Mike Carbonaro, PhD, MSc, MEd, BA, BEd
Contact
Professor, Faculty of Education - Educational Psychology Dept
- mcarbona@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Educational Technology Computer Science Education (K-12) Teacher Education Interprofessional Health Sciences Education
About
Dissertation Title: Computational Modeling of Concept Attainment
M.Sc. University of Alberta 1993 Computing Science, Artificial Intelligence
Project title: Human-Computer Collaboration as a Paradigm for Knowledge-Base Systems: Compensating for Cognitive Biases
B.A. York University 1991 Computer Science
M.Ed. University of Alberta 1988 Educational Psychology, Computer-Based Instruction
Thesis title: Computerized Test Item Banking: Features
B.Ed. University of Alberta 1984 Secondary Biological Sciences
Research
His research can be classified into several intersecting areas: educational technology, curriculum design, digital games in schools, blended instructional delivery, robotics in K-12 schools, computational modelling, health sciences interprofessional education, and Indigenous education. Before his university appointment, Dr. Carbonaro spent four years developing simulation-based training systems for the Canadian military. His early research was on the development of neural network models of cognition. In 2001 he introduced the first university-level Education course in Canada that explored the use of LEGO robotic technology at the K-12 level creating momentum for the widespread use of this technology throughout the province. He also collaborated with colleagues in the Department of Computing Science on the ScriptEase research project and a Collaborative Network Investigator (CNI) on two Graphics Animation and New Media (GRAND) projects: BELIEVE: Believable Characters, Behaviors and Stories in Story-based Games; and HLTHSIM: Multi-Modal Augmented Reality for Training Healthcare Professionals. From 2006-2010 he helped develop a new graduate interprofessional program in Health Sciences Education. He was part of a research team awarded a significant grant for developing simulation-based training scenarios in Health Sciences. He led a project to create new blended delivery instructional models at the University of Alberta. He collaborated with Blue Quills First Nations College colleagues to support technology integration. He contributed to the early development of the Faculty of Education cohort-based Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP). Recently, he has focused on the integration of computer science and computational thinking into the K-12 curriculum.
Teaching
Coordinator of the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies Technology in Education (Designed, developed, and implemented a new grad certificate program that can ladder into a Master's degree) and Master's Degree in Educational Technology.
EDU 210 - Introduction to Educational Technology,
EDIT 486 - Interactive Multimedia: Digital Games Construction K-12
EDCT 400 Lego Robotics in Teaching and Learning
EDU 573 - Computational Thinking in Teaching and Learning
EDU 595 Technology in Schools I
EDHS 506 Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum
Courses
EDHS 506A - Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum
Priority given to graduate students in the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education program. This course explores the theoretical and applied principles of technology integration to enhance teaching and learning. It provides opportunities for students to apply these principles in their individual domains of health sciences education. This course includes a technology lab component. Sections are offered at an increased rate of fee assessment.
EDHS 506B - Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum
Priority given to graduate students in the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education program. This course explores the theoretical and applied principles of technology integration to enhance teaching and learning. It provides opportunities for students to apply these principles in their individual domains of health sciences education. This course includes a technology lab component. Sections are offered at an increased rate of fee assessment.
EDHS 599 - Individual Directed Reading/Research
Priority given to graduate students in the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education program. This course is a supervised individual project. Sections are offered at an increased rate of fee assessment.
EDHS 903 - Directed Research Project
Priority given to graduate students in the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education program. This course is a supervised individual research project. Sections are offered at an increased rate of fee assessment.
EDU 210 - Introduction to Educational Technology
This course examines frameworks, trends, issues and futuristic scenarios on the role of technology in education. Students will gain hands-on experience of using technology, with a special emphasis on strategies for integrating technology into the school curriculum. Students may not receive credit for both EDU 210 and EDIT 202. Prerequisite: EDU 100 or pre/corequisite EDU 300 (After Degree students). May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. [Department of Educational Psychology]
EDU 515 - Applying Educational Research
A supervised applied research assignment to develop and apply knowledge and skills related to data collection, data analysis techniques, and research report preparation. Prerequisites: Registration in the Master of Education in Educational Studies program and consent of the program. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.
EDU 900 - Program Synthesis
A reflection and synthesis of learning from the Master of Education in Educational Studies in relation to the concepts of leadership and school/educational improvement that are the foundations of the program. Prerequisites: Registration in the Master of Education in Educational Studies program and EDU 515. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.
Featured Publications
Whiteboard animation simulation for dental education
Sharmin, N., Carbonaro, M., & Chow, A. K.
Journal of Dental Education. 2023 June; 87 (4):1-4
Exploring Preservice Teachers Engagement With Live Models of Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning Course Delivery
Hayward, D. V., Mousavi, A., Carbonaro, M., Montgomery, A. P. & Dunn, W.
Journal of Special Education Technology. 2021 May; 37 (1):112-123
Assessing Spatial Geometry through Digital Gameplay in a Minecraft Summer Camp
McCashin, L., McGarvey, L. & Carbonaro, M.
Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal. 2019 August; 12 (4):114-127
Using learning analytics to explore self-regulated learning in flipped blended learning music teacher education
Montgomery, A., Mousavi, A., Carbonaro, M,, Hayward, D. & Dunn, W.
British Journal of Educational Technology. 2018 July; 50 (1):114-127
Evaluating Pre-Service Teachers’ Computational Thinking Skills in Scratch.
Artym, C., Carbonaro, M., & Boechler, P.
Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal. 2017 September; 10 (2):43-65
Preservice teachers building video games: An exploratory study of the types of games they create
Artym, C., Carbonaro, M., & Boechler, P
Journal of Technologies in Education. 2015 June; 11 (4):1-19
Montgomery, A, Hayward, D, Dunn, B, Carbonaro, & Amrhein, C. G
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. 2015 June; 31 (6) 10.14742/ajet.1869
Dynamic and Routine Interprofessional Simulations: Expanding the use of simulation to enhance interprofessional competencies
King, S., Carbonaro, M., Greidanus, E., Ansell, D., Foisy-Doll, C., & Magus, S
Journal of Allied Health. 2014 June; 43 (3):169-175
A framework for monitoring instructional environments in a virtual world.
Chodos, D. Stroulia, E, King, S., Carbonaro, M.
British Journal of Educational Technology. 2014 March; 45 (1):24-35
Development and Validation of a Multiple Choice Examination Assessing Cognitive and Behavioural Knowledge of Pediatric Resuscitation
Duff, J.P., Cheng, A., Bahry, L.M., Hopkins, J., Richard, M., Schexnayder, S., Carbonaro, M.
Resuscitation. 2013 February; 84 (3):365-368
Digital opportunities within the Aboriginal teacher education program: A study of preservice teachers' attitudes and proficiency in technology integration.
Dragon, K., Peacock, K., Norton, Y., Steinhauer, E., Snart, F., Carbonaro, M., & Boechler, P.
Alberta Journal of Educational Research. 2012 September; 58 (2):263-285
King, S., Greidanus, E., Carbonaro, M., Major, R., Loverso, T., Knowles, A.
Journal of Interprofessional Care. 2012 January; 26
Clark, M., White, J., King, S. & Carbonaro, M.
Canadian Medical Education Journal. 2011 January; 2 (2):44-52
deJong, E., Chodos, D., Kuras, P., Boechler, P., Stroulia, E., Carbonaro, M., & King, S.
Internet Journal of Allied Health Science and Practice. 2011 January; 9 (4):1-14
Carbonaro, M, Szafron, D, Cutumisu, M., & Schaeffer, J.
Computers and Education. 2010 January; 55 (3):1098-1111
Clark, M, White, J, King, S, & Carbonaro, M.
Journal of Simulation in Health Care. 2010 January; 4 (4):313