Incorporating the iPad2 in the Mathematics Classroom: Extending the Mind into the Collective

Armando Preciado Babb

International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy Vol. 2, No. 2 (Apr 26, 2012) pp. 23–29

Doubtlessly, mathematics is one of the most important subjects in education from K to 12 levels especially for students interested in eventually pursuing undergraduate studies in the fields of science and technology. As it has been argued in...

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Three Cases of Teachers' Collaborative Design: Perspectives from Those Involved

Armando Paulino Preciado-Babb; Peter Liljedahl

Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Vol. 12, No. 1 (2012) pp. 22–35

We present the perspectives of teachers and others involved in the collaborative design of teaching and learning artifacts across three cases: (a) an independent group participating in lesson study; (b) teachers participating in professional...

Engaging High School Students in an Engineering Thermodynamics Project

Armando Preciado Babb; Candace Saar; Jim Brandon; Sharon Friesen

International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy Vol. 5, No. 1 (Feb 11, 2015) pp. 12–19

Efforts for recruiting and retaining students in engineering programs are evident in many postsecondary institutions around the world. These efforts include outreach programs at both elementary and secondary school level, as well as projects that...

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Using Mobile Technology for Fostering Intellectual Engagement

Armando Preciado Babb; Candace Saar; Chenoa Marcotte; Jim Brandon; Sharon Friesen

International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies Vol. 7, No. 3 (Jun 26, 2013) pp. 46–53

Student engagement, and in particular intellectual engagement, has been identified as a key factor in learning at the high school level. While this type of engagement has an impact on student learning in fields related to science, technology,...

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Pioneering STEM Education for Pre-Service Teachers

Armando Preciado Babb; Miwa Takeuchi; Gabriela Alnoso Yáñez; Krista Francis; Dianne Gereluk; Sharon Friesen

International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy Vol. 6, No. 4 (Nov 24, 2016) pp. 4–11

While there have been numerous initiatives to promote and recruit students into postsecondary studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) around the world, traditional programs of studies for both K to 12 school and teacher...

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