Dr Caroline Steel

Dr Caroline Steel

PhD (Griffith), Masters of Applied Linguistics (Computer Assisted Language Learning)  (UQ), Graduate Diploma of Adult and Vocational Education (Griffith), Bachelor of Arts (Modern Asian Studies) Majors: Japanese Language and Economics (Griffith)

• SLAT2002 – Introduction to Language and Technology (for Sem 1 2011)
• EDUC7014 – Creating Classrooms of the future with Educational Technology (Masters of Education Studies) (Sem 2)

• teacher education around the integration of learning technologies (LMS, Virtual worlds, 3D, Web 2.0, mobile technologies etc) into university and school education and new generation learning spaces
• role of teacher beliefs in teachers’ technology practices
• affordance theories and learning design
• transitional experiences of language learners K12 to university (emphasis on pedagogy and technology use)

• transitional experiences of language learners K12 to university (emphasis on pedagogy and technology use)
• A meta-analysis of research methodologies applied to the evaluation of technology-enhanced learning designs/resources and innovations
• Academic development for new generation learning spaces
• the role of teachers beliefs in technology integration in university and school teacher practices

• Farley, H., & Steel, C. H. (accepted). Multiple Sensorial Media and Presence in 3D environments. In G. Ghinea, F. Andres & S. Gulliver (Eds.), Multiple Sensorial Media Advances and Applications: New Developments in MulSeMedia IGI Global.
• Steel, C. H., & Andrews, A. (in press). Re-imagining teaching for technology-enriched learning spaces: An academic development model. In M. Keppell, K. Souter & M. Riddle (Eds.), Physical and Virtual Learning Spaces in Higher Education: Concepts for the Modern Learning Environment: IGI Global. \
• Steel, C. H. (2010). Teaching online: Issues for on-campus and distance instruction. In R. Cantwell & J. Scevak (Eds.), An Academic Life: A Handbook for New Academics: ACER Press.
• Steel, C. H., & Levy, M. ( 2009). Creativity and constraint: Understanding teacher beliefs and the use of LMS technologies. Paper presented at the Same places, different spaces. Proceedings of ascilite Conference Auckland 2009
• Steel, C. H. (2009). Reconciling university teacher beliefs to create learning designs for LMS environments. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 25(3), 399-420.
• Steel, C. H. (2009). The interrelationship between university teachers' pedagogical beliefs, beliefs about web technologies and web practices. Unpublished PhD, Griffith University, Brisbane.
• Farley, H., & Steel, C. H. (2009). A quest for the holy grail: Tactile precision, natural movement and haptic feedback in 3D virtual spaces. Paper presented at the ascilite 2009: Same places, different spaces, Auckland, New Zealand.
• Steel, Caroline H., Ehrmann, Stephen C. and Long, Phillip D. (2008). Creating community engagement around the concept of ePortfolios: An innovative planning process. In: Roger Atkinson and Clare McBeath, Prof Alan Farley and Dr Dale Holt. ascilite 2008 Melbourne: Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology?, Deakin University, Melbourne Campus, (969-974). 30 November - 3 December 2008.
• Steel, C. H. (2007). What do university students expect from teachers using an LMS? In R. Atkinson, C. McBeath, A. S. Swee Kit & C. Cheers (Eds.), ICT: Providing choices for learners and learning. Proceedings ascilite Singapore 2007. (pp. 942-950). Singapore: Nanyang Technical University.
• Stewart, T. M., MacIntyre, W. R., Galea, V. J., & Steel, C. (2007). Enhancing problem-based learning designs with a single e-learning scaffolding tool: Two case studies using Challenge FRAP. Interactive Learning Environments, 15(1), 77-91.
• van den Eynde, J., Newcombe, P. A., & Steel, C. H. (2007). Responding to learners' need for choice: Flexible learning modes for creating an e-learning community. In R. Atkinson, C. McBeath, A. S. Swee Kit & C. Cheers (Eds.), ICT: Providing choices for learners and learning. Proceedings ascilite Singapore 2007 (pp. 1041-1044). Singapore: Nanyang Technical University.
• Galea, V. J., Stewart, T. and Steel, C. H. (2007). Challenge FRAP: an e-learning tool used to scaffold authentic problem-solving processes. In: , Ascilite Singapore 2007. ICT: Providing Choices for Learners and Learning, Singapore, (309-320). 2-5 December 2007.
• Steel, C. and Pitt, R. E. (2007) Learning For Life. Australian Law Management Journal, 2007 Winter: 18-19
• Steel, C. H. (2006). Influence of teacher beliefs on web-enhanced learning experiences: Learners and teachers. In L. Markauskaite, P. Goodyear & P. Reimann (Eds.), Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education: Who's Learning? Whose Technology? (Vol. 2, pp. 795-805). Sydney, Australia: Sydney University Press
• Steel, C. H. (2005). Game for change? Balancing an enterprise-level LMS implementation. In H. Goss (Ed.), Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Conference of the Australiasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education: Balance, Fidelity, Mobility: Maintaining the momentum? (Vol. 2, pp. 637-646). Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of Technology.
• Johnston, M., & Steel, C. (2005). Designing a case on plant physiology for the real world. Paper presented at the International Symposium on Harnessing the Potential of Horticulture in the Asian-Pacific Region, Coolum, Australia.
• Steel, C. H. (2004). Establishing a zone where technology innovation is supported. In R. Atkinson, C. McBeath, D. Jonas-Dwyer & R. Phillips (Eds.), Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference of the Australiasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education: Beyond the comfort zone (Vol. 2, pp. 865-874). Perth, Australia.
• Steel, C. H. (2003). Leadership for quality teaching and learning. Paper presented at the Effective Teaching and Learning Conference, Griffith University, Brisbane.
• Steel, C. H. (2003). Investigating concept mapping and stimulated recall to reveal academic teacher beliefs and how they are enacted through learning designs for the web. In D. Lassner & C. McNaught (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2003 (pp. 2217-2224). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
• Powell, V., & Steel, C. H. (2003). Search for the woolly mammoth - a case study in inquiry-based learning. The Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 30(3), 227-230.  

• Vice President of ascilite (Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education) www.ascilite.org.au
• Co-host and Program chair for ascilite 2010 conference http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/sydney10/index.htm
• Consultancy work:
  • Hong Kong University (2009, 2010) Orientation to HKU’s New Collaborative Learning Space, Exploring active learning for collaborative learning spaces, Exploiting technologies to enhance student-centred learning, Using a simple framework to maximise student learning in collaborative learning spaces
  • Nanyang University Singapore (2010) Investigating the potential of new generation physical learning spaces
  • Chalmers University, Sweden (2009), Using technologies to support Post-graduate supervision
  • Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane, (2009) re-imagining teaching in new generation learning spaces
  • Khon Kaen University Thailand (2007, 2008) innovative approaches to teaching and learning ( through ICTE-UQ)
  • Queensland University of Technology (2007) innovative approaches to eLearning designs using Learning Management Systems
• Committees:
  • UQ eLearning Sub-Committee (2004 – 2010)
  • NRAVS Teaching and Learning Committee (2001 – 2010)

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