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Learning Research Service Volunteer Engagement

Researchers involved with the New Learners Study are investigating new learners entering university (specifically UPEI), and their attitudes, understanding, and competencies regarding digital technologies, global issues, and writing. This mixed-methods pilot study includes data collected from both an e-survey of first-year students and student focus groups to investigate such questions as:

How best to use technology to advantage students
Do students use technology differently socially and academically?
Do students want their personal technology to enter their academic world?
What types of technology are students using?
Is there a gender divide when it comes to technology use?
Are students taking full advantage of all Web 2.0 tools?
What are students’ expectations surrounding technology use in the classroom?

Research Team: Dr. Martha Gabriel (Faculty of Education, UPEI), Dr. Ron MacDonald (Faculty of Education, UPEI), Dr. Ray Doiron (Faculty of Education, UPEI), Dr. Sean Wiebe (Faculty of Education, UPEI), Dr. Alexander McAuley (Faculty of Education, UPEI), Dr. Barbara Campbell (Webster Centre, UPEI), and Angela Larter (Research Co-ordinator)