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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

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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.

Book Reviews

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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

Professional Publications

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Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (November 2013).  Maker Day Toolkit.  Sponsored by Industry Training Authority (ITA).  https://blogs.ubc.ca/centre/category/maker/

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

Digital Resources

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Thompson, TL & Crichton, S. (Aug. 2014). unConference Toolkit. http://education.ok.ubc.ca/research/innovative-learning-centre/The_unConference_Toolkit.html

Crichton, S. & Carter, D. (November 2013).  Maker Day Toolkit.  Sponsored by Industry Training Authority (ITA).  https://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/

  • Distance Education version of Course 1 – Student Centred Instruction in Basic Education: Classroom Suggestions for Teachers (2004)
  • Course 2 – Theories and Approaches for Supporting Effective Distance Education Learning (2006)
  • Course 3 – ICT in the Classroom (2005)
  • 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.

Research Reports

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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). 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.

Conference proceedings

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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.

Book chapters – refereed or peer reviewed

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Crichton, S. (2015).  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. (2015).  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. E., & Carter, D. (2015). 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 (pp.412-438). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-8403-4.ch016 http://www.igi-global.com/chapter/taking-making-into-the-schools/134578

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.). On the Move: Mobile Learning for Development. (P. 25 – 42). Charolette, North Carolina: 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.

Refereed publications – journal articles

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Macintyre Latta, M. & Crichton, S. (2015). Innovation’s renewing potential: Seeing and acting mindfully within the fecundity of educative experiences. Education & Culture: The Journal of the John Dewey Society.

Bourne, Cynthia, Crichton, S. & Yakong, V. (In press). “Supporting literacy in challenging contexts: Reflections of a global service-learning project for teacher-candidates in the Upper East Region, Ghana”. 2015.Advances in service-learning research (2015): 1 – 29, .

Crichton, Susan, Bourne, C., & Carter, D. “Considering design principles for good global service learning (GSL) projects within the academy: Musings on intent and vulnerability “. Fall 2014. http://globalsl.org/considering-design-principles-for-good-global-service-learning-gsl-projects-within-the-academy/ 1 – 10.

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., 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)