Elaine Laflamme has recently completed my MEd degree in Educational Technology at the University of Calgary, and since September, 2004, has been enrolledin the PhD Educational Psychology (Cognition and Instruction) program at McGill University under the supervision of Dr. Cynthia Weston. In addition to full time studies and a position as a research assistant, future research interests include exploring how instructors in higher education institutions can monitor cueing in online classrooms so that alternative decisions regarding teaching actions can lead to the achievement of learning outcomes.

Laflamme, E. Postdoctoral Experiences at the University of Calgary: A Case Study. Presentation to the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education Conference. May, 2004. Winnipeg, Canada.

• Under the guidance of Dr. Heather Kanuka and Ms. Gillian Robinson, I conducted aresearch project for the Faculty of Graduate Studies on postdoctoral fellows at the University of Calgary. The University of Calgary is committed to improving their postdoctoral program, and the information collected in this study will contribute to changes in the program which will benefit present and future postdoctoral fellows. 

Laflamme, E. & Kanuka, H. Diverse learning methods: Achieving active, engaged and collaborative learning in the online classroom. Presentation to the Society of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. June, 2004, Ottawa, Canada.

• The objective of this workshop was to provide an overview and guidelines of instructional methods that facilitate active, engaging and collaborative online activities. Instructional methods that were covered in this workshop included how to facilitate online case studies, debates, invited guests, synchronous brainstorming, WebQuests, nominal group technique, and problem-based learning.

Laflamme, E. & Kanuka, H. Using non-immersive virtual reality learning methods in Higher Education to achieve active, engaged and collaborative learning. Presentation to the International Consortium for Educational Development. June, 2004, Ottawa, Canada.

• The objective of this seminar was to provide an overview and guidelines for using non-immersive virtual reality learning methods in Higher Education to achieve active, engaged and collaborative learning. Through non-immersive VR, learners have the opportunity to explore role playing in 3D worlds and problem spaces, take virtual tours, and share ideas in Multi-user Object Oriented (MOOs).

Laflamme, E. (2004) Postdoctoral Fellows: A Critical Essay. Alberta: University of Calgary, M.Ed Exit Project, Faculty of Education.

Kanuka, H. & Larkin, K., & Laflamme, E. (2003). A guide to implementing mentoring programs. Calgary, AB: Learning Commons. (55 pages)

• Assisted in the development of a booklet for Department Heads and Deans for mentoring new faculty.

Laflamme, E. (2004) Postdoctoral experiences at the University of Calgary: a case study. Alberta: University of Calgary, Faculty of Graduate Studies.

• The Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Calgary is committed to improving their postdoctoral program. The information in this report contributed to changes in the program which will benefit present and future postdoctoral fellows.