Principal Investigator:Brisson-Boivin, Kara Licensed Year(s):
2021
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.4849.
The information MediaSmarts will gather through this new Young Canadians in a Wireless World (YCWW) research will help the research team better determine how well youth in Canada are maximizing the potential of digital technology for participation in our digital society and for protecting and advancing their interests...
Principal Investigator:Spence, John C Licensed Year(s):
2013
Summary:
The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the Fort Providence Pilot Project, a program initiated by the Northwest Territories Government in the DehGah School in Fort Providence. The program aims to enhance the physical literacy of children attending the DehGah School.
The evaluation will involve three parts. 1) An assessment of physical literacy of children in grades 2 through 6; 2) a ...
Principal Investigator:Jaker, Alessandro M Licensed Year(s):2014
2013
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This project is the continuation of a previous year's project, "Teaching our Yellowknives Dene Languages". The principal investigator (PI) will produce two published materials in each language (Dogrib and Chipewyan): an intermediate-level reader, and a verb dictionary. The reader will contain elders' stories on topics from Dene Kede, with a focus on animals: the PI would like to include at least t...
Principal Investigator:Olsen, Cindi Licensed Year(s):
2007
Summary:
This study will measure student motivation to read before and after implementation of the SmartReading approach, equip teachers with resources to use the reading strategies, and share successes to shape instruction.
This project involves the use of SmartReading (a classroom approach designed to improve reading comprehension skills). Data will be collected from teachers in the form of surveys an...
Principal Investigator:Stephen, Bob Licensed Year(s):
2004
Summary:
This research has two main objectives; 1) to better understand the literacy needs and preferences of NWT seniors; and 2) to make recommendations for more effective literacy supports and services for NWT seniors. This research will provide a snapshot or p...