Dirk Morrison
Associate Professor, Curriculum StudiesEducational Technology and Design (ETAD)
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- 3119 Education
Research Area(s)
- e-learning; ID; EdTech; informal learning
Curriculum Vitae
D. (Dirk) Morrison, Ed.D. (University of Toronto), M.Sc., B.A., Associate Professor. Research interests: instructional design practice applied to distance and e-learning; educational technology in higher education, non-formal and informal online learning environments; effects of ICT on culture and society.
Selected Papers in Refereed Journals
S. McLean, S. and D. Morrison, D., (2000). “Learners’ socio-demographic characteristics and participation in computer conferencing. Journal of Distance Education, 15(2), Fall, 2000.
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Morrison, D., (2003). Using activity theory to design constructivist online learning environments for higher order thinking: A retrospective analysis. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 29(3), (Special Issue), Fall, 2003.
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Cram, B. and Morrison, D. (2004). University continuing education units: Agents for social change? Accepted for publication in the Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, (Special Issue), Accepted for publication, Fall, 2004.
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Selected Book Reviews
Morrison, D. (2000). Review of “Distance Training: How Innovative Organizations are using Technology to Maximize Learning and Meet Business Objectives” by Schrieber, D. A. & Berge, Z. L. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1998, 441 pgs. In: Educational Technology & Society Journal, 3(2), 2000, pp.110-114.
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Morrison, D. (2002) Review of “Cybereducation: The Future of Long Distance Education” Editors: L.R. Vandervert, L. V. Shavinina, & R. A. Cornell Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers, 2001 257 pgs. In: Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 28(1), pp.109-113.
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Selected Invited Lectures
Morrison, D. (2001). Using the Web in Your Teaching. Invited presentation for a professional development day for the staff of Cypress Hills Regional College, November 16, Swift Current, SK.
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Technical Reports
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