The Podclass

Student Engagement and Digital Technology with Dr. Sunaina Sharma


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In this episode of The Podclass, Dr. Sunaina Sharma, Lecturer and Practicum Advisor at Brock University, discusses the evolving relationship between digital technology, student engagement, and classroom well-being. She advocates for a thoughtful integration of technology to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and autonomy, moving away from blanket cell phone bans. Dr. Sharma emphasizes co-creating technology use norms with students, using tech for knowledge construction, and teaching responsible tech management. She underscores the importance of understanding student perspectives to enhance engagement and well-being in the classroom.

Sharma, S. (2024). Fostering academic integrity in the digital age: Empowering student voices to navigate technology as a tool for classroom policies. Brock Education Journal, 33(3). 99-121. https://doi.org/10.26522/brocked.v33i3.1180


Shama, S. (2023). Inquire, connect and disconnect: Technology implementation to (re-)engage post-pandemic students. Forum on Public Policy. https://www.forumonpublicpolicy.co.uk/_files/ugd/553e83_1733cf309fed4c8cba447250f9febf9e.pdf


Sharma, S. (2023, July 5). Supporting student engagement with technology. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-technology-support-student-engagement


Sharma, S. (2022, Fall). Cellphones in the classroom. Canadian Teacher Magazine. https://canadianteachermagazine.com/2022/09/27/11426/


Sharma, S., & Parr, M. (2018). Technology and student engagement: What educational leaders and teachers need to know. CAP Journal: Technology Leader or Leading Technology, Fall, 17–20. https://mzpinc.ca/ebooks/CAP/PDFs/CAP-T0318.pdf


Sharma, S. (2018). An exploration of the relationship between digital technology use and student engagement in a grade 11 English class: A classroom ethnography. [Doctoral Dissertation, Nipissing University]. TSpace Repository. https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/bitstream/1807/100568/1/exploration%20of%20the%20relationship%20between%20digital%20technology%20use.pdf


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