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Tlʼë chin Trʼë jè l : coming together to explore our Trʼondë k Hwë chʼin epistemology of leadership
(2023-05-04)The Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin people have a rich history connected to land and people, at the confluence of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers. This study explored our Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin epistemology of leadership in hopes of applying ... -
Local perceptions of bilingual education : examining local staff experiences of bilingual education at an Eastern Chinese international school
(2023-01-20)This research investigated Chinese teachers' perceptions of bilingual education through a post-colonial lens at an Eastern Chinese international school. I initially planned to ask the teachers about their experiences with ... -
Motivation, engagement, and effectiveness of serious games for teaching cyber security and database defense
(2022-10-04)This study uses an exploratory case study methodology, employing a mixed methods approach to explore the merits of a serious game, called Database Defender, to improve motivation, engagement, and learning of cybersecurity ... -
Crisis communication by school leaders during the COVID-19 global pandemic
(2022-08-29)Schools are not immune to crises. Whether it be earthquakes, wildfires, shootings, or global pandemics, schools will always be required to react quickly and efficiently to crises (Liou, 2015, p. 248). One large component ... -
Seeing all the facts you learned : the lived learning experience of students in a pedagogically-focused virtual reality experience
(2022-07-20)This thesis aimed to explore presence and learning in virtual reality through a qualitative lens. A virtual learning environment was designed and constructed that accurately mimicked the local solar system to facilitate ... -
Students who stopped out : the lived experience of Indigenous students in West-Central Alberta who temporarily or permanently discontinued their post-secondary education journey
(2021-10-27)Indigenous people in Canada have lower post-secondary attainment rates than their non-Indigenous counterparts, but these statistics do not explain why. This study examines the barriers to post-secondary completion for ... -
Strengths and superpowers : revolutionary experiences of school district sixty-four during the COVID-19 pivot
(2021-09-08)In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in sudden school closures worldwide, including the critical learning years from early kindergarten to grade twelve (K-12). Teachers, students, parents, administrators, ... -
Breaking barriers : understanding and removing barriers to OER use
(2020-12-04)While there are many benefits to the use of OER, such as cost savings for students, increased access to resources, and the ability for faculty to adapt the resources to meet their specific needs, new and experienced faculty ... -
Trades student's perceptions of their experiences in the co-creation of OER
(2020-11-17)This research study explored the perception of trades students in the co-creation of OER. This study used a mixed-methods case study approach to examine the impact of the co-creation of OER on first-year electrical trades ... -
An online pre-briefing for a blended learning neonatal resuscitation program simulation training course - learner perception and experience
(2020-09-23)This research is a qualitative case study on the use of an online pre-briefing module in an established healthcare simulation Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) in a Canadian health authority. In-person pre-briefing of ... -
Investigating a new approach for teaching the JavaScript DOM
(2020-09-18)Through the lenses of constructivism and cognitive load theory, this case study interviewed college-level programming instructors that teach JavaScript, and surveyed students and graduates of a post-graduate web programming ... -
The impact on paramedics learning mindfulness practices online
(2020-06-03)With increasing call volumes, increasing medical scope of practice, and more technologically advanced tools, paramedics are under increasing stress to perform, but the resources to support performance through education are ... -
Mostly sports and congratulations : Twitter, Facebook, and Alberta higher education
(2019-07-22)One of the defining features of social media is the capability for interaction, specifically for the audience to respond to previously posted content. Higher education research to date has focused on the content published ... -
The influence of government funding on online course development at two Ontario colleges : a help or a hindrance?
(2019-07-12)This thesis explores the influence of government funding on online course development, specifically the Shared Online Course fund offered to two Ontario colleges. It uses a qualitative case study research approach to ... -
Uncovering challenges : a case study identifying the barriers of introducing a proposed computer-based substance use intervention program into elementary classrooms
(2018-12-07)The purpose of this case study was to explore the problems that teachers anticipate facing when facilitating a new online computer-based substance use intervention program to grade six and seven elementary school students. ... -
The effects of learning through play on postsecondary student engagement
(2018-11-09)This research project investigated the effects of integrating play into postsecondary coding classes. The activities included a series of Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) themed activities such as board games, ... -
The design of a virtual patient based learning model as a process to improve second language learning and cultural competence for healthcare professionals
(2018-08-13)People of Spanish-speaking origin with limited English proficiency is an increasing demographic in many U.S. communities. This group faces language and cultural barriers that affect access to quality healthcare and patient ... -
Utility, usage, and perceptions of computing devices in online distance learning
(2018-06-27)This research explores learners’ perceptions of how their computing devices affect their learning within online distance learning environments. To achieve this, the study includes an exploration of computing devices, ... -
Gamification in nursing jurisprudence
(2016-08-24)A Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) understanding of regulation and standards of practice as it informs their practice, is vital to assuring public safety. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (CLPNBC), ... -
On-Task - increasing attentiveness in students with ADHD
(2016-04-14)Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a very social problem and is one of the most common mental health conditions in children (Statistics Canada, 2012). With recent changes in camera resolution, I designed ...
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