Scholarly Activities

Books/Monographs Authored

Sharma, S., & Lang. W. (2026). Everyday inquiry for teachers: How small questions spark big learning. deSitter Publications.

Sharma, S., & Lang, W. (2024). The it factor: What impact does “it” have? Conducting inquiry for growth and achievement. Code Breakers Inc.

Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF). (2023). Cultivating a more equitable, inclusive, and accessible federation and workplace. https://osstfupdate.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EARAAOO_Resources-Booklet_8.5X11_2023_EN.pdf

Books Edited

Sharma, S., & Kumar, R. (Eds.). (in progress). AI powered learning: Integrative lesson plans for Ontario High Schools. OER commons.

Chapters in Refereed Books

Sharma, S. (in queue for 2026). Advancing academic integrity through generative AI with insights from secondary teachers. In Eaton, S. E & Kumar, R (Eds.), Research handbook on artificial intelligence and academic integrity. Edward Elgar Publishing.

Sharma, S., & Lang, W. (in queue for 2026). Fostering school relationships to cultivate risk-taking and rigor in learning. In Ankomah, W (Ed), Transformative perspectives in urban education. Information Age Publishing.

Sharma, S. (in queue). AI face-off: Teens vs. technology in critical thinking battles. in S. Sharma & Kumar, R (Eds.), AI powered learning: Integrative lesson plans for Ontario High Schools. OER commons.

Kumar, R., & Sharma, S. (in review). Leading and teaching with Gen AI: Challenges and capacity-building in Ontario secondary schools. In Johnson, D., & Delanoy, N (Eds.). AI and the future of learning: Pedagogical shifts and policy perspectives in K-12 and higher education. Springer Books.

Sharma, S. (2023). Plagiarism: The what, why and how. In S. E. Eaton & R. Kumar (Eds.), Academic Integrity Lessons: Practical Ideas for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (pp. 15-19). University of Calgary. https://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/42226

Articles in Refereed Journals

Sharma, S. (in queue for Spring, 2026). Failing forward: How mentorship, autonomy, and growth mindset build teaching expertise. Schools, Studies in Education

Sharma, S, & Kumar, R. (2026). Navigating GenAI in teacher education: An empathetic, Verstehen-informed framework. Journal of Digital Life and Learning, 6(1), 132-154.

Sharma, S., & Elaish, M. (2025). Extending AI-TPACK: Reframing teacher readiness for the generative AI era. Journal of Educational Thought, 58(2), 111-134.

Sharma, S. (2025). Empowering multilingual learners: A framework for technology integration in diverse classrooms. Schools, Studies in Education. 22(2), 257-278. https://doi.org/10.1086/737545

Kumar R., & Sharma, S. (2025). Secondary school teachers perspectives on GenAI proliferation: Generating Advanced Insights. International Journal for Educational Integrity. 21(7). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40979-025-00180-z

Sharma, S. (2024). Cultivating classroom connectivity: Navigating the role of cell phones in education. The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/00098655.2024.2427334

Sharma, S. (2024). The role of digital technology in supporting English language learners: Balancing engagement and access in secondary schools. International Journal of English Language Education, 12(2), 194-209. https://doi.org/10.5296/ijele.v12i2.22383

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

Refereed Conference Proceedings

Sharma, S. (2026, February 25). Designing authentic assessment in the postplagiarism GenAI era: Making judgement visible. Post Plagiarism Speaker Series. University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta. https://hdl.handle.net/1880/123138

Sharma, S. (2025, October 25). Reclaiming engagement: A narrative inquiry into inquiry-based literacy for reluctant and struggling readers. Centre for Educational Research on Language and Literacies’ Sixth Symposium of the Southern Ontario Universities on “From Silos to Solidarity: Rethinking Languages and Literacies in Education through Collaboration and Care.” St. Catharines, Ontario. https://hdl.handle.net/10464/19733

Sharma, S., & Lang, W. (2024, October 26). Inquiry-driven transformation: Empowering students by mitigating presentation anxiety. International Conference on Literacy, Culture, and Language Education Research (ICLCLE). Indiana, USA. http://hdl.handle.net/10464/19039

Sharma, S., & Kumar, R. (2024, March 10). Preserving academic integrity in Ontario high schools: Emerging challenges. International Center for Academic Integrity Conference (ICAI). Calgary, Canada. http://hdl.handle.net/10464/18327

Sharma, S. (2023, July 12). Technology and student engagement in a  post-pandemic world: So much has changed but so much has stayed the same. Oxford International Round Table Symposium, Oxford, England.

Articles in Non-Refereed Publications

Sharma, S. (2025, December 4). Teaching with AI in classrooms: How four grade 10 English lessons show the possibilities for equity, engagement, and human thinking. EdCan Network: The Canadian Education Association. https://www.edcan.ca/articles/teaching-with-ai-in-classrooms/

Sharma, S., & Kumar, R. (2025, November 30). Teaching in an AI moment: Questions Ontario educators are asking. Update: OSSTF/FEESO Newsletter. https://www.osstf.on.ca/en-CA/resource-centre/educators-resources/resources-of-month-archive/2025/november.aspx

Sharma, S. (2025, August 25).What happens when we listen: A real story about SEL in action. EdCan Network: The Canadian Education Association. https://www.edcan.ca/articles/what-happens-when-we-listen/

Sharma, S. (2025, May 23). Colouring outside the lines: Art as literacy in the English classroom. English Language Arts Network Blog. https://elanontario.com/colouring-outside-the-lines-art-as-literacy-in-the-english-classroom/

Sharma, S. (2025, spring). Breaking the silence: A new approach to engaging every student. Canadian Teacher Magazine. https://canadianteachermagazine.com/2025/04/20/12865/

Sharma, S. (2025, March 24). Reconceptualizing reading: A pedagogical framework for active engagement. EdCan Network: The Canadian Education Association. https://www.edcan.ca/articles/reconceptualizing-reading-for-equity-and-inclusion/

Sharma, S. (2024). Listening to student voices in teacher education. Academia Forum. https://forum.academica.ca/forum/listening-to-student-voices-in-teacher-education

Sharma, S., & Lang, W. (2024, September 19). Lower stress strategies for students’ oral presentations. Teacher – Australian Council for Educational Research. https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/low-stress-strategies-for-students-oral-presentations

Sharma, S., & Lang, W. (2024, September 18). Tackling high school students’ anxiety over oral presentations. Teacher – Australian Council for Educational Research. https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/tackling-high-school-students-anxiety-over-oral-presentations

Sharma, S., & Lang, W. (2024, August 26). Using an inquiry process to solve persistent classroom problems. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/solving-persistent-classroom-problems-inquiry-process

Sharma, S. (2024, August 13). Using classroom observations for support as a new teacher. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/benefits-classroom-observations-new-teachers

Sharma, S. (2024, April 24). Unlocking literacy: Empowering secondary educators to strengthen students’ reading skills. Teaching Times. https://www.teachingtimes.com/strengthening-reading-skills-at-secondary-school/

Sharma, S. (2024, March 29). Encouraging secondary students to read. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/supporting-students-who-read-below-grade-level

Sharma, S. & Kumar, R. (2024). GenAI: Generating administrators’ involvement. CAP Journal, Winter. https://cdnprincipals.com/genai-generating-administrators-involvement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=genai-generating-administrators-involvement

Sharma, S. (2023, November 3). How Students Can Rethink Problem Solving. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/strengthening-high-school-students-problem-soliving-skills

Sharma, S. (2023, August 14).Guiding Students to Assess the Merits of Artificial Intelligence Tools. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-students-use-ai-tools

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

Sharma, S. (2023, May/June). The power of a good question: Prompting critical thinking. TEACH Magazine, 12-15. https://teachmag.com/archives/22897

Sharma, S. (2023, March 31). Teaching high school students active reading skills. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-active-reading-strategies-high-school

Sharma, S. (2022). Leveraging technology for student engagement. The FlipSide Magazine. https://cdnprincipals.com/leveraging-technology-for-student-engagement%ef%bf%bc/

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

Sharma, S. (2020). They teach; They learn. In Deep Learning Partnerships @ Home. https://deep-learning.global//wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Partnerships-at-Home-7-They-teach-They-Learn.pdf

Sharma, S., & Newcombe, R. (2020, Winter). Making magic happen at staff meetings. The Register, 28–33. https://issuu.com/ontarioprincipalscouncil/docs/opc_winter-february2020/28

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

Workshops and Non-Refereed Conference Presentations

Sharma, S. (2025, November 15). Beyond the code: Navigating the role of artificial intelligence in education [Panel discussion]. Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Conference, Toronto, ON.

Sharma, S. (2025, January 30). Future ready education: Leveraging AI to enhance education. Shaping the Future Conference. Lake Louise, Canada.

Sharma, S. (2024, October 11). Designing tasks for an AI empowered classroom. Nelson High School Staff Professional Development Day. Burlington, ON.

Sharma, S. (2024, March 28). Digital parenting: Strategies for teen tech habits. Nelson High School Parent Council Engagement Event. Burlington, ON.

Sharma, S. (2024, March 28). AI awareness for parents: Fostering ethical use of AI. Nelson High School Parent Council Engagement Event. Burlington, ON.

Sharma, S. (2023, December 6). An AI empowered student: How and what?. Mangosuthu University of Technology, Umlazi, South Africa.

Sharma, S. (2023, May 17). Using digital technology to (re-)engage our post pandemic students. Canadian Principals Association Conference, Charlottetown, PEI.

Kumar, R., Mindzak, M., & Sharma, S. (2023, April 27). AI and academic integrity: Implications for high school students and parents. MM Robinson High School Parent Council Engagement Night. Burlington, ON.

Invited Keynote Address

Sharma, S. (2025, January 30). Building a Future Ready School Community: Lessons from Student Voices. Shaping the Future Conference. Lake Louise, Canada.

Podcasts

Anderson, J. (Host). 2024, November 27. Student Engagement and Digital Technology with Dr. Sunaina Sharma. In The Pod Class. https://player.captivate.fm/episode/96e0f749-7ab0-4b63-b20b-b81b38e8f152

Moskaluk, N. (Host). 2024, February 3. The Power of Technology in Increasing Student Engagement: A Conversation with Dr. Sunaina Sharma. In Ready, Set, Growth. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-power-of-technology-in-increasing-student/id1496187788?i=1000640896287

Demma, S. (Host) (2022, October 17). Dr. Sunaina Sharma: Program leader at the Halton District School Board and practicum advisor at Brock University. In The High Performing Educator. https://highperformingeducator.com/sunaina-sharma/

Hurley, S. (Host) 2020, December 10. The relationship between digital technology use and student engagement featuring Sunaina Sharma. In Off the Shelf. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nGGS05ETYmgCXGYsoLiOV