Educational software wins national award
Educational software developed in part by researchers at Concordia’s Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance (CSLP) has won an award from a national education organization.
The interactive web-based literacy program ABRACADABRA was recognized with the Award of Merit in the Innovation in Overall Use of Technology for Learning and Teaching by the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE-RCIÉ).
The award is given to an individual or team who is developing novel learning products or services using existing technology.
The awards presentation took place at the fourth international CNIE-RCIÉ Conference, May 15 to 19 at McMaster University in Hamilton.
“We’re thrilled to bits,” says CSLP manager Anne Wade. “It is terrific news that ABRACADABRA has won another award, this time Canadian.”
In November 2010, ABRACADABRA won a Design and Development Award from the Indiana-based Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT).
ABRACADABRA stands for “A Balanced Reading Approach for Canadians Designed to Achieve Best Results for All.”
The software was developed in collaboration with researchers from McGill University, Wilfred Laurier University, University of Guelph, University of British Columbia, Charles Darwin University in Australia, and members of the educational community.
Related links:
• "Literacy tool great success in Australia” - NOW, April 26, 2011
• Concordia Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance
• ABRACADABRA
• Canadian Network for Innovation in Education
• “CSLP Toolkit” - Concordia Journal, April 2, 2009