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Mazur, Amber D.; Brown, Barbara; Jacobsen, Michele – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2015
The flipped classroom is an instructional model that leverages technology-enhanced instruction outside of class time in order to maximize student engagement and learning during class time. As part of an action research study, the authors synthesize reflections about how the flipped classroom model can support teaching, learning and assessment…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Blended Learning, Inquiry, Active Learning
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Kelland, Jennifer H.; Kanuka, Heather – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2007
Building on the results of a prior study, the purpose of this qualitative study was to further explore where there is agreement on the effects of e-­learning technologies in higher education learning experiences. The results confirm that (1) there are many varied and polarized perspectives about e­learning, and each position should be carefully…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Kinash, Shelley – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2007
This paper describes interpretive empirical research with five teachers who: a) articulate their pedagogy as defined by an inquiry-based stance, b) use digital technologies within their teaching, and c) engaged in online and/or face-to-face professional development with the Galileo Educational Network (GENA). Four questions guided the inquiry:…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Active Learning, Instruction, Technology Uses in Education
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Smits, Hans; Wang, HsingChi; Towers, Jo; Crichton, Susan; Field, Jim; Tarr, Pat – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2005
This paper describes the first stages of a project focusing on the use of preservice-­teacher-­generated e-­Portfolios as a means of documenting and assessing inquiry-­based teaching and learning. The project is designed to explore ways in which preservice teacher-created e-­Portfolios can be used to (1) document how inquiry lives in practice, and…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Preservice Teachers, Electronic Publishing, Inquiry
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Kubicek, John P. – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2005
The teaching of science in the K­-12 classroom has been less than successful. Students typically do not develop science literacy and do not understand the role and relevance of science in society. Inquiry­-based learning is an approach which promises to improve science teaching by engaging students in authentic investigations, thereby achieving a…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Science Instruction, Inquiry, Scientific Literacy
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Buzza, Dawn C.; Bean, David; Harrigan, Kevin; Carey, Tom – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2004
The IMS Learning Design specification provides a potential means for capturing units of instruction in a machine-readable, consistent way. However, in order for the IMS Learning Design specification to be used widely by educators and instructional designers for whom it is intended, we will need effective ways for users to contribute to, access and…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Shared Resources and Services, Foreign Countries