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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)