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Susan Crichton Associate Professor and Director of Innovative Learning Centre

University of British Columbia Okanagan 3163 EME, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Y1Y 5R2

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SCHOLARSHIP Education Doctor of Philosophy - University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1998 Dissertation Title: Learning Environments Online: A Case Study of Actual Practice Available from http://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/browse?type=author&order=ASC&rpp=20&value=Crichton,+Susan Master of Arts - Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia 1993 Thesis Title: Encouraging Online Social Interaction: The Use of Expert Practice Teaching Credential – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California 1974 – Art, English and Physical Education Bachelor of Science Degree - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California 1973 – Physical Education Major; Art and English Minors

Research Research expertise Appropriate technologies; Maker Movement and Constructionist Learning; New media and innovations in content development; ICT enhanced learning environments; Digitally enhanced qualitative research methodologies; Teacher preparation; Professional development; K-12 Technology integration; Social development and justice Publications Refereed publications (journal articles) Crichton, S. (April, 2014). Using a design approach to leapfrogging pedagogy in challenging contexts. Electronic Journal of e-Learning. 12 (1), 3 – 13. Retrieved from http://www.ejel.org/issue/current.html Crichton, S, Carter, D. & Bourne, C. (Accepted). Design principles for good projects within the academy: Musings on issues of intent and vulnerability. Blog of the Michigan Journal for Global Service Learning. Crichton, S., Pegler, K., & White, D. (March 2012). Personal devices in public settings: Lessons learned from an iPod Touch / iPad project. Electronic Journal of eLearning 10 (1), 23 - 31. Retrieved from www.ejel.org Crichton, S., McCaffrey, & Brown, B. (Spring 2011). Using a SMART board smartly - Considering digital tools for interaction, collaboration and storytelling. Northwest Passage - Journal of Northwest Association of Teacher Educators, 9 (1), 105 – 112. Retrieved from http://web.unbc.ca/~kitchena/NWATE/NorthwestPassageJournal2011.pdf Pegler, K., Kollewyn, J., & Crichton, S. (2010). Generational attitudes and teacher ICT use. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 18 (3), 443-458. Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2009). The value of eJournals to support ePortfolio development for assessment in teacher education. Special Issue on ePortfolio and Digital Identity of the Canadian


Journal of Learning and Technology. 34 (3). Retrieved http://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/502/233 Kopp, G. & Crichton, S. (2007). Embedded or linked learning objects: Implications for content development, course design, and classroom use. Canadian Journal Technology and Learning, 33 (2). Retrieved http://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/13/12 Smits, H., Wang, H., Towers, J., Crichton, S., Field, J., & Tarr, P. (2005). Deepening understanding of inquiry teaching and learning with e-portfolios in a teacher preparation program. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 31 (3). Retrieved http://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/98/92 Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2006). Multi-media technologies, multiple intelligences, and teacher professional development in an international education project. Innovative Online. Retrieved http://innovateonline.info/index.php?view=login&id=39&next=index.php%3Fview%3Darticle%7Cid%3D39%7Caction%3Darticle Crichton, S. & Childs, E. (September 2005). Clipping and coding audio files: A research method to enable participant voice. The International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 4(3) Retrieved http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/IJQM/issue/view/365 Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2005). The role of literacy and access to learning in the development of civil society. International Journal of Learning, 11. Melbourne, Australia: Common Ground Press. Kinash, S., Crichton, S., & Kim-Rupnow, W. (March 2004). A Review of 2002-2003 literature at the intersection of online learning and disability: Electronic curb-cuts. The American Journal of Distance Education, 18(1). Crichton, S. & Li, Q. (March/April 2004). Expert practice and the development of learning objects: essential resources for online and distributed education. Educational Technology, 44(2), 37-42. Crichton, S. & Childs, E. (July / August 2004). Teachers as online educators: requirements for distributed learning and teacher preparation. Educational Technology, 44(4), 25-30. Crichton, S. (2004, Winter). If I were eighty again ... the power of imovie. AGATE: Journal of Alberta Gifted and Talented Education Council of the Alberta Teachers' Association, 16(2), 12-16. Crichton, S. & Kinash, S. (Spring 2003). Virtual ethnography: Interactive interviewing online as method. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 29 (2). Retrieved http://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/40/37 Kinash, S. & Crichton, S. (Spring 2003). The Student Experience of Distance Education: Reviews of two qualitative theses designed to explore the day-to-day experience of learners studying online. Canadian Journal of Learning Technology 29(1). Retrieved http://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/38/35 Crichton, S. & Kinsel, E. (Spring 2003). Learning plans as support for the development of learner identity: A case study in rural western Canada. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 8(2), 213-226. Crichton, S. & Childs, E. (Fall 2003). Classroom teachers as online educators. The Distance Journal of Alberta Distance Education and Training Association, 12(3), 14-15, 20 Crichton, S. & LaBonte, R. (April 2003). Innovative practices for innovators: Walking the talk. online training for online teaching. Journal of International Forum of Educational Technology & Society. Special Edition. Retrieved http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical/vol_1_2003/crichton.html


Crichton, S., & Kinsel, E. (2001). Challenges next door: A case study of learning for life. Journal of Adult & Continuing Education, 7(1), 46-57. Crichton, S. (1999) Virtual learning environments. Journal of Online Learning, 10(4) Book chapters (all are refereed or peer reviewed) Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (Accepted). Taking Making Into the Schools: An Immersive Professional Development Approach. In M. Niess & H. Gillow-Wiles (Eds.). Handbook of Research on Teacher Education in the Digital Age. IGI Global. Carter, D. Crichton, S. & Naghshbandi, S. (Submitted). Use of design thinking as a disruptive element in professional development for K – 9 educators. In K Shannon (Ed.) The design collection. Common Ground Publishers. Crichton, S. (Submitted). Living and working in a global space: Liminality within an academic life. In K. Ragoonaden & B. Kanpol (Eds.). Contested sites in education: The quest for the public intellectual, identity and service. NY: Peter Lang Publisher. Bourne, C., Crichton, S., & Carter, D. (Accepted). Reflections on service-learning situated in challenging contexts: Lessons learned. Advances in service-learning research series, Service-learning pedagogy: How does it measure up? American Education Research Association. Crichton, S. & Kinash, S. (2013). Enabling learning for disabled students: Considering changes in teaching and learning. In M. G. Moore (Ed.). The handbook of distance education, Third Edition. New York: Routledge. Crichton, S. (2013). E-Portfolio. In R.C. Richey (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Terminology for Educational and Communications and Technology. New York, NY: Springer. Crichton, S. & Onguko, B. (2013). Appropriate technologies for challenging contexts. In S. Marshall & W. Kinuthia (Eds.), Educational design and technology in the knowledge society, Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. Crichton, S. (2012). Using digital tools in qualitative research – Supporting integrity, simplicity, deep insight and social change. In C. Nunes Silva (Ed.), Online research methods in urban and planning studies, Hershey, PA: IGI Global Kinash, S. & Crichton, S. (2011). Blended learning internationalization from the commonwealth: An Australian and Canadian collaborative perspective. In A. Edmundson (Ed.), Globalized eLearning cultural challenges, Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Naseem, A. & Crichton, S. (2011). Case for the use of collaborative tools for research, development and professional service. In E. Brown & P. Gibbons (Eds.), International advances in education - Volume 2 Ethnicity and race, Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. Onguko, B. Ngatia, S, & Crichton, S. (2011) mLearning: Small technologies - massive contributions. In S. Hirtz & K. Kelly (Eds.), Education in a digital world - 2nd Edition (pp. 213-233). Victoria, BC: Open School BC. Crichton, S. & Nassem, A. (2011). Blended work: Exploring action and interaction in international research and development projects. In Sandy Hirtz (Ed.), Education in a digital world - 2nd Edition (pp. 89-102). Victoria, BC: Open School BC. Crichton, S. (2009). Use of digital data. In A. Mills, G. Durepos, & E. Wiebe (Eds.), Encyclopedia of case study research (pp. 950-958). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Reference.


Crichton, S. (2010). Managing and sustaining expectations of innovative ICT integration in development projects. In W. Kinuthia & S. Marshall (Eds.), Cases'n'Places: Global cases in educational technology. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. Crichton, S. & Shervey, G. (2008). Preservice teacher preparation and effective e-learning. In S. Marshall, W. Kinuthia, & W. Taylor. Bridging the knowledge divide: Education technology for development. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. Li, Q. & Crichton, S. (2008). Modeling the model: How experiences in an online learning environment can impact professional practice? In J. Salmon (Ed.) Handbook of research on electronic collaboration and organizational synergy. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Crichton, S. & Childs, E. (2008). Looking forward – Stories of practice. In S. Hirtz (Ed.), Education for a digital world: Advice, guidelines, and effective practice from around the globe (pp. 489-502). Vancouver, BC: BCampus and Commonwealth of Learning. Crichton, S. (2008). A great wall of difference: Musings on instructional design in contemporary China. In M. Keppel (Ed.), Instructional design: Case studies in communities of practice. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Inc. Kinash, S. & Crichton, S. (2007). Disability and distance education. In M. Moore (Ed.), Handbook of distance education, 2nd Edition. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2006). Only one million teachers to train. In B. Pasian (Ed.), Plan to learn: Case studies in eLearning project management. Canadian eLearning Enterprise Alliance (CeLEA). Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2006). Planning with a million in mind. In B. Pasian (Ed.), Plan to learn: Case studies in eLearning project management. Industry Canada. Crichton, S. (2005). When just enrolling is not enough: A case for intentional learning plans. In S. Marshall, W. Taylor, & X. Yu (Eds.), Encyclopedia of developing regional communities with information and communication technology. London: Idea Group Reference. Gibbons, P., Crawford, K., Crichton, S., & Fitzgerald, R. (2000). Cognitive development in ICT contexts. In D. Watson & T. Downes (Eds.), Communications and Networking in Education: Learning in a Networked Society (pp. 221-230). Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers. Conference proceedings Crichton, S. (Accepted). Taking Making Into An Institution: Embracing The Maker Movement to Signal Innovation. Paper to be presented at the 9th International Conference on eLearning (ICEL 2014), The Federico Santa María Technical University, Valparaiso, Chile. Crichton, S. (2013, June). Leapfrogging pedagogy: A design approach to transforming learning in challenging contexts. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on eLearning (ICEL 2013), The Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cape Town, South Africa. Crichton, S. (2012, June). Emerging appropriate technologies and the need to consider new approaches to professional development. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on eLearning (ICEL 2012), The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Pegler, K., Crichton, S. & White, D. (June 2011). Personal devices in public settings - Lessons learned from an iPod Touch / iPad project. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on eLearning. Reading, UK: Academic Publishing Limited.


LaGrange, A., Crichton, S. & Tarr, P. (January 2011). Documentation as a research strategy for self-study. In the Proceedings of the 9th Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.

Kinash, S., Crichton, S., & McAvoy, M. (November 2010). Blended learning through the Commonwealth. In Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference on International Higher Education 2010, Perth, Australia. Crichton, S. & Onguko, B. (2010). ColorBoard – A product and process to enable quality Education for All. In Proceedings of the 6th Pan-Commonwealth Forum. Retrieved from http://www.pcf6.net/pages/full%20paper.php LaGrange, A. & Crichton, S. (January 2010). Documentation as a teaching and learning strategy to enhance education in East Africa. In the Proceedings of the 8th Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.

Crichton, S. (January 2008). The introduction of e-Journals and e-Portfolios as support for reflection and inquiry in a two-year, teacher preparation program. In the Proceedings of the 7th Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI. Crichton, S. (January 2007). Making the intangible tangible: International practices with digital documentation and classroom observation. In the Proceedings of the 6th Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI. Crichton, S., Frank, K., Hodges, Y., & O’Rourke. (February 2007). Student teacher experiences with digital documentation: The introduction of e-Journals and e-Portfolios as support for reflection and inquiry. In Proceedings of WestCAST 2007. Winnipeg, MB: University of Manitoba, Manitoba. Crichton, S. & Shervey, G. (October 2006). Helping pre-service teachers to understand the potential of online learning. In General Sessions Proceedings for 4th Pan-Commonwealth forum on open learning. Vancouver, BC: Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in collaboration with University of the West Indies Distance Education Centre (UWIDEC), Jamaica. Tworek, J., Henderson, E., Yers, G., & Crichton, S. (November 2005). An innovative online program to facilitated hand hygiene adoption and behavioural change in nurses in a major urban health region. In Proceedings of the E-Learn 2006 - World conference on E-Learning in corporate, government, heath care, and higher education. Vancouver, BC. Childs, E. & Crichton, S. (2004). The impact of online professional development on teaching practice: Research summary and final results. In J. Nall & R. Robson (Eds), Proceedings of the E-Learning 2004: World conference on E-Learning in corporate, government, heath care, and higher education, (pp. 256-263). Washington, DC, USA Kinsel, E. & Crichton, S. (2004). Learning plans: Intentional support for lifelong learning. In P. A. Danaher, C. Macpherson, F. Houwens, & D. Orr (Eds.), Lifelong learning: Whose responsibility and what is your contribution? Proceedings of the 3rd International lifelong learning conference, (pp. 186-191). Rockhampton: Central Queensland University Press. Jacobsen, M. & Crichton, S. (2003). Student Teachers and Filmmaking: Representing Understandings Through Multiple Literacies. In Proceedings of the Association for Educational Communications & Technology's Surfing New Waves: Leadership & Technology International Convention. Anaheim, CA. Gibbons, P., Crichton, S., & Crawford, K. (2002). Using technology for social engagement of the aged. In R. Carveth, S. Kretchmer, & D. Schuler (Eds.), Shaping the network society: Patterns for


participation, action and change, (pp. 118-121). Palo Alto, CA: Public Sphere Project of Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility. Crichton, S., & Kinsel, E. (2002). The importance of self and development of identity in learning. In K. Appleton, C. Macpherson, & D. Orr (Eds.), Building learning communities through education: Refereed papers from the 2nd International Lifelong Learning Conference, (pp. 143-151). Rockhampton: Central Queensland University Press. Crichton, S., & Kinsel, E. (2000). Communities in transition - Technology as a catalyst for change. Proceedings of the International Conference on Learning with Technology. Philadelphia, PA: Temple University, Commissioned Research Reports Schmidt & Carbol Consulting Group. (December 2013). Literature Review. Prepared for Alberta Education as part of the deliverables for the Alberta Distance Education Review Contract. Schmidt & Carbol Consulting Group. (December 2013). Final Technical Report. Prepared for Alberta Education as part of the deliverables for the Alberta Distance Education Review Contract. Schmidt & Carbol Consulting Group. (December 2013). Summary Final Report - New Directions for Distance Education: Toward Flexible Learning. Prepared for Alberta Education as part of the deliverables for the Alberta Distance Education Review Contract Schmidt & Carbol Consulting Group. (October 2013). Phase 3 - Interim Final Report. Prepared for Alberta Education as part of the deliverables for the Alberta Distance Education Review Contract Schmidt & Carbol Consulting Group. (2013). Preliminary Recommendations. Prepared for Alberta Education as part of the deliverables for the Alberta Distance Education Review Contract Schmidt & Carbol Consulting Group. (July 2013). Phase 3: Program Evaluation (Value for Funding). Prepared for Alberta Education as part of the deliverables for the Alberta Distance Education Review Contract Schmidt & Carbol Consulting Group. (July 2013). Alberta Distance Education Review Project – Second Interim Report. Prepared for Alberta Education as part of the deliverables for the Alberta Distance Education Review Contract Schmidt & Carbol Consulting Group. (January 2013). Alberta Distance Education Review Project – Phase 1 Report. Prepared for Alberta Education as part of the deliverables for the Alberta Distance Education Review Contract Ngatia, S., Crichton, S., Onguko, B., & Njura, A. (2009). Exploring the Actual Use of ICT in Challenging Contexts in East Africa Schools. Conference Report for Aga Khan University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Crichton, S. & Yaniv, H. (2007). Emerging Technologies in the 21st Century: 1:1 technologies in the Grade 5/6 classroom. Report prepared for the Calgary Board of Education and Alberta Education. Crichton, S., Pegler, K., & White, D. (2006). Emerging Technologies in the 21st Century: Wireless Local Area Networks and Mobile Devices. Report prepared for the Calgary Board of Education and Alberta Education. Crichton, S. & Brown, B. (2011). WLAN & Mobile Devices & Technology Leadership: Development of the Calgary Catholic Technology Leadership Program (TLP) and Technology


Learning Center (TLC). Report prepared for the Calgary Catholic Board, Calgary, Alberta. Crichton, S., Wenbin, H., Hongwei, M., Qiong, W., & Spohr, C. (September 2006). Final Report of Findings and Recommendations on Improving Basic Education in Underdeveloped Areas through ICT. Developed under TA 3958-PRC, in cooperation with and under guidance from the Ministry of Education, People's Republic of China (TA Executing Agency). Complete with annexes and tool kits.

Crichton, S., Wenbin, H., Hongwei, M., Qiong, W., & Spohr, C. (September 2006). Focused Synopsis of Findings and Recommendations on Improving Basic Education in Underdeveloped Areas through ICT. Developed under TA 3958-PRC, in cooperation with and under guidance from the Ministry of Education, People's Republic of China (TA Executing Agency).

Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (July 2004). Embedded or Linked Learning Objects: Implications for Content Development, Course Design, and Classroom Use. Report prepared for Alberta Learning (Contract # 2004-0477). Crichton, S. & Smith, R. (2003). Online Learning in Alberta: Sustainability Factors. Report for Alberta Learning. Electronic Resources Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (November 2013). Maker Day Toolkit. Sponsored by Industry Training Authority (ITA). http://blogs.ubc.ca/centre/category/maker/ Crichton, S., Barnett, J., Smart, L., Acorn, P., Schuelert, L., Onguko, B., & Mitchell, L. (2011). Water and global responsibility unit plan. Content developed from 2009 STEM grant. Retrieved http://wavemakers.cawst.org/index.php/main/page/k-6-unit-plans-2011-09-08-21-09-58 Crichton S. & Naseem, A. (September 2011). Blended learning in higher education. Materials for a blended learning workshop for faculty at Aga Khan University – Karchi, Pakistan. LaGrange, A. & Crichton, S. (2009). Implementing case studies as a pedagogical approach. Workshop materials for the Institute of Educational Development. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Aga Khan University (IED-EA). Crichton, S. (2008). ICT for Teaching and Learning – Workshop materials. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Aga Khan University (IED-EA), Crichton, S. (2008). ICT for Teaching and Learning – Workshop materials. Talca, Chile: Universidad Catholica del Maula. Design and supervision of development of Strengthening Capacity for Basic Education in Western China (SCBEWC) distance education platform. (2006 – present) SCBEWC is a program under a Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) grant. Working collaboratively with Northwest University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Peking University, Beijing, PRC. Platform will support professional development activities for 10 million teachers in the PRC. Professional development courses for SCBEWC project available via IP satellite system within PRC or from http://cida.ncet.edu.cn/

o Distance Education version of Course 1 – Student Centred Instruction in Basic Education: Classroom Suggestions for Teachers (2004)

o Course 2 - Theories and Approaches for Supporting Effective Distance Education Learning (2006)

o Course 3 – ICT in the Classroom (2005) o Guided Study to Instructional Design Manual and Process (2006 – present)


Crichton, S. (2005). Workshop Materials for Classroom Observation Using Digital Documentation. Asian Development Bank – TA 3958-PRC. Professional publications Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (November 2013). Maker Day Toolkit. Sponsored by Industry Training Authority (ITA). http://blogs.ubc.ca/centre/category/maker/ Available in ePub, PDF and editable print format – Creative Commons License … soon to be printed Crichton, S. & Thompson, T. (May 2013). unConference Toolkit. Prepared for Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) for the DOT Youth & Learning unConference, Nairobi, Kenya. Pegler, K., Crichton, S. White, D. & Parker, B. (Spring 2011). M-powered learning and student engagement. In CASS Newsletter. Edmonton, AB: The College of Alberta School Superintendents. White, D., Crichton, S, & Pegler, K. (June 2010). Is your school ready for mobile learning? Calgary, AB: Calgary Board of Education. Crichton, S., Slater, C. & Pegler, K. (Fall 2010). Understanding teacher technology use by generation, knowledge and career cycle. Alberta Teachers' Association Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.teachers.ab.ca/Publications/ATA%20Magazine/Volume-91/Number-1/Pages/Understanding-Teaching-Technology-Use.aspx Crichton, S. (2009). eCollaboration. Invited submission in MindShare Learning Report. Retrieved from http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs092/1101987119773/archive/1102038557241.html Wang, C., Towers, J., Smits, H., Crichton, S., Tarr, P., Field, J. & Kopp, G. University of Calgary's Master of Teaching program launched e-portfolio project. The Distance: Journal of Alberta Distance Education, 14(3). Alberta Distanced Education and Training Association. Crichton, S. & Childs, E. (Fall 2003). Classroom teachers as online educators. The Distance: Journal of Alberta Distance Education and Training Association, 12 (3), 14-15,20 Crichton, S. (April 2003). Writing To Go: Appropriate Tools for Appropriate Tasks. Learning Technology Newsletter, IEEE Learning Technology Task Force. Crichton, S., & Kinsel, E. (Fall 2002). Communities in Transition: Technology as a tool for change. Education Canada. Toronto, ON: Canadian Education Association Book reviews Crichton, S. (2004). E-moderating: The key to teaching and learning online. [Review of the book E-moderating: The key to teaching and learning online]. Educational Review. Retrieved from http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews Crichton, S. (2004). Global discovery activities for the elementary grades. [Review of the book Global discovery activities for the elementary grades]. Educational Review, Retrieved from http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews Crichton, S. (2003). Teacher education through open and distance learning. [Review of the book Teacher education through open and distance learning]. International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning, Retrieved from http://www.ucalgary.ca/~iejll/volume7/crichton.html Crichton, S. (2003). Education for the twenty-first century [Review of the book Education for the Twenty-first Century]. Educational Review, http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews/rev221.htm


Crichton, S. (2003). Education in the Twenty-first Century [Review of the book Education in the twenty-first century]. Educational Review, Retrieved from http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews/rev216.htm

Crichton, S. (2002). Director in the classroom [Review of the book The director in the classroom: How filmmaking inspires learning]. International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning, Retrieved from http://www.ucalgary.ca/iejll/crichton Crichton, S. (2002). Joint curriculum design [Review of the book Joint curriculum design: facilitating learner ownership and active participation in secondary classrooms]. Educational Review, Retrieved from http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews/rev159.htm

Crichton, S. (2001). Technology, teaching, and learning [Review of the book Technology, teaching and learning: Issues in the integration of technology]. Educational Review, Retrieved from http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews/rev159.htm Presentations – Conferences and Workshops Refereed academic conference presentation (*denotes international) * Mcyintrye Latta, M. & Crichton, S. (Accepted). Revisiting Experience & Education. Experience and Education panel at the annual meeting of the John Dewey Society at the American Education Research Association, Philadelphia, PA, April 2014. * Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (Accepted). Sensing a LEAP in Interaction: Building a Case for a Gesture Interface. CSSE Session: Post-Literate Pedagogies: The Digital Gymnasium. Brock University, St. Catharines, ON 24 – 28 May 2014. Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (Accepted). Signaling innovation in pedagogy and practice: Discussion of EME 1123 as a learning lab and an expression of pedagogical stance. UBC Okanagan Learning Conference. * Crichton, S. (Accepted). Taking Making into an Institution - Embracing the Maker Movement to Signal Innovation. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on eLearning (ICEL 2014), Hosted by The Federico Santa María Technical University, Valparaiso, Chile 26-27 June 2014. * Naghshbandi, S., Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (January 2014). Use of design thinking as a disruptive element to focus collaborative problem finding among K-9 educators. 8th International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, Vancouver, BC * Carter, D. & Crichton, S. (Accepted). Empowering 21st century assessment practices: Designing technologies as agents of change. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA. * Crichton, S. & Onguko, B. (Accepted but could not attend the conference). Appropriate technology for changing pedagogy in challenging contexts. Pan Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning 2013. December 2 - 6, 2013, Abuja, Nigeria. * Childs, E. & Crichton, S. (November 2013). The changing face of distance education: The Alberta experience. Interactive Poster Presentation. Association of educational Communication and Technology (AECT). Anaheim, CA * Crichton, S. (2013, June). Leapfrogging pedagogy: A design approach to transforming learning in challenging contexts. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on eLearning (ICEL 2013), The Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cape Town, South Africa.


* LaGrange, A., Crichton, S., & Bosetti, L. (2013, June). Commonplaces Books as a Pedagogical Space for Understanding Teaching as Practical Judgment Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) Conference, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. * Crichton, S. (2013, June). Imagining an Innovative Learning Environment. Poster presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) Conference, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. * Carter, D., Crichton, S., & Veldhoen, K. (2013, June). Innovations in visualizing student assessment information. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) Conference, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. * Crichton, S. (2012, August). The happiness that comes from solving challenging problems: Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and appropriate technologies in challenging educational contexts. Educating for Sustainable Happiness: A symposium on exploring values, crossing cultures, using technology, and forging global partnerships in support of a 21st century education. The Bhutan Canada Foundation: Ashburnham, Massachusetts. * Crichton, S. (2012, June). Emerging appropriate technologies and the need to consider new approaches to professional development. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on eLearning (ICEL 2012), The Chinese University of Hong Kong. * Onguko, B. & Crichton, S. (2012 April). Making Significant Change through Appropriate Technology in a Rural Setting. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, BC. * Onguko, B. & Crichton, S. (2011, July). Deploying simple technologies powered by solar for teacher learning. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. * Crichton, S., Pegler, K., & White, D. (2011, June). Personal devices in public settings - Lessons learned from an iPod Touch / iPad project. Paper presented at the International Conference on eLearning (ICEL 2011), UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, BC. * White, D., Crichton, S., & Pegler, K. (June 2011). Learning with mobile technologies: Rethinking teacher practice through workflow. Paper presented at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Crichton, S., Moorman, L., & Onguko, B. (2011, May). If sugar cubes are the bricks, what size is the palm tree? Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) Conference, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. Crichton, S., Pegler, K. & White, D. (2011, May). Personalizing learning: iPod Touch devices in K-12 Classrooms. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) Conference, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. * Crichton, S., Wali, & Kiragu, S. (2011, May). Developing and using local media to enhance understanding, contextual relevance, and capacity building. Paper presented at Conference of eLearning Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. * LaGrange, A., Crichton, S., & Tarr, P. (2011, January). Documentation as a research strategy for self-study. Paper presented at Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI. * Kinash, S., Crichton, S., & McAvoy, M. (2010, November). Blended learning through the Commonwealth. Paper presented at IADIS International Conference on International Higher Education 2010, Perth, Australia.


* Crichton, S. & Onguko, B. (2010, November). Colorboard - Product and process to enable quality education for all. Paper presented at Commonwealth of Learning PCF 6, Indira Gandhii University, India.

* Crichton, S. & Nassem, A. (2010, October). Simple, appropriate technologies to develop and support contextually relevant content and pedagogy. Transforming pedagogies: Emerging contexts and texts of teacher education. Paper presented at Conference hosted via Elluminate Online! Aga Khan University, Karchi, Pakistan. Slater, C., Crichton, S. & Pegler, K. (2010, June). Understanding teacher technology use and professional development needs - Phase three findings. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) Conference, Montreal, Quebec. * Crichton, S., Slater, C. & Pegler, K. (April 2010). Understanding teacher technology use and professional development needs by generation, knowledge and career cycle. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO. * LaGrange, A. & Crichton, S. (2010, January). Documentation as a teaching and learning strategy to enhance education in East Africa. Paper presented at Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

* Crichton, S. & Onguko, B. (2008, November). Juggling tools, tasks, and technologies for the best pedagogical fit. Invited speaker for eLearning Seminar 2008: Sharing Practices and Exploring Potential. Hosted by Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. Crichton, S. & LaGrange, A. (2008, June). e-Portfolios in Teacher Education, Paper presented at Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE), UBC, Vancouver, BC. * Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2008, May). The Value of eJournals to support ePortfolio development for assessment in teacher education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association. New York. * Crichton, S. (2008, January). The introduction of e-Journals and e-Portfolios as support for reflection and inquiry in a two-year, teacher preparation program. Paper presented at Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI. * Crichton, S. (2008, January). A Case for NOT transcribing audio and video content. Paper presented at Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI. * Crichton, S. & Shervey, G. (2007, September). Clipping and coding digital files: A research method to enable participant voice. Paper presented at the Advances In Qualitative Methods Conference - AQM, University Of Alberta - Banff Centre, Alberta. * Kinash, S. & Crichton, S. (2007, September). Digital filmmaking as an expression of epistemological stance. Paper presented at the Advances In Qualitative Methods Conference - AQM, University Of Alberta - Banff Centre, Alberta. * Edmonds, K. & Crichton, S. (2007, April). Finding ways to teach students with fasd: a research study. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. Kopp, G, Crichton, S. Tarr, P., Hodges, Y., & Towers, J. (2007, March). Using e-Portfolios and e-Journals to encourage reflection and support inquiry based teaching and learning. Paper presented at Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE),


Crichton, S. (2007, February). Strengthening inquiry and assessment through technology: The use of e-Portfolios in teacher education. Paper presented at the 29th McGraw-Hill Ryerson, National Teaching, Learning & Technology Conference, Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta. Crichton, S., Hodges, Y., Franks, K, & O’Rourke, E. (2007, February). Strengthening inquiry and assessment through technology: The use of e-Portfolios in teacher education. Paper presented at WestCAST, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. * Crichton, S. (2007, January). Making the intangible tangible: International practices with digital documentation and classroom observation. Paper presented at Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI. * Tarr, P. & Crichton, S. (2006, November). Wired learning. Paper presented at the International Conference on Teacher Education, Calgary, Alberta. * Crichton, S. & Shervey, G. (2006, October). Preparing teachers to facilitate blended learning. Paper presented at the 4th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF4). Montego Bay, Jamaica. Crichton, S. & Shervey, G. (2006, March). Changing practice: Reflections on task design and delivery. Paper presented at the Canadian Council on Learning - 21st Century Learning Initiative. Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia. * Crichton, S. & Childs, E. (2006, February). Clipping and coding audio files: A research methodology to enable participant voice. Paper presented at the 6th International Interdisciplinary Conference, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. * Crichton, S. (2006, February). Virtual ethnography: Interactive interviewing online as method. Paper presented at the Sixth International Interdisciplinary Conference, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.

Shervey, G. & Crichton, S. (2005, February). E-Practicum for pre-service teachers: Lessons learned and future plans. Paper presented at West CAST, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. * Crichton, S. & Childs, E. (2004, November). The impact of online professional development on teaching practice: Research summary and final results. Paper presented at the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Heath care, and Higher Education. Washington, DC. * Crichton, S. (2004, June). Mobile learning lab and literacy. Paper presented at the 11th International Literacy and Education Research Network Conference on Learning. Havana, Cuba

* Kinsel, E. & Crichton, S. (2004, June). Learning plans: Intentional support for lifelong learning. Paper presented at the Lifelong Learning Conference, Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia. Crichton, S. & Childs, E. (2004, June). Online professional development for online educators: Does it change teaching practice? Paper presented at Canadian Association of Distance Education (CADE) Conference: Pioneers in a New Age. York University, Toronto, Ontario. Childs, E. & Crichton, S (2004, June). Requirements of teachers as online educators: Distributed learning and teacher preparation. Paper presented at Canadian Association of Distance Education (CADE) Conference: Pioneers in a New Age. York University, Toronto, Ontario. * Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2004, May). Multimedia technologies, multiple intelligences, and teacher professional development in an international education project. Paper presented at the


International Conference of Multiple Intelligences Theory and Application and the 3rd Annual Conference of Discovery in China (DIC). Beijing, PRC. * Li, Q. & Crichton, S. (2004, February). Expert practice and the development of learning objects: Essential resources for online and distributed education. Paper presented at the 21st ICDE World Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education: Lifelong Learning in the Networked World. Hong Kong. * Crichton, S. Kopp, G. & Childs, E. (2003, November). Building E-Learning architectures: Reconsidering the structure of distributed learning environments to span the digital divide. Paper presented at the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. Phoenix, AZ. * Childs, E. & Crichton, S. (2003, November). Online professional development for online educators: Does it change teaching practice? Paper presented at the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. Phoenix, AZ. * Jacobsen, M. & Crichton, S. (2003, October). Student teachers and filmmaking: Representing understandings through multiple literacies. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology's Surfing New Waves: Leadership & Technology International Convention. Anaheim, CA. Akins, M. & Crichton, S. (2003, July). GPS / GIS: Accurately locating learning in the Grade 6 curriculum. Paper presented at the 24th Annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Seattle, WA.

* Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2003, June). The potential of distributed learning environment in the development of civil society. Paper presented at the International Conference: Building the Information Commonwealth: Information Technologies and Prospects for Development of Civil Society Institutions in the Countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation. * Crichton, S. & Kinsel, E. (2003, April). Reflections on failure: Attempts to scale innovations. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association. Chicago, Illinois. * Crichton, S. & Childs, E. (2003, March). Online professional development for online educators: does it change teaching practice? Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Conference. Albuquerque, New Mexico. * Crichton, S. & Kinsel, E. (2002, June). The importance of self and development of identity in learning. Paper presented at the International Lifelong Learning Conference, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland. * Crichton, S., Gibbons, P. & Crawford, K. (2002, May). Using technology for social engagement of the aged. Paper presented at the Symposium - Shaping the Network Society: Patterns for Participation, Action and Change. Seattle, Washington.

Crichton, S. & LaBonte, R. (2002, May). Alternatives within the public system. session e-learning as school choice. Paper present at School Choice: Public Education at a Crossroads. University of Calgary. Calgary, Alberta. * Crichton, S. & Kinsel, E. (2001, June). Challenges next door: A case study of learning for life. Paper presented the International Perspectives Conference. Glasgow Caladonian University, Glasgow, Scotland.


* Crichton, S. & Kinsel, E. (2000, March). Communities in transition - Technology as a catalyst for change. Paper presented at the International Conference on Learning with Technology, Temple University. Philadelphia, PA. * Gibbons, P., Crawford, K, & Crichton, S. (1998, July). The dynamics of cognition in the design and use of virtual learning environments. Paper presentation at International Congress of Applied Psychology, San Francisco, CA. Professional conference presentation Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (February – March 2014). Taking Making Into the Schools. Professional Development Day. Full day, mmersive professional development activity funded by Industry Training Authority. Maple Ridge SD #42, Central Okanagan #23, North Okanagan-Shuswap SD #83 Crichton, S. & Taylor, T. (November 21, 2013). Reflections on the Inaugural Think Tank: Considering the Future of Small Secondary Schools. BC School Superintendents’ Association, Vancouver, BC. Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (November 20, 2013). Workshops – Using the Taking Making Into the Schools Toolkit. Industry Training Authority. Youth Day 2013. Four Season Hotel, Vancouver, BC. Crichton, S. & Onguko, B. (June 26, 2013). Embracing the maker movement: How might design thinking inspire youth. Four hour, hands on workshop for township students attending campus sessions. University of Cape Town, Centre for Film and Media Studies. Thompson, T. & Crichton, S. (May 16 - 17, 2013). Co-facilitators, organizers, and speakers – DOT Youth & Learning unConference. Digital Opportunity Trust – DOT. Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. http://dotrust.org/unconference Thompson, T. & Crichton, S. (May 15, 2013). Co-facilitators – Scholar Knowledge Exchange. Digital Opportunity Trust – DOT. Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. Crichton, S. & Childs, E. (February 16, 2013). Changing face of distance education - Using graphic facilitation. 2013 Digital Learning Spring Conference: Transforming Learning Through Technology. Vancouver, BC Crichton, S. & Pegler, K. (2012, October). Creative iPad apps for curious students. BC Teachers of English Language Arts – Provincial Conference. Burnaby, BC Crichton, S. & Pegler, K. (2012, October). Creative iPad apps for innovative teachers. BC Teachers of English Language Arts – Provincial Conference. Burnaby, BC Porter, D., Crichton, S., LaBonte, R., & Carbol, B. (2012, August). Myths, hype, and possibilities: Trends shaping the future of distance education. Destination Innovation 2012 Conference, Alberta Education, Banff, Alberta. Crichton, S. & Pegler, K. (2012, August). Teaching with mobile technologies: Mobilizing teachers through an understanding of workflow. Destination Innovation 2012 Conference, Alberta Education, Banff, Alberta. McCaffrey, J. & Crichton, S. (2011, February). A Smartboard project: Technology in a Reggio inspired environment. Presentation at the Calgary Teachers' Convention. Calgary, AB Crichton, S. & Onguko, B. (2011, February). Implementing mobile technologies. Online presentation for eCampusAlberta.


Crichton, S., Onguko, B., Naseem, A., & Hennessey, S. (2010, August). Enhancing pedagogy at IED-EA using ICT - Shifting directions for educational development. Paper presented at the 3rd International Round Table, Aga Khan University. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Onguko, B. & Crichton, S. (2010, August). Re-engineering learning in East Africa: ColorBoard an emerging learning process. Paper presented at the 3rd International Round Table, Aga Khan University. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Walli, S., LaGrange, A., & Crichton, S. (2010, August). Training teachers for Tanzania’s children. Paper presented at the 3rd International Round Table, Aga Khan University. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Kinsel, E. & Crichton, S. (2010, April). exe for content development. Presentation at the 21st Century Learning and Sharing Online Conference, British Columbia, Canada. Crichton, S., Naseem, A., & Onguko, B. (2010, April). International perspectives on eLearning on 3 continents. Presentation at the 21st Century Learning and Sharing Online Conference, British Columbia, Canada. Pegler, K., Slater, C., & Crichton, S. (2010, February). Integrating laptops into teacher practice - Why the notion of digital immigrants / digital natives is just so wrong in teaching and learning. Presentation at the Calgary Teachers' Convention. Calgary, AB. Crichton, S., Onguko, B., Naseem, A., Wamate, L., & Hennessey, S. ICT Team Report. (2009, August). Paper presentation at the 2nd International Round Table, Aga Khan University. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Crichton, S. (2009, July). ICT to enhance training in an NGO content. Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technologies (CAWST) Learning Exchange. Calgary, Canada. Crichton, S. I2007, October). Invited "Reaction Panelist." Presentation at the Symposium '07 - Distributed Learning In The 21st Century: Shaping The Future Of Learning, Edmonton. Crichton, S. & Pegler, K. (2009, November). One to one teacher laptop project. Presentation at Jurisdiction Technology Event. Alberta Learning. Edmonton, AB: Crichton, S. & Pegler, K. (2007, October). Impact of generational attitudes on teachers' ICT use. Presentation at Alberta Distance Education Teaching Association (ADETA) Conference - Distributed Learning in the 21st Century: Shaping the Future of Learning. Edmonton, Alberta. Meyers, G., Bush, Tworek, J., Montgomery, Ledgerwood, Strople, Henderson, E., Crichton, S. (2006, May). Hand hygiene: Using an interactive approach to learning and behaviour Change Presentation at CHICA-Canada (Community & Hospital Infection Control Association of Canada). London, Ontario. Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2006). Impact of theory on practice. Paper presentation online via Webcast for the Innovate Journal. Crichton, S. (2006, February). Digital video. Presentation for Calgary City Teachers' Convention. Calgary, Alberta. Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2006, January). Interactive learning supported by digital video. Presentation and Workshop at the Annual Meeting of the Community and Hospital Infection Control Association of Canada - CHICA Canada. Calgary, Alberta.


Crichton, S. (2006, January). Clipping and coding audio and video files: A research method to enable participant voice. Paper and presentation for Research Dialogues - Faculty of Nursing. University of Calgary. Calgary, Albert. Crichton, S. (2005, November). Use of digital content to enable participant voice. Paper and presentation at Peking University, Beijing, China. Crichton, S. (2005, December). Engaging students in research. Panel Discussion - Ethics in Research Involving Students as Participants. Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta. Shervey, G. & Crichton, S. (2004, November). e-Practicum for pre-service teachers: Lessons learned and future plans. Presentation at the Alberta Online Symposium. Edmonton, AB. Crichton, S. & Childs, E. (2004, April). Time for online practicum: Question or statement? Presentation and paper for British Columbia Education Online (BCED) Conference -Connecting Online Communities. Vancouver, BC. Crichton, S. (2004, April). Considering a shift in instructional design for DE. Presentation via Elluminate Online Session. British Columbia Educators. Crichton, S. (2004, May). Thinking about practice. Two Day Workshop - Distance Education School of the Kootenays, Nelson, BC. Crichton, S., Faber, C. & Savill, W. (2003, November). Time for online practicum: Question or statement? Presentation at 7th Annual Online Learning Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta. Childs, E. & Crichton, S. (2003, November). Online professional development: Does it make a difference? Presentation at 7th Annual Online Learning Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta.

LaBonte, R. & Crichton, S. (2003, November). Enhancing expertise online: Creating legacy learning objects ~ Virtually! Presentation at 7th Annual Online Learning Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta. Akins, M. & Crichton, S. (May 2003). Geography in the Field - Using GIS / GPS for Curriculum Integration. Alberta Teachers' Association Computer Conference, Jasper, Alberta. Crichton, S. & Green, T. (2003, November). Beyond the how to: iMovies in the primary grades. Presentation at the Early Childhood Education Council Conference. Crichton, S. & LaBonte, R. (2003, May). Enhancing expertise online: Creating legacy learning objects virtually! Presentation at the Making IT Work Conference for BC4, UBC, Vancouver, BC. Crichton, S. (2002, November). A case for self-paced learning. Invited Speaker. Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta Provincial Conference, Calgary, Alberta. MacLachlan, D. & Crichton, S. (2002, October). Preparing educators for active online learning environments. Presentation at the 6th Annual Online Learning Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta. Crichton, S. (2002, March). Recognizing self before student. Workshop presentation at Bow Valley College's Professional Development Day, Life Long Learning, Calgary, Alberta. Invited Keynote or Significant Addresses


21st-Century Skills and the Future of Internationalization: Opportunities for Leadership. Panel speaker. (May 27, 2014). NAFSA 2014 Conference. San Diego, CA. http://www.nafsa.org/Attend_Events/Annual_Conference/Educational_Offerings/Symposium/Symposium_on_Leadership/ Taking Making Into Our Schools: Considerations of Considerations of Purpose, Pedagogy, and Design. (May 9, 2014). CEFPI BC Chapter Spring Conference, Vancouver, BC Taking Making in Schools. (March 13, 2014). Introduction to Making and Design Thinking; Facilitation of Maker Day for Secondary Students. Maple Ridge School District (SD# 86). Taking Making in Schools. (March 11, 2014). Introduction to Making and Design Thinking; Facilitation of Maker Day. Maple Ridge School District (SD# 23). Mapping a Path to Change. Power Up - Women in the Trades Conference, Keynote Address. Feb. 27, 2014, Wosk Centre, Vancouver, BC Taking Making in Schools. (Feb. 28, 2014). Introduction to Making and Design Thinking; Facilitation of Maker Day. Maple Ridge School District (SD# 42). Taking Making in Schools. (Feb. 7, 2014). Introduction to Making and Design Thinking; Facilitation of Maker Day. North Okanagan - Shuswap School District (SD# 83). Change in Education. (February 4, 2014). Phi Delta Kappa International. Kelowna, BC Taking Making Into Schools. (November 20, 2013). Sharing Best Practices and Innovative Approaches for Youth Trades Programs. Industry Training Authority Annual Conference. Vancouver, BC. Taking Making Into the Schools (November 2, 2013). Maker Day, UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, BC Crichton, S. & Onguko, B. (June 26, 2013). Embracing the maker movement: How might constructivism and inquiry empower academics, educators, and students in South Africa? Invited lecture. University of Cape Town, Centre for Film and Media Studies. District Strategic Plan and Secondary Re-visioning. School District #10 Arrow Lakes. August 2013 Panel Speaker - Future of Digital Learning. (February 16, 2013). Digital Learning Spring Conference: Transforming Learning Through Technology. Vancouver, BC Working together to imagine the future of education. (February 7, 2013). Phi Delta Kappa - Okanagan Chapter. Kelowna, BC Teachers as online educators: Requirements and suggestions for teacher preparation. (2012, July). National Workshop on Effective Teaching Skills and Instructional Strategies for College Teachers. Via SKYPE to Christ University, Bangalore, India. Encouraging engagement …. while sipping from a fire hose of possibilities. Plenary speaker for The Engaging Classroom – Academic Studies PD Day. (2012, June). School of Computing and Academic Studies – BCIT, Burnaby, BC What did you do in school today around the world? (2012, February). Chaired and organized Webinar for Calgary Board of Education


New media, new literacies. Presentation and panel participation at the British Columbia Teachers of English Language Fall Conference. (2011, October). Surrey, British Columbia. Small technologies with big potential: Lessons learned from colleagues in challenging contexts. (2011, June). Keynote address for International Conference on eLearning (ICEL 2011). UBC - Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, BC.

Appropriate technologies in challenging contexts. (2011, July). Featured speaker at Apple Distinguished Educators Institute. Vancouver, BC.

Crichton, S., Pegler, K., & White, D. (2011, July). Findings from the iPad Touch / iPad research study. Featured speakers at Apple Distinguished Educators Institute. Vancouver, BC.

Norman, D. & Crichton, S. (June 2011). Thinking beyond the LMS. The 6th International Blended Learning Conference. Feature speakers via Elluminate: University of Hertfordshire's Learning & Teaching Institute. Hatfield, UK. Musings on iMEDIA: Exploring Reggio fundamentals through a technological lens. Keynote Address at Calgary Reggio Network Association & NAREA Conference. (2010, April). Calgary, Alberta. Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2009, May). Openness and being nimble. Keynote address for Faculty of Social Work - eLearning Institute, University of Calgary. Calgary, AB:. Framing the framework - Exactly what are we blending in blended learning? (2009, October). Keynote for Conference Board of Canada. Calgary, Canada. Crichton, S., Webber, C. & Moorman, L. (2008, March). Rethinking that "e" in eLearning. Featured speakers for Centre for Leadership in Learning (CLL) Dinner Lecture, University of Calgary. Calgary, AB:. Crichton, S. & Kopp, G. (2007, June). Technology innovations for support of adult learning in health care. Keynote speakers for Community and Hospital Infection Control Association of Canada - CHICA Canada. Edmonton, AB. Considering preservice teachers: Expanding your community. Keynote speaker for British Columbia Educators (BCED) Online Conference: Connecting Online Communities. (2004, April). Vancouver, BC. Virtual learning and virtual schools: Considering education for the future. Feature lecture - Rozsa Centre Great Hall Lecture Series, (2003, November). University of Calgary. Calgary, Alberta. Closing keynote address for the Network of Innovative Schools Institute - The Role of ICT in Whole School Change. (2003, October). SchoolNet Network of Innovative Schools, Fifth Annual Conference. Calgary, AB Invited Plenary Round Table Participant. (2003, May). Making IT Work Conference for BC4, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. Building a new box - Designing a learning environment to support changed practice. (2002, May). Keynote for Sharing IT Conference - BC4 and BCEDL, Okanagan University College, Kelowna, BC. How E-Learning is changing K-12 education. (2002, March). Invited Panelist for Learning Week Live.


Preaching to the converted. - Instructional design. (2001, October). Featured speaker for British Columbia Online Teachers and Administrators. Presentation online via Elluminate. Conference Organization Maker Day. (November, 2, 2014). Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC DOT (Digital Opportunity Trust) Youth & Learning Unconference. (May 2013). Co-facilitator and co-chair of the program committee. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. Think Tank: Future of Small Secondary Schools. (May 2013). Organizer and facilitator. Innovative Learning Centre, University of British Columbia Okanagan. Research Grants

Grants applied for: SSHRC with Dr. Elizabeth Childs – The changing face of K-12 Education in Canada. Submitted September 2013. $247,179 SSHRC with Dr. Margaret Macintyre-Latta - Seeing and Acting on Innovation's Renewing Potential: The Fecundity of Genuine Learning Contexts. Submitted September 2013. $269,129

Year awarded

Role Project Title Funding Organization Total Amount

2014 Researcher Facilitation and research of Maker Day concept for educators and students

Industry Training Authority (ITA)

$15,000

2013 Researcher Targeting achievement in higher-‐‑order thinking and STEM: An interprofessional approach

MITACS / Mathtoons $7,500

2013 Content Developer

Maker May 2013 – Workshop and Training Materials

Industry Training Authority (ITA)

$21,000

2013 Co-supervisor Financial literacy for youth – Mary Connolly & Junior Achievement of BC

MITAC $$15,000

2013 Collaborator Leapfrogging Pedagogical Challenges: Using Appropriate Technology to Foster Innovations in Literacy for the Knowledge Age

Canada-Africa Research Exchanges Association of Universities and Colleges Canada (AUCC) with funds from IDRC

$40,000 $20,00 in kind

2013 Collaborator Digital Youth and Learning unConference IDRC, CIDA and Digital Opportunity Trust DOT (NGO)

$15,000 grant from IDRC $75,000 total

2013 Researcher BCIC-Mitacs Commercialization Voucher Program (with Deb Carter, PhD student)

MITACS / FreshGrade $7,500

2013 Researcher Teacher Assessment Using New Technologies (with Deb Carter, PhD student)

MITACS / FreshGrade $15,000

2012 Researcher Alberta Distance Education Review Alberta Education Carbol & Associates

$24,000 of a $430,326 project

2009 – 2011

Researcher Digital Citizenship: Enabling Personalization through Handheld Mobile Learning (iPod and iPad devices)

Alberta Education & Calgary Board of Education (CBE)

$12,000

2009 – 2011

Co-Researcher

Developing Technological Solutions for Challenges Facing International Development

Imperial Oil – STEM $27,210

2007 – 2009

Co-Researcher

Pedagogical Documentation Inquiry Project Alberta Teachers’ Association

$3000

2008 Co-Researcher

Implementing the ePortfolio Project University Teaching & Learning Funding Committee

$30,000

2007 Co-Researcher

Implementing the ePortfolio Project University Teaching & Learning Funding Committee

$59,000

2006 Co- Emerging Technologies in the 21st Century: Alberta Education & $5000


Researcher Wireless Local Area Networks & Mobile Devices

CBE

2006 Co-Researcher

WLAN & Mobile Devices & Technology Leadership: Development of the Calgary Catholic Technology Leadership Program (TLP) & Technology Learning Centre (TLC)

Alberta Education Calgary Catholic Board

$5000

2006 Co-Researcher

SSHRC Development Grant with Dr. Shelley Kinash

U of C $2000

2005 - 2006

Chair – Research Team

Strengthening Inquiry & Assessment through Technology: The Use of e-Portfolios in Teacher Education

Alberta Education Inquiry Based Teaching & Learning Grants (U of C)

$10,5000 $12,000

2005 Chair – Research Team

Inquiry & blended Learning Course Development

Teaching & Learning Centre – University of Calgary

$10,000

2004 Researcher Distributed Learning & the MT Program – From Theory to Practice

MT3 Imperial Oil $5000

2005 Co-Researcher

… I’ll Be a Better Teacher MT3 Imperial Oil $5000

2005 Co-Researcher

Making Connections: Linking children, Teachers, & Cultures Around the World

University Internationalization Grant

$4000

2005 Co-Researcher

The Researching Teacher: An International Centre for Connecting Teachers, Students, Children, Faculty, & Research


2004 Researcher Investigating Embedded or Linked Learning Objects

Alberta Education $5000

2004 Researcher Online Learning MT3 Imperial Oil $5000 2003 Researcher SSHRC Development grant U of C & Faculty of

Education $2000

2003 – present

Co-researcher / participant

Strengthening Capacity for Basic Education in Western China – Joint project with PR China, CIDA, University of Alberta, Athabasca university, & Alberta Learning

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

$12,000,000 over five years

2002 – 2004

Co-Researcher

Learning-To-Go, Knowing Exactly Where I Am Going (GPS & GIS in the Classroom)

Alberta Teachers’ Association – AACES Grant

$2845

2002-2005

Researcher Distributed Learning Options in Alberta & British Columbia

Research Excellence Envelop – Faculty of Education

$6225

2002 Co-Researcher

SSHRC Development Grant with Dr. Michele Jacobsen

University of Calgary $1000

2002 Researcher Online Professional Development – Does It Make A Difference?


2002 Researcher Conference Travel to 2nd International Conference on Lifelong Learning


2002 Researcher Investigation of Mobile Distributed Learning Opportunities for International Initiatives

Faculty of Education $1000

2002 Co-Researcher

Distributed Learning & the MT Program MT3 Imperial Oil $3000

2002 Co-Researcher

Learning-To-Go, Knowing Exactly Where I Am Going


2002 Research University Travel Grant U of C $1800

Graduate Student Supervision – As of March 2013 Current Supervision As Supervisor

UBC MEd MA PhD 6 2 5

Current Supervision On Supervisory Committee MEd MA PhD UBC 2 University of Calgary 3


Completed Supervision MEd MA 4 MSc PhD EdD UBC 4 University of Calgary 27 3 1 1 & 2 co-

supervised 1

Teaching Courses taught – University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus EDUC 484 Curriculum Instruction: Technology Education I EDUC 486 Curriculum Instruction: Technology Education II GRIP Student Experience in Tanzania – Developing 2nd language picture books EDUC 521 Readings and Discourse in Education: Specialized Studies both on campus

and blended IGS 620 Directed Studies: Virtual Communities: Historical, theoretical and empirical

foundations. Doctoral course for Laura Struik EDUC 560C Directed Studies in Education: ICT and Professional Practice ETEC 556 Converging Media EDTP 499 UBC Okanagan Summer Institute - Technology and Sustainable

Development. Courses taught – University of Calgary EDTP 506 Case - Humanities EDTP 512 Special Topics - Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum EDTP 510 Field – Elementary PRAXIS EDTP 510 Field – Secondary PRAXIS EDTP 512 Special Topics - Distributed Learning: Teaching and Learning Online EDTP 510 Teaching Across Borders

(http://educ.ucalgary.ca/upe/teaching_across_borders) EDER 675 Principles of Instructional Development EDER 677 Telecommunications in Education

Distributed Teaching and Learning EDER 679.05 Technology and Society EDER 679.15 Inquiry into Digital Filmmaking

Inquiry Into Digital Content EDER 679.91 Learning with Technology: Independent Studies with Individual Students EDER 779.03 Tech Enabled Learning Environments -

Invited Teaching Opportunities Beyond UBC and University of Calgary Visiting Professor – Aga Khan University – Institute of Educational Development, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2012 – 2015)

• June – July 2013 Maker Movement, Development of ILC • December 2013 - ICT Strategic Plan; Concept Note for ILC Development • Fall 2012 - Institutional Project Proposal - SES EA - CIDA AKDN Partnership application

- ICT for teacher education and teacher trainers (ICT and Mathematics education) Workshop facilitator – Blended learning for higher education. Face to face and online workshop for faculty of Aga Khan Universities. Face to face workshop at Karachi, Pakistan. Sept. 19 – Oct. 30, 2011. Online workshop via Moodle. October 2011 – April 2012. With Azra Naseem Visiting Lecturer – Faculty of Education – University of Cambridge – New technologies for engaged teaching and research. November 22 – December 1, 2010.


Aga Khan University – Institute for Educational Development, Eastern Africa (AGK-IED-EA). ED 521: ICT in Education. Co-taught with Azra Naseem and Brown Onguko. November 2010 - March 2011. Teaching and administrative responsibilities Director of Graduate Programs – UBC O. August 2011 – May 2013 University of Calgary – Faculty of Education – Assistant Dean – Graduate Division of Educational Research (Academic Year 2007 – 2008); Graduate Program Director (2010 – 2011); Educational Technology Specialization Coordinator (2007 – 2008). Associate Professor – Educational Technology (2001 – 2011). Arrow Lakes School District #10, New Denver, British Columbia (1997 – 2001*) Positions held: Secondary Art teacher, site manager for an Alternative Education Center for students ages 12 -80; vice-principal. Arrow Lakes School District #10, New Denver, British Columbia (1992 – 1996*) Positions held: Director of Instruction (Technology Implementation); Teacher – Art, English, Desktop Publishing Arrow Lakes School District #10, New Denver, British Columbia (1980 – 1991*) Positions held: English and Art teacher; school librarian

* gaps in teaching reflect time spent completing graduate work Cochrane High School, Cochrane, Alberta (1978 – 1979) Positions held: Social Studies teacher; volleyball coach Orange County Unified School District, Orange, California (1976 – 1977) Position held: Resource Specialist – Multicultural Education Bamaga and Mornington Island Schools, Queensland, Australia (1975 –1976) Positions held: Art and English teacher in two remote, northern Aboriginal reserves; basketball and track coach Garey High School, Pomona, California (1974 –1975) Positions held: Art teacher and softball coach Professional teaching awards University of Calgary, Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award Honourable Mention – Spring 2007 (Nominated four times previously) Marshall McLuhan Distinguished Teaching Award (1991) Awarded for innovative curriculum development for computer use in schools. Canadian Computer Teacher of the Year – Toshiba Canada and Computers in Education Magazine (1991) National Award by National Institute – Canadian Centre for Creative Technology (1990), Unfolding Technology: Origami, Computers, and Learning. Service Committees – University of British Columbia • Faculty representative – ASPIRE campaign. (October 2013 – present) • Faculty representative to Rural Education Advisory Committee – provincial group (November

2013 – present)


• Faculty Committee to revise B.Ed. Program 2012 – present • Thesis examiner for Simon Fraser University, Athabasca University, University of Calgary,

and Aga Khan University (2008 – present) • Faculty Tenure and promotion committee 2013 – present • Graduate Program Council 2011- present • Faculty representative to College of Graduate Studies Scholarship and Awards Committee

2013 – present • Faculty representative to Internal Communications Task Force (March – May 2013) • Faculty representative to UBC Policy Development Committee for Learning Materials 2013 -

present • Faculty representative to Dean’s Advisory and Policy Committee (DAPC) 2012 – 2013 • Faculty representative to Learning Space Committee 2012 - present • Faculty representative to Research Advisory Committee 2012 - 2013 • Faculty representative to College of Graduate Curriculum Committee 2011 - present • Faculty representative to Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program Committee 2011 - 2013 • Programme Committee for International Conference on eLearning (ICEL) 2012 – present • Mini track chair – Appropriate Technology – International Conference on eLearning (ICEL)

2011 – present Reviewer for Conferences, Journals, Grants, and Awards • Member IASTED Conference Editorial Board June 2013 - present • Reviewer – Tenure and promotion for professor - National Institute of Education – Singapore • IASTED International Association of Science and Technology for Development) Conference

Editorial Board (www.iasted.org) 2013 - present • Reviewer - Associate for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) 2013-

present • Reviewer – SSCORE – http://www.sagepub.com/journals/Journal200948?siteId=sage-

us&prodTypes=Journals&q=garson+editor&fs=1 • College of Reviewers for Canada Research Chairs Program – 2012 – present • Reviewer for Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) 2012 - present • External reviewer for Qatar National Research Fund. Qatar Foundation. 2010 - present • Reviewer Journal of the NUS Teaching Academy – Open journal of the National University of

Singapore – 2012 – present • Reviewer for International Conference on E-learning (ICEL) 2012 – present). • External reviewer for promotion - lecturer to senior lecture - Faculty of Education - Cambridge

University 2010 • External thesis examiner for Aga Khan University - Institute of Educational Development

2009 - present • Reviewer - Journal of Interactive Learning Environment • Reviewer - AERA proposals 2003 - present • External examiner for tenure and promotion - Faculty of Social Work – 2009 - present • Reviewer for On the move: Mobile learning for development 2012; Case'n'Places 2008;

Bridging the Knowledge Divide: Educational Technology for Development 2007 • Member Editorial Board - The Open Education - Bentham Science Publishers, Ltd. 2007 • Reviewer - Sage publications - 2008 - present • Reviewer - Alberta Journal of Educational Research 2005 - present • Reviewer - CATE – CSSE conference proposals 2005 - present • Reviewer - Canadian Journal of Education 2003 – present • Reviewer - Canadian Journal of Higher Education 2003 – present • Reviewer - Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology 2005 - present • Reviewer - eGallery – 2002 to present • Reviewer - Interchange 2004 - present • Reviewer - Journal for Educational Thought - 2002 to present


• Reviewer - International Electronic journal for Leadership in Learning – 2002 – present • Reviewer - 2nd International Lifelong Learning Conference • Editorial board - Technology, Pedagogy and Education 2005 - present • Reviewer SSHRC Grant Proposals 2007 - present • Geography 695.09 Proposal Development Projects – November 2002 • Alberta representative - Inukshuk Wireless Learning Plan - 2006 - 2010. One of four

representatives to National funding organization

International Work • June 2013. Visiting professor. Aga Khan University IED – Tanzania

o Workshops, faculty support, and research lectures • May 2013. Co-facilitator / planner for Digital Opportunity Trust Organization. unConference

for Youth. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya • December 2012. Visiting professor. Aga Khan University IED – Tanzania

o Teaching, workshops, and research lectures • Mentor – 2011 – present UNITAR Afghan fellows program • Founder - jiFUNzeni.com Team of colleagues developing solutions for problems of access

and opportunity in challenging contexts (http://jifunzeni.com) • November 2010. Visiting professor - Cambridge University - Faculty of Education and

Commonwealth Centre of Education (http://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/centres/cce/). Invited to share expertise with

o Appropriate technologies for development work o ICT to enhance teaching and learning - interactive teaching o ICT to enhance qualitative research method

• Aga Khan University IED – Tanzania – Zanzibar Round Table and ICT consulting July 2008 – present

o Five working visits ( 2 weeks – 1 month in duration o Conceptualizing professional development o Digital content development o ICT enhanced teaching and learning

• Royal University of Bhutan – 2009 – ICT Enhanced Instruction and eLearning • Universidad Catholica del Maula, Chile - ICT for Improved Pedagogy – June 2008 • Strengthening Capacity for Basic Education in Western China - Joint project with PR China,

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), University of Alberta, Athabasca University, & Alberta Learning. Approximately 300 days of work from 2003 - present

o August 2003 – Taught teachers in Urumqi, Xinjing Province, Western China o July – August 2004 – Taught Instructional Design, developed distance education

template, and converted August 2003 training materials to distance education o April – August 2005 – Co-development DE Course 3 – ICT in the Classroom;

developed DE platform, co-developed DE Instructional Manual and Guidelines o Fall 2005 – evaluation for Course 3 and DE instructional design strategy o April – June 2006 - Co-development DE Course 2 – Facilitating Distance Education

in Learning Support Centres; continued development on DE platform; worked on DE policy documents

• Improving Basic Education in Underdeveloped Areas through ICT. Developed under TA 3958-PRC – Asian Development Bank (ADB). Approximately 70 days of work from May 2005 – August 2006

o I came in at the end of the project, after the original ICT consultant had been dismissed. In the final phases of the project, the objectives included

o undertaking a broad assessment of and identify promising innovations and strategies for the applications of distance education and ICT in education with a particular focus on supporting access to quality UCE among disadvantaged populations including minorities, women, and remote communities; and

o supporting and designing a very modest and targeted pilot test of promising approaches and technologies with a tight pro-equity focus. My role was to report to


the ADB and guide remaining efforts from fellow consultants and resource persons, in close dialogue with MOE and other agencies and institutions to complete remaining TA activities.

Community • Edtechnician for June Labs 2013 – present • Consulting – Aga Khan University – Karachi, Pakistan. Blending learning consultant. June

2011 – present. • Consulting - Aga Khan University - Karachi and Dar es Salaam - specific contact Azra

Naseem and Naureen Madhani (ICT for enhanced teaching, research, and professional development). 2008 - present

• Consulting - Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta - specific contact Norm Vaughan (ICT and teacher education and ePortfolio). 2002 - present

• Consulting - Calgary Board of Education - specific contact Brant Parker, Karen Pegler, and Duncan White (ICT, professional development and leadership). 2002 - present.

• Consulting - Calgary Catholic School District - specific contact Barb Brown (ICT, professional development and leadership). 2004 - present.

• Member Innovations Steering Committee - Bell eLearning Centre / Chinook's Edge School District - 2009 - present

• Volunteer for eLearning consultancy - CAWST - Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation (http://www.cawst.org/) 2008 - present

• Educational Advisory Council – Mustard Seed Street Mission – Calgary 2003 - present • Volunteer Habit for Humanity – Woman Build Project Summer 2002 • Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAACC) – Calgary Chapter – Board Member

2003 - 2005 • Volunteer for Davis Cup Tennis - Calgary, Alberta Winter 2007 Committees – University of Calgary (2001 – 2011) • Elected Advisory Search Committee – Dean for the Faculty of Law 2010 - 2011 • Elected University of Calgary Senate 2007 – 2011 • Member of the Honours Committee - University of Calgary Senate 2007 – 2009 • Appointed member of Faculty of Education Executive 2007 – 2009 • Member Internationalization Committee - Faculty of Education 2007 – 2008 • Elected member of General Faculties Council 2003 – 2009 • Educational Technology Specialization Coordinator – 2005 – 2007 • Faculty of Education Representative to Alberta Learning’s School Technology Advisory

Council – 2003 to 2007 • Academic Advisory Selection Committee, Science Education, Faculty of Education 2002 • Academic Advisory Selection Committee, Applied Psychology, Faculty of Education 2003 • Elected member of Academic Advisory Selection Committee, Associate Dean – Teacher

Preparation, Faculty of Education 2003 • Student Academic Appeals Committee – Participated in an Appeal Hearing 2002 • Gallagher – Galileo Fellowship Scholarship Committee 2002 • Faculty of Education Representative to CFI Planning with Arctic Institute of North America –

2002 • Faculty of Education Representative to Engineering Faculty 2003 • Member of Semester Two - Teacher Preparation Program - Revision Team 2003 • Teaching Excellence Committee Winter 2005 Memberships • John Dewey Society – 2014 – present • Fellow – Centre for Commonwealth Education – University of Cambridge • International Institute for Qualitative Methodology - Qualitative Methodology's Member

Scholar Review Committee - 2009 - present


• Apple Distinguished Educator - 2008 - present • Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) 2004 – present • Canadian Association of Distance Education (CADE) 2004 – 2005 • Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education / society for Information

Technology 2002 -2005 • American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2002 - present • Alberta Distance Education and Training Association (ADETA) 2002 – 2010 • British Columbia Computer Users Consortium (BC4) – 1998 – 2004 • Canadian Federation of University Women – 2002 – 2004 • Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR) 2002 – present • Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) 2002 – 2003 • Alberta Teachers’ Association Computer Council (ATACC) 2002-2003

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