School of Education

Dr Brian Canavan

  • Lecturer (Interdisciplinary Science Education Technologies and Learning)
  • Adviser of Studies (Social Sciences College Academic and Student Administration)

telephone: 01413303096
email: Brian.Canavan@glasgow.ac.uk


Research interests

  • The impact of ICT on the learning environment and human cognition
  • Problem and enquiry-based learning
  • Technical education in secondary school
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2012

Devlin, A.M., Canavan, B. , Magill, J. , Parussel, K. , and Lally, V. (2012) Inter-life as a novel virtual world technology to support the transition into higher education. In: 5th Annual University of Glasgow Learning and Teaching Conference: Empowering Student Learners in Higher Education, 17th April 2012, Glasgow, Scotland.

2010

Mitchell, J, Canavan, B , and Smith, J (2010) Problem-based learning in communication systems: Student perceptions and achievement. IEEE Transactions in Education, 53 (4). pp. 587-594. ISSN 0018-9359 (doi:10.1109/TE.2009.2036158)

2009

Lally, V., Magill, E., Magill, J. , Canavan, B. , Kolberg, M., Pomerantz, M., Sclater, M., Trinder, J. , and Brindley, S. (2009) Inter-Life: Interoperability and Transition. In: CAL09 – Learning in Digital Worlds, Brighton, UK.

Magill, J., Canavan, B. , Devlin, A.M. , Trinder, J., Magill, E., and Pomerantz, M. (2009) A fusion of mobile technology and Second LifeTM in a learning environment to support the transition from school to university. In: Creanor, L., Davis, H., McPherson, M. and Rennie, F. (eds.) Proceedings of Association for Learning Technology Conference (ALT-C 2009): "In Dreams Begins Responsibility" – Choice, Evidence and Change. ALT / Nuffield Press.

2008

Canavan, B (2008) A summary of the findings from an evaluation of problem-based learning carried out at three UK universities. International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, 45 (2). pp. 175-180.

Powell, NJ, Hicks, PJ, Truscott, WS, Green, PR, Peaker, AR, Renfrew, A, and Canavan, B (2008) Four case studies of adapting enquiry-based learning (EBL) in electrical and electronic engineering. International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, 45 (2). pp. 121-130.

2007

Canavan, B., and Doherty, R. (2007) Technical education in Scotland – fit for purpose? International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 17 (3). pp. 291-304. ISSN 0957-7572 (doi:10.1007/s10798-007-9031-7)

2003

Canavan, B., and Doherty, R. (2003) Technical education within Scotland's technology curriculum: a review of structure, policy and stakeholder perceptions. In: PATT-13 Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology. International Conference on Design and Technology; Education Research Proceedings, 2003, University of Glasgow.

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Inter-Life: Interoperability and Transition, ESRC/EPSRC - Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP) (£466,179). Co-investigator on project which is aimed at facilitating the handling of transitional change at key stages in the lives of young people through mobile-enhanced social network environments (Second Life).

Rapid Prototyping Facility (£26,000). The introduction of cutting edge product design technology for BTechEd undergraduate students through the support of the Underwood Trust.

Evaluation of Problem-based Learning (£37,000) - 2004 to 2007. I was principal investigator on this project which was carried out on behalf of Hefce and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The purpose of the project was to externally evaluate the introduction of problem-based learning to various courses for Electronics and Electrical Engineering students at the University of Bristol, University College London and the University of Manchester.

FreeForm Haptic 3D Modelling Software (£7,049) - 2006. Successful funding application from University of Glasgow Chancellor's Fund.

I was asked in 2009 to participate in an MIT review of UK Approaches to Problem-Based Learning; http://web.mit.edu/gordonelp/ukpjblwhitepaper2010.pdf

I have supported and advised the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Qualifications Board in relation to the introduction and implementation of problem-based learning.

I have acted as a reviewer of academic papers for various peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

I have participated as an expert panel member for Academy of Medical Sciences funded project - Drugs Futures in Glasgow, March 2007.