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The mid-sized/aged city approach to smart cities: A proposal to create a smart city strategy and practice for Nanaimo, British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)To date, Smart City approaches in Canada have been initiated in major metropolitan areas and large cities. However, the principles of this approach apply equally well to mid and small cities, and also to areas with ... -
Lessons of success from False Creek South and Granville Island
(Canadian Institute of PlannersAssociation of Canadian University Planning Programs, 2021-03-20)The 1970s were an exceptionally fertile policy period with respect to housing and community planning in Canada. Two manifestations are the creation of the unique inner-city neighbourhood of False Creek South in Vancouver, ... -
How 'smart' are smart cities?: The case of Sidewalk Labs, Toronto
(VIU Press, 2021-03)This article looks at the debate surrounding the smart city concept in theory and practice using the proposed Smart Labs development in Quayside, Toronto as a case study. My approach has been to familiarize myself with the ... -
Corridor urbanism and the rise of the neighbourhood in the post-COVID city
(VIU Press, 2021-03)In this paper, urban planner, development consultant and educator, Mark Holland, outlines a rethinking of urban structure that will be supercharged as we learn from the impacts of COVID 19 on our cities. The modern city ... -
Generation urban: Financing family-friendly housing in Canada's urban centres
(VIU Press, 2021-03)As municipalities across Canada are increasingly looking to attract families to their urban cores, and understanding of the ins and outs of development proformas is helpful to support newly constructed housing units that ... -
Explaining settlers to ourselves: Rethinking interpretive narratives at heritage sites
(British Columbia Historical Federation, 2021-03)Since the 1960s, Point Ellice House in Victoria has engaged visitors with stories of tea, croquet, romance, and high society. Of course, there’s much more to the site than tea on the lawn, as the Vancouver Island Local ... -
Future Plans - Volume 2, Issue 1 (March 2021)
(VIU Press, 2021-03)In this issue, you will find considerations on smart cities as a way to promote critical thinking of planning students, a deep dive into the development proformas of housing units at urban cores, and detailed discussions ... -
An exploration of factors contributing to smooth and efficient development approvals processes on Vancouver Island
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study is to explore the factors which contribute to the smoothness and efficiency of development approvals processes within local government planning departments on Vancouver Island. Relevant literature ... -
Co-teaching and inclusion in upper level secondary science classrooms
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Although inclusion is becoming more widespread in Canada, little progress has been made in making upper level science courses accessible to all students in secondary schools. All students require and deserve access to ... -
Dance movement therapy for individuals with diverse abilities: dance therapists/practitioners perspectives from Canada and India
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)The aim of this qualitative interview analysis is to consider the different perspectives of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) therapists/practitioner's views from Canada and India on the significance of incorporating movement ... -
Assessing special education supports: a study of the perspectives of students with a designation and their parents
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)The field of special education in British Columbia is in the process of change, with a redesigned curriculum and a new focus on student-centered Individualized Education Plans. Students now have more input into their ... -
A path to inclusion: online teacher training
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Successful inclusion of students with disabilities requires both teachers and students to have knowledge of specific skills and practices. The author designed an online course for K-12 educators that includes teaching ... -
Building resilience in volunteer firefighters: Bridging the research to practice gap
(WorkSafeBC, 2021-01)There are approximately 14,000 firefighters in British Columbia (BC); notably, over 10,000 are volunteers or paid-on-call. The volunteer fire rescue services (FRS) globally tend to be vastly under-resourced in terms of ... -
Bridging the gap: literacy for students using augmentative and alternative communication
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)The purpose of this project was to gain a deeper understanding of how to support literacy skills with students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The focus looked at finding an alternate means of ... -
STEAM education integration for grade 4-6 classrooms through professional development workshops
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)This project explores the benefits and challenges of STEAM education with the intent of helping teachers incorporate it into their own practices. The thesis aims to help grade 4 to 6 teachers who are less familiar with ... -
Utilizing technology as an adaptive and supportive strategy to assist elementary teachers in implementing physical activity in the classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Childhood in the twenty-first century is becoming increasingly sedentary. As a result, children today can face increased physical and emotional health concerns. A potential approach to address these concerns is an accessible ... -
Trauma-informed practices in the classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Childhood trauma can affect a student’s trajectory in terms of physical, emotional, and academic development. Physically, trauma can affect brain development and hormonal responses. The hormonal responses can result in ... -
Using genius hour to increase student engagement within the BC curriculum
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Engaging students in learning is often a challenging task, especially during the middle grades where the demands of school become more challenging for learners (Sanacore, 2008). Many students are passionate and keenly ... -
Experiences of individuals involved in the complexities of adoption and permanency process in preventing adoption disruptions
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Dr. Antoinette Oberg stated, "You are always already in your inquiry." Through my research and experience, there seem to be a few common areas of concern in the process of ensuring permanency for children and youth in ... -
The development of collective teacher efficacy at the middle school level
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Collective teacher efficacy is a group of teachers’ collective belief in their ability to be effective. This research explores the concept of collective teacher efficacy, specifically middle school teachers’ beliefs on ...
