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Dr. Ann LeSage is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University. Her research focuses on mathematics education, particularly the interplay between affect and cognition in teaching and learning mathematics from preschool through teacher professional development. She explores integrating technology such as mobile apps and video podcasts to enhance numeracy understanding and teacher training. Her work also extends to collaborative community-based research, including promoting healthy eating in children and addressing social competence in early childhood.
Dr. LeSage teaches a range of courses, including curriculum studies in mathematics, STEM education, and research methods. She has authored or co-authored numerous publications on topics like at-risk students in mathematics, flipped classroom strategies, and the efficacy of educational technology tools.
- Research Highlights: Video podcasts for flipped classrooms, mobile apps for early numeracy, teacher efficacy.
- Awards: Best Practical Paper (2011) for work on pre-service teachers' rational number understanding.
Her interdisciplinary collaborations involve academic researchers and community partners to address real-world educational challenges. She emphasizes pedagogical innovation and supports teacher development through digital tools and professional learning communities.
