Research Map
Our Research Map features a broad spectrum of important Canadian contributions to understanding the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for learning. Twenty-one researchers who are exploring interesting and important questions about the role of ICT are profiled here. Each profile includes the researcher's current research questions and highlights resources that they have identified as being seminal to their work. You can also find a full biography and a list of publications for each individual or research team. These researchers have been identified by a Steering Committee, based using criteria that reflect the diversity of research topics about ICT and learning in all regions of Canada.
Theories of Learning
Theories of learning can shape and determine teaching practices. ICT has inspired some researchers to explore new theories of learning and revisit old ones in order to understand the potential of ICT for education.
Learning Tools and Technologies
Learning tools and technologies include: computer hardware and software for education, telecommunications and network infrastructure and Internet based (online) applications and environments.
Learning Environments
Learning environments describe the context where learning occurs. With ICT learning environments include the 'networked classroom,' online forums, virtual communities of learning and communities of practice, web-based course delivery formats, virtual simulations and gaming environments.
Professional Development
Educating the educators is a critical factor in the effective use of ICT for learning. The integration of information and communications technologies into education has created a need to reconsider how instructors at all levels in the sector are trained and continue professional development throughout their careers.
Pedagogy
Pedagogy is a term for the combination of learning theory and its translation into teaching practices. Some researchers advocate that specific pedagogical models enabled by the use of ICT give rise to different (and better) learning. Others are more interested in the impact of technology in more traditional (and more common) notions about teaching and learning.
Gender
Are observed gender differences in education made greater (or less evident) by the use of technology? Research is being conducted also on gender specific technologies.
