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* 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.