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Martha Gabriel Career Highlights

• Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Prince Edward Island, July 2012-present.

Research focus: the early years of childhood; e-learning; effective practices in online

teaching and learning; singing as a developmental literacy strategy.

Teaching focus: qualitative research methods, literacy and information literacies,

integration of information and communication technology into classroom teaching.

Associate Professor: 2003-2012

Assistant Professor: 2000-2002

Lecturer: 1997-1999

• Leader in researching and implementing digital technologies for teaching and learning.

My work at the national level with the Canadian Association for Distance Education

emerged from my engagement with digital technologies at UPEI. I served as Chair of the

UPEI E-learning Committee (2007-2010); and as a member of numerous technology

committees including the Knowledge Economy Network Committee, UPEI Presidential

Task Force on Computer Services/ Information Technology, Robertson Library/ITEC

Committee, Steering Committee-UPEI Information Technology Planning, and the

Steering Committee-ITEC Business Plan. I was instrumental in the writing of two

strategic documents for information technology integration at UPEI: E-learning at the

University of Prince Edward Island: A Planning Document (2009), and Extended

Learning @ UPEI: A Strategy for Online Teaching/Learning (2005). My initiatives with

digital technologies have also had international impact through my engagement with

teachers and students in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

• Leader in Early Years research in Canada: Founder and co-organizer of pan-Canadian

team of researchers in Early Years field, The Canadian Network for Early Years

Research. In the Association of Canadian Deans of Education (ACDE) Accord on Early

Learning and Early Childhood Education (2013), the Network is acknowledged on the

title page:

ACDE gratefully acknowledges the contributions of The Canadian

Network for Early Years Research and of the following Contributors.

I am one of the researchers specifically named as a Contributor to this national document.

Respected Researcher and successful Tri-Council grant holder (SSHRC and CIHR). I

have conducted 28 funded research studies/grant projects. My dissertation research and

subsequent SSHRC research have framed my work in elearning and digital literacies. My

monograph, Better Practices in Online Teaching and Learning: Insights from the

Research, became the basis of a Summer Institute I conducted. This Institute had a

regional impact; faculty from UPEI and from other Atlantic universities attended. It

provided an opportunity for instructors from the region to explore the affordances and

challenges of teaching online, and engage in evidence-based learning about the issue.

• Presenter of numerous research papers, symposia, panels, posters, and workshops at

international, national, and provincial venues. I have presented on early childhood, online

learning and distance education, digital literacies, and singing as an early years literacy

(part of a multi-million dollar international research study) at prestigious education

conferences in Canada and internationally.

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Martha Ann Gabriel

Faculty of Education

University of Prince Edward Island

Office: 902.566.0503

e-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Ph.D. University of Ottawa, 1999

M.Ed. Mount St. Vincent University, 1987

B.A. University of Toronto, 1968

EMPLOYMENT

Employment at University of Prince Edward Island

2012-present Professor, Faculty of Education

2003- 2012 Associate Professor, Faculty of Education

2007-2008 Acting Director of the Webster Centre for Teaching and Learning and Faculty

Development Officer

2000-2002 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education

1997-1999 Lecturer, Faculty of Education

Employment History at Eastern School District

1996-97 Grade 6 Teacher, Eliot River School

1995 Teacher Librarian, Eliot River School

1989-94 Grade 6 Teacher, Eliot River School

1986-89 Resource Teacher, St. Jean School

1985-86 Grade Three Teacher, St. Jean School

1981-85 Special Education Teacher, Sherwood School

1980-81 Special Education Teacher, Parkdale School

Previous Employment

1980 Artist in the Schools, PEI Council of the Arts

1975-78 Resource Teacher, Halifax Board of School Commissioners

1970-71 Teacher of the Physically Challenged, Halifax Board of School Commissioners

AWARDS, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

Awards, Grants and Contracts: Current Proposals

2016 Weeks, L., Nilsson, T., MacQuarrie, C., & Gabriel, M. A. (2016). How does

Intergenerational Programming improve quality of life for people with dementia

living in long-term care facilities? Proposal submitted to Alzheimer Society of

Canada.

$120 000

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Awards, Grants and Contracts

Tri-Council Grants

2012 Wiebe, S., Gabriel, M.A., MacDonald, R.J., McAuley, A., & Campbell, B.

A university-college-government-industry-community partnership to transform

education for employment in the digital economy. SSHRC Partnership

Development Grant.

$197 650

2010 Gabriel, M. A., & Doiron, R. Formation of a National Early Child Development

Research Team. Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

$10 000

2010 Wiebe, S., Gabriel, M. A., MacDonald, R. J., Campbell, B., & McAuley, A.

Writing the digital economy: Shifting contexts, practices, and beliefs.

SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grant on the Digital Economy.

$16 720

2009 Cohen, A. (PI), Baldacchino, G., Countryman, J., Gabriel, M., & Mitchell, J.

(UPEI Co-investigators). Advancing Interdisciplinary Research in Singing.

SSHRC Major Collaborative Research Initiative.

$2 500 000.

2002 Gabriel, M. A. Online teaching and learning: Determining effective practice.

SSHRC grant.

$77 725

Government of Canada Grants and Contracts

1999 Gabriel, M. A. In partnership with University of Ottawa, Royal Roads University

and Lansbridge University. Assessing a Partnership Learning Model: Meeting the

needs of adults learning online in Canada. Office of Learning Technologies

(Human Resources Development Canada)

$103 150

Gabriel, M. A. In partnership with ITEC@UPEI and ITEC @ Holland College.

Evaluation of the impact of introducing web-based learning technologies on

post-secondary teaching and learning processes. Office of Learning

Technologies (Human Resources Development Canada).

$99 750

Gabriel, M. A. Training Program in qualitative research methods. Contract with

the Canadian Department of Veteran Affairs, Audit and Evaluation Division.

$2 500

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1998 Gabriel, M. A. Ten principles that foster pedagogical soundness of

multimedia learning materials. Canadian Heritage.

$450

Government of Prince Edward Island Grants and Contracts

2011 Gabriel, M.A., & Doiron, R. Evaluating the Prince Edward Island Preschool

Excellence Initiative. In partnership with Holland College. Centre for Education

Research/ Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

$47 819

2009 Doiron, R., & Gabriel, M. A. Research in Early Child Development Initiative,

Centre for Education Research/Department of Education and Early Childhood

Development.

$80 000

2008 Doiron, R. & Gabriel, M. A.. Research in Early Child Development Initiative.

Centre for Education Research/ Department of Education and Early Childhood

Development.

$60,000

1997 Doiron, R., MacMillan, M. E., Hannaford, M., & Gabriel, M. A. Teaching and

Learning with Information Technologies. Knowledge Economy Partnership

Secretariat.

$46 000

Prince Edward Island Early Childhood Development Association

2011 Gabriel, M.A., & Doiron, R. A series of research projects for the Early

Childhood Development Association (ECDA) of Prince Edward Island. Prince

Edward Island Early Childhood Development Association.

$42 000

University of Prince Edward Island Grants

2016 Gabriel, M. A. (R. Doiron and G. Arias de Sanchez, Co-investigators). Impact of

Play-based, Early Learning Curriculum Policies in Six Global Contexts. UPEI

Internal Research Grant.

$5 000

2013 Gabriel, M. A. (G. Arias de Sanchez, Collaborator). How early years teachers

speak the language of mathematics. UPEI Major Research Grant.

$7 000

2011 Gabriel, M.A. Transitions and transformations: Kindergarten educators reflect on

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their early experiences on the move of kindergarten into the public school system.

Faculty of Education.

$5 000

2010 Doiron, R., Turnbull, M. & Gabriel, M. A. Research mentoring: A program

framework for UPEI. Centre for Education Research/ Office of Research and

Development.

$1 000

2009 Gabriel, M. A., Campbell, B., Doiron R., Larter, A., MacDonald, R. J., McAuley,

A., & Wiebe, S. Investigating digital literacies and global awareness in post

secondary net generation learners. Major Research Grant, University of Prince

Edward Island.

$4896.

2008 Gabriel, M. A., Doiron, R., MacDonald,R.J., McAuley, A., Wiebe,S., Campbell,

B., & Larter,A. New Learners, New Learning @UPEI. Centre for Education

Research/Office of Vice-President Academic Development.

$7818.88.

2008 Gabriel, M. A., MacDonald, R.J., & Doiron, R. Supporting Adult Learning at the

University of Prince Edward Island. Centre for Education Research/Office of Vice-

President Academic Development.

$5508

2006 Gabriel, M. A., & Doiron, R. Facilitating student engagement with Literacies in

Prince Edward Island. Joint Educational Research Group.

$4452.50

2005 Gabriel, M. A., Doiron, R., & Kaufield, K. The development of three online

learning modules in action research methods. Webster Centre Foundation

Instructional and Curriculum Innovation Fund.

$6125

2002 Gabriel, M. A. Developing digitized video learning objects for curriculum and

instruction. Proposal submitted on behalf of the Faculty of Education.Webster

Foundation Instructional and Curriculum Innovation Fund.

$8 100

2001 Gabriel, M. A. Developing five online courses in the M.Ed. program. Proposal

submitted on behalf of the Faculty of Education. Webster Foundation Instructional

and Curriculum Innovation.

$14 400

Gabriel, M. A. Improved collaborative learning: Exploring virtual teams in a web-

based environment. UPEI Senate Committee on Research.

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$3 980

1999 Gabriel, M. A. Implementing web-based components in B.Ed. courses offered in the

Faculty of Education. Proposal submitted on behalf of the Faculty of Education.

Webster Foundation Instructional and Curriculum Innovation Fund.

$8 600

1998 Gabriel, M. A. Designing and implementing a smart classroom for the Faculty of

Education. Proposal submitted on behalf of the Faculty of Education. Webster

Foundation Instructional and Curriculum Innovation Fund.

$55 000

MacDonald, C. J., & Gabriel, M. A. Developing a model for web-based learning.

University of Ottawa.

$3 000

University of Prince Edward Island: Travel Grants in Support of Research

2002 Gabriel, M. A. Fostering collaborative learning teams in a web-based

environment. Paper presented at International Council for Open and Distance

Education/Canadian Association for Distance Education Conference, Calgary AB.

and

Gabriel, M. A. A Joint institutional study: Exploring the impact of new

technologies on teaching and learning. Paper presented at Association for Media

and Technology in Education in Canada, Regina, SK. UPEI Senate Committee for

the Enhancement of Teaching travel grant.

$1 600

2001 Gabriel, M. A. Preparing to Journey On: Pre-service teachers and technology

integration. Paper presentation at Canadian Society for Studies in Education,

Quebec City, Quebec. UPEI Senate Committee on the Enhancement of Teaching

travel grant.

$800

1999 Gabriel, M. A. The demand driven learning model. Paper presented at American

Educational Researchers Association conference, New Orleans, LA. UPEI Senate

Committee for Research University Grants.

$1 000

Gabriel, M. A. Linking Learners from North Atlantic Islands: An electronic

exploration of island communities. Paper presentation at Canadian Association for

Distance Education conference, Banff AB. UPEI Senate Committee for Research

University Grants.

$950

Pre-UPEI Grants and Contracts

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1994 Gabriel, M. A. As member of Community Development Associates. Senior

Citizen's Needs Assessment Survey. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

$25 000

1992 Gabriel, M. A. As member of Community Development Associates. Marketing

development project for PEI South Shore Tourist Association.

$10 000

1990 Gabriel, M. A. Classroom research on the writing process and the use of computer

technology in the elementary school. Canadian Teachers' Federation.

$2 500

1987 Gabriel, M. A. Ethnographic research on the writing process of students with

special needs, utilizing computers as tools. Hardware and software grant from

Unit Three School Board.

1980 Gabriel, M. A. Collection of Prince Edward Island folk songs. Prince Edward

Island Council of the Arts.

$1 500

RESEARCH, SCHOLARLY, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY

Dissertation

Gabriel, M.A. (1999). Communication and learning: How distance learners construct meaning

in the computer conferencing environment. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of

Ottawa.

Book Chapters

* indicates peer-reviewed

* Gabriel, M. A. (2007). Toward effective instruction in e-learning environments. In M. Bullen

& D. Janes (Eds.), Making the transition to e-learning: Issues and strategies (pp. 173-190).

Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing.

* Gabriel, M. A. (2005). Developing literacy with online learning environments. In R. Doiron

& M. Asselin (Eds.), Literacy, libraries and learning: Using books and online resources to

promote reading, writing, and research (pp. 97-106). Markham, ON: Pembroke Publishers.

* MacDonald, C.J., & Gabriel, M.A. (2001). Industry-university partnerships in web-based

learning: A working model. In B.H. Khan (Ed.), Web-based Training (pp. 245-250). Englewood

Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.

* Gabriel, M. A. (1991). Let’s write together. In G. Gilliss (Ed.), Literacy in classrooms (pp.

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262-290). Ottawa, ON: Canadian Teachers’ Federation.

Journal Articles


* Countryman, J., Gabriel, M.A., & Thompson, K. (2015). Children's spontaneous

vocalisations during play: Aesthetic dimensions. Music Education Research.

doi:10.1080/14613808.2015.1019440

* Baldacchino, A., Doiron, R., Gabriel, M. A., Roach O’Keefe, A., & McKenna, J. (2015).

From child-minders to professionals: Insights from an action research project on Prince Edward

Island. Canadian Children, 40(1), 111-129.

* Preston, J. P., Wiebe, S., Gabriel, M., McAuley, A., Campbell, B., & MacDonald, R. (2015).

Benefits and challenges of technology in high schools: A voice from educational leaders with a

Freire echo. Interchange: A Quarterly Review of Education, 46(2), 169-185. doi:

10.1007/s10780-015-9240-z

* Preston, J. P., Moffatt, L., Wiebe, S., McAuley, S., Campbell, B., & Gabriel, M. A. (2015).

The use of technology in Prince Edward Island (Canada) high schools: Perceptions of

educational leaders. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 43(6), 989-1005.

doi:10.1177/1741143214535747

* Countryman, J., & Gabriel, M. A. (2014). Recess as a site for language play. Language &

Literacy, 16(3), 4-26. Retrieved from

http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/langandlit/article/view/23440/17339

Gabriel, M. A. (2012). From the editor. Canadian Children, 37(2), 3-4.

* Arias de Sanchez, G., Doiron, R., & Gabriel, M. A. (2012). An examination of international

early childhood curriculum documents. Canadian Children, 37(2), 29-47.

* Gabriel, M. A., Campbell, B., Wiebe, S., MacDonald, R. J., & McAuley, A. (2011). Digital

technologies within the teaching and learning ecology of a university. Canadian Journal of

Learning and Technology, 38(1), 1-18.

* Gabriel, M. A., & Kaufield, K. (2008). Reciprocal mentorship: An effective support for

online instructors. Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 16(3), 311-327.

* Van Leeuwen, C., & Gabriel, M. A. (2007). Beginning to write with word processing: Using

technology to support the writing process in primary classrooms. The Reading Teacher, 60(5),

420-429.

http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/langandlit/article/view/23440/17339

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* Gabriel, M. A. (2004). Learning together: Exploring group interactions online. Journal of

Distance Education, 10(1), 54-72.

* Cudmore, L., & Gabriel, M.A. (2003). Learning from experience: Mentors and beginning

teachers in a teacher induction program. Policy and Practice in Education, 10(1), 60-77.

* Gabriel, M. & MacDonald, C. (2002). Working together: The context of teams in an online

MBA program. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 28(2), 49-65.

* MacDonald, C., Breithaupt, K., Stodel, E., Farres, L., & Gabriel, M. (2002). Evaluation of

web-based educational programs via the demand-driven learning model: A measure of web-

based learning. International Journal of Testing, 2(1), 35-61.

* Novaczek, I. & Gabriel, M. (2002). Learning from a pilot project to put a college business

curriculum online. Educational Technology and Society, 5(1), 60-66.

MacDonald, C.J., Stodel, E. J., Farres, L.G., Breithaupt, K., & Gabriel, M. A. (2002).The

Demand-Driven Learning Model as a standard for web-based learning. eLearn Magazine

* MacDonald, C., Stodel, E., Farres, L., Breithaupt, K., & Gabriel, M. (2001). The demand-

driven learning model: A framework for Web-based learning. The Internet and Higher

Education, 4, 9-30.

* MacDonald, C.J., Gabriel, M.A., & Cousins, J.B. (2000). Factors influencing adult learning

in technology based firms. Journal of Management Development, 19(3), 220- 240.

* MacDonald, C.J., & Gabriel, M.A. (1998). Toward a partnership model for web-based

learning. The Internet and Higher Education, 1(3), 203-216.

* Gabriel, M. A., & MacDonald, C. J. (1996). Preservice teacher education students and

computers: How does intervention affect attitudes? Journal of Technology and Teacher

Education, 4(2), 91-115.

* Gabriel, M. A. (1987). Yes, I can! A window on a special education classroom. Reading-

Canada-Lecture, 5(3), 171-174.

International Conference Proceedings


* Gabriel, M. A., & Countryman, J. (2011, July). Singing and literacy: An initial investigation

in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Proceedings of the VIII International Symposium on the

Phenomenon of Singing, St. John’s, NL. Retrieved from:

http://journals.library.mun.ca/ojs/index.php/singing/article/view/984/850

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* Gabriel, M.A., Wiebe, S., & MacDonald, R. J. (2009, April). Net generation expectations for

technology-mediated learning at the university level. In Research, reflections and innovations in

integrating ICT in education. Proceedings of the V International Conference on Multimedia and

Information & Communication Technologies in Education, Lisbon, Portugal.

* Gabriel, M.A. (2005). Creating effective educational environments: Online instructors define

best practices. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.). Proceedings of Society for Information Technology

and Teacher Education International Conference 2005. Chesapeake, VA:AACE.

* Gabriel, M. A. (2004, July). Exploration of better practices in online teaching and learning

via an online Delphi. Proceedings of the Australian Computers in Education Conference,

Adelaide, South Australia.

Papers Presented at International and National Conferences

*indicates per-reviewed

* Roach-O’Keefe, A., & Gabriel, M. A. (2015). Educators’ beliefs and values about play in

early learning. Paper presented at the Canadian Association for Research in Early Childhood

Conference, Ottawa, Canada, June 2015.

* Gabriel, M. A., Wiebe, S., MacDonald, R., McAuley, A., & Campbell, B. (2014, May).

Adopting digital literacies to support project–based learning in upper level classrooms. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education,

Thompson Rivers University. Kamloops, British Columbia. May 14-16, 2014.

*Gabriel, M. A., & Arias de Sanchez, G. (2014). How early years educators speak the language

of mathematics. Paper presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research

Association, Philadelphia, PA, April 3-7, 2014.

* Preston, J. P., Wiebe, S. P., Gabriel, M. A., Macdonald, R. J., McAuley, A. G., Campbell, B.,

& Moffatt, L. (2014). Benefits and challenges of technology in high schools: The voice of

educational leaders in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Paper presentation at the Annual Meeting

of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA, April 3-7, 2014.

* Wiebe, S., Gabriel, M. A., MacDonald, R.J., McAuley, A., Campbell, B., & Moffatt, L.

(2013, May). Towards innovative responses to educational challenges posed by the Digital

Economy. Paper presented at the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education Annual

Conference, Ottawa, ON, May 1-3, 2013.

* Wiebe, S. ,Gabriel, M. A., MacDonald, R. J., McAuley, A., & Moffatt, L. (2013, June).

Utilizing a threshold space to teach writing in digital economy. Paper presented at the annual

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meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, University of Victoria, Victoria

British Columbia.

* Gabriel, M.A., Doiron, R., & Arias de Sanchez, G. (2012, April). Transitions in early

childhood education in Prince Edward Island: Five case studies. Poster presentation at

American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia.

* Gabriel, M.A., & Countryman, J. (2011, July). Singing and children's music making in St.

Vincent and the Grenadines. Paper presented at The Phenomenon of Singing International

Symposium. St. John’s, Newfoundland.

* Gabriel, M. A. (Chair). (2011, June). Transitions and transformations in the early years

landscape throughout Canada. Symposium conducted at the Annual Congress of the Social

Humanities: Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Fredericton, New Brunswick.

* Wiebe, S., Gabriel, M. A., MacDonald, R. J., Campbell, B., McAuley, A., Roy, S., &

Deyenberg, J. (2011, June). Writing the digital economy: Shifting contexts, practices, and beliefs.

Symposium conducted at the Annual Congress of the Social Humanities: Canadian Society for

Studies in Education, Fredericton, New Brunswick.

* Arias de Sanchez, G., Doiron, R., & Gabriel, M.A. (2011, May). A review of national and

international early learning curriculum frameworks: Challenges for the Canadian context. Paper

presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Researchers in Early Childhood,

Fredericton, New Brunswick.

* Gabriel, M. A. (2011, May). Transitions and transformations: Kindergarten educators reflect

on their early experiences on the move into the public school system. Paper presented at the

Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Researchers in Early Childhood, Fredericton,

New Brunswick.

* Gabriel, M. A., MacDonald, R. J., Wiebe, S., & Doiron, R. (2009, May). New learners at

UPEI: Research collaborations around literacies, technologies, and learning. Symposium

presented at the annual Congress of the Social Humanities: Canadian Society for Studies in

Education, Ottawa, Ontario.

* Bowen, G. M., Fontain, R., Vaughan, N., Gabriel, M. A., Stoeber, R., & Hewitt, J. (2009,

May). The use of wikis in teacher education in Canada. Symposium presented at the annual

Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities: Canadian Society for Studies in Education,

Ottawa, Ontario.

* Gabriel M. A. (2008, June). Examining a collaborative team approach to the teacher education

practicum. Paper presented at the annual Congress of the Social Humanities: Canadian Society for

Studies in Education, Vancouver, British Columbia.

* Gabriel, M. A. (2008, May). E-Portfolios: Integrating learning, reflection, and technologies.

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Paper presented at the Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning. Halifax, Nova

Scotia.

* Gabriel, M. A. (2007, May). Reflecting, responding, reviewing : E-portfolios in a teacher

education program. Paper presented at CADE/AMTEC International Conference, Winnipeg,

Manitoba, Canada.

* Gabriel, M. A., & Doiron, R. (2006, June). Action research modules online: Engaging the

community in literacy research initiatives. Workshop/paper presented at the Annual Conference

of the Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network, Charlottetown, Prince Edward

Island.

* Gabriel, M. A. (2006, May). Electronic portfolios: Supporting the development of pre-service

teachers as reflective practitioners. Paper presented at the Congress of the Social Sciences and

Humanities: Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

* Gabriel, M. A. (2006, May). The literacy museum as a tool for exploring personal literacy.

Paper presented at the Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada CSSE Pre-conference,

Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

* Gabriel, M. A. (2006, May). Supporting online instructors through knowledge mobilization:

A reciprocal mentoring process. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Canadian

Association for Distance Education/Association for Media and Technology in Education in

Canada. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Gabriel, M. A. (2005, October). Mentoring models: Designing for effective teaching in online

environments. Invited workshop presented at the Instructional Design Conference 2005,

Rethinking Learning: Collaboration for Change. Saskatoon, SK.

Gabriel, M. A. (2005,October). Better instructional practices for online environments. Invited

keynote address presented at the Instructional Design Conference 2005, Rethinking Learning:

Collaboration for Change. Saskatoon, SK.

* Gabriel, M. A., & Kaufield, K. (2005, May). Lessons learned in the field: Reverse mentoring

in action. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Studies in

Education, London, ON, Canada.

* Gabriel, M. A. (2005, May). New Literacies in a digital age: Exploring information and

communication technologies. Paper presented at the Language and Literacy Researchers of

Canada CSSE Pre-conference, London, ON, Canada.

* Gabriel, M. A. (2004, June). Principles and practices: Effective teaching online. Paper

presented at the meeting of the Canadian Association for Distance Education, Toronto, ON,

Canada.

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* Gabriel, M. A. (2004, May). Developing literacy with online learning environments. In R.

Doiron (Chair), Literature, literacy and libraries: Effective use of diverse learning resources for

building literacy achievement. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the International Reading

Association, Reno, NV, USA.

* Gabriel, M. A., Doiron, S. B., & Ostridge, R. (2003, June). Exploring better practices in

online teaching and learning: Determining the perspectives of instructors and learners in a

Delphi process. Paper presented at the Conference of the Canadian Association for Distance

Education, St. John’s, NL.

* Gabriel, M.A. (2002, May). Fostering effective collaborative learning teams in a web-based

environment. Paper presented at the conference of the International Council for Open and

Distance Education/Canadian Association for Distance Education, Calgary, AB.

* Gabriel, M.A., & Novaczek, I. (2002, June). A joint institutional study: Exploring the impact

of new technologies on teaching and learning. Paper presented at the conference of the

Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada, Regina, SK.

Gabriel, M.A. (2002, June). The role of educational technologies in graduate education. Paper

presented at the Symposium for Practitioners: Teaching and Learning, Exploring New

Technologies, sponsored by Office of Learning Technologies (HRDC Canada), University of

Prince Edward Island, Holland College and National Research Council, Charlottetown, PE.

* Gabriel, M.A., Novaczek, I., & MacDonald, A. (2002, June). Can IT save tertiary institutions

on small islands? Paper presented at the Islands of the World VII conference, Charlottetown, PE.

* Gabriel, M.A. (2001, May). Preparing to Journey On: Pre-service teachers and technology

integration. Paper presented at the Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities: Canadian

Society for Studies in Education, Quebec City, Quebec.

* MacDonald, C., Breithaupt, K., Stodel, E., Farres, L., & Gabriel, M. A. (2001, April). The

demand-driven learning model: Testing a framework for web-based learning. Paper presented at

the 2001 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA,

USA.

* Gabriel, M.A. (2000, May). Constructing knowledge in online communities. Paper presented

at the 16th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Distance Education, Quebec City,

Quebec.

* Gabriel, M.A., MacDonald, C.J., Farres, L., & Stodel, E. (2000, May). Exploring learner

interactions in cyberspace. Poster presentation at the 16th Annual Conference of the Canadian

Association for Distance Education, Quebec City, Quebec.

* MacDonald, C.J., Stodel, E., Farres, L, & Gabriel, M.A. (2000, April). The demand-driven

learning model. Structured Poster Presentation at the 2000 Annual Meeting of the American

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Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA, USA.

* Gabriel, M.A. (1999, October). Tracking the change process: Adopting web-based teaching

in an education program. Paper presented at the Fifth International Conference on Web-Based

Learning, Fredericton, New Brunswick.

* Gabriel, M.A. (1999, April). Harnessing the potential of electronic learning communities.

Paper presented at the 1999 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association,

Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

* MacDonald, C.J., & Gabriel, M.A. (1999, April). Partnership as a critical issue in successful

web-based learning: Toward a model of workplace learning. Paper presented at the 1999 Annual

Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

* Gabriel, M.A. (1998, April). Adult distance learners and computer conferences: Constructing

an understanding of learning communities. Paper presented at the 1998 Annual Meeting of the

American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA, USA.

* Gabriel, M.A. (1998, April). Teachers as learners in the computer conference. Paper

presented at the 1998 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San

Diego, CA, USA.

* Gabriel, M.A. (1998, May). Linking learners from North Atlantic islands: An electronic

exploration of island communities. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Canadian Association for

Distance Education Conference, Banff, Alberta.

* Gabriel, M.A. (1998, May). Sharing perceptions of island life: Forging electronic

connections among learners. Paper presented at the 1998 Annual Conference of the Canadian

Society for Studies in Education, Ottawa, Ontario.

* Gabriel, M. A. (1996, March). The attitudes of pre-service teachers toward technology

training. Paper presented at the Jean-Paul Dionne Symposium, Ottawa, Ontario.

* Gabriel, M. A., & MacDonald, C. J. (1996, June). Student teachers and computers: How does

intervention affect attitude? Paper presented at the meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study

of Education, St. Catherine's, Ontario.

Gabriel, M.A. (1991, October). Computer literacy: A 90's basic or expensive frill? Invited paper

presented at PEI Teachers’ Federation Annual Convention, Charlottetown, PEI.

* Gabriel, M.A. (1989). Yes, they can! Supporting the language process for high needs

learners. Paper presented at the 4th Northeastern International Symposium, Bangor, Maine, USA.

Research Reports and Planning Documents

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Roach O’Keefe, A., Gabriel, M. A., Doiron, R., & Arias de Sanchez, G. (2015). Young

children’s access to, and use of, digital technologies in early learning settings in PEI. Final

Report prepared for the Early Childhood Development Association of PEI, Charlottetown, Prince

Edward Island.

Gabriel, M. A., Doiron, R., Roach O’Keefe, A., Baldacchino, A., & McKenna, J. (2012, June).

Play in early learning programs: Beliefs, practices and professional development. Final report

prepared for the Prince Edward Island Early Childhood Development Association of PEI,

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

http://earlychildhooddevelopment.ca/sites/default/files/u2707/ecdafinalreport2june14.pdf

Penner, A., McKenna, G., MacCormac, D., Gabriel, M. A., Doiron, R., & Arias de Sanchez, G.

(2011). Putting children first: One Island community, one Island future. Prince Edward Island

Preschool Initiative Final Report.

Gabriel, M.A., Doiron, R., & Arias de Sanchez, G. (2011, July). Interim Report for PEI

preschool excellence initiative: Five case studies. Presented in partnership with Holland College

(lead partner) to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

Wiebe, S., Gabriel, M. A., Campbell, B., MacDonald, R.J., & McAuley, A. (2010, December).

Writing the digital economy: A summary of research and perspectives. Final report to Social

Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Doiron, R., & Gabriel, M. A. (Eds.). (2010). Research in early child development in Prince

Edward Island: A research monograph. Unpublished manuscript, University of Prince Edward

Island, Charlottetown, Canada.

Gabriel, M. A. Chair/UPEI E-Learning Committee. (2009, November). E-learning at the

University of Prince Edward Island: A planning document. Unpublished manuscript, University

of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada.

Doiron, R., Gabriel, M. A., & Arias de Sanchez, G. (2008). Towards a framework for research

in early child development in Prince Edward Island: A focused literature review. Unpublished

manuscript, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada.

Gabriel, M. A., MacDonald, R. J., & Doiron, R. G. (2008). Supporting adult learning @UPEI.

Unpublished manuscript, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada.

Chitpin, S., Gabriel, M. A., Simon, M., & Kane, R. (2007). An objective model of reflection for

pre-service teachers professional portfolio development. Application to Social Sciences and

Humanities Research Council of Canada. Designated 4A, March, 2008.

Doiron, R., & Gabriel, M. A. (2005, April). Extended learning at UPEI : A strategy for online

teaching and learning, Unpublished manuscript, University of Prince Edward Island,

Charlottetown, Canada.

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Gabriel, M.A. (2004). Better practices in online teaching and learning: Insights from the

research. Unpublished manuscript, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada.

Lees, J., Gabriel, M. A., Farres, L., & MacDonald, C. (2002). Collaborating on the Web:

Students' perceptions and their construction of knowledge in practice. Unpublished manuscript,

University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada.

Manuscripts Submitted

Wiebe, S., MacDonald, R., McAuley, S., Gabriel, M.A., Campbell, B. (2015). Mapping the

multi-literacies context with threshold concepts. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Roach O’Keefe, A., Gabriel, M. A., & Doiron, R. (2015). Educator’s beliefs and values about

play in early learning. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Manuscripts in Preparation

Arias de Sanchez, G., & Gabriel, M. A. (2016). Exploring the language of mathematics in three

preschool classrooms. Manuscript in preparation.

Countryman, J., & Gabriel, M. A. (2016). Sounding and moving: Theorizing children’s

spontaneous musical play meanings. Manuscript in preparation.

Creative Professional Work: Workshops and Presentations

In this section, I demonstrate my leadership in the AIRS (Advanced Interdisciplinary Research in

Singing) international research, innovative pedagogies, professional learning, and collegial

leadership. I have organized this section in reverse chronological order, within those four

categories.

Advanced Interdisciplinary Research in Singing

Countryman, J., Gabriel, M.A., Thompson, K., & McRae, M. (2013, August). Children’s

spontaneous vocalizations. Poster presentation at the AIRS 5th Annual Conference, Ryerson

University, Toronto, ON.

Gabriel, M.A, Countryman, J., MacRae, M., Thompson, K. & Sullivan, N. (2012, August).

Children`s informal musicking. Paper presented at the AIRS 4th Annual Conference, University

of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.

Gabriel, M. A., & Countryman, J. (2011, July 22). AIRS 3rd Regional Workshop, Presentation

on Informal music from a Caribbean Island: Sharing the songs. University of Prince Edward

Island, Charlottetown, PE.

Gabriel, M. A. (2010, August). AIRS 2nd Regional Workshop. Presentation on Singing:

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Exploring roots and literacies. University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.

Innovative Pedagogies

Gabriel, M. A. Co-Chair with Dr. K. Snow: Canadian Network for Innovation in Education

Virtual Conference, March, 2016. Knocking down the walls: Showcasing innovative research

and practice in online classrooms.

Gabriel, M. A. Teaching and learning in online environments: Lessons learned. Panel

presentation to School of Nursing Annual Retreat on with Drs. B. Campbell, L. Weeks and W.

Montelpare, June 26, 2014.

Gabriel, M. A. Writing fabulous questions and literature reviews for short research proposals.

Webinar with L. Carter, sponsored by CAUCE (Canadian Association for University Continuing

Education) and CNIE (Canadian Network for Innovation in Education). October 23, 2012.

Gabriel, M. A. Research 101: Writing successful research proposals for short-term projects.

Webinar with L. Carter and H. McRae, sponsored by CAUCE (Canadian Association for

University Continuing Education) and CNIE (Canadian Network for Innovation in Education).

April 10, 2012.

Gabriel, M. A. E-Portfolios in the BEd-K program. Presentation to BEd-Kindergarten cohort.

September 10, 2011.

Gabriel, M. A. Organizer/Chair of the UPEI Summer Institute on Teaching with Technology,

June 12-13, 2008.

Gabriel, M. A. Presentations at the UPEI Summer Institute on Teaching with Technology, with

K. Villard, June 12-13, 2008.

Gabriel, M. A. Expanding possibilities for effective eLearning. Research Breakfast Presentation,

University of Prince Edward Island (2007, June 6).

Gabriel, M. A. Senate Committee for the Enhancement of Teaching, UPEI, Brown Bag Lunch

presentation with Dr. B. Campbell and K. Villard on Using Moodle in Teaching, Jan. 30, 2007.

Gabriel, M. A. Organizer and Facilitator: Summer Institute of Better Practices in Online

Teaching and Learning, University of Prince Edward Island, June 7-11, 2004

Gabriel, M. A. Rapporteur at the Teaching and Learning, Exploring New Technologies

Symposium, Office of Learning Technologies, UPEI and Holland College, June 20 & 21, 2002.

Gabriel, M. A. Senate Committee on the Enhancement of Teaching: a brownbag lunch

presentation on Sharing student attitudes, experiences and approaches to WBL, Feb. 6, 2002.

Gabriel, M. A. Chair and discussant for session Perspectives on Internet use in Canadian

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schools: Educational challenges in a knowledge society at Canadian Society for Studies in

Education, May 25, 2001.

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation to UPEI Computer Science Department on Communication and

learning in an online environment, Mar. 24, 2000.

Gabriel, M. A. Technology Carousel, PEITF Annual Convention. Preparing B.Ed. students to

share innovative use of technology in the schools with in-service teachers: October, 1997, 1998

& 1999. We presented three sessions during each convention.

Gabriel, M. A. Day-long technology workshop presented to visiting professors from Chile on

integrating technology in our classrooms. Included demonstration of WebQuests and

HyperStudio, October, 1999.

Gabriel, M. A. Technology workshops organized and presented to members of Faculty of

Education, January, 1998; May 6, May 27, and August 27, 1999.

Professional Learning

Gabriel, M. A. Literacy Workshop: Exploring the 6+1 Traits of Writing: Teaching and

assessing writing. August 18-27, 2010. Sugar Mill Academy, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Other workshops I conducted included a School Development workshop for teachers and a

Family Literacy workshop for parents.

Gabriel, M. A. Literacy Workshop: Reading and writing as meaning-making activities in the

classroom. August 19-25, 2009. Sugar Mill Academy, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Gabriel, M. A. Panel presentation to graduate students on Preparing for Your Thesis Defense.

With Dr. Brian Wagner and Laura Lee Howard, January 17, 2013.

Gabriel, M. A. Workshop/Presentation to Early Childhood Development Association of Prince

Edward Island Annual Conference- Action Research: What is it, and how can it support my work

with children? with Dr. R. Doiron, October 20, 2011.

MacDonald, R. J., Gabriel, M. A., Campbell, B., Wiebe, S., & McAuley, A. (2010, September).

Kids jist donut no how 2 right these days-AWK!! Presentation at the Association of Atlantic

Universities Showcase, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Gabriel, M. A. Presentations on Action Research to the Children’s Secretariat, March 25, and

April 1, 2009 with Dr. R. Doiron, C. Wartman, and G. Sanchez.

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation on Framing the discussion: Exploring early human development on

Prince Edward Island to the Children’s Secretariat, November 19, 2008, with G. Arias de

Sanchez.

Gabriel, M. A. Researching practice and practicing research. Presentation with Dr. R.Doiron at

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Prince Edward Island Teachers’ Federation Annual Conference (2008, October 23).

Gabriel, M. A. Facilitator, NVivo7 half-day workshop for UPEI faculty members and research

assistants, July 25, 2007.

Gabriel, M. A. Participant Observer/workshops at the Faculty Development Summer Institute,

University of Prince Edward Island, July, 2007.

Gabriel, M. A. Facilitator, NVivo7 half-day workshop for UPEI faculty members and research

assistants, July 18, 2006.

Gabriel, M. A. Workshop on qualitative data coding strategies for M.Ed. students, June 12,

2001.

Gabriel, M. A. Organizer and presenter at Research Round Table for M.Ed. students, March 1,

2000.

Collegial Leadership

Series of three workshops on Action Research with four Early Years Centres on Prince Edward

Island with the UPEI Research in Early Child Development Team- March 5, April 19 and May

22, 2012.

Gabriel, M. A. Exploring impacts: Kindergarten teachers and their transition into the school

system. Presentation at Early Childhood Development Research Forum:. February 21, 2012.

Gabriel, M. A. Research in Early Childhood Development Initiative & PEIchild.ca Presentation

with Dr. R. Doiron. Research Forum, Faculty of Education, UPEI (2011, April 27).

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation on Research on the Early Child Development (RECD) Initiative,

with Dr. R. Doiron and G. Arias de Sanchez. Research Forum, Faculty of Education, UPEI

(2010, April 14).

Gabriel, M. A. Investigating digital literacies and global awareness in post secondary net

generation learners, with Drs. S.Wiebe, R.MacDonald, & B. Campbell. UPEI Centre for

Education Research symposium series. (2010, March 5).

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation of symposium: New Learners @ UPEI, with Drs. S. Wiebe, R.

MacDonald, and R. Doiron. Research Forum, Faculty of Education, UPEI (2009, May 20).

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation with Dr. R. Doiron on Researching practice and practicing

research: Using action research for teaching and professional growth. Centre for Education

Research, UPEI. (2008, October 17).

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation on the Webster Centre for Teaching and Learning to Administration

Support Retreat, June 11, 2008.

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Gabriel, M. A. Chair of UPEI Faculty of Education Research Forum on Thinking outside the

box: Researching innovation and leadership in education, May 9, 2007.

Gabriel, M. A., Doiron, R., & Kaufield, K. (2006). Action research in the community: Three

modules for self-directed study. Available at http://moodle.upei.ca

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation on Developing electronic portfolios: Sharing personal knowledge.

Research Forum, Faculty of Education, UPEI, May 17, 2006.

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation of Roundtable on Information and Communication Technology,

Research Forum, Faculty of Education, UPEI, May 13, 2004.

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation on Qualitative data analysis and interpretation. Research

Development Fellowship Course, PEI Health Research Institute, September 9, 2003.

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation on Teaching and learning online: Exploring the territory via the

Delphi process, Research Forum, Faculty of Education, UPEI, May 14, 2003.

Gabriel, M. A. Canadian Federation of University Women: lecture on Educational technologies,

Jan. 17, 2002.

Gabriel, M. A. Brownbag lunch presentation on Making the grade: Multiple ways of assessing

learning, Senate Committee on the Enhancement of Teaching, Nov. 9, 2000.

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation on Educational technology, literacy and numeracy. Co-presented

workshop to teachers visiting from United Kingdom, Feb. 16, 2001.

Gabriel, M. A. Poster presentation at UPEI Faculty of Education Research Fair, Feb. 8-9, 2001.

Gabriel, M. A. Presentation at Research Symposium on Teaching and learning with Information

Technology, May 13-14, 1999.

Gabriel, M. A. Communication and learning: How distance learners construct meaning in the

computer conferencing environment. Presentation to Faculty of Education: a brown bag lunch

presentation of my dissertation research, November,1999.

GRADUATE FACULTY ACTIVITY

I have worked with doctoral and Masters students since the Faculty of Education Masters

program commenced in 1999, and the doctoral program was initiated in 2010. I am currently

supervising two PhD students, and serve as committee member for one Masters student.

Supervisor of Doctoral Students

http://moodle.upei.ca/

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PhD Supervisor: G. Arias de Sanchez, 2012-present. Focus: Mathematics in the

Early Years.

PhD Co-Supervisor: A. Roach O’Keefe, 2012-present. Focus: Digital Literacies in

the Early Years.

Doctoral directed studies: In the PhD program at the Faculty of Education, Supervisors teach

these Directed Studies courses to their PhD students.

ED 702: Directed Studies in Educational Research Methodology and Methods;

ED 703: Directed Studies in Educational Research and Theory.

Examiner of Doctoral Work at Faculty of Education, UPEI

In our program, doctoral students must develop an electronic portfolio as evidence of

their comprehensive knowledge in areas of Theory, Research, Professional Competencies

and Instructional Competencies. The Comprehensive E-Portfolio, with the attendant oral

examination, is the Comprehensive examination for our doctoral students. An Internal

Examiner is invited to review the portfolio, provide comments in writing, and participate

in the oral examination of the student.

Internal Examiner for PhD Comprehensive Portfolio: O. Bryanton, 2015.

Internal Examiner for PhD Comprehensive Portfolio: B. Stewart, 2012.

Examiner of Doctoral Dissertations at National Level External Examiner: K. Snow EdD dissertation, Examining Indigenous students’ persistence in a

hybrid pre-nursing transitions environment, University of Calgary, January, 2015.

External Examiner: G. Bryan PhD Dissertation, Exploring the reading non-engagement of two

grade six students during sustained silent reading. University of British Columbia, May, 2010.

Masters of Education Students

I have been supervisor or co-supervisor for 12 Masters students, committee member

for 8 students, and internal examiner for 4 Masters student theses.

Supervisors and co-supervisors have the same roles and responsibilities in the Faculty of

Education. Hereafter, I will simply refer to the Supervisor. The supervisor is responsible

for initiating Supervisory Committee meetings with the student, and guiding the student

in developing his/her thesis proposal, ensuring that ethics protocols are followed, and that

the Research Ethics Board submission is completed in a timely fashion. The

supervisor keeps apprised of the student’s progress in data collection, data analysis, and

interpretation of results. The supervisor is also responsible for ensuring that the student’s

literature review is current. The supervisor meets with the student on a consistent basis to

ensure that the student stays on track in terms of writing the thesis, and preparing to

defend it. The supervisor participates in the thesis defense, and in the oral examination of

the student. If revisions are required before the thesis is acceptable, the supervisor is

responsible for ensuring that the student completes these.

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Completed

Thesis Supervisor Brownlow, M. (2014). Everyday stories: Exploring a storytelling curriculum in

kindergarten.

Barrett, S. J. (2012). Ahead of the class: An autoethnographic account of a high

achieving student.

Dawson, S. (2009). Mapping delivery of nontechnical professional skills in the

veterinary curriculum.

Bernard, B. (2005). The application of multiple intelligences theory in the elementary

music classroom: More than just music.

Bryand, D. (2005). Using the Internet to research curriculum-based topics at the grade

five level.

McSwain- Jackson, V. (2003). University students’ experience in on-line courses.

Van Leeuwen, C. (2003). Beginning to write with word processing A qualitative

exploration of primary students’ writing with word processing.

Cudmore, L. (2001). Pass it on: Learning the art of teaching in the Prince Edward

Island school system.

Thesis Co-Supervisor

Gillis, I. (2013). Healthy living: Perspectives from adult women in a rural context.

Arias de Sanchez, G. (2010). Young children representing numbers: Implications for

teaching.

Simpson, C. (2010). Do you hear what I say? Attending to the voices of Prince

Edward Island families.

Muirhead, E. (2003). Towards home: Creating a place for holistic healing in wellness

promotion.

Thesis Committee Member

I have been a member on 8 Masters thesis committees. In the Faculty of Education,

committee members attend the supervisory meetings with the supervisor and student.

These meetings take place generally every 2-4 weeks, depending on where the student is

in the thesis process. The committee member reads drafts of the student’s work, and

provides feedback and guidance in writing for the student. The committee member

attends the thesis defense, and participates in the examination of the thesis.

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Yanishewski, C. (2006). Jumping through the hoops: How are teachers impacted by

policies regarding field trips?

Clements, C. (2003). Transformative learning through professional development in

conflict resolution training.

Cole, D. (2003). A second chance to learn: One child’s path to literacy.

Greenan, E. (2002). Together we’re better: The process of collection development

in a PEI elementary school library.

Macintosh, N. (2002). Ikyuqtigiinivut: Survival depends on working together.

Costa, Elizabeth. (2001). Split-grade classrooms on Prince Edward Island: Innate

challenges & promising pedagogy.

Horne, P. (2001). Making it work: Teachers’ perspectives on inclusion.

Pottie, S. (2001). Fighting the fires: Stress in the principalship.

Internal Examiner

I have been the internal examiner for four Masters thesis students. This role entails

examining the completed thesis, developing and providing constructive criticism of the

research in writing, attending the thesis defense, and examining the student during the

oral defense.

Campbell, J. (2007). Supporting mother-infant intimate partner violence in Prince

Edward Island: A pilot project. (MAHSR).

Lynch, J. (2006). Mathematics and literature: Partners in making sense of the world.

Grimmer, P. (2001). The effectiveness of math logs as a formative assessment tool

for learning in a grade 6 math class.

Wood, C. (2000). Program evaluation of the diploma in adult education at the

University of Prince Edward Island.

Special Studies Courses:

T. Arsenault: 2008, S. Dawson: 2008, L. Donovan, 2013.

Current Work with Masters Students

Committee Member: R. Squire

Membership and Active Involvement in Professional and Learned Societies

Canadian Network for Innovation in Education, 1996-present.

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Member of Board of Directors, 2011-present.

(formerly the Canadian Association for Distance Education)

Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada, 2002-2005, 2006-07 (now

merged with CADE as the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education).

Canadian Society for Studies in Education, 1996-present

American Educational Research Association, 1997-2005; 2011-2014

Education and the World Wide Web, AERA SIG, 2000-2005

International Society for Technology in Education, 1996-2007

Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada, 1998-present

Canadian Association for Teacher Education, 2000-present

Technology and Teacher Education SIG, 2006-2012

Prince Edward Island Teachers’ Federation 1980-1997

PEI Language Arts Teachers' Association

Vice President, 1992-1994

Convenor of PEI Language Arts Teachers' Association Conference, November,

1993. Linda Rief, keynote speaker

Member, 1995- 2000

PEI Mathematics Teachers’ Association, 1997-2000

PEI Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities

Executive member, 1980-85

Convenor of PEI Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities

provincial conference with Dr. Margie Golick as keynote speaker, 1985

PEI Teachers’ Federation Association for Special Education Teachers

Executive member for Queen’s County, 1981-85

SERVICE

University of Prince Edward Island

Faculty of Education Dean’s Search Committee, 2014

UPEI Graduate Studies Advisory Committee, 2012-2014

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University Review Committee, 2008-2010, 2014

Chair, eLearning Committee, University of Prince Edward Island, January 2007 to June, 2010.

UPEI Knowledge Economy Network Committee, 2010.

Working Group for UPEI Vice President Academic Development Review, 2009

Senate Committee on the Enhancement of Teaching (SCENT) 1999-2002; 2005-2008. Chair,

2006-2007; Ex-officio member, 2007-2008.

UPEI Academic Support Group, 2007-2008.

Mentor in the Webster Centre for Teaching and Learning Teaching Partners program, 2005-

2006.

Faculty Association Committee: Merit Awards for Scholarly Achievement, 2006-2009.

Search Committee for Canada Research Chair, 2005-2006.

University of Prince Edward Island Senate, 2002-2004.

Senate Research Grants Committee, 2000-2004.

Mentor in UPEI/PEI Health Research Institute Research Development Fellowship Course, 2003

UPEI Presidential Task Force on Computer Services/ Information Technology, 2001.

Robertson Library/ITEC Committee, 2001.

Steering Committee- UPEI Information Technology Planning, 1999- 2000.

Steering Committee- ITEC Business Plan, 2000.

UPEI Chaplaincy Advisory Committee, 1999-2002.

UPEI Merit Award for Excellence in Teaching Committee, 2000.

Faculty of Education Chair, Faculty of Education Graduate Studies Committee, 2012-2014; member, 1999-2002;

2005-2007; 2011-12.

Chair, Education Technology Committee, Faculty of Education, 1997-2012

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Chair for Faculty of Education MEd defenses and PhD Comprehensive Portfolio Examinations

2013-present.

Faculty of Education International Committee, 2008-2013

Faculty of Education BEd-Kindergarten Committee, 2009-2010.

Centre for Education Research Operating Committee, 2008-2010.

Dean’s Advisory Committee, 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-2014.

Departmental Review Committee, 2006-2007; 2007-2008.

Faculty of Education Hiring Committees, 2010, 2002, 2000.

Global Issues Working Group, 2008.

Co-Chair Registration, and member of Steering Committee, Atlantic Educators’ Conference,

October 25-27, 2007

Organizer of Faculty of Education Research Forum, May 9, 2007.

Faculty of Education Research Committee, 2003-2004; 2006-2007. This committee undertook

the development and organization of the Centre for Education Research.

Chair, Faculty of Education BEd Admissions Committee, 2005-2006, 2006-2007. Member of

B.Ed. Admissions Committee, Faculty of Education, 1998-2000.

Education Job Fair Committee, 2000.

Department of Education

Advisory Committee on the Early Learning Curriculum Framework, Department of Education

and Early Childhood Development, 2011.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Standing Committee on Special

Education and Student Services, 2008-2011.

Department of Education Teacher Induction Committee, 2005-2008.

PEI Department of Education Standing Committee on Special Education, 2003-2004.

PEI Department of Education Technology Integration Committee, 2002-2005.

UPEI representative on PEI Department of Education Information Technology Integration

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Committee 1997- 2001. This committee developed and disseminated technology curriculum

support documents for grade levels 1-12.

I served on several technology committees at the school and Department level, including Eliot

River School Technology Committee, 1996-97, PEI Elementary Education Computer

Committee, 1990-94, and the Unit Three Computer Committee, 1986-89.

Professional Service

International

Editorial Board, International Journal of Elearning and Distance Education (formerly the

Journal of Distance Education), 2006-present.

Editorial Board, International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2008

present.

Member of International Program Committee, International Association of Science and

Technology for Development, 2005-2008.

National

Member of Board of Directors, Canadian Network for Innovation in Education, 2011-present.

Invited Co-Editor of themed issue of Canadian Children, Fall, 2012.

External Examiner, Promotion file (Professor), University of Calgary, 2015

External Examiner, EdD dissertation, University of Calgary, January, 2014.

External Examiner, PhD dissertation, University of British Columbia, May, 2010.

External Examiner, Promotion file, Laurentian University, October, 2008.

Textbook Reviewer. (2007). Language arts: Content and teaching strategies (4th Canadian Ed.).

Pearson Education Canada.

Member of Editorial Board, Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2001-present.

Member of Review Panel, Canadian Journal of Action Research, 2011-present.

Member of Review Board, Canadian Children, 2012-present.

Reviewer of research articles in Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, Journal of

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Interactive Media in Education, Brock Education, and the Journal of Distance Education, 2001-

present.

External reviewer for SSHRC proposals, 2002- present

External reviewer for Canadian Foundation for Innovation proposal, 2001.

Regional

External reviewer for Atlantic Innovation Fund proposal, 2002.

Selection of Workshops Presented to PEI Educational Community

Workshop on E-portfolios, Western School Board, Athena School, Nov. 10, 2006.

Facilitation of workshop on mentoring, Beginning Teachers’ Induction Program, Sept.

26, 2006.

Facilitation of workshop on cooperative learning, co-presenter with N. Macintosh,

Beginning Teachers’ Induction Program, Sept. 19 & Sept. 21, 2005

Presentation on the history of Prince Edward Island through folksong to three grade five

classes, Gulf Shore School, April 14, 2000.

Presentation on Islands Project research to teachers and teacher-librarians, May, 1999.

I offered a range of workshops on digital technologies at the provincial, board of

education, and school level to parents and to teachers. Due to my engagement in this area,

I was invited by the PEI Teachers’ Federation to facilitate a course on teaching with

digital technologies for teachers in the province of Prince Edward Island.

Community Service

Planning Team, Young Adult Summit, Diocese of Charlottetown, 2013-14, 2014-15

Come and See ministry team for young adults, 2002-2006.

Diocesan Steering Committee for World Youth Day, 2001-2002.

Co-facilitator accompanying group of UPEI students attending World Youth Day in

Toronto, July, 2002.

Co-facilitator of parish youth group, 1996-98.

Steering Committee, PEI Women Do Math and Science, 1997-1998.

DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE

Since I became a faculty member at the University of Prince Edward Island in 1997, I have

taught 76 courses at the BEd, MEd, and PhD level (22 discrete courses). These include courses

on e-learning, and on the integration of technology into teaching (ED 311, ED 401, ED 474, ED

475, ED 565, ED 626); language and literacy methods courses (ED 434, ED 435, ED 436);

educational methods courses (ED 473, ED 495, ED 495, ED 497, ED 498); graduate research

courses and seminars (ED 613, ED 614, ED 616, ED 695, ED 701, ED 702, ED 703, ED 704)

University Courses Taught

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2015-2016

ED 701 Advanced Qualitative Methodology and Methods in

Education Research

2014-2015


Education Research

ED 613 Qualitative Research Design

ED 704 Graduate (Doctoral) Seminar in Educational Studies

2013-2014


Education Research

ED 616 Action Research in Education (2 sections)

ED 614 Theories of Research and Learning

2012-2013

ED 701/613 Advanced Qualitative Methodology and Methods in

Education Research/Qualitative Research Design

ED 702 Directed Studies in Educational Research Methodology and

Methods

ED 703 Directed Studies in Educational Research and Theory

ED 434/436 Language Arts in the Middle Years/ English Methods in the

Senior Years I

2011-2012

ED 434 Language Arts in the Middle Years I

ED 435 Language Arts in the Middle Years II

ED 701/613 Advanced Qualitative Methodology and Methods in

Education Research/Qualitative Research Design

ED 474 Technology in the Kindergarten Classroom

2010-2011 Fall: Sabbatical Term


ED 498 Alternatives in Teaching and School Experience

2009-2010



ED 473 Communications in the Classroom

ED 474 Technology in the Classroom


ED 311 Introduction to Distance Education

2008-2009



ED 473 Communications in the Classroom



2007-2008


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ED 616 Action Research (2 sections: Charlottetown, PE, Fort

McMurray, AB)

2006-2007

ED 474 Technology in the Classroom (1 section)




2005-2006




ED 495 Reflective Seminar and School Experience

ED 496 General Teaching Methods and School Experience


2004-2005 Sabbatical Year

2003-2004


ED 434 Language Arts in the Elementary Classroom I

ED 435 Language Arts in the Elementary Classroom II



2002-2003

ED 474 Technology in the Classroom (2 sections)

ED 434 Language Arts in the Elementary Classroom I

ED 435 Language Arts in the Elementary Classroom II

ED 497 Issues in Teaching and School Experience


ED 613 Qualitative Research Design (one section at UPEI, one

section in Grande Prairie, AB)

2001-2002

ED 474 Technology in the Classroom (3 sections)



ED 565 Educational Technology and the Adult Learner

ED 695 Graduate Seminar

2000-2001


ED 475 Advanced Technology




ED 626 Technology: Leadership in Learning

ED 695 Graduate Seminar

1999-2000

ED 473 Communications

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ED 613 Qualitative Research Design (Spring & First Summer

Session)

1998-1999




1997-1998





1997 ED 401 Instructional Uses for Information Technologies

1995-96

PED 3104: Technology and Learning- University of Ottawa

1990 ED 502: Methodology and Remediation Strategies in

Language Arts

1989 ED 502: Methodology and Remediation Strategies in

Language Arts