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L Laidlaw is a Professor in the Faculty of Education's Elementary Education department at the University of Alberta, specializing in early literacy development, digital literacy, and curriculum theory. They hold a Ph.D. from York University (2001) with a dissertation on writing and human experience, and have extensive teaching experience in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Research focuses on:
- Educational technology's impact on young learners
- Ecological approaches to curriculum design
- Adoption studies in educational settings
- Drama-based literacy instruction
Recent publications emphasize pandemic-era educational adaptations, digital divides, and teacher professional development in technology integration. Their work has been featured in media discussions about child tech usage and pandemic pedagogy innovations.
Teaching contributions include courses like Early Literacy Development (taught 17 times across 2001-2015) and Literacy Development through Drama. Courses often incorporate blended or online modalities.
