Research and Publications
Research
Alberta Education conducts research into emerging technologies and best practices in classroom technology use. Its research findings are shared within the department and with school jurisdictions, allowing for better decisions to be made on technology implementation and teaching practices.
Current research projects that Alberta Education is involved in include:
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Emerge One-to-One Laptop Learning: Alberta Education is working with 20 school jurisdictions to investigate best practices in student use of wireless technologies in the classroom environment.
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Technology and High School Success: Alberta Education is working with 24 school jurisdictions to explore the use of technology to improve student engagement and success in high school.
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Supporting Innovative Classrooms: Alberta Education is working with 29 school jurisdictiions to research innovative practices in the areas of technology management and leadership development for the effective use of technology.
Publications
Alberta Education publishes a wide range of technology-related publications for jurisdiction technologists, school administrators, educators and parents.
tech.news
This is a monthly e-mail newsletter for education stakeholders produced by Alberta Education's School Technology Branch (STB). It is available for anyone interested in the use of technology in schools.
Emerge One-to-One Laptop Learning Year One Research Report (2009)
The Year One report highlights the findings from the researchers working with the Emerge project and their recommendations.
Learning and Technology in Alberta (1975 - 2009)
This document, prepared by Alberta Education's School Technology Branch, outlines the evolution of the use of technology in teaching and learning in Alberta.
Wireless Networks and Safety 2008
This information was prepared in June 2008 to help school jurisdictions in developing their own policies on wireless network saftety.
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Best Practices Guide
This guide is for IT directors and network personnel who are responsible for deploying and managing wireless related infrastructure and supporting laptops and mobile devices in the classroom. It is focused on WLANs and associated wireless technology. All levels of IT staff at both the district and local school level can benefit from information included in this guide.
This study was designed to examine the nature of IT leadership in school districts that have enjoyed long-term success in this area. The characteristics of these jurisdictions and their IT leaders are identified and seven recommendations are included.
Videoconferencing Programs to Support Student and Educator Learning: A Summary of Final Reports 2005-2007
This summary was written to share the outcomes and lessons learned from the Videoconferencing Programs to Support Student and Educator Learning projects which took place in the 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 school years.
Emerging Technologies in the 21st Century: A Summary of Final Reports 2007
This summary was written to share the outcomes and lessons learned from the Emerging Technologies in the 21st Century projects which took place in the 2006/2007 school year.
Technology and High School Completion Literature Review June 2007
This literature review was prepared to provide background and research-based information to guide educators’ decision making as they strive to improve high school completion rates in Alberta through the use of technology.
SuperNet Snapshot Report and Executive Summary 2007
The SuperNet Snapshot examines the use of SuperNet and related technologies in Alberta schools. A copy of the executive summary is available here and the full report is available here.
E-Learning 2006 (French and English Versions)
This link goes to documents containing information on e-learning.
Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI) Technology Projects Research Reviews 2000-2006
These links go to reports on the first two cycles of Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI). AISI supports the improvement of student learning and performance by encouraging teachers, parents, and the community to work collaboratively to introduce innovative and creative initiatives based upon local needs and circumstances.
Provincial Report for cycle one 2000 – 2003
Summary Report for cycle two 2003 – 2006
Variety of links to wide variety of lessons learned in cycle one and two
Technology Standards and Solutions Stakeholder Survey Data Summary (2004)
In Fall 2003, the Technology Standards and Solutions (TSS) program office conducted a survey of K–12 and post-secondary stakeholders to gather information related to eight technology standards and four technology solutions under consideration by Alberta Learning. This document provides a summary of the data collected through the survey.
MLA Framework for Technology Integration in Education (1996)
This report of the MLA Implementation Team on Business Involvement and Technology Integration provides recommendations on the use of technology in education based on public consultations.
