James Oigara, EdDAssistant Professor, Education
Highest Degree Awarded:
Ed.D, Education Theory and Practice, Binghamton University
Years at Canisius: Since 2009
Courses Taught
Why Prospective Students Should Attend Canisius
Favorite thing about Canisius
Research Interests
Recent Research
Other Information
Courses taught:
- EDE 331- Teaching Elementary Methods
- EDCH 546 - Multicultural Social Studies Methods
- GEO 325 - Physical Geography
At Canisius there’s opportunities and variety of ways for everyone to get involved within the college community. The small college community makes you feel welcomed and interconnected.
At Canisius you will learn to apply 21st century educational technology tools including blog, wiki, Skype, web 2.0, clickers, and interactive whiteboards.
Favorite Thing About Canisius:
The people are what make Canisius great. This means the students, faculty, and the staff is amazing. Don’t forget the massive amounts of snow!
Research Interests:
- Interactive Technology in Teaching
- Mentoring Preservice Teachers for Classroom Technology
Oigara, J. & Bojinova, E. (2012). Impact of Clickers on Student Learning. Journal of Computing in Higher Education. In Press.
Oigara, J. N. & Keengwe, J, (2011). Pre-service Teachers and Technology Integration with SMART Boards Journal of Information Communication and Technology Education 7(4), 84-92.
Oigara, J. N. & Keengwe, J, (2011). Students’ Perceptions of Clickers as an Instructional Tool to Promote Active Learning. Journal of Education and Information Technologies 16: 44-56.
Oigara, J. (2011). Effect of School Environment on Student Achievement and Self-Esteem: A Case Study in Kenya. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science 1 (7) 84-88
Bojinova, E. & Oigara, J.(2011). Teaching and Learning with Clickers: Are Clickers Good for Students? Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Learning and Learning Objects 7, 2011.
Other Information:
I teach in both the undergraduate and graduate education program. My courses are developed to provide students with the knowledge and technology skills they need to be successful teachers in the twenty first century. My courses emphasize understanding national standards and utilizing tools of technology to engage learners.
Featured in Summer 2010 Canisius Magazine
Educational Background
- Ed.D, Education Theory and Practice, Binghamton University
- MA with GIS/Environmental Geography Concentration, Binghamton University
- B.Ed, Secondary Education, Moi University
- Enjoys bicycling, running, travel, reading, native landscaping and playing the guitar