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DR DIANNE CHAMBERS



Contact Details

Organization: Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Position: SENIOR LECTURER COMPUTER EDUCATION
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Homepage: http://www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/cgi-bin/public/staff_profile.cgi?id=2012

Research Expertise and International Linkages

Research Expertise

Research Interest Country of Expertise
Educational technology and media; Multimedia design; Online learning Australia
Teacher education: Primary; Use of IT in education Australia
Problem-based learning Australia
Leadership Australia

Qualifications, Honours, Fellowships and Other Awards

Qualifications

Title Institution Date Awarded Abbreviation
Bachelor of Science (honours) University of Melbourne 31-Dec-1984
Doctor of Philosophy University of Melbourne 31-Dec-1991
Master of Education Degree with Honours University of Wollongong 31-Dec-1997

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Research Fields, Courses and Discipline Classifications

Socio-Economic Objective Classifications

Publications

Publications produced at the University of Melbourne and reported in the Annual Publications Collection and 'Research Report' since 2001. The Themis Publications module, released in November 2006, allows additional publications from previous institutions and publications from past years to be entered.

Publications in 2008

Conference Publications/Papers

  • The Applicability of Hart's Sustainable Value Framework to Environmental Sustainability Activities in Institutions of Higher Education
    Year: 2008
    Event name: Ka kaiarahi o te kaitiakitaka: Tertiary Education Institutions Leading for Sustainability. The 8th International Conference of the Australasian Campuses Toward Sustainability (ACTS) network
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of The 8th International Conference of the Australasian Campuses Toward Sustainability
    Page numbers: 1-14
    Publisher: Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability Association (ACTS Inc)(Brisbane)
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Publications in 2007

Books

  • How to succeed with Problem-based Learning
    Year: 2007
    Publisher: Curriculum Corporation(Carlton South)
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Journal Articles

  • Applying computerised testing and certainty based assessment to reveal more about student learning
    Year: 2007
    Journal: International Journal of Learning
    Volume: 13
    Issue: 12
    Page numbers: 205-216
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  • Beyond test accuracy: Benefits of measuring response time in computerised testing
    Year: 2007
    Journal: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
    Volume: 23
    Issue: 4
    Page numbers: 542-558
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Conference Publications/Papers

  • Introduction of internet-based technologies in higher education: Experience of the University of Melbourne


    Year: 2007
    Event name: The XVIII International Conference "The use of new technologies in education"
    Conference Publication: The Use of New Technologies in Education: Proceedings of the XVIII International Conference
    Page numbers: 103-105
    Publisher: Trovant(Moscow)
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  • Problem Based Learning: Can it improve student motivation?
    Year: 2007
    Event name: Experiences for the deep learner: How do we meet the challenge of inspiring learners?:iNet Online Conference
    Conference Publication: Experiences for the deep learner: How do we meet the challenge of inspiring learners?
    Page numbers: 1-7
    Publisher: International Networking for Educational Transformation
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  • Who's Talking: An Investigation of Gender in an Online Education Discussion Forum
    Year: 2007
    Event name: Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications
    Conference Publication: Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2007
    Page numbers: 713-721
    Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
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Publications in 2006

Journal Articles

  • An Overview and Analysis of  ICT Solutions for Supporting Online Teaching and Learning
    Year: 2006
    Journal: Journal of Applied Educational Technology
    Volume: 3
    Issue: 1
    Page numbers: 5-23
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  • Cultural and organisational issues facing online learning communities of teachers
    Year: 2006
    Journal: Education and Information Technologies
    Volume: 11
    Issue: 3-4
    Page numbers: 269-282
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  • Teacher professional learning in an online community:the experiences of the National Quality Schooling Framework Pilot Project
    Year: 2006
    Journal: Technology, Pedagogy and Education
    Volume: 15
    Issue: 2
    Page numbers: 143-157
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Conference Publications/Papers

  • Are we there yet? The rocky road to online learning communities of teachers
    Year: 2006
    Event name: Imagining the future for ICT and Education: WG 3.1, 3.3 & 3.5 Joint Conference
    Conference Publication: Imagining the future for ICT and Education: WG 3.1, 3.3 & 3.5 Joint Conference - IFIP CD Proceedings
    Volume: 1
    Page numbers: 1-14
    Publisher: Hogskolen i Alesund/Alesund University College(Alesund)
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  • Insights into learners' understanding through monitoring test takers' temporal behaviours
    Year: 2006
    Event name: Imagining the future for ICT and Education: IFIP WG 3.1, 3.3 and 3.5 Joint Conference
    Conference Publication: Imagining the Future for ICT and Education - CD proceedings: IFIP WG 3.1, 3.3 & 3.5 Joint Conference
    Page numbers: 1-10
    Publisher: Hogskolen i Alesund/Alesund University College(Alesund)
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Computer Software Products

  • Teaching and Learning about Decimals
    Year: 2006
    Version:: 3.1
    Publisher: The University of Melbourne(Melbourne)
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Audio Visual Recordings

    Publications in 2005

    Journal Articles

    • Developing and using multimedia effectively for undergraduate teacher education
      Year: 2005
      Journal: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
      Volume: 21
      Issue: 2
      Page numbers: 211-221
      Publisher: ASCILITE
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    • Technology and PBL in school and teacher education: New Zealand and Australian case studies
      Year: 2005
      Journal: Computers in New Zealand Schools
      Volume: 17
      Issue: 2
      Page numbers: 36-42
      Publisher: University of Otago(Dunedin)
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    Publications in 2004

    Book Chapters

    • The Cognitive Apprenticeship Model in IT for Teacher Education: A Framework for Subject Design
      Year: 2004
      Book: Proceedings of the International Conference on Computers in Education 2004: A Conference of the Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education (APSCE)
      Publisher: Common Ground Publishing(Melbourne)
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    Journal Articles

    • From Recruitment to Graduation: A Whole-of-Institution Approach to Supporting Online Students
      Year: 2004
      Journal: Journal of Distance Learning Administration
      Volume: 7
      Issue: 4
      Page numbers: 8-19
      Publisher: State University of West Georgia(Carrollton)
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    Publications in 2003

    Conference Publications/Papers

    • Computer Mediated Communication to support an online learning environment
      Year: 2003
      Event name: Quality Education @ a Distance
      Conference Publication: Quality Education @ a Distance
      Page numbers: 153-160
      Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers(Norwell)
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    • Developing IT Leadership Skills for Teachers of the Future
      Year: 2003
      Event name: IFIP TC3/WG3.1 & WG3.3 Working Conference on ICT and the Teacher of the Future
      Conference Publication: Information and Communication Technology and the Teacher of the Future
      Page numbers: 137-144
      Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers(Norwell)
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    • Key influences for the design of online learning environments: Learner, Learning Outcomes, & Lecturer
      Year: 2003
      Event name: e-Learning Conference on Design and Development: Instructional Design - Applying first principles of instruction
      Conference Publication: e-Learning Conference on Design and Development: Instructional Design - Applying first principles of instruction
      Page numbers: 56-67
      Publisher: RMIT Foundation Macromedia(Melbourne)
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    • Making Educational Research Findings Accessible for Teacher Education: From Research Project to Multimedia Resource
      Year: 2003
      Event name: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE)
      Conference Publication: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE)
      Volume: 2003
      Issue: 1
      Page numbers: 2865-2872
      Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education(Norfolk)
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    • Selecting the Right Technology for Students in a Changing Teaching Environment: A Case Study
      Year: 2003
      Event name: International Federation for Information Processing Working Groups 3.1 and 3.3 Working Conference
      Conference Publication: ICT and the Teacher of the Future: Selected Papers from the International Federation for Information Processing Working Groups 3.1 and 3.3 Working Conference
      Volume: 23
      Page numbers: 35-36
      Publisher: Australian Computer Society(Sydney)
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    Publications in 2002

    Books

    • Computers in Education 2001: Australian Topics
      Year: 2002
      Publisher: Australian Computer Society(Sydney)
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    Journal Articles

    • Developing School Information Technology Leaders for the Future
      Year: 2002
      Journal: Journal of Information Technology for Teacher Education
      Volume: 11
      Issue: 3
      Page numbers: 303-314
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    • Information technologies: competency requirements and development of IT skills in an Australian degree for K-6 teachers
      Year: 2002
      Journal: Australian Educational Computing
      Volume: 17
      Issue: 2
      Page numbers: 15-20
      Publisher: Australian Council for Computers in Education(Belconnen)
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    Conference Publications/Papers

    • Independent access:which students might benefit from talking from a computer?
      Year: 2002
      Event name: ASET 2002 Biennial Conference - Untangling the web - Establishing learning links
      Conference Publication: Untangling the web - Establishing learning links: Proceedings of the Australian society for educational technology international conference
      Page numbers: 1-5
      Publisher: Australian Society for Educational Technology(Melbourne)
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    • Information technology leaders for schools: Can they be created?
      Year: 2002
      Event name: ACEC2002 (17th Australian computers in education conference)
      Conference Publication: ACEC2002 conference proceedings
      Page numbers: 1-8
      Publisher: Tasmanian Society for Information Technology in Education(Hobart)
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    • Problem Based Learning and Authentic Tasks for IT Leadership Development
      Year: 2002
      Event name: Untangling the Web - Establishing Learning Links: The Interrnational Education and Techno
      Conference Publication: Untangling the Web - Establishing Learning Links: CD Proceedings of the Interrnational Education and Technology Conference 2002
      Publisher: Australian Society for Educational Technology(Melbourne)
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    • Using IT to support authentic tasks in teacher education
      Year: 2002
      Event name: Seventh IFIP world conference on computers in education WCCE 2001
      Conference Publication: Networking the learner. Computers in education
      Page numbers: 681-688
      Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers(Dordrecht)
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    • Using problem based learning to hone information literacy and independent learning skills
      Year: 2002
      Event name: International lifelong learning conference (2nd 2002)
      Conference Publication: Refereed papers international lifelong learning conference 2002
      Page numbers: 100-107
      Publisher: Central Queensland University Press(Rockhampton)
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    • Using problem based learning to prepare students for IT leadership positions in schools
      Year: 2002
      Event name: Society for information technology & teacher education 2002 (13th international conference)
      Conference Publication: Information and technology & teacher education annual (proceedings of SITE 2002)
      Page numbers: 1259-1263
      Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education(Norfolk)
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    Publications in 2001

    Conference Publications/Papers

    • Supporting the development of IT skills of Education Faculty staff: An Australian case study
      Year: 2001
      Event name: 12th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
      Conference Publication: Proceedings of Sociey for Information Technology & Teacher Education 2001 12th International Conference
      Volume: 1
      Page numbers: 641-646
      Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education(Virginia)
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