About the Faculty of Education

De Simone, Christina

Professeure adjointe
LMX 420
Tél: (613) 562-5800-4112
Courriel :cdesimon@uottawa.ca

Membre de la Faculté des études supérieures et postdoctorales

Intérêts de recherche et activités savantes

Intérêts de recherche

Educational Psychology: cognitive and metacognitive strategies; pedagogical innovations; teacher learning and teacher practices; higher education, mixed-methods methodologies.

Domaines d'enseignement

Learning & Cognition
Pedagogical Innovations
Research Designs
Research Designs & Statistical Methods

Publications

Communications dans des revues arbitrées (2000-2008)

De Simone, C. (accepted). Prospective teachers' pedagogical problem solving through problem-based learning. Teacher Development.
De Simone, C . (in press). Problem-based learning and prospective teachers: Implications for problem solving and practice. Journal of Excellence in College Teaching.
De Simone, C . (2007). Concept Mapping: A flexible tool for university students. College Teaching, 55, 33-37.
De Simone, C. (2006) . Preparing our teachers for distance education. College Teaching, 45, 1-2.
Ives, C., McWhaw, K., & De Simone, C . (2005). Reflections of researchers involved in the evaluation of pedagogical technological innovations in a university setting. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 35 : 61-84.
De Simone, C., & Schmid, R. F. (2004). Networking from the inside out: Understanding learners' processes, activities, and experiences. Educational Research and Evaluation Special Issue on Postsecondary Education, 10 (4-6): 523-549
De Simone, C., Lou, Y., & Schmid, R. F. (2001). Meaningful and interactive distance learning supported by the use of a metaphor and synthesizing activities. Journal of Distance Education, 1: 85-101.
De Simone, C. , Schmid, R. F., & Mc Ewen, L. A. (2001). Supporting the learning process with collaborative concept mapping using computer-based communication tools and processes. In P. Abrami (Ed.), Understanding and promoting complex learning using technology [Special issue on Educational Technology]. Educational Research and Evaluation, 7(2-3): 263-283.
Fichten,, C. S., Asuncion , J. A., Barile, M., Généreux, C., Fossey, M., Judd, D., Robillard, C., De Simone, C ., & Wells, D. (2001). Technology Integration for Students with Disabilities: Empirically Based Recommendations for Faculty. In P. Abrami (Ed.), Understanding and promoting complex learning using technology [Special issue on Educational Technology]. Educational Research and Evaluation , 7 (2-3): 185-221.
Fichten, C. S., Asuncion , J., Barile, M., Fossey, M., & De Simone, C . (2000). Access to educational and instructional computer technologies for postsecondary students with disabilities: Lessons from three empirical studies. Journal of Educational Media, 25: 179‑201.

Papers at Refeered Conferences (Selected)

De Simone, C., (2007). Best practices in problem-based learning . In Proceedings of the 37 th Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning (ISETL) (pp. 43-47). Atlanta , Georgia .
De Simone, C. (accepted). A longitudinal study of the impact of problem-based learning on beginning teachers' performance. . Paper to be presented at the 15 th International Conference on Learning, University of Illinois , Chicago .
De Simone, C., (2006). Prospective teachers: Past, present and future applications of problem-based learning: A longitudinal perspective. Paper presented at the conference for Pedagogical Research in Higher Education, Liverpool , United Kingdom , May 2-3.
Schmid, R. F., McEwen, L. A., Locke, J., & De Simone, C . (2002). Use of electronic concept mapping in organizing, analyzing and representing complex knowledge-based information. Presented at the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans , Louisiana , April.
De Simone, C., Schmid, R. F., & McEwen, L. A. (2001). Computer based forums for collaborative concept mapping. Presented at the American Educational Research Association, Seattle , Washington , April.
Caron, J., Trusedale, C., De Simone, C., & Abrami, P. C. (2000). Role of collaborative communication technologies in the training of novice researchers: Reflections from one research team's experiences using Adjunctive Computer-Mediated Communication. Presented at the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans , April.

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