Research

  • 2014–2019
    Aging Gracefully across Environments using Technology to Support Wellness, Engagement, and Long Life (AGE-WELL)
    Co-investigator with 48 others. Principal investigators: A. Mihailidis, A. Sixsmith 
    Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE), $36,600,000
  • 2014–2016
    Sharing the Wisdom of Our Elders: From Digital Storytelling to Life Learning
    Co-Applicant: A. Sixsmith
    SSHRC Partnership Development Grant, $189,000
  • 2012–2016
    Aging Well: Can Digital Games Help?
    Co-Applicants: A. Sixsmith, L. Sauvé, L. Renaud, and E. Dupláa 
    SSHRC Insight Grant, $396,000
  • 2008–2011
    The Impact of Online Game Characteristics on Student Motivation and Learning
    Co-Applicants: L. Sauvé and L. Renaud
    SSHRC Standard Research Grant, $99,000
  • 2007–2008
    SAGEtv interactive (an extended SAGEtv.ca web TV network)
    SSHRC INE Public Outreach Grant, $50,000
  • 2007
    Simulation Environments for Communication Skills Training (create a highly interactive instructional learning tool with simulated scenarios)
    Inukshuk BC Content Development Grant, $64,000
  • 2007
    Develop and evaluate a media–rich online course for nurses across BC
    BCCentre for Disease Control Contract, $120,000
  • 2005–2006
    e-Racer: A Virtual “Amazing Race” for BC e-Learners (research and development)
    BCCampus grant, $36,000
  • 2006
    SAGE for Learning Strategic Research Cluster (development)
    SSHRC Strategic Research Clusters Development Grant, $25,000
  • 2005–2006
    SAGEtv.ca (development of a web–based television network showcasing SAGE project knowledge)
    SSHRC INE Public Outreach Grant, $50,000
  • 2003–2004
    Inclusive Education: A Multidimensional International Approach (development of a program for students on inclusive education)
    In collaboration with the SFU Faculty of Applied Sciences and Faculty of Education
    Canadian Bureau for International Education Contract, $8,500
  • 2004–2005
    Peopling of the New World (developed instructional website)
    With Dr. Barbara Winter, Director, SFU Museum of Archeology
    Virtual Museum of Canada contract, approximately $200,000
  • 2003–2007
    Simulation and Advanced Gaming (SAGE) Environments for Learning
    SSHRC-INE Collaborative Research Initiative grant of approximately $3,000,000 ($2,983,495)
  • 2002
    The Development of a Framework for Online Mathematical Learning
    With Dr. Jonathan Borwein and Dr. Carolyn Watters
    SSHRC-INE, Development Grant, $50,000

 

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