Towards the Improvement of Teaching Practices: Educational Design Research Supporting “1:1 technology” Programs

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Abstract

This study examines how a codesigned professional development program influences the improvement of teaching practices and student engagement within a “1:1 technology” secondary education program. Funded by a SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant (number 892-2024-1002) and conducted through a partnership between the PROTIC program at Collège des Compagnons (Quebec) and Laval University’s Faculty of Education, this educational design research follows McKenney and Reeves’ (2018) model. Over two research cycles from 2023 to 2025, data were collected via student engagement questionnaires, teacher interviews, classroom observations, video recordings and collaborative workshops. The study addresses how collaborative professional development rooted in practice and research can support teachers in adapting their pedagogy to enhance student engagement in technology-rich learning environments.

Authors

• Carolanne Boulanger, Laval University

• Geraldine Heilporn, University of Sherbrooke