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In this paper, we present an examination of ICT resources created by pre-service science teachers. After a great deal of modelling, use and discussion regarding ICT materials, twenty-seven pre-service science teachers created ICT resources for use...

The goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of training and the effectiveness of different types of knowledge retention activities delivered by computer-based training programs. This study focused on a computer-based learning system called the ...

Professional learning is an important process in enabling teachers to update their pedagogical knowledge and practices. The use of online technologies to support professional learning has a number of benefits in terms of flexibility and scalability. ...

Online professional learning has the potential to be a cost effective, flexible approach that can reach large numbers of teachers. However, there are many factors that need to be evaluated in developing successful online approaches that impact on...

Professional learning is an important process in enabling teachers to update their pedagogical knowledge and practices. The use of online technologies to support professional learning has a number of benefits in terms of flexibility and scalability. ...

This paper presents a model of a course development process created for the new Bachelors of Technology degree being offered by a large post-secondary institution. The instructional design team worked internally as well as externally to the...

Online teacher professional development (oTPD) has been identified as one way teachers can participate in high quality professional development activities. This paper presents the second stage of a design based research program that describes the...

Online teacher professional development (oTPD) allows teachers to participate in high quality professional development activities. This paper presents an examination of a design based research program regarding the development of an oTPD program...

The Videoconferencing Regional Leads Network (VCRLN) is a venture to advance the use of videoconferencing in Alberta K-12 schools. The network has developed and evolved from its early stages and expanded its mission in ways that were not...

The problem presented in this poster session is “How can a multimedia database be easily used as a teaching tool in the classroom?” This poster presents the iPad as a mobile handheld delivery tool for multimedia database components. Teaching...

The problem presented in this action-based research paper is “How can a multimedia database be utilized as a teaching and learning technology in the classroom?” This paper describes uses of the iPad as a mobile handheld delivery device for...

This paper presents the results of a research project that involved introducing iPads into two elementary school classrooms to support the development of student digital storytelling skills. This was done because the school jurisdiction wanted to...

This paper is the result of an active reflective online internship occurring as part of a doctoral level course. The primary author (or intern) had the opportunity to observe and work with a senior professor during his fall 2009 delivery of an...

This paper presents successes and challenges of two iPad implementation projects in K-12 schools. The focus of the implementation was on the incorporation of digital storytelling activities in classroom. The iPad devices and specific apps were the...

This paper describes an instructional design model, the Networked Learning Framework (NLF), which combines the use of social media tools found in social networking sites with guided online activities to deliver engaging learning opportunities. Key...