Griffith University

Educational qualifications

• (1992–1995) Doctor of Philosophy (Griffith University) - Unpublished Doctoral Thesis: Evaluating the Integration of Learning Technology in Queensland State Schools: A Case Study of the Queensland Sunrise Centre.
• (1981-1985) Master of Education (University of New England) – Unpublished Research Honours Thesis: An Analysis of the Implementation of the Primary Science Syllabus in Bundaberg and District State Primary Schools.
• (1977–1980) Bachelor of Educational Studies (University of Queensland).
• (1972–1974) Diploma of Teaching (Primary) (North Brisbane College of Advanced Education at Kedron Park).

Employment history

• 2011 -2012 Dean (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Education and Law Group.
• 2009 – 2010 as required - Acting Dean, Faculty of Education, Griffith University.
• 2008 - present Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Griffith University.
• 2007 - 2010 Deputy Dean (Learning and Teaching), Faculty of Education Executive, Griffith University.
• 2006 (January-February) Head of School (Acting), School of Education and Professional Studies.
• 2006 (January-April) Director (Acting), Centre for Professional Development.
• 2006 (March) Director (Acting), Centre for Learning Research.
• 2005-2006 Deputy Director, Centre for Learning Research, Griffith University.
• 2002–2008 Senior Lecturer, School of Education and Professional Studies, Gold Coast campus, Griffith University.
• 2004 (Semester 2) Visiting Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia.
• 1999–2002 Lecturer B, School of Education and Professional Studies, Gold Coast campus, Griffith University.
• 1989-1998 Deputy Principal (Band 6), Coombabah State School, South Coast Region.
• 1989-1998 Various times - Acting Principal, Coombabah State School (Band 9), South Coast Region.
• 1996 as requested - Acting Principal, Helensvale State School (Band 10), South Coast Region.
• 1995 (January-April) Acting Principal, Oxenford State School (Band 8), South Coast Region.
• 1983-1986 Tutor, University of Queensland in Bundaberg.
• 1988 Teacher, Thabeban State School, Wide Bay Region.
• 1987 Acting Principal, Branyan Road State School (Class 4), Wide Bay Region.
• 1984-1986 Teacher, Thabeban State School, Wide Bay Region.
• 1980-1983 Teacher, Welcome Creek State School, Wide Bay Region.
• 1980 Teacher, Goodwood State School, Wide Bay Region.
• 1977-1979 Norville State School, Wide Bay Region.
• 1975–1976 Health and Physical Education Specialist, based at Norville State School, Wide Bay Region and teaching a ‘circuit’ of more than 20 schools ranging in size from 1 teacher schools, small country schools to large city school.

Service

Internal

• Dean (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Education and Law Group (2011-2012)
• Acting Pro Vice Chancellor, Arts, Education and Law Group (February 2010)
• Acting Dean, Faculty of Education, Griffith University (various times, 2009-2010)
• Deputy Dean (Learning and Teaching), Faculty of Education (2007-2010)
• Deputy Director, Centre for Learning Research (2005-2006)
• Director (Acting), Centre for Learning Research (various times 2005-2006)
• Head of School (Acting), School of Education and Professional Studies Gold Coast (Jan-Feb 2006)
• Director (Acting), Centre for Professional Development, School of Education and Professional Studies (January–April 2006)

• Chair, Arts, Education and Law Group Learning and Teaching Committee (2011-)
• Chair, Arts, Education and Law Group Assessment Board (2011-)
• Member, Arts, Education and Law Group Board (2011-)
• Member, Griffith University, Learning and Teaching Committee (2007-)
• Member, Griffith University Academic Committee (2010-)
• Member, Griffith University Assessment Committee (2009-)
• Chair, Faculty of Education Learning and Teaching Committee (2007-2010)
• Member, Faculty of Education Executive (2007-2010)
• Member, Griffith University, AUQA Audit Steering Committee (2006-2007)
• Member, Griffith University, Programs Committee (2005, 2007-2011)
• Board Member, Griffith University, Program EAGLe (2009-)
• Founding Member, Virtual Faculty, Griffith Honours College (2007-2010)
• Program Convenor, Bachelor of Education (Primary) (2000-2002, Semester 2 2005)
• Program Convenor, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Bachelor of Education (Primary) (2000-2002, Semester 2 2005)
• Program Convenor, Graduate Certificate in Learning Technology (1999-2006)
• Program Convenor, Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (ICT) (2008)
• Convenor, Learning Technology Major (1999-2006)

External

• Australian Learning and Teaching Council, Assessor (2010-2011)
• Professional Standards Committee (PSC), Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) – Metropolitan Universities Representative (2007-2011)
• Education Queensland Showcase Board (2008-)
• Director, A B Paterson College Board
• Queensland Education Recognition of Prior Learning (QERPL) Committee, Department of Education and Training (DET) (2007-2010)
• Queensland Studies Authority Technologies Syllabus Committee, Higher Education representative (2003-2009)
  

Educational Boards/Journal Editorial Boards/Professional Organisations

• President, the Australian College of Educators Queensland Branch (elected for 2010- 2012)
• Member, National Council, the Australian College of Educators (elected for 2010-2012)
• President, the Australian College of Educators Gold Coast Regional Group (2006-2009)
• Member, International Program Committee for the Australian Council for Computers in Education Conferences in 2006, 2008

Reviewer of journals

• Australian Educational Computing (2009-2010), published by the Australian Council for Computers in Education (ACCE)
• Australian Journal of Educational Technology (2007-2008), published by the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE)
• Asia Pacific Journal of Teacher Education published by the Australian Teacher Education Association
• Computers and Education
• Journal of Learning Design

Reviewer, International Conferences

• Australian Council for Computers in Education Conferences - 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 including being a member of the International Program Committee ACEC 2006 and ACEC 2008.
  The World Multi-conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.
• Australian Association for Research in Education Conferences – 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.
• Biennial International Conferences on Technology Education Research - 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010
• Program Committee of the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) – 2006.
• Web Based Communities Conference 2007.
• International Institute of Informatics and Systemics Conference 2006.

• I was awarded a Gold Coast Honours Award, determined by the Gold Coast City and the Gold Coast Bulletin, was awarded in recognition of my contributions to education in the Gold Coast community.

RHD completions

• (2010) Dr Kevin Larkin. Investigating Student Netbook Usage using Activity Theory. Supervisors, A/Prof Glenn Finger, Professor Stephen Billett.
• (2010) Dr Sharleen Howison. Enhancing Cooperative Education Placement through the use of Learning Management Systems Functionalities: A Case Study of the Bachelor of Applied Management Program. Supervisors: Dr Margarita Pavlova, A/Prof Glenn Finger.
• (2008) Dr Wayne Usher. EMPIRE and the ‘Internet Prescription. Supervisors: Dr James Skinner, Dr Allan Edwards, Dr Glenn Finger.
• (2007) Dr Sarah Prestridge. Models of teacher information and communication technology (ICT) professional development that empower multiliterate classroom practices. Supervisors: Professor Neil Dempster, Dr Glenn Finger, Dr Glenice Watson.
• (2005) Dr Cheryl Doig. Radical Innovation in education in ‘special designated character schools: A case study of the directors of Discovery 1 and Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti. Supervisors: Dr Glenn Finger, Professor Neil Dempster.
  

Graduated honours students - B.Ed. (primary) honours

• (2010) Chandler, S. One Year before Graduation: Investigating the TPACK Confidence of Third Year Pre-service Teachers. First Class Honours.
• (2008) Hassell, R. Visual analysis of Smart Classrooms graphic metaphor - ‘the rocket ship’ text. School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University. First Class Honours.
• (2008) Scott, A. The curriculum benefits of advanced microprocessor programming and robotics in primary schools. School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University. Second Class, A.
• (2005) Houguet, B. Researching School Change in Technology Education: Implementation Challenges. Unpublished B. Ed. Honours Thesis. School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University. First Class Honours. Belinda Houguet was awarded the Australian Curriculum Studies Association Award for this thesis.
• (2003) Pugh, L. Towards Successful Integration of ICTs in Classrooms: Teacher professional development at the Burleigh Heads State School LDC-ICT. Unpublished B. Ed. Honours Thesis. School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University. Second Class, A.
• 2003 O’Brien, R. Investigating ICTs for Learning: A Case Study of Primary School Classrooms at the Burleigh Heads LDC-ICT. Unpublished B. Ed. Honours Thesis. School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University. Second Class, A.
• (2003) Charleston, D. Future Teachers and Integrating ICTs: Informing the Connections between Preservice Teacher Education and the Continuing Professional development of Teachers. Unpublished B. Ed. Honours Thesis. School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University. First Class Honours.
• (2001) Rotolo, C. Telephone Teaching: Towards Constructivist Teaching for Rural and Remote Students. Unpublished B. Ed. Honours Thesis. School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University. First Class Honours.