T. Craig Montgomerie

Current Position:

Professor Emeritus, Instructional Technology
Department of Educational Psychology,
University of Alberta

University Address:

Division of Technology in Education
Faculty of Education
3-102C Education North
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T6G 2G5

Craig.Montgomerie@ualberta.ca

Phone: (780) 492 - 3667 Ext 227
Fax: (780) 492 - 3179

Academic Background

Year	Degree	Institution	Specialization
1981	PhD	University of Alberta	Educational Administration
1973	MEd	University of Alberta	Educational Administration
1967	BSc	University of Alberta	Chemical Engineering

Research Interests:

• "Virtual Presence" - the design of high bandwidth, Internet-based instruction,
• the design and development of hybrid (Internet/CD-ROM) systems which allow a high degree of human/computer interaction,
• the use of technology to improve educational systems in developing countries and with indigenous people, and
• the design and development support systems for online courses which provide information about student progress to the instructor and enhance student/student and student/instructor interaction,.

Major Research Project

I am the principal investigator on the Rural Advanced Community of Learners (RACOL) project. RACOL is developing a model of teaching and learning that exploits the potential of broadband networks and advanced digital technologies. Rather that falling into either of the synchronous or asynchronous distance learning camps, RACOL exploits the best of each. Capabilities such as broadcast quality digital video, streaming media, electronic whiteboards and educational objects will aid in the facilitation of effective learning and address the needs of students in rural and remote school districts.

Personal Interests:

I like to travel and to try to understand other cultures. I have been very fortunate to be able to combine this love of travel with my professional interest in using technology to improve educational systems in developing countries.

Courses Taught Recently:

• MDDE 610 (Athabasca University) Introduction to Current Distance Education Technologies

Stuff I'm working on right now

• Chair of the Executive Committee for the ED-MEDIA conferences (2009-2011)
• Member of the Board of the 2Learn.ca Education Society
• An Interview with Danny Maas, Coordinator of the Alberta Videoconference Regional Leads Network

Recent Publications

Active Presentations

Full Vitae (huge PDF file)

Awards Winner of the 2003 Yewchuk / KOEPP Award (Keeper of the Ed. Psych. Parrot). This is a prestigious, annual award presented to a member of the Department of Educational Psychology who represents the characteristic of being indistinguishably recognized within the Department: an true equal among equals! The winner of this award is chosen through rigorous, peer reviewed, random selection.

 

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