Ph.D.                                                                                                                             2005

O.I.S.E./University of Toronto (Toronto, ON) Department: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Concentrations: Science Education, Action Research Dissertation: Using Action Research for Teacher Professional Development: Research in Science and Technology Education Supervisor: Dr. Derek Hodson

Master of Education                                                                                                    1997

O.I.S.E./University of Toronto (Toronto, ON) Department: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. Concentrations: Science Education, Project Work in Science and Technology Education. Supervisor: Dr. Derek Hodson

Honours Bachelor of Science                                                                                       1981

           University of Guelph (Guelph, ON) Major: Marine Biology

Additional Certifications

Honours Specialist Additional Qualification, Biology                                                   1992

            University of Toronto (Faculty of Education, Toronto, ON)

Teaching Certificate: Part 1, Intermediate Math                                                         1991

            University of Toronto (Faculty of Education, Toronto, ON)

Physical Geography Course                                                                                          1989

            University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON)

Learning Cycle in Chemistry Teaching                                                                          1986

            University of Calgary (Calgary, AB)

Post-Degree Professional Program in Teaching                                                           1983

            University of Victoria (Victoria, BC)

University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON                                                                                                     

          Director, Educational Informatics Laboratory (EILab.ca)                                    July 2016-present

          Associate Professor Faculty of Education

Research Leave                                                                                                                 July 2015-July 2016

University of Ontario Institute of Technology,

          Director, B.A. in A.E.D.T/ Program                                                                       2012-2015

          Acting Director, B.A. in A.E.D.T. Program                                                              2011-2012

          Computer Science Graduate Faculty Member                                                             2012-present

University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON

          Associate Dean                                                                                                       April-June 2015

          Faculty of Education

University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON                                                   2010-2011

          Director, B.Ed. Programs

 University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON                                                  2008-present

          Associate Professor (Tenured)

          Faculty of Education

Research Leave                                                                                                                Sept. 2008-June 2009

          Established collaborative partnerships in Europe and Australasia

University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON                                                   2003-2008

          Assistant Professor

          Faculty of Education

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB                                                                                      Spring 2004

          Sessional Instructor - Graduate Studies

          Faculty of Education

OISE/UT, Toronto, ON                                                                                                       1999-2002

          Imperial Oil Centre for Studies in Science, Mathematics and Technology

          Teacher in Residence

Secondary School Teaching

Toronto District School Board, Toronto, ON                                                                          1998-2001

          Science and Technology Project Manager, Curriculum Coordinator: Science, Science Department Head

York University, Field Development Office, Toronto, ON                                                         1997-1998

          Instructional Leader: Intermediate/Senior Mathematics/Science

Scarborough Board of Education, Scarborough, ON                                                                1990-1998

          Science Teacher

Chatham & District Christian Secondary School, Chatham, ON                                                 1987-1990

          Science Teacher/Department Head

Calgary Christian Schools, Calgary, AB                                                                                   1983-1987

          Science Teacher/Department Head

EILab.ca @ UOIT (http://eilab.ca)                                                                                          2015-present

Director

Responsible for the purchase, maintenance, and implementation of all hardware and software infrastructure associated with the lab, as well as all research activities occurring physically in the lab or remotely. Administered the $500,000 budget provided by the Canada Foundation for Innovation for the purchase and implementation of all infrastructure in order to fulfill the requirements that were part of the IDI grant, including the commissioning of a Digital Assets Management systems, purchase and management of multiple servers and storage area network appliances, camera systems, workstations for Virtual Reality studies, Eyetracking, video recording and analysis, etc. Lab research activities are focused on: development of collaborative and online learning environments, surveys of technology competencies, use of mobile technologies, development of apps and other virtual environments in support of individuals with disabilities through the Inclusive Design Institute (IDI). A complete listing of all assets and affordances is available on the EILab website.

EILab.ca @ UOIT (http://eilab.ca)                                                                                           2009-2015

Administrative Director

Collaborated on the development of numerous grant applications that ultimately provided the basis for the creation of EILab. Administered the $500,000 budget provided by the Canada Foundation for Innovation for the purchase and implementation of all infrastructure to fulfill the requirements that were part of the IDI grant.

·         Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

·         Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE)

·         International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS.org)

·         International Congress on Personal Construct Psychology (ICPCP)

·         LinkedIn (LinkedIn.com)

·         ResearchGate (researchgate.net)

•    Use of technologies and their assistance in learning

•    Use of action research and video cases set as Problem-based Learning Objects (PBLOs) for professional learning (funded)

•    Tablet PC use by UOIT Faculty of Science students (funded)

•    Development and study of Collaborative Online Learning Environments (funded)

•    Development and study of assistive technologies

Outstanding Paper Award

vanOostveen, R., DiGiuseppe, M., Barber, W., Blayone, T. & Childs, E. (2016). New conceptions for digital technology sandboxes: Developing a Fully Online Learning Communities (FOLC) model. A full paper presentation for EdMedia 2016: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, June 27-30, 2016, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

Teacher in Residence (1999-2002)

Imperial Oil Centre for Studies in Science, Mathematics and Technology

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

Total amount of Award: $150,000 ($50,000/year)

Submitted (June 2017)

Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO.ca) Access and Retention Consortium 2.0

Title: Building Digital Inclusion for Indigenous and Marginalized Populations through University-College Partnerships, Expression of Interest

Name of Agency: HEQCO

Date of Submission: June 30, 2017

Total Request: TBD

Investigators: PI Wendy Barber (UOIT), Co-applicants Roland vanOostveen (UOIT), Elizabeth Childs (RRU)

Submitted (June 2017)

Ontario Centres of Excellence Voucher for Innovation and Productivity I (VIP I)

Title: Assessing Essential Skills Profiles – Data Visualization for Understanding Workforce Competency  

Name of Agency: Ontario Centres of Excellence

Date of Notification: TBD

Total Request: $40,000

Investigators: PI Todd Blayone (UOIT), Supervisor Roland van Oostveen (UOIT), Co-applicants Chris Desjardins (Punchtime), Yves Eggleston (Punchtime)

Submitted (Jun. 19, 2017)

eCampusOntario Digital Inclusion Research

Title: Building Digital Inclusion for Indigenous and Marginalized Populations through University-College Partnerships

Name of Agency: eCampusOntario

Date of Notification: TBD

Duration: 1 year

Total Request: $125,000

Investigators: PI Wendy Barber (UOIT), Co-applicants Roland vanOostveen, UOIT, Audrey Penner, Northern College, Alissa Bigelow, Georgian College

Submitted (May 2, 2017)

Ontario Research Fund – Research Excellence NoI

Title: Developing a Digital Readiness Index for Online Learning: Increasing Access and Diversity

Name of Agency: Ontario Research Fund – Research Excellence

Date of Full Submission: September 25, 2017

Total Request: $200,000

Investigators: Roland vanOostveen (UOIT), Maurice DiGiuseppe (UOIT), Wendy Barber (UOIT), Jennifer Percival, Todd Blayone, Ulana Pidzamecky, Shannon Webb

Funded Projects

SSHRC Insight Development Grant Application

Title: Exploring the potential of the digital maker movement for authentic learning

Name of Agency: SSHRC Insight Development Grant

Date of Award: June 2016

Duration: 2 years

Total amount of Award : $62,289

Investigators: PI Ann-Louise Davidson (Concordia), Co-applicants Giuliana Cucinelli (Concordia), Margarida Romero (Universite Laval), Collaborator Saul Carliner (Concordia), Kenneth Fogel (Dawson College), Evan Light (Concordia), Roland vanOostveen (UOIT)

Building Fully Online Learning Communities (FOLC) Project

Purpose: To investigate various aspects of the Fully Online Learning Community (FOLC) model, in the BA in ESDT program and other fully online programs at UOIT (Allied Health and MED).

Name of Agency: UOIT Teaching Innovation Fund

Date of Award: May 13, 2016

Duration: 1 year

Total amount of Award: $7,860

Investigators: PI Roland vanOostveen, Co-applicants Wendy Barber, Maurice DiGiuseppe, Elizabeth Childs (RoyalRoads University)

A pilot study about using mobile technologies in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach to help improve teaching practices in Ecuador

Purpose: Using mobile technologies in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach to help improve teaching practices in Ecuador.

Name of Agency: SSHRC Insight Development Grant

Date of Award: June 2013

Duration: 2 years

Total amount of Award: $73, 511

Investigators: Ann-Louise Davidson, PI (Concordia), Roland vanOostveen, Francois Desjardins, Wilma Suarez (Universidad Tecnica de Ambato, Ecuador)

Collaborative Online Learning Environment (COLE) prototype completion

Purpose: Complete development of the “Collaborative Online Learning Environment” prototype

Name of Agency: UOIT Internal Funds

Date of Award: Dec. 2007

Duration: 1 year

Total amount of Award: $15,000

Investigators: Francois Desjardins, Roland vanOostveen

Professional Development Learning Environments (PDLE): Development, Exploration and Evaluation

Purpose:   Develop a 4 video-based case studies and online PDLEs to house them, establishing communities of learners who will implement action research processes (see Technical Reports below)

Name of Agency: Canadian Council on Learning - Adult Learning

Date of Award:  July 1, 2007

Duration: 1 year

Total amount of Award: $69, 494

Investigators:      Roland vanOostveen (PI), Francois Desjardins, Bill Muirhead, Bill Hunter, Robin Kay

Collaborators:     Karen Goodnough (MUN), G. Michael Bowen (MSVU), Janette Hughes (UOIT), Tony Bartley (LakeheadU), Donatille Mujawamariy (UOttawa).

Consultants:       George Ramos (Web In Motion), Christian Desjardins (Lamas Communications Inc.)

Exploration and evaluation of professional development learning environments (PDLEs)

Purpose: Research project funding

Name of Agency: SSHRC ITST

Date of Award: Feb. 2007

Duration: 1 year

Total amount of Award: $48, 456

Investigators:  Roland vanOostveen (PI), Robin Kay, Bill Muirhead, Bill Hunter

Collaborators: Karen Goodnough (MUN), G. Michael Bowen (MSVU), Janette Hughes (UOIT)

Science Education (Argumentation) Video Case Development

Purpose:Develop a training video case used to document the development of skills of argumentation in high school science students

Name of Agency: UOIT Teaching Innovation Fund

Date of Award: April 2006

Duration: 6 mo.

Total amount of Award: $5,000

Investigators: Roland vanOostveen (PI), Robin Kay, Bill Hunter, Bill Muirhead

Tablet PC Usage in Post-Secondary Education: Faculty

Purpose: Research project funding

Name of Agency: Toshiba Canada Ltd.

Date of Award: Jan. 2005

Duration: 6 mo.

Total amount of Award: $7,500

Investigators: Roland vanOostveen (PI), Bill Muirhead

Tablet PC Usage in Post-Secondary Education: Students

Purpose: Research project funding

Name of Agency: IBM Canada Ltd.

Date of Award: February 2005

Duration: 1 year

Total amount of Award: $70, 000

Investigators: Roland vanOostveen (PI), Bill Muirhead

Books

Davidson, A.-L. & vanOostveen, R., Eds. (In progress). Problem-Based Learning Design and Implementation Narratives.

Contributions to Edited Books, n=3

Barber, W. & vanOostveen, R. (2016) Invisible Pedagogy: Developing Problem-Based Learning in Digital Contexts. In Problem-Based Learning: Perspectives, Methods and Challenges, p. 13-26, Henderson, R. (Ed.) Nova Publishing: New York NY.

vanOostveen, R., Ayyavoo, G., Bencze, J.L., & Corry, A.  (2002). Correlational studies in school science: beyond experimentation. In D. Hodson (Ed.), OISE Papers in STSE Education, 3 (p. 221-230). Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

vanOostveen, R., Corry, A., Bencze, J.L., Ayyavoo, G. (2000). Teaching a Combined Science-Technology Curriculum. In D. Hodson (Ed.), OISE Papers in STSE Education, 1 (p. 145-160). Toronto: U of T Press. 

Working Papers, n=4

Blayone, T., Mykhailenko, O. vanOostveen, R., (In progress). Exploring facets of digital competency, culture and inquiry in a context of fully online learning: A Canada-Ukraine case study. [Completing analysis]

Mykhailenko, O. Blayone, T., vanOostveen, R. & Hrebeshkova, O. (In progress). Exploring perceptions of teachers across cultures in a Canada-Ukraine fully online course [Completing analysis]

Davidson, A-L., Desjardins, F., vanOostveen, R., Arabuli, N., Naffi, N. & Suarez, W. (In progress). Walking the talk with problem-based learning: from theory to application. [Completing analysis]

Submitted/Accepted Papers, n=4

Blayone, T., vanOostveen, R., Mykhailenko, O., & Barber, W. (Submitted). Ready for Digital Learning? A mixed-methods exploration of surveyed technology competencies and authentic performance activity. Journal of Education and Information Technologies.

vanOostveen, R., Desjardins, F. & Bullock, S. (Submitted). Professional Development Learning Environments (PDLEs) embedded in a Collaborative Online Learning Environment (COLE): Moving towards a new conception of online professional learning. Journal of Education and Information Technologies.

Blayone, T., vanOostveen, R., Mykhailenko, O. and Barber, W. (Submitted). Reexamining digital-learning readiness in higher education: Positioning digital competencies as key factors and a profile application as a readiness tool. International Journal on E-learning.

Blayone, T., Mykhailenko, O., vanOostveen, R., Grebeshkov, O., Hrebeshkova, O., & Vostryakov, O. (Accepted). Surveying digital competencies of university students and professors in Ukraine for transformative online learning. Manuscript submitted for publication. Technology, Pedagogy and Education.

Published Research Short Videos, n=1

vanOostveen, R., DiGiuseppe, M., Barber, W., Blayone, T. & Childs, E. (2017, May 24). Creating a Powerful Fully Online Learning Community. [YouTube]. Research Shorts. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk1kVbMfbXE

Published Papers, n=8

vanOostveen, R. (2017). Purposeful action research: Reconsidering science and technology teacher professional development. The College Quarterly, 20 (2). Retrieved from http://collegequarterly.ca/2017-vol20-num02-spring/purposeful-action-research-reconsidering-science-and-technology-teacher-professional-development.html

Blayone, T., vanOostveen, R., Barber, W., DiGiuseppe, M., & Childs, E. (2017). Democratizing digital learning: Theorizing the Fully Online Learning Community model. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 14(1), 13. doi:10.1186/s41239-017-0051-4

vanOostveen, R., Childs, E., Clarkson, J. and Flynn, K. (2016). Becoming close with others online: Distributed community building in online PBL courses. The College Quarterly, 19(1). Retrieved from http://collegequarterly.ca/2016-vol19-num01-winter/becoming-close-with-others-online.html 

Kapralos, B., Fisher, S., Clarkson, J. & vanOostveen, R. (2015). A Course on Serious Game Design and Development Using an Online Problem-Based Learning Approach. Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 12(2), 116-136.

vanOostveen, R., Muirhead, W. & Goodman, W. (2011). Tablet PCs and reconceptualizing learning with technology. Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 8(2), 78-93.

vanOostveen, R & Muirhead, W. (2007). Faculty use of tablet computers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 33(1).

Yoon, S., Pedretti, E., Bencze, L, Hewitt, J., Perris, K. & vanOostveen, R. (2006). Exploring the use of cases and case methods in influencing elementary preservice science teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 17(1), 15-35.

Bencze, L., Hewitt, J., Pedretti, E., Yoon, S., vanOostveen, R. & Perris, K. (2003). Science-specialist student teachers consider promoting technological design projects: Contributions of multi-media case methods. Research in Science Education 33(2), 163-187.

Submitted Papers, n=5

DiGiuseppe, M., vanOostveen, R., Childs, E., Blayone, T. & Barber, W. (Submitted). Assessing Readiness for Online Learning via the Digital Competency Profiler. A paper submitted to the 27^th International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Conference, October 17-19, 2017, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Childs, E. & vanOostveen, R. (Submitted). Measuring Educator and Student use of digital technology in online programs using the General Technology Competency and Use (GTCU) instrument. A paper submitted to the 27^th International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Conference, October 17-19, 2017, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Pidzamecky, U. & vanOostveen, R. (Accepted). Ubiquitous professional learning through informal online communities of practice: a study of second/foreign-language teachers. A paper submitted to the 27^th International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Conference, October 17-19, 2017, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

vanOostveen, R. & Barber, W. (Accepted). Developing Communities in Fully Online Spaces: Exploring Interactions using the Fully Online Learning Community Model. A paper submitted to the 27^th International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Conference, October 17-19, 2017, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Barber, W. & vanOostveen, R. (Accepted). Critical Competencies for Success in Digital Learning Environments: A Comparison of Actual vs. Predicted Competencies. A paper submitted to the 27th International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Conference, October 17-19, 2017, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Refereed Conference Proceedings (Copies of these papers are available on request), n=22

DiGiuseppe, M., vanOostveen, R., Childs, E., Blayone, T. & Barber, W. (2017). Are you ready? Assessing Digital Competencies for Online Learning via the General Technology Confidence and Use (GTCU) Instrument Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (pp.221-226). Association for the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), June 22, 2017, Washington, DC ISBN 978-1-939797-29-2

Blayone, T., vanOostveen, R., DiGiuseppe, M. & Barber, W. (2016). Developing learning communities in fully online spaces: Positioning the Fully Online Learning Community model. In proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Higher Education in Transformation, November 2-4, 2016, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

Barber, W., DiGiuseppe, M., vanOostveen, R., Blayone, T. & Koroluk, J. (2016). Examining student and educator use of digital technology in an online world. In proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Higher Education in Transformation, November 2-4, 2016, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

vanOostveen, R., DiGiuseppe, M., Barber, W., Blayone, T. & Childs, E. (2016). New conceptions for digital technology sandboxes: Developing a Fully Online Learning Communities (FOLC) model. In Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2016 (pp. 672-680). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), June 29, 2016, Vancouver, B.C.

DiGiuseppe, M., vanOostveen, R. & Petrarca, D. (2015). Evolving Strategies for Online Learning in Graduate Courses in Education. Higher Education in Transformation Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 2015, pp.292-306.

Davidson, A.L., vanOostveen, R., Suarez, W., Naffi, N., Arabuli, N. & Desjardins, F. (2015). A Case Study About the Implementation of Problem-Based Learning and Mobile Technologies in Ecuador. In S. Carliner, C. Fulford & N. Ostashewski (Eds.), Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2015 (pp. 1049-1056). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Desjardins, F. & vanOostveen, R. (2015). Faculty and student use of digital technology in a “laptop” university. In S. Carliner, C. Fulford & N. Ostashewski (Eds.), Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2015 (pp. 990-996). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Childs, E., vanOostveen, R., Flynn, K. & Clarkson, J. (2015). Community Building in Online PBL Courses: Instigating Criticality. Higher Education in Transformation Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 2015, pp.499-508.

DiGiuseppe, M., vanOostveen, R. & Petrarca, D. (2015). Evolving Strategies for Online Learning in Graduate Courses in Education. Higher Education in Transformation Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 2015, pp.292-306.

vanOostveen, R., Childs, E., Flynn, K. & Clarkson, J. (2014). Integration of PBL methodologies into online learning course and programs. Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference on e-Learning 2014, 1, 357-362. IADIS Press.

vanOostveen, R. & Desjardins, F. (2013). Developing and implementing a new online Bachelor Program: Formal Adoption of Videoconferencing and Social Networking as a Step Towards m-Learning. Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference on e-Learning 2013, 1, 223-230. IADIS Press.

DiGiuseppe, M., Partosoedarso, E., vanOostveen, R. & Desjardins, F. (2013). Exploring competency development with mobile devices. Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference on e-Learning 2013, 1, 384-388. IADIS Press.

DiGiuseppe, M., Partosoedarso, E., vanOostveen, R. & Desjardins, F. (2013). Exploring University Students’ Use of Ict. In J. Herrington, A. Couros & V. Irvine (Eds.), Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (pp. 976-981). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

DiGiuseppe, M., DeCoito, I., Bullock, S., vanOostveen, R., & Desjardins, F. (2011). Exploring pre-service teachers’ views regarding use of computer-based technologies in a teacher preparation program. In Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference on e-Learning 2011, 1, 461-472. IADIS Press.

vanOostveen, R., Desjardins, F., Bullock, S., DiGiuseppe, M. & Robertson, L. (2010). Towards a reconceptualization of online teacher professional learning: Problem-based learning objects (PBLOs). In Proceedings of the Ed-Media Conference on Education Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, June 29 - July 2, 2010, Toronto, ON.

Desjardins, F., vanOostveen, R., Bullock, S., DiGiuseppe, M. & Robertson, L. (2010). Exploring Graduate Student’s Use of Computer-Based Technologies for Online Learning. In Proceedings of the Ed-Media Conference on Education Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, June 29 - July 2, 2010, Toronto, ON.

Desjardins, F., vanOostveen, R., DiGiuseppe, M., Bullock, S. & Robertson, L. (2010). Transforming Learning: Digital Technologies and Educational Change. Proceedings of the Ed-Media Conference on Education Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, June 29 - July 2, 2010, Toronto, ON.

Desjardins, F. & vanOostveen, R. (2008). Implementing PBL online as a collaborative learning strategy for teachers: The COLE. In Proceedings of The Eleventh IASTED International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology in Education, September 29 – October 1, 2008, Crete, Greece.

Desjardins, F. & vanOostveen, R. (2008). Collaborative Online Learning Environment: Towards a process driven approach and collective knowledge building. In Proceedings of the Ed-Media Conference on Education Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Vienna, Austria, June 30 - July 4, 2008, p. 2563-2570.

vanOostveen, R., Hunter, W., Kay, R., & Muirhead, W. (2007). Developing argumentation skills in high school students: A video-based case study in science education. In Proceedings of the Ed-Media World Conference on Education Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Vancouver, BC, June 25-29, 2007, p.393-397.

Hewitt, J., Pedretti, E., Bencze, L., Jiwani, A. & vanOostveen, R. (2004). Contextualizing and promoting Science, Technology, Society and Environment (STSE) perspectives through multi-media case methods in science teacher education. In D. B. Zandvliet (Ed.). In Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Vancouver, BC, April 1-4, 2004, CD ROM.

Pedretti, E., Bencze, L., Hewitt, J., Jiwani, A. & vanOostveen, R. (2004). Teaching and learning about Science, Technology, Society and Environment (STSE) perspectives through case methods in teacher education. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, April 12-16, 2004, San Diego, CA.

Presented Papers, n=11

Barber, W., DiGiuseppe, M., vanOostveeen, R., Blayone, T., & Koroluk, J. (2016). Examining Student and Educator use of Digital Technology in an Online World. Second International Symposium on Higher Education in Transformation, November 2-4, 2016, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

vanOostveen, R., DiGiuseppe, M., Barber, W., Blayone, T. & Childs, E. (2016). Developing Learning Communities in Fully Online Spaces: Positioning the Fully Online Learning Community Model. Second International Symposium on Higher Education in Transformation, November 2-4, 2016, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

Mykhailenko, O., Blayone, T.J.B. & vanOostveen, R. (2016). Exploring democratized online learning in post-Maidan Ukraine for the transformation of learning “from below”. First Online Conference of the Nationalities, Culture and Language Policies Cluster of the Research Initiative on Democratic Reforms in Ukraine (RIDRU) project, October 27, 2016, Edmonton, AB.

vanOostveen, R., DiGiuseppe, M., Barber, W., Blayone, T. & Childs, E. (2016). New conceptions for digital technology sandboxes: Developing a Fully Online Learning Communities (FOLC) model. In Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2016 (pp. 672-680). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), June 29, 2016, Vancouver, B.C.

Davidson, A-L., vanOostveen, R., Suarez, W. & Naffi, N. (2016). A case study about the implementation of mobile technologies through Problem-Based Learning in a teacher education program in a developing country. A full paper presentation for Canadian Society for the Study of Education Annual Conference, May 30 – June 2, 2016, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

vanOostveen, R., Davidson, A-L., Naffi, N., Price, D. & Blayone, T. (2016).  Exploring Problem-Based Learning in higher education: Case studies about the changing roles of the teacher and the learner. A full paper presentation for Canadian Society for the Study of Education Annual Conference, May 30 – June 2, 2016, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Childs, E. & vanOostveen, R. (2016). Moving beyond read, post, repeat in online courses: the integration of PBL methodologies into online learning courses and programs. Canadian Society for the Study of Education Annual Conference, May 30 – June 2, 2016, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Davidson, A-L., vanOostveen, R., Suarez, W., Nadia, N. & Arbuli, N. (2015). Co-designing Video Case Studies with Teachers as a Strategy to Document the Evolution of Teaching Approaches through the adoption of technology. The Learner, 22nd International Conference on Learning, “What Counts as Learning? Big Data, Little Data, Evidence and Assessment”, July 9-11, Madrid, Spain.

Davidson, A.-L., Naffi, N., Arabuli, N., vanOostveen, R. & Suarez, W. (2015). A Juggling Act in the Andean Mountains – Can We Handle Problem-Based Learning, Mobile Technologies and English as a Foreign Language All at Once? Canadian Society for the Study of Education Annual Conference, May 31 – June 3, Ottawa, Canada.

Davidson, A.-L., Desjardins, F., vanOostveen, R., Suarez, W. & Naffi, N. (2014). Une collaboration Québec-Ontario-Équateur pour mener une recherche sur la création d’objects numériques dans une approache par probléme pour la formation des enseignants. Community for Innovation and Research on Technologies teaching/A-learning (CIRTA). October 15-16, Sherbrooke, Canada.

Davidson, A.-L., Naffi, N., Hannum, C., Desjardins, F., vanOostveen, R., Suarez, W. (2014). Une recherche-action permettant d’implanter les technologies mobiles dans une approche d’APP avec des professeurs de langue étrangère dans un pays en développement. French-Canadian Association for the Advancement of Science (ACFAS). May 12-16, Montréal, Québec.

Refereed Conference Presentations, n=32

Davidson, A.-L., Cucinelli, G., Romero, M., Price, D., Light. E., vanOostveen, R., Naffi, N., Ruby, I. & Matheson, T. (Accepted). Exploring the movement of "maker culture" in education. A full paper presentation for Canadian Society for the Study of Education Annual Conference, May 28-31, 2017, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Davidson, A.-L., Desjardins, F., vanOostveen, R., Suarez, W., Naffi, N. (2014). Une collaboration Québec-Ontario-Équateur pour mener une recherche sur la création d’objets numériques dans une approche par problème pour la formation des enseignants. CIRTA. October 15-16, 2014, Sherbrooke, QC.

Davidson, A.-L., Naffi, N., Hannum, C., Desjardins, F., vanOostveen, R., Suarez, W. (2014). Une recherche-action permettant d’implanter les technologies mobiles dans une approche d’APP avec des professeurs de langue étrangère dans un pays en développement. ACFAS, May 14 2014, Montreal, QC.

Childs, E. & vanOostveen, R. (2014). I’m larger than a thumbnail: Student, TA, Faculty and Program Director experiences in a PBL informed online BA in Adult Education and Digital Technologies program. A presentation at the annual conference for the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE), May 13-16, 2014, Kamloops, B.C.

Desjardins, F., Bullock, S., vanOostveen, R., DiGiuseppe, M. & Robertson, L. (2010). A study of views and uses of digital technology by students in two approaches to technology integration: A laptop program and an online program. A poster presentation at the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, May 29 – June 1, 2010, Concordia University, Montreal, QC.

Bullock, S., vanOostveen, R., DiGiuseppe, M., Desjardins, F., & Robertson, L. (2010). Exploring pre-service teachers’ views regarding use of computer-based technologies in their teacher preparation program. A roundtable presentation at the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, May 29 – June 1, 2010, Concordia University, Montreal, QC.

Desjardins, F., vanOostveen, R., Robertson, L., Bullock, S., & DiGiuseppe, M. (2010). Online Graduate Studies in Education: Examining Student Uses and Attitudes Towards Digital Technology. A presentation at the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, May 29 – June 1, 2010, Concordia University, Montreal, QC.

Bowen, G.M., Fraser-Forbes, D., & vanOostveen, R. (2009). Using YouTube in Science Classrooms: Promoting the use of video (case studies) and reflective discussion in forums. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Science Teacher Education, January 10-12, 2009, Hartford, Conn.

Bowen, G.M., Fraser, D., & vanOostveen, R. (2009). Teacher Perspectives on Using YouTube in the Classroom: Science demonstrations and concepts. A presentation proposal for the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, April 13-17, 2009, San Diego, CA.

Desjardins, F. & vanOostveen, R. (2008). Collaborative Online Learning Environment: from PBL theory to working prototype. A presentation at the 1^st Annual conference for the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE), April 27-30, 2008, Banff, AB.

Ramos, J. & vanOostveen, R. (2008). Video-based case studies in Professional Development Learning Environments: Developing argumentation skills in high school students. A presentation at the 1^st Annual conference for the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE), April 27-30, 2008, Banff, AB.

Ayyavoo, G.R. & vanOostveen, R. (2008). Developing argumentation skills in high school students: A video-based case study in science education. A presentation at the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, May 31 – June 3, 2008, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

Desjardins, F. & vanOostveen, R.  (2008). Collaborative Online Learning Environment: How not to fill the buckets! A presentation at the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, May 31 – June 3, 2008, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

vanOostveen, R. & Desjardins, F. (2008). Inductive reasoning and the video case: A murder mystery. A presentation at the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, May 31 – June 3, 2008, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

Desjardins, F. & vanOostveen, R. (2008). Collaborative Online Learning Environment: Towards a process driven approach and collective knowledge building. A presentation at the Ed-Media World Conference on Education Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, June 30 - July 4, 2008, Vienna, Austria.

Desjardins, F. & vanOostveen, R. (2008). Implementing PBL online as a collaborative learning strategy for teachers: COLE. A presentation at the 11th IASTED International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology in Education, September 29 - October 1, 2008, Crete, Greece.

vanOostveen, R. (2007). Action research in science education: Knowledge building with Web Knowledge Forum. A presentation at the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, May 25-29, 2007, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.

vanOostveen, R. (2007). Developing argumentation skills in high school students: A video-based case study in science education. A presentation at the Ed-Media World Conference on Education Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, June 25-29, 2007, Vancouver, BC.

vanOostveen, R. & Muirhead, W. (2006). Tablet PC use in higher education: Faculty perspectives. A presentation at the annual conference of the Eastern Ontario Symposium on Educational Technology, February 20-22, 2006, Carlton University, Ottawa, ON.

vanOostveen, R. (2006) Action Research Use in Science and Technology Teacher Professional Development. A presentation at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, April 7-12, 2006, San Francisco, CA.

vanOostveen, R. & Muirhead, W. (2006). Tablet computer use in higher education: Faculty Perspectives. A presentation at the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, May 27-30, 2006, York University, Toronto, ON.

vanOostveen, R. (2006). Using purposeful action research for the professional development of science and technology teachers. A presentation at the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, May 27-30, 2006, York University, Toronto, ON.

vanOostveen, R. & Muirhead, W. (2006). Faculty Use of Tablet Computers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. A presentation at the annual conference of the Ontario Universities Computing Conference, May 27-30, 2006, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON.

vanOostveen, R. & Muirhead, W. (2005). Tablet PC Use in Higher Education: Faculty Perspectives. A presentation at the annual symposium of the Alberta Online Consortium, November 1-2, 2005, Edmonton, AB.

Hewitt, J., Pedretti, E., Bencze, L., Jiwani, A. & vanOostveen, R. (2004). Contextualizing and promoting Science, Technology, Society and Environment (STSE) perspectives through multi-media case methods in science teacher education. A paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, April 1-4, 2004, Vancouver, BC.

Pedretti, E., Bencze, L., Hewitt, J., Jiwani, A. & vanOostveen, R. (2004). Teaching and learning about Science, Technology, Society and Environment (STSE) perspectives through case methods in teacher education. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, April 12-16, 2004, San Diego, CA.

Bencze, J. L., Bowen, G. M. & vanOostveen, R. (2003). Web-mediated intellectual independence in science knowing. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois, April 21-25, 2003.

Bencze, L., Hewitt, J., Pedretti, E., Yoon, S., vanOostveen, R. & Perris, K. (2002). Technoscience education in practice: A case-method window into contextual teaching and learning for pre-service science-specialist teachers. A presentation at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, April 1-5, 2002, New Orleans, LA.

Yoon, S., Pedretti, E., Bencze, L., Hewitt, J., vanOostveen, R. & Perris, K. (2002). Using case methods in preservice teacher development: Influences on agency, practice and community-building. A presentation at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, April 1-5, 2002, New Orleans, LA.

Bencze, L., Hewitt, J., Pedretti, E., Yoon, S., vanOostveen, R. & Perris, K. (2002). Technology-informed pedagogical perspectives in science-specialist student teachers: Influences from a multi-media case method. A proposal for a paper within a multiple paper set at the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, May 25-28, 2002, OISE/UT, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.

Yoon, S., Pedretti, E., Bencze, L., Hewitt, J., Perris, K. & vanOostveen, R. (2002). Exploring Influences of Case Methods on Pedagogical Beliefs and Practices: Creating Opportunities for Agency, Practice and Community-Building. A paper within a multiple paper set at the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, May 25-28, 2002, OISE/UT, University of Toronto, Toronto.

Bencze, J.L., Bowen, G.M., Elshof, L., & vanOostveen, R. (2000) Internet-mediated Pan-Canadian Science Projects: Students Independently Construct Knowledge While Getting to Know More About Canada and Canadians. A presentation at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Edmonton, AB, May 26, 2000.

Non-Refereed Conference Papers, n=14

Mykhailenko, O., vanOostveen, R. & Blayone, T. (2016). Exploring democratized online learning and dimensions of culture for educational transformation in Ukraine. A presentation for the Research Initiative on Democratic Reforms in Ukraine (RIDRU) Symposium, October 27, 28, 2016, Edmonton, AB.

vanOostveen, R. (2016). Becoming Close in Online Learning Environments: Using Digital Competencies and A/Synchronous Technologies to Develop Community. An online presentation for the Educational Informatics Laboratory (EILab.ca), October 25, 2016, Oshawa, ON.

vanOostveen, R. (2015). An Introduction to Problem-based Learning Online in UOIT’s BA in Adult Education and Digital Technology. 1st International Scientific Internet Conference "Innovations in Business Education". March 27, 2015, Kyiv, Ukraine.

vanOostveen, R. (2013). An Introduction to 21^st Century Technologies in Support of Learning or Give it a Boost: Using technology to enhance learning. A presentation for the KNEU Conference, Nov. 14-15, 2013, Kyiv, Ukraine.

vanOostveen, R. (2013). Give it a Boost: Using technology to enhance learning. A presentation for 2^nd Annual Sunnybrook Education Conference: Digital Learning, Oct. 10, 2013, Toronto, ON.

vanOostveen, R. (2013). Online Teaching and Learning: In the PBL Mode. A keynote address for the UOIT Graduate Student Research Conference, April 29 – May 1, 2013, Oshawa, ON.

Desjardins, F., vanOostveen, R. & Childs, E. (2013). Learning outcomes in e-learning: maintaining internal coherence from program design to pedagogical strategy and student assessment. A workshop developed for the Learning Outcomes Assessment, Practically Speaking, April 22-23, 2013, Toronto, ON

vanOostveen, R., Desjardins, F.D., Bullock, S., DiGiuseppe, M., & Robertson, L. (2011). Towards a reconceptualization of Online Teacher Professional Learning: Problem-based Learning Objects (PBLO). A presentation for UOIT Faculty of Education Research Seminar: Learning with Technology, November 11, 2011, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON.

vanOostveen, R., Allen Singh, K., Bembich, N., Bravo, L., Flynn, K., Glover, J., Kneale, A., Martin, H., & Tibbs, D. (2010) Problem-Based Learning Objects: Creation and Authenticity. A presentation for UOIT Faculty of Education Research Seminar: Learning with Technology, Friday March 19, 2010, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON.

vanOostveen, R. & Muirhead, W. (2005). The Tablet PC Teacher and Student Benefits. A presentation at the annual conference of the Educational Computing Organization of Ontario, May 6-8, 2005, Mississauga, ON.

Bowen, G. M., Bencze, J. L. & vanOostveen, R. (2003). Developing collaborative communities of student scientists and engineers using electronic tools in the Let’s Do Projects! Web site. A presentation at the delegates’ workshops of the Canada-wide Science Fair, May 14, 2003 Calgary, AB.

vanOostveen, R. (2001) Constructivist Learning Theory: Changing Educational Practice with Research. Presentation at the annual conference of the Science Coordinators’ and Consultants’ Association of Ontario (SCCAO), Jun. 5, 2001, Barrie, ON.

vanOostveen, R. (2001) Action Research as P.D.  Presentation at the annual conference of the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO), Nov. 1-3, 2001, Toronto, ON.

vanOostveen, R., Bencze, L., Ayyavoo, G. & Corry, A. (1998). Teaching a combined Science/Technology curriculum. A presentation at the annual conference of the Science Teacher’s Association of Ontario (STAO), Nov. 1-3, 1998, Toronto, ON.

vanOostveen, R. (Accepted). Introduction to WebGrid: A Repertory Grid Tool. A pre-conference workshop developed for the XXIInd International Congress on Personal Construct Psychology, July 6-9, 2017, Montreal, QC.

vanOostveen, R. (Accepted). Using Repertory Grids for Focus Groups in Fully Online Learning Contexts. A pre-conference workshop developed for the XXIInd International Congress on Personal Construct Psychology, July 6-9, 2017, Montreal, QC.

Desjardins, F., vanOostveen, R. & Childs, E. (2013). Learning outcomes in e-learning: maintaining internal coherence from program design to pedagogical strategy and student assessment. A workshop developed for the Learning Outcomes Assessment, Practically Speaking, April 22-23, 2013, Toronto, ON

vanOostveen, R., Bencze, L., Ayyavoo, G. & Corry, A. (1998). Teaching a combined Science/Technology curriculum. A presentation at the annual conference of the Science Teacher’s Association of Ontario (STAO), Nov. 1-3, 1998, Toronto, ON.

vanOostveen, R. (2016). Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology Handbook, v4. Unpublished.

vanOostveen, R. (2013). Student Services Gap Analysis: UOIT Provisioning for Online Students. Unpublished.

vanOostveen, R., Desjardins, F. & Bullock, S. (2010). Professional Development Learning Environments (PDLEs) embedded in a Collaborative Online Learning Environment (COLE): Moving towards a new conception of online professional learning. Ottawa: Canada Council on Learning.

vanOostveen, R. (2002) Investigate! Invent! Innovate!: Investigate. The Learning Partnership. Toronto: http://www.thelearningpartnership.ca/I3

Chandra, N., & vanOostveen, R. (2001) OISE-UT/CSA Satellite Education Project: Proposal for Feasibility Study. A Technical Paper for the Imperial Oil Centre for Studies in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education at OISE/UT. Toronto: OISE/UT

Curriculum Resources, n=22

vanOostveen, R. (Ed.) (2000) TDSB Science and Technology Resource Packs (22 Units). Toronto: Toronto District School Board.

Chapters in School Textbooks, n=4

Bencze, J.L., Corry, A., vanOostveen, R. & Ayyavoo, G. (1995). Science and invention. In B. Ritter, A.J. Hirsch, D. Plumb, E. Worrall, T. Gibb & D.A. Roberts (Authors). Nelson Science 9 (pp. 18-41). Toronto: Nelson Canada.

Bencze, J.L., Corry, A., vanOostveen, R. & Ayyavoo, G. (1995). Skills Handbook. In B. Ritter, A.J. Hirsch, D. Plumb, E. Worrall, T. Gibb & D.A. Roberts (Authors). Nelson Science 9 (pp. 502-525). Toronto: Nelson Canada.

Bencze, J.L., Corry, A., vanOostveen, R. & Ayyavoo, G. (2000). Skills Development Handbook. In E. Wolfe, C. Clancy, G. Jasper, D. Lindenberg, D. Lynn, F. Mustoe, & R. Smythe (Authors) McGraw-Hill Ryerson SCIENCEPOWER9 Teacher’s Resource Binder. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd.

vanOostveen, R. (2000). Assessment and Evaluation Handbook. In E. Wolfe, C. Clancy, G. Jasper, D. Lindenberg, D. Lynn, F. Mustoe, & R. Smythe (Authors) McGraw-Hill Ryerson SCIENCEPOWER9 Teacher’s Resource Binder. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd.

vanOostveen, R. (2017). Teaching with Technology. A workshop for the York Region Provincial Priority Professional Development Day at UOIT, May 5, 2017, Oshawa, ON.

vanOostveen, R. (2017). Working with the FOLC model: Developing Online Learning Communities. A presentation for the Royal Roads University MA in Learning and Technology (MALAT) Program Virtual Symposium, April 18, 19, 2017, Victoria, BC.

vanOostveen, R. (2016). Describing the FOLC model. A presentation for the Royal Roads University MA in Learning and Technology (MALAT) Program Virtual Symposium, July 26, 2016, Victoria, BC.

vanOostveen, R. & Barber, W. (2016). Developing Digital Competencies to Transform Higher Education. An invited presentation to the Deans of the Faculties in University of Ontario Institute of Technology, November 7, 2016.

vanOostveen, R. (2016). Becoming Close in Online Learning Environments: Using Digital Competencies and A/Synchronous Technologies to Develop Community. A seminar presented online and physically co-located to the Educational Informatics Laboratory (EILab.ca), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, October 25, 2016.

vanOostveen, R. (2016). Becoming Close in Online Learning Environments: Using Digital Competencies and A/Synchronous Technologies to Develop Community. An invited presentation for Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, May 5, 2016, Magdeburg, Germany.

vanOostveen, R. (2009). Global Hand Shaking: Developing International Educational Research Relationships. An invited presentation for Faculty of Education, Jun. 11, 2009, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON.

vanOostveen, R. (2009). PBLOs and COLE: Reconstructing Teacher Professional Development. An invited presentation for New Zealand Council for Educational Research, Mar. 17, 2009, Wellington, New Zealand.

Presentation repeated at:

School of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Mar. 11, 2009, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

School of Education, Mar. 5, 2009, Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development, Feb. 18, 2009, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.

Faculty of Education and Arts Research Day, Feb. 4, 2009, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia.

Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology, Jan. 14, 2009, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, China.

vanOostveen, R. (2008). Glimpses of Teacher Professional Improvement and Curriculum Development in Ontario: Science and Technology Education. A presentation to the Netherlands Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO), Nov. 24, 2008, Enschede, NL.

vanOostveen, R. & Desjardins, F. (2008). Collaborative Online Learning Environment. A presentation to the Dutch SURFoundation Delegation, Mar. 25, 2008, UOIT, Oshawa, ON.

vanOostveen, R. & Desjardins, F. (2007). Professional Learning Environments and Problem Based Learning. A presentation to the Jordanian Educational Delegation, Oct. 29, 2007, UOIT, Oshawa, ON

      Presentation repeated at:

      HETRU, Nov. 9, 2007, UOIT, Oshawa, ON.

vanOostveen, R. (2007). Opleiden en professionaliseren met web-based classrooms & video cases. An invited presentation at a special edition of the Lectoraat Kopie Kennis, May 16, 2007, Universiteit Twente, Faculteit Gedragswetenschappen, Enschede, Netherlands.

• American Educational Research Association Conference (2004-2008)
• Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (2011)
• Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference (2004-2010, 2016)
• Co-operative Learning Object Exchange (2004-2006)
• International Journal of Web Based Communities (2009-2014)
• SSHRC (2008, 2011)
• Journal of Research in Science Teaching (2005-2008)
• Journal of Technology, Pedagogy and Education (2004-2008, 2010-2017)
• Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology (2012-2013)
• Merlot Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (2013)
• Journal of Research in Learning Technology (2012-2016)
• Canadian Journal of Education (2016)

Undergraduate Courses

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

·       CURS4100, 4101 Curriculum Methods: Biology (2003-2005)

·       CURS4180, 4181 Curriculum Methods: General Science (2003-2008, 2009-2012)

·       CURS4280, 4281 Curriculum Methods: Primary/Junior Science and Technology (2006-2007)

·       EDUC3460 Education Elective: Problem Based Learning (2007-2008, 2010)

·       EDUC3511 Learning with ICT (I/S) (2010, 2011)

·       EDUC4703 Teaching and Learning: Problem Based Learning (2011-2015, 2016-2017)

·       AEDT1120 Foundations of Digital Teaching and Learning Technologies (2013)

·       AEDT4200 Thesis I (2013)

·       AEDT4201 Thesis II (2014)

Course Development Activities

Undergraduate Courses

·       EDUC4703 Teaching and Learning: Problem Based Learning (Spring 2011; redevelopment, Spring 2015)

·       AEDT1120 Foundations of Digital Teaching and Learning Technologies (Spring/Summer 2012)

·       AEDT4200/4201 Thesis I & II (Spring/Summer 2013)

·       CURS4100, 4101 Curriculum Methods: Biology (2003)

·       CURS4180, 4181 Curriculum Methods: General Science (2003)

·       EDUC3511 Learning with ICT (I/S) (2010)

·       EDUC3460 Education Elective: Problem Based Learning (2007)

Graduate Courses

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

·       EDUC5303 Technology and the Curriculum (Fall 2009)

·       EDUC5302 Curriculum Planning and Implementation (May 2010)

·       EDUC5101 Learning with Technology (July 2010, Winter 2012-2014, 2017)

University of Calgary

·       Master’s Level Qualitative Research - Designer and Co-instructor (Spring 2004)

Program Development Activities

·       Bachelor of Arts in Adult Education and Digital Technologies, Fall 2011 (Principal Architect and Implementer)

·       Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technologies, Fall 2014 (Principal Architect and Implementer)

·       Designing Adult Learning for the Digital Age Diploma, Fall 2017 (Principal Architect and Implementer)

Contributions to Training

Ph.D. (Supervisory and Committee Work) (n=2)

Todd Blayone: Supervisor (Projected Completion, Winter 2021). UOIT Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (Ph.D.)

Michael Miljanovic: Thesis Supervisory Committee (2015-2016). UOIT Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (Ph.D.)

Master of Arts and Master of Education(n=17)

2017

Shannon Webb: Master Thesis Co-Supervisor (Projected Project Completion, Fall 2018).

Ulana Plawuszczak: Master Thesis Supervisor (Projected Project Completion, Summer 2017). Master of Arts in Education and Digital Technologies (M.A.) Project Thesis Title: Investigating the Role of Informal Online Communities of Practice in Professional Learning: The Experience of Second/Foreign Language Teachers

Todd Blayone: Master Thesis Supervisor (Completed, Winter 2017). Master of Arts in Education and Digital Technologies (M.A.) Project Thesis Title - Readiness for digital learning: Examining self-reported and observed mobile competencies as steps toward more effective learner readiness assessment

2016

Kathleen Flynn: Course Work (Winter 2016). Master of Education in Education and Digital Technologies (M.Ed.). Previously changed from MA Thesis Supervisor because of health issues.

Michael O’Connor: Master Project Supervisor (Completed, Spring/Summer 2016). Master of Education in Education and Digital Technologies (M.Ed.)

2015

Jessica Clarkson: Master Thesis Supervisor (Completed, Fall 2015). Master of Arts in Education and Digital Technologies (M.A.) Project Thesis Title: Exploring Situated Learning in Augmented Reality Apps for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Pauline Shou (Quan): Master Project Supervisor (Completed, Summer 2015). Master of Education in Education and Digital Technologies (M.Ed.) Project Title: Measuring Web 2.0 interaction: A meta-synthesis of literature on using Transactional Distance and Social Presence

Katherine Anderson: M.Ed. Directed Course Work. Supervised Spring/Summer 2015.

2014

Judith Amesbury: Master Thesis Co-Supervisor (Completed, Fall 2014). Master of Arts in Education and Digital Technologies (M.A.) Thesis Title: Engaging Adult Literacy Learners: Investigating Problem Based Learning Object (PBLO) Use as a Possibility for Implementing Problem Based Learning (PBL) Online

2013

Safia Dakri: Master Project External Reader (2013). Master of Education in Education and Digital Technologies (M.Ed.) Project Title: Exploring Views on Orientation and Their Impact on Support and Community in Online Synchronous Undergraduate Programs

Heidi Milovick: Master Portfolio Reader (2013). Master of Education in Education and Digital Technologies (M.Ed.)

2012

Kimberley Flood: Master Project Committee Member (2012). Master of Education in Education and Digital Technologies (M.Ed.) Project Title: An Exploration of the Role of Smartphones: Mobile Technology Expanding the Learning Environment Outside of the Classroom

Lisa Wray: Master Thesis External Examiner (2012). Master of Arts in Education and Digital Technologies (M.A.) Thesis Title: The Motivational Effects of Using Mobile Devices in Mathematics Classrooms by Students with Exceptionalities

Meagan Monpetit: Master Portfolio Reader (2012). Master of Education in Education and Digital Technologies (M.Ed.)

Kyle Snowdon: Master Portfolio Reader (2012). Master of Education in Education and Digital Technologies (M.Ed.)

2011

Joe Stokes: Master Project Co-Supervisor (2011). Master of Education in Education and Digital Technologies (M.Ed.) Project Title: UOIT Facebook Fan Page: Usage and Implications.

External Thesis Examiner (n=4)

Michael Miljanovic: Master Thesis External Examiner (2015). UOIT Master of Science in Computer Science (M.Sc.)

Carmen Nisbet: Master Thesis Committee Member (2014). UOIT Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)

Shireen VanBuskirk: PhD Thesis External Examiner (2014). Queen’s University.

Brent Cowan: Master Thesis External Examiner (2012). UOIT Master of Science in Computer Science. (M.Sc.)

Other Teaching Activities

Instructor - UOIT Additional Basic Qualification Course Intermediate Division Science - General (2007)

Instructor - UOIT Tech-Week Program (2005-2006)

Teacher in Residence in the Imperial Oil Centre for Studies in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, OISE/UT (1999-2002)

Administration

·       Director, Educational Informatics Laboratory (2015-present)

·       Administrative Director, Educational Informatics Laboratory (2009-2015)

·       Acting Associate Dean, Faculty of Education (March-June 2015)

·       Director, BA in AEDT (ESDT) Program (2012-2015)

·       Acting Director, B.A. in A.E.D.T. Program (2011-2012)

·       Director, B.Ed. Programs (2010-2011)

            PJ Consecutive, IS Consecutive, IS Concurrent, Allied Health

·       Directed the development of B.A. in A.E.D.T. Program (2010-2011)

·       Supervised a Major Program Modification of BA in AEDT into BA in Educational Studies and Digital Technology creating a specialization in Adult Education and Digital Studies, and a specialization in Early Childhood Studies (2014)

·       Supervised creation of Designing Adult Education for the Digital Age Diploma program (2016)

University Service

·       UOIT Tenure and Promotion Committee – Member (2016-2019)

·       UOIT Curriculum and Program Review Committee - Member (2011-2015)

·       UOIT Strategic Enrollment Management Recruitment Committee – Member (2014-2015)

·       UOIT Strategic Enrolment Management Committee (2010-2014)

·       UOIT Non-Degree Program Oversight Committee – Member (2014)

·       UOIT Summer Course Enrolment Committee - Member (2004-2007)

·       UOIT Transfer Credit Assessment Working Group (TCAWG) - Member (2012)

·       UOIT Research Ethics Board - Member, Ad-hoc Chair (2004-2008)

·       UOIT Research Ethics Board, Classroom Research Ad-hoc Subcommittee - Member (2005)

Faculty Service

·       Faculty of Education Appointments Committee – Member (2017-present )

·       Research in Education at UOIT: Annual Symposium Committee – Chair (2010-2015)

·       Faculty of Education B.A. in A.E.D.T. Program Committee – Chair (2012-2015)

·       Faculty of Education B.A. in E.S.D.T. Program Committee – Member (2016-2017)

·       Faculty of Education Curriculum Committee – Chair (2013-2015)

·       Faculty of Education Executive Committee - Member (2012-2015, 2016-2017)

·       Faculty of Education Technology Committee - Member (2010-2015)

·       Faculty of Education Faculty Council - Member (2003-2015, 2016-2017)

·       Faculty of Education Graduate Program Committee - Member (2009-2017)

·       Faculty of Education B.Ed. Program Committee - Chair (2010-2011)

·       Faculty of Education B.Ed. Program Committee - Member (2003-2010)

·       Faculty of Education Graduate Online Pedagogy Sub-Committee - Chair (2009-2014)

·       Faculty of Education Graduate Admissions Committee – Ad-hoc Member (2011-2015)

·       Faculty of Education Graduate Studies Committee - Member (2005-2008)

·       TEAS and University Fairs - Presenter (2005-2006, 2010, 2013-2015)

·       Faculty of Education Preparatory Committee for OCT Accreditation Review for B.Ed. Program - Member (2004-2006, 2010-2011)

·       Consulting with Registrar’s Office regarding Faculty of Education applicant transcript qualifications (2004-2005)

·       Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Search Committee - Member (2006-2008, 2011-2013)

·       Faculty of Education 3^rd year and Tenure Review Committee – Member (2013-2015)

·       Faculty of Business and IT Search Committee – Member (2013-2014)

·       Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 3^rd year Review Committee – Member (2013-2014, 2016-2017)

·       Faculty of Health Sciences Search Committee - Member (2012)

·       Faculty of Education Faculty Appointments Committee - Member (2004-2008, 2010-2014, 2016-2017)

·       Faculty of Science Faculty Search Committee - Member (2008)

·       Faculty of Education Dean’s Search Committee - Member (2007)

·       Faculty of Education Teacher Education Advisory Committee - Member (2004-2008, 2010-2015)

·       Faculty of Education Teacher Education Liaison Committee - Member (2004-2006)

·       Faculty of Education Practicum Committee -Member (2004-2008)

·       Faculty of Education Awards Committee - Chair (2004-2008)

·       Faculty of Education August Orientation Sessions - Tour Guide (2003-2006)

·       Faculty of Education Session Instructor Mentoring - Biology, General Science, P/J Science and Technology (2004-2007)

Professional Service

·       Scientific Committee for XXIInd International Congress on Personal Construct Psychology (2017)

·       External Reviewer for Tenure Application at Tyndale University College & Seminary (2011)

·       External Reviewer for Tenure Application at Nippising University, Faculty of Education (2008)

·       Science Coordinators’ and Consultants’ Association of Ontario (SCCAO) - Past Chair, Past Webmaster (1998-2006)

·       Science Teacher’s Association of Ontario - Member, Conference Presenter (1995-2008)

·       Narnian Computer Services - Consulting (1996-present)

Community (at large) Service

Web Master (Past and Present)

·       EILab http://eilab.ca/

·       Journal of Educational Informatics  http://www.journalofeducationalinformatics.ca/

·       Science Education Research Group http://serg-gres.ca/  

·       DHF Contracting http://www.dhfcontracting.ca

·       SunIsland Pools http://sunislandpools.ca/

·       HopeFellowship CRC Church http://www.hopefellowship.ca

·       Narnian Computer Services http://www.narniancomputer.com

·       External Communication, Hope Without Borders Refugee Steering Committee https://www.facebook.com/hopewithoutborders2016/

Other (Past and Present)

·       Countryside Camp and Conference Centre Association, Cambridge, ON - Program Committee Member, Director (1999-2005)

·       Hope Fellowship Church, Courtice, ON - Administrative Board member, Worship Committee Chair, Electronic Arts Committee Chair, Worship Service Technical Director, Praise Team Member, Chair of Visioning Task Force, Music, Director of King’s Men Male Vocal Choir (1993-2011)

·       Toronto Mendelssohn Choir - Past Member

·       Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus - Past Member