Ronald J. MacDonald teaches science methods, technology integration and research methods courses. He has been a junior and senior high school science teacher in Nova Scotia and Ontario, Canada, for 15 years. He has also been an information technology integration specialist and professional development facilitator.
His PhD dissertation addressed the intersections between teacher attitudes toward Information Communication Technology, leadership and professional development for ICT integration. His current research focuses on the development of communities of practice for supporting science teachers who want to increase student inquiry through the integration of ICTs, such as data logging technologies. Other current research addresses the following topics: gender differences in attitude toward science brought about when technologies are integrated in the classroom/laboratory; how New Learners (first year university students) learn with new technologies; and how to improve teacher education through building stronger links between university coursework and the school practicum.
Research Interests:
Centre For Education Research
