Marina Milner-Bolotin
Physics education; Science education; Technology use in mathematics and science education; Teacher education.
Dr. Milner-Bolotin’s research focuses on the potential benefits of educational technologies in science and mathematics teaching and learning. She also looks at how educational technologies can be incorporated in science and mathematics teacher education. Her scholarship has contributed to and has had a major impact on the preparation of future mathematics and science teachers, on in-service teacher professional development and on the effective use of technology in secondary mathematics and science classrooms.
Gerald Fallon
Leadership; Policy; School law; Aboriginal education; Education and development.
Part of Dr. Fallon’s research focuses on the emergence of market-driven funding mechanisms in public education. His research has extended our understanding of the effects of entrepreneurial financing policies on issues of social justice. In Aboriginal education, his research provided a critical and comprehensive analysis of educational policy. His research provided scholars with a framework for analyzing current policies while suggesting a policy path toward Aboriginal self-governance in education.
Dr. James Turk Interview
Dr. James L. Turk, Executive Director, Canadian Association of University Teachers interviewed by CHET’s Dr. Don Fisher on February 25, 2014. Video is now available online.
GPS/Mitacs Step Workshop: Essentials of Productive Teams (formerly Managing Projects)
Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 9:00am – 5:00 pm Location: Graduate Student Centre For a session description, please visit: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/11539-gpsmitacs-step-event-essentials-productive-teams To register, see: https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g3660
International Educational Technology Conference 2014: Call for papers
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IETC 2014 CHICAGO – USA 3-5 September 2014 www.iet-c.net IETC 2014 seeks a diverse and comprehensive program covering all areas of educational technology. The program includes a wide range of activities designed to facilitate the exchange of expertise, experience, and resources with colleagues. These include keynote and invited talks, full and […]
SSHRC Insight Grant Intensive Workshop: Summaries and Budgets
Open only to Education faculty members. Office of Graduate Programs & Research (OGPR) workshop WHEN: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 TIME: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm WHERE: 2125 Main Mall Neville Scarfe Room 310 This workshop will provide researchers with the opportunity to get feedback on their summaries and budgets (key sections for reviewers). **Participants will […]
Invitation to the 2014 WSSR at Concordia University- Democratic Governance, Public Policy, and Research Methodology
Workshops on Social Science Research (WSSR) For the sixth year, Concordia University’s Workshops on Social Science Research (WSSR) are offering a series of short, intensive educational experiences and networking opportunities that allow participants to develop their critical thinking skills, make new contacts, and succeed as future decision makers. Several influential public figures and renowned academics […]
TECH-Ed Conference 2014: Call for Posters – Extended Deadline
TECH-Ed is a two-day multidisciplinary conference focusing on the understanding and use of technology in teaching and learning in higher education. The overarching goal of the conference is to explore optimal ways to enhance student engagement, achievement, and life-long learning through the use of education technologies. With an emphasis on collaboration and networking, the conference […]
Insight Grants
Sponsor: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Application deadlines:
- August 1: Registration for SPARC Insight Grant Internal Review (highly recommended).
- August 15: Deadline (mandatory) to submit online SSHRC’s Notice of Intent to apply.
- August 25: Deadline (optional) to submit your proposal to Robert Olaj in the OGPR & Danica Kell at SPARC for internal review.
Full proposals include:- MS Word versions of all required and optional attachments
- A system-generated PDF of the application (includes Summary, Budget, Response to Previous Critiques, CV, etc.)
- October 8: Deadline to submit application and Research Project Information Form to OGPR for administrative review (completeness, signatures and budget commitments only) and to secure Faculty RPIF sign-off (all faculty except those in KIN).
- October 10: Deadline to submit application online and for OGPR to provide UBC/ORS with your completed RPIF and a copy of your proposal.
- October 15: SSHRC national deadline.
Special notes: Applicants must file a Notice of Intent via the online forms system by August 15, 2014. Projects must fall under SSHRC’s Subject Matter Eligibility Guidelines.
Instructions for securing internal signatures and e-submission to ORS will be announced closer to the deadline.
Attend The 9th IERG International Conference 2014
Imagination: The GREAT workhorse of Education Wednesday, July 2nd – Friday, July 4th, 2014 Harbour Centre, Simon Fraser University Vancouver, Canada This 3-day long conference is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with IERG members and other attendees from all over the world. This event creates an opportunity for networking, collaborating, sharing and building […]