Dr Glenn Finger

Dr Glenn Finger
 

Dip Teaching, B Education Studies, M Education, PhD

Deputy Dean (Learning and Teaching)

Contact details for Dr Glenn Finger


Research Interests

  • Technologies and learning
  • Transforming learning with information and communication technologies
  • ICT integration
  • Digital storytelling and eportfolios
  • elearning
  • Preservice teacher education and continuing professional development of teachers in using ICT
  • Technology education

Publications

Books

  • Finger, G., Russell, G., Jamieson-Proctor, R., Russell, N. (2007). "Transforming Learning with ICT – Making IT Happen". Frenchs Forest NSW. Pearson Education Australia.

Edited Books

  • Brown, R., Finger, G., & Rushton, C. (2007)." Educational research: Who Needs It?" Teneriffe: Post Pressed.

Book Chapters

  • Finger, G., McGlasson, M., & Finger, P. (2008). Information and Communication Technologies: Towards a Mediated Learning Context. In Craig Van Slyke (Ed.), Information Communication Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. IGI Global.
  • Brown, R., Finger, G., & Reeves, B. (2007). Educational Research – Who Needs It?: Changing Membership Within a Research Community of Practice. In  R. Brown, G. Finger, & C. Rushton (Eds). Educational research: Who Needs It?. Teneriffe: Post Pressed.
  • Russell, G. & Finger, G. (2007). Teacher Education Futures: Implications of Teaching and Learning in an Online World. In T. Townsend and R. Bates (Eds). Handbook of Teacher Education Globalization, Standards and Professionalism: Teacher Education in Times of Change. Netherlands: Springer Press, pp. 625-640.
  • Finger, G. (2007). Online Learning and Lifelong Learning: Implications for Transforming Teaching and Learning. In Yukiko Inoue (Ed), Online Education for Lifelong Learning. Hershey PA USA: Idea Group Publishing.
  • Finger, G., McGlasson, M., & Finger, P. (2007). Information and Communication Technologies: Towards a Mediated Learning Context. In Dr Yukiko Inoue and Dr Mary Jane Miller (Eds), Technology and Diversity in Higher Education: New Challenges. Hershey PA USA: Idea Group Publishing.
  • Finger, G. (2002). Technology and Behaviour Management : Identifying strategic intents – Understanding and Creating New Environments. In Rogers, W. (Ed.). Teacher Leadership and Behaviour. Sage Publications: London.

Refereed Journal Articles

  • Finger, G., & Houguet, B. (in press). Insights into the intrinsic and extrinsic challengesfor implementing technology education: case studies of Queensland teachers. International Journal of Technology and Design Education. Springer Netherlands.
  • Sun, P., Tsai, R.J., Finger, G., Chen, Y., & Yeh, D. (2008). What drives a successful e-Learning? An empirical investigation of the critical factors influencing learner satisfaction. Computers and Education. Elsevier. Vol. 50, Issue 4, pp. 1103-1586.
  • Edwards, A., & Finger, G. (2007). eLearning and Sport Management: Hyperpedagogy Possibilities. Sports Management Review. Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 191-208.
  • Jamieson-Proctor, R., Watson, G., Finger, G., Grimbeek, P., & Burnett, P. (2007). Measuring the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the Classroom. Computers in the Schools. Vol. 24, No. 1/2, pp. 167-184. New York: The Haworth Press.
  • Jamieson-Proctor, R. & Finger, G. (2006). Relationship between pre-service and practising teachers’ confidence and beliefs about using ICT. Australian Educational Computing - Special Conference Edition. Journal of the Australian Council for Computers in Education, Vol. 21, No. 2. pp. 25-33.
  • Jamieson-Proctor, R.M., Burnett, P., Finger, G., & Watson, G. (2006). ICT integration and teachers’ confidence in using ICT for teaching and learning in Queensland State Schools. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. Vol. 22, No. 4, pp. 511-530.
  • Watson, G., Proctor, R.M., & Finger, G. (2005), Teachers talk about measuring ICT curriculum integration.  In Australian Educational Computing, Vol.20, no.2, pp. 27-34.
  • Park, S., Russell, N., Finger, G., and Jo, J. (2004). The Virtual University: Prospects and Problems. Information Technology, Education and Society, Vol. 5., No. 1, 2004.
  • Watson, G., Proctor, M.J., Finger, G., Lang, W. (2004). Auditing the ICT experiences of teacher education undergraduates. In Australian Educational Computing , Journal of the Australian Council for Computers in Education. Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 3-10.
  • Jamieson-Proctor, R., Watson, G., and Finger, G. (2004). Measuring Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Curriculum Integration. Computers in the Schools, Vol. 20, (4), pp. 67-87. New York: The Haworth Press.
  • Finger, G. and Trinidad, S. (2002). ICTs for Learning: An overview of systemic initiatives in the Australian States and Territories. In Australian Educational Computing , Journal of the Australian Council for Computers in Education. Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 3-14.
  • Russell, G., Finger, G. and Russell, N. (2000). Information Technology Skills of Australian Teachers: implications for teacher education. Journal of Information Technology for Teacher Education, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 149–166.

Major Reviews

  • Finger, G., Zagami, J. & Scott, A. (2008). Curriculum benefits of microprocessor programming and robotics. Report prepared for the Department of Education and the Arts. Griffith University.
  • Jamieson-Proctor, R., Finger, G., & Grimbeek, P. (September 2007). Teacher perceptions of the quantity and quality of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) used by students in Queensland Catholic schools. Report prepared for the Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC).
  • Finger, G., Jamieson-Proctor, R., & Houguet, B. (2005). Researching school change in technology education – Teaching Technology: from intention to implementation – The story so far… Report prepared for Education Queensland. Centre for Learning Research, Griffith University.
  • Jamieson-Proctor, R., Watson., G., and Finger, G. (December 2004). An external evaluation of Education Queensland’s ICT Curriculum Integration Performance Measurement Instrument. Report prepared for the Institute of Educational Research, Policy and Evaluation (RFT002). Centre for Learning Research, Griffith University.
  • Finger, G. and Penney, A. (Dec. 2000). Review of Intensive Modes of Delivery School of Education and Professional Studies. A 56 page Report prepared for the School of Education and Professional Studies, Gold Coast Campus Griffith University.
  • Hobbs, T., Finger, G. and Torrisi, G. (April 2000). Evaluation of the Charleville School of Distance Education Whole School Telephone Teaching Pilot – Interim Report. Report presented to AccessEd Education Queensland.
  • Hobbs, T., Finger, G. and Torrisi, G. (May 2000). Evaluation of the Charleville School of Distance Education Whole School Telephone Teaching Pilot – Final Report. Report presented to AccessEd Education Queensland.
Dr Finger was a member of the external evaluation team EdData which successfully won the tender to evaluate the Queensland School Curriculum Council (later to become the Queensland Studies Authority)Years 1-10 Technology Curriculum Development Project.


Associated Reports for which Dr Finger was a co-writer and co-evaluator:
  • EdData. (January 2000).Evaluation of the 1-10 Technology Curriculum Development Project Report One. An Evaluation and Review Series Report prepared for the Queensland School Curriculum Council. Available: http://www.qscc.qld.edu.au/evaluation_review/pdf/evaluation_1_10_tech_rep1.pdf [25 June 2002]
  • EdData. (May 2000). Evaluation of the 1-10 Technology Curriculum Development Project Report Two. An Evaluation and Review Series Report prepared for the Queensland School Curriculum Council. Available: http://www.qscc.qld.edu.au/evaluation_review/pdf/evaluation_00011_tech_rep2.pdf [25 June 2002]
  • EdData. (October 2000). Evaluation of the Years 1 to 10 Technology Curriculum Development Project Report 3. An Evaluation and Review Series Report prepared for the Queensland School Curriculum Council. Available: http://www.qscc.qld.edu.au/evaluation_review/pdf/eval_00014_1_10_tech_rep3.pdf [25 June 2002].

Refereed Conference Papers

  • Jamieson-Proctor, R., & Finger, G. (2008). Measuring student use of ICT: a summary of findings of ICT use in Queensland Catholic schools. Paper presented at the AARE Conference, Fremantle, 25-29 November, 2007.
  • Finger, G., McGlasson, M., & Finger, P. (2006). Developing an ePortfolio Approach: stories of personal learning. Paper presented at The Australian Computers in Education Conference 2006, Cairns, Australia, 2-4 October 2006.
  • Jamieson-Proctor, R. & Finger, G. (2006). Relationship between pre-service and practising teachers’ confidence and beliefs about using ICT. Paper presented at The Australian Computers in Education Conference 2006, Cairns, Australia, 2-4 October 2006.
  • Finger, G. & Houguet, B. (2006). The Implementation of Technology Education: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Challenges for Queensland Teachers. Paper presented at the 4th Biennial International Conference on Technology Education Research Values in Technology Education, Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 7-9 December, 2006.
  • Finger, G. & Jamieson-Proctor, R. (2006). Developing a Values-based Approach to Technology Education: Ethical Appropriateness of Design Solutions. Paper presented at the 4th Biennial International Conference on Technology Education Research Values in Technology Education, Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 7-9 December, 2006.
  • Finger, G., Jamieson-Proctor, R. & Watson, G. (2006). Measuring Learning with ICTs: An external evaluation of Education Queensland’s ICT Curriculum Integration Performance Measurement Instrument. Symposium Paper Australian Association for Research in Education Conference Education Research Creative Dissent: Constructive Solutions, The University of Western Sydney Parramatta Campus, Australia, 27 Nov – 1 Dec, 2005.
  • Watson, G., Proctor, R.M.J., Finger, G.,  & Lang, W. (2005), Education students' views on the integration of ICT into their undergraduate learning experiences, in Proceedings of the Effective Teaching and Learning Conference 2004, Griffith Institute for Higher Education, Brisbane.
  • Russell, G. and Finger, G. (2005). Principles and Priorities of ICT Research for the Knowledge Economy. Paper presented at European Conference on Educational Research - Education and Knowledge Economies, Dublin, 7-10 September, 2005.
  • Finger, G. and Russell, G. (2005). ICTs and Teacher Education: Digital Portfolios – Digital storytelling, reflection and deep learning. Paper presented at the Australian Teacher Education Association 33rd Annual Conference Teacher Education: Local and Global held at Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 6-9 July 2005.
  • Proctor, R., Watson, G., and Finger, G. (2004). Education students’ views on the integration of ICT into their undergraduate learning experiences. Effective Teaching and Learning Conference, Griffith University, Logan campus, 4-5 November 2004.
  • Finger, G. and Pugh, L. (2004). Towards Successful Integration of ICTs in Classrooms: Teacher Professional Development at the Burleigh heads LDC-ICT. In Middleton, H., Pavlova, M., and Roebuck, D. (Eds.) Learning for Innovation in Technology Education. Volume One. Proceedings of the 3rd Biennial International Conference on Technology Education Research held at the Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, Australia 9-11 December 2004. Centre for Learning Research Griffith University.
  • Finger, G., Jamieson-Proctor, and Houguet, B. (2004). Researching School Change in Technology Education. In Middleton, H., Pavlova, M., and Roebuck, D. (Eds.) Learning for Innovation in Technology Education. Volume One. Proceedings of the 3rd Biennial International Conference on Technology Education Research held at the Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, Australia 9-11 December 2004. Centre for Learning Research Griffith University.
  • Finger, G., Charleston, D., and Baker, N. (2004). Improving ICT Curriculum Integration: Informing the links between preservice teacher education and the continuing professional development of teachers. Paper presented at Australian Council for Computers in Education Conference, Research, Reform, Realise the Potential!, 5-8 July, Adelaide, Australia.
  • Watson, G., Proctor, R., and Finger, G. (2004). ICT Curriculum Integration: Research Directions for Measuring Outcomes. Paper presented at Australian Council for Computers in Education Conference, Research, Reform, Realise the Potential!, 5-8 July, Adelaide, Australia.
  • Russell, G. and Finger, G. (2004). Teacher Education in an Online World: Future Directions. Paper presented at Australian Council for Computers in Education Conference, Research, Reform, Realise the Potential!, 5-8 July, Adelaide, Australia.
  • McKavanagh, C., Bryant, K., Finger, G. & Middleton, H. (2004). Information and communication technologies and higher degree research supervision. Paper presented at Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) conference, ‘Transforming Knowledge into Wisdom: Holistic Approaches to Teaching and Learning’, 4-7 July, Miri, Malaysia.
  • Finger, G., Charleston, D., O'Brien, R. and Pugh, L. (2003). Conceptualising the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Journeys of Future Teachers and Practising Teachers: Findings, Challenges and Reflections. Proceedings of the annual conference for the Australian and New Zealand Associations for Research in Education (AARE – NZARE), Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Finger, G., Proctor, R.M.J., Watson, G. (2003). Recommendations for the Development of an ICT Curriculum Integration Performance Measurement Instrument: Focusing on Student Use of ICTs. Proceedings of the annual conference for the Australian and New Zealand Associations for Research in Education (AARE – NZARE), Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Finger, G. and Russell, G. (2003). Teacher Education Futures: Implications of Teaching and Learning in an Online World. ICET 2003-08-22 Teachers as Leaders: Teacher Education for a Global Profession. Melbourne, Australia.
  • Finger, G. (2003). Information and Communication Technologies in Education: The emergence of digital content initiatives and systemic ICT initiatives in Australia. ICASE 2003: World Conference on Science and Technology Education. 7-10 April, 2003. Penang, Malaysia.
  • Finger, G., Baker, N., Nagel, D. and Rarare, K. (2002). Improving Students’ICT Use: The LDCT at Burleigh Heads State School. Paper presented at the 2nd Biennial International Conference on Technology in Education Learning in Technology Education: Challenges for the 21st Century, December 2002. Gold Coast: Centre for Technology Education Research Griffith University.
  • Finger, G., Adams-Jones, D., and Vickers, C. (2002). Teaching Technology – Design Briefs and Rich Tasks: Contradictions and Challenges Facing Future Teachers. Paper presented at the 2nd Biennial International Conference on Technology in Education Learning in Technology Education: Challenges for the 21st Century, December 2002. Gold Coast: Centre for Technology Education Research Griffith University.
  • Finger, G., Baker, N., Nagel, D. and Rarare, K. (2002). Mapping ICT Use by Students: the Learning and Development Centre (LDCT) at Burleigh Heads State School. Paper presented at the Australian Computers in Education Conference, Linking Learners, 2002. Hobart, Australia.
  • Finger, G. and Rotolo, C. (2001). Telephone Teaching: Towards Constructivist Teaching for Rural and Remote Students. Paper presented at the Australian Association for Research in Education Conference, Fremantle, Australia.
  • Finger, G. and Penney, A. (2001). Investigating modes of subject delivery in teacher education: A review of modes of delivery at the school of education and professional studies Gold Coast campus Griffith University. Paper presented at the Australian Association for Research in Education Conference, Fremantle, Australia.

Book Reviews

  • Finger, G. (2005). Innovation and E-Learning: E-Business for an Educational Enterprise written by I.Roffe (2004). University of Wales Press. Book Reviewed for Journal of Adult and Continuing Education. Vol. 11, No. 2. Autumn 2005, pp. 218-219.

Research Projects

  • 2007    Curriculum Benefits of Advanced Microprocessor Programming and Robotic Activities in Primary Schools. Project partners – Education Queensland, Primary Schools Selected for the project, PikBlock Corporation: Research component - $10000.
  • 2006    Undertaking Research for Book Publication. Transforming Learning with ICT: Making IT Happen. $5000 funding by Centre for Learning Research.
  • 2004    Evaluation of Education Queensland’s ICT Curriculum Integration Performance Measurement Instrument – won competitively through eidos (formerly IERPE) - $70 000, Dr Romina Jamieson-Proctor, Dr Glenice Watson, Dr Glenn Finger, Prof. Paul Burnett, Dr Peter Grimbeek, Ms Michelle Williams.
  • 2004    Researching School Change in Technology Education. $15 000. Education Queensland - Middleton, H., Pavlova, M., Chester, I., Finger, G. and Jamieson-Proctor.
  • 2004    The Mediating Role of Information and Communication Technologies in the Educational Advancement of a Residential Community. $11 500. Centre for Learning Research, Griffith University. McKavanagh, C., Jamieson-Proctor, R., Finger, G., and Chester, I.
  • 2003 - 2004    Griffith University Teaching Grant. Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into Education Undergraduate Programs. $13 103. Watson, G., Finger, G., Jamieson-Proctor, R., and Lang, W.
  • 2003    Development of ICT Curriculum Integration Performance Measurement Instrument for Education Queensland – $59 703. Dr Romina Jamieson-Proctor, Dr Glenice Watson, Dr Glenn Finger.
  • Jan. 2001 - 2002      Education Queensland’s Learning and Development Centre – Information and Communication Technology Centre at Burleigh Heads State School.  Research Team Members – Dr Glenn Finger, Nigel Baker, Debbie Nagel, Kerry Rarare, Lara Pugh, Roslyn O’Brien, and Deborah Charleston
  • Feb. 1999 – Dec. 2001    EdData - Evaluation of the QSCC (later to become QSA) Years 1-10 Technology Curriculum Development Project. Client: Queensland Studies Authority.
  • January – May 2000     EdData - Evaluation of the Charleville SDE Telephone Teaching Trial. Education Queensland. Value: $25940.


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