Conference Organization

DOT (Digital Opportunity Trust) Youth & Learning Unconference. (May 2013).  Co-facilitator and co-chair of the program committee.  Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. http://education.ok.ubc.ca/research/innovative-learning-centre/The_unConference_Toolkit.html

Think Tank: Future of Small Secondary Schools.  (May 2013).  Organizer and facilitator.  Innovative Learning Centre, University of British Columbia Okanagan.

Mini Track Chair: Appropriate Technologies.  International Conference on E-Learning. (2012- present).

Significant Addresses – Keynote Presentations

We are all Makers: Sharing generously, tinkering creatively, acting collaboratively. (Sept. 29, 2014). Educational Technology Council. Edmonton, AB.

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/ http://www.nafsa.org/_/File/_/2014_symposium_report.pdf

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 Into Our Schools: Considerations of Considerations of Purpose, Pedagogy, and Design. (May 9, 2014). CEFPI BC Chapter Spring Conference, Vancouver, BC

Mapping a Path to Change. Power Up – Women in the Trades Conference, Keynote Address. Feb 27th, 2014, Wosk Centre, Vancouver, BC

Taking Making Into Schools.  (November 20, 2013).  Sharing Best Practices and Innovative Approaches for Youth Trades Programs.  Industry Training Authority Annual Conference.,  Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver, BC.

Crichton, S. (February 16, 2013). Panel Speaker – Future of Digital Learning.  2013 Digital Learning Spring Conference: Transforming Learning Through Technology.  Vancouver, BC

Crichton, S. (February 7, 2013).  Working together to imagine the future of education.  Phi Delta Kappa – Okanagan Chapter.  Kelowna, BC

Speaker and facilitator.  (Aug. 30, 2013).  Celebration of Learning: School District #10.  Arrow Lakes, Nakusp, 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.

Crichton, S. (2012, July).  Teachers as online educators: Requirements and suggestions for teacher preparation.  National Workshop on Effective Teaching Skills and Instructional Strategies for College Teachers.  Via SKYPE to Christ University, Bangalore, India.

Crichton, S. (2012, June).  Encouraging engagement …. while sipping from a fire hose of possibilities.  Plenary speaker for The Engaging Classroom – Academic Studies PD Day.  School of Computing and Academic Studies – BCIT, Burnaby, BC

Crichton, S. (2012, February).  What did you do in school today around the world?  Chaired and organized Webinar for Calgary Board of Education

Crichton, S. (2011, October).  New media, new literacies. Presentation and panel participation at the British Columbia Teachers of English Language Fall Conference.  Surrey, British Columbia.

Crichton, S. (2011, June). Small technologies with big potential:  Lessons learned from colleagues in challenging contexts. Keynote address for International Conference on eLearning (ICEL 2011). UBC – Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, BC.

Crichton, S. (2011, July). Appropriate technologies in challenging contexts. 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.

Crichton, S. (2010, April). Musings on iMEDIA: Exploring Reggio fundamentals through a technological lens. Keynote Address at Calgary Reggio Network Association & NAREA Conference. 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:.

Crichton, S. (2009, October). Framing the framework – Exactly what are we blending in blended learning? 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.

Crichton, S. (2004, April). Considering preservice teachers: Expanding your community. Keynote speaker for British Columbia Educators (BCED) Online Conference: Connecting Online Communities. Vancouver, BC.

Crichton, S. (2003, November). Virtual learning and virtual schools: Considering education for the future. Feature lecture – Rozsa Centre Great Hall Lecture Series, University of Calgary. Calgary, Alberta.

Crichton, S. (2003, October). Closing keynote address for the Network of Innovative Schools Institute  – The Role of ICT in Whole School Change. SchoolNet Network of Innovative Schools, Fifth Annual Conference. Calgary, AB

Crichton, S. (2003, May). Invited Plenary Round Table Participant. Making IT Work Conference for BC4, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

Crichton, S. (2002, May). Building a new box – Designing a learning environment to support changed practice. Keynote for Sharing IT Conference – BC4 and BCEDL, Okanagan University College, Kelowna, BC.

Crichton, S. (2002, March).  How E-Learning is changing K-12 education. Invited Panelist for Learning Week Live.

Crichton, S. (2001, October). Preaching to the converted. – Instructional design. Featured speaker for British Columbia Online Teachers and Administrators.  Presentation online via Elluminate.

Professional conference presentation

Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (June 19-20, 2014). Taking making to your school: First Steps. CanFlIP 2014. Kelowna, BC

Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (June 19-20, 2014). Signaling innovation within education. CanFlIP 2014. Kelowna, BC

Crichton, S. & Carter, D.  (May  2014).  Signaling Innovation in Pedagogy and Practice:  Discussion of EME 1123 as a Learning Lab and an Expression of Pedagogical Stance.  Learning Conference, Centre for Teaching and Learning, UBC Okanagan.

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. (Sept. 2013).  Invited participant.  Wisdom 2.0 and business.  New York.  Hosted by Soren Gordhammer & Google.

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, Merrifield, L., Wandler, S. & Carlson, E. (Submitted).  Formative assessment in a digital age.  SxSW Edu Conference.  Austin, Texas

Pegler, K. & Crichton, S. (Accepted). Digital literacy + mobile tools = rich learning: Using the tools of our times to foster ELA expertise in young people and ourselves.  Presentation for BC Teachers of English Language Arts.  Delta, BC.

Pegler, K. & Crichton, S. (Accepted).  Sharing our practice: Digital literacy + mobile tools = rich learning.  Presentation for BC Teachers of English Language Arts.  Delta, 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.

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.

Refereed Academic Conferences

*denotes international

* Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (April 2015). Taking Making into the Classroom: An Immersive Professional Learning Approach. Paper presentation at the American Education Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.

* Crichton, S., Carter, D. & Garn, K. (July 2-4, 2014). Practice and flow: Imagining a pathway to mathematical expertise. Imaginative Education Research Group (IERG) – 9th International Conference on Imagination and Education (www.ierg.net). Vancouver, BC

* Macintrye Latta, M. & Crichton, S. (April 2014). Revisiting Experience & Education. Experience and Education panel at the annual meeting of the John Dewey Society at the American Education Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.

* Carter, D. & Crichton, S. (April 2014). Empowering 21st century assessment practices: Designing technologies as agents of change. Round table paper presentation at the American Education Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.

* Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (May 2014). 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.

Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (May 2014). Signaling innovation in pedagogy and practice: Discussion of EME 1123 as a learning lab and an expression of pedagogical stance. UBC Okanagan Learning Conference.

* 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* Bryden, A.; Carter, D.;

Crichton, S.; & Garn, K. (Submitted). Targeting STEM achievement with higher-order thinking: An interprofessional approach. International Society of Technology Education 2014 (ISTE). San Antonio, Texas.

* Crichton, S. & Onguko, B. (Accepted). 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. (Nov. 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 2012), 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 theSymposium – 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.