’s have given way to more progressive approaches to school discipline that include ... -
Professors and instructors' experiences with transitions and policies for the online environment
Francis, Roger (2012-08-01)Professors develop policies and procedures for their courses that are relevant and applicable for their classroom or learning platform. In particular, professors transitioning from a traditional to an online (synchronous ... -
Ready, Teacher One
Girard, Joannie (2021-08-01)This study examines how French First-language teachers responded to virtual reality (VR) professional development in 2021 in the province of Ontario. The teachers used higher-end VR Oculus Quest 2 systems in a digital, ... -
Teachers' views of their technology-focused preservice education program
Smith, Shirley Louise (2012-04-01)This study explores the effectiveness of a technology-focused preservice education program by interviewing practicing teachers who have graduated from the program. The views of the teachers are examined with reference to ...