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