Dr Sarah Stein, Our people, Higher Education Development Centre

Director (Distance Learning)

Email sarah.stein@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 3 479 5809

About Sarah

Sarah's background is in education; she has had experience as a school teacher, curriculum advisor and academic staff developer. She has tutored and lectured in science education and technology education within undergraduate and postgraduate teacher education courses. Her current research focus is teaching, learning, curriculum and evaluation in higher education settings.

Sarah is the Director of Distance Learning for the University. Her office is in Room G.02 at 31 Montgomery Avenue.

Supervision

Sarah supervises research in a variety of areas related to teaching, learning and curriculum.

Current students

Paul Kane (PhD)
Mike Tweed (PhD)

Previous PhD and Masters students:

Belinda Lawrence (PhD thesis title: Individual, Institutional and Environmental Factors Influencing Online Distance Tertiary Teaching in New Zealand)
Swee Kin Loke (PhD thesis title: Explaining how students can learn the dispositional components of physical world actions by performing virtual world action)
Sam Asare (PhD thesis title: Exploring undergraduate students' perceptions of factors influencing their engagement and alienation in higher education)
Kwong Nui Sim (PhD thesis title: An investigation into the way PhD students utilise ICT to support their doctoral research process)
Paul Kane (Master of Health Science (Clinical Education): The impact of the VERT virtual reality system on teaching and learning associated with radiation therapy planning skills in the second year of the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy)
Kelby Smith-Han (PhD thesis title: An investigation of undergraduate medical students' discourses of General Practice)
Jenny McDonald (PhD thesis title: An empirically-based tutorial dialogue system: Design, implementation and evaluation in a health sciences domain)
KwongNui Sim (Master of Arts (Higher Education) thesis title: The Importance of Personal Computers in Higher Education)
Ahmad Sabry Othman (PhD thesis title: Teaching Maths in a Second Language)
Maree Steel (Master Of Health Science thesis title: Portfolios: Multiple Spaces for Learning)
Mitchell Parkes (University of New England, Australia) (PhD thesis title: The Competencies Required for Effective Performance in a University E-Learning Environment)
Carina Bossu (University of New England, Australia) (PhD thesis title: Higher Distance Education in Brazil: Policies, Practices and Staff Development)
Frances Quinn (University of New England, Australia) (PhD thesis title: Learning Approaches and Outcomes in a First Year Biology Topic: A Relational Study involving Distance and On-Campus Students)
Rupert Collister (University of New England, Australia) (PhD Thesis title: A Journey of Wholeness and Meaning: Investigating a Harmonious Ontology which could Facilitate the Conditoins for Holistic, Transformative Epistemologies within the Structures of a Community with a View to Creating and Sustainable Future for all Beings)
Mary Panko (University of New England, Australia) (PhD Thesis title: The Impact of Teaching Beliefs on the Practice of E-Moderators)

Publications

Kane, P., Gladman, T., Stein, S., & Timmermans, J. (2024). Radiation therapy students' perspectives on what it means to be a radiation therapist. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference. 184. Retrieved from https://www.anzahpe.org/ Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P., Stein, S., & Timmermans, J. (2024). Exploring competence in a health professional education programme. Proceedings of the Higher Education Research & Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference. 166. Retrieved from https://conference.herdsa.org.au Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Stein, S., Sim, K. N., & Rose, M. (2023). Person, context and judgement: Exploring the potential of a theoretical model describing the role of information and communication technology in the doctoral research process. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 39(4), 16-32. doi: 10.14742/ajet.8838 Journal - Research Article

Kane, P., Gladman, T., Stein, S., & Timmermans, J. A. (2022). Investigating New Zealand radiation therapy student perceptions about their degree curriculum. BMC Medical Education, 22, 892. doi: 10.1186/s12909-022-03973-9 Journal - Research Article

Sim, K. N., Stein, S., & Rose, M. (2022). Scaffolding personal and professional development opportunities for doctoral students beyond supervision. In E. Heinrich, A. Jolley & L. Rowan (Eds.), Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. (pp. 69-70). HERDSA Aotearoa/New Zealand. [Abstract] Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

2024

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

2023

Journal - Research Article

2022

Journal - Research Article

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P., Gladman, T., Stein, S., & Timmermans, J. (2022). Exploring the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy curriculum: A student perspective. Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Annual National Conference. Retrieved from https://regenerate2022.com/

2021

Journal - Research Article

Stein, S. J., Goodchild, A., Moskal, A., Terry, S., & McDonald, J. (2021). Student perceptions of student evaluations: Enabling student voice and meaningful engagement. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 46(6), 837-851. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2020.1824266

2020

Journal - Research Article

Stein, S. J., & Sim, K. N. (2020). Enhancing the roles of information and communication technologies in doctoral research processes. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 17, 34. doi: 10.1186/s41239-020-00212-3

McDonald, J., Moskal, A. C. M., Goodchild, A., Stein, S., & Terry, S. (2020). Advancing text-analysis to tap into the student voice: A proof-of-concept study. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 45(1), 154-164. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2019.1614524

2019

Journal - Research Article

Kuiper, A. C., & Stein, S. J. (2019). Engaging, innovating and inspiring: The paradox of the mediated voice of award-winning teachers. Higher Education Research & Development, 38(6), 1197-1212. doi: 10.1080/07294360.2019.1626811

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Stein, S., Hart, S., Keaney, P., & White, R. (2019, December). Student views of textbook costs. Verbal presentation at the Open Educational Resources (OER) Symposium: A Better World through Open Education, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2018

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Stein, S. J., & Sim, K. (2018). Exploring student and supervisor perceptions of the role of ICT in doctoral research processes. Proceedings of the Higher Education Research & Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference: (Re)Valuing Higher Education. (pp. 113). Retrieved from http://herdsa2018.aomevents.com.au

Sim, K. N., & Stein, S. (2018). Exploring perceptions about the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in doctoral supervision processes. Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.herdsa.org.nz/ternz

Kwong, N. S., & Stein, S. (2018). Exploring perceptions about the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in doctoral research processes. Proceedings of the Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Annual Research Conference. (pp. 55). Retrieved from http://www.srhe.ac.uk/conference2018/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Stein, S., Richards, R., John, S., & Watts, S.-E. (2018, November). Places, spaces and time for learning. Panel discussion at the Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC) Symposium: Celebrating Higher Education, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2017

Journal - Research Article

Stein, S. J., & Anderson, B. (2017). Hidden aspects of administration: How scale changes the role of a distance education administrator. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, XX(4). Retrieved from https://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/winter204/stein_anderson204.html

Stein, S., Hart, S., Keaney, P., & White, R. (2017). Student views on the cost of and access to textbooks: An investigation at University of Otago (New Zealand). Open Praxis, 9(4), 403-419.

Asare, S., Nicholson, H., & Stein, S. (2017). You can’t ignore us: What role does family play in student engagement and alienation in a Ghanaian university? Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management, 39(6), 593-606. doi: 10.1080/1360080X.2017.1377968

Tweed, M. J., Stein, S., Wilkinson, T. J., Purdie, G., & Smith, J. (2017). Certainty and safe consequence responses provide additional information from multiple choice question assessments. BMC Medical Education, 17, 106. doi: 10.1186/s12909-017-0942-z

2016

Edited Book - Research

Lai, K.-W., Stein, S., Field, P., & Pratt, K. (Eds.). (2016). Our world in your place: 30 years of distance learning and teaching at the University of Otago. Dunedin, New Zealand: Distance Learning Office, University of Otago, 131p.

Chapter in Book - Other

Stein, S. (2016). Distance learning at the University of Otago from 2000 to the present: The story continues. In K.-W. Lai, S. Stein, P. Field & K. Pratt (Eds.), Our world in your place: 30 years of distance learning and teaching at the University of Otago. (pp. 7-10). Dunedin, New Zealand: Distance Learning Office, University of Otago.

Journal - Research Article

Sim, K. N., & Stein, S. (2016). Reaching the unreached: De-mystifying the role of ICT in the process of doctoral research. Research in Learning Technology, 24, 30717. doi: 10.3402/rlt.v24.30717

Deaker, L., Stein, S. J., & Spiller, D. (2016). You can’t teach me: Exploring academic resistance to teaching development. International Journal for Academic Development, 21(4), 299-311. doi: 10.1080/1360144X.2015.1129967

Moskal, A. C. M., Stein, S. J., & Golding, C. (2016). Can you increase teacher engagement with evaluation simply by improving the evaluation system? Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 41(2), 286-300. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2015.1007838

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Stein, S., Hart, S., Keaney, P., & White, R. (2016). 'I feel like I am putting my grades at risk because I refuse to pay such ridiculous prices for textbooks': Student views on the cost of and access to textbooks. Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. Retrieved from http://herdsa.org.nz/ternz/2016

Stein, S., Hart, S., Keaney, P., & White, R. (2016). Student views on the cost of and access to textbooks. Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. Retrieved from http://herdsa.org.nz/ternz/2016

Stein, S., Daniel, B., Fisher, J., Hart, S., & Pratt, E. (2016). Using the ACODE Benchmarks for Technology Enhanced Learning to support and enhance service provision. Proceedings of the Distance Education Association New Zealand (DEANZ) Conference: There and Back: Charting Flexible Pathways in Open, Mobile and Distance Education. Retrieved from http://conference.deanz.org.nz/

Stein, S., & Anderson, B. (2016). Against the tide: Making small-scale distance education work. Proceedings of the Distance Education Association New Zealand (DEANZ) Conference: There and Back: Charting Flexible Pathways in Open, Mobile and Distance Education. Retrieved from http://conference.deanz.org.nz/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Anderson, J., & Stein, S. (2016, August). Building a productive relationship with your supervisor. Verbal presentation at the Postgraduate Research Student Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

2015

Journal - Research Article

Parkes, M., Stein, S., & Reading, C. (2015). Student preparedness for university e-learning environments. Internet & Higher Education, 25, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.iheduc.2014.10.002

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Parkes, M., Fletcher, P., & Stein, S. (2015). Applying an action research model to learning (re)design. Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Education Media and Technology. (pp. 245-254). Waynesville, NC: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Retrieved from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/j/EDMEDIA/v/2015/n/1/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Stein, S., & Anderson, B. (2015). Perspectives of distance education. Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.herdsa.org.nz/ternz/2015/

Tweed, M., Wilkinson, T., Stein, S., & Smith, J. (2015). Four years of MCQ results reveal consistent patterns in certainty and safety, insightfulness and foresightfulness. Proceedings of the International Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference. (pp. 23). Retrieved from http://amee.org/home

Stein, S. (2015). Beliefs and practices related to presence: Learning from the words of teachers of distance and on-campus courses. Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) Conference. (pp. 154). Retrieved from http://www.issotl2015.com.au/program.html

Tweed, M., Stein, S., Wilkinson, T., & Smith, J. (2015). Multilevel Angoff standard setting for progress test items. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) and the Asian Medical Education Association (AMEA) Joint Conference. Adelaide, Australia: ANZAHPE. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Stein, S., McKinlay, E., Grainger, R., Field, P., & Webster, E. (2015, April). Interprofessionalism: Engaging students in tensions of person, profession and organisation. Verbal presentation at the 5th International Practice-Based Education (PBE) Summit, Sydney, Australia.

2014

Chapter in Book - Research

Cua, F., Stein, S., & Perez-Pido, A. (2014). Spontaneity: The secret ingredient of learning. In V. C. X. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of research on education and technology in a changing society. (pp. 342-354). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Journal - Research Article

Malouff, J. M., Stein, S. J., Bothma, L. N., Coulter, K., & Emmerton, A. J. (2014). Preventing halo bias in grading the work of university students. Cogent Psychology, 1(1), 988937. doi: 10.1080/23311908.2014.988937

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Sim, K., & Stein, S. (2014). Deconstructing the reality: To what degree are the PhD students using their computer(s) to support their research practices? Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Education and e-Learning. (pp. 14-19). Global Science & Technology Forum. doi: 10.5176/2251-1814_EeL14.25

Sim, K., Butson, R., Stein, S., & van der Meer, J. (2014). Seeing between the lines: How do PhD students use computer technologies in their research practices? In B. Hegarty, J. McDonald & S.-K. Loke (Eds.), Proceedings of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ascilite) Conference: Rhetoric and Reality: Critical Perspectives on Educational Technology. (pp. 233-241). Retrieved from http://ascilite2014.otago.ac.nz/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Asare, S., Nicholson, H., & Stein, S. (2014). Exploring undergraduate students' perception of learning activities that influence engagement in higher education. Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.herdsa.org.nz/ternz/2014/

Deaker, L., Stein, S. J., & Spiller, D. (2014). You can't teach me: Exploring academic resistance to teaching development. Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.herdsa.org.nz/ternz/2014/

Tweed, M., Stein, S., Smith, J., & Wilkinson, T. (2014). Correctness of and certainty in MCQ responses improve with feedback. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference: Connecting Science and Theory with Learning for Clinical Practice. (pp. 331). Adelaide, Australia: ANZAHPE. [Abstract]

Tweed, M., Wilkinson, T., Stein, S., & Smith, J. (2014). Insight, foresight and risk-taking: Response analysis from an MCQ. Proceedings of the 16th Ottawa Conference and the 12th Canadian Conference on Medical Education: Transforming Healthcare through Excellence in Assessment and Evaluation. Retrieved from http://www.ottawaconference.org/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Stein, S., & Hart, S. (2014, December). Benchmarking at Otago: Progressing towards good practice. Verbal presentation at the Matariki Humanities Colloquium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2013

Journal - Research Article

Parkes, M., Reading, C., & Stein, S. (2013). The competencies required for effective performance in a university e-learning environment. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 29(6), 777-791.

Stein, S. J., Spiller, D., Terry, S., Harris, T., Deaker, L., & Kennedy, J. (2013). Tertiary teachers and student evaluations: Never the twain shall meet? Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 38(7), 892-904. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2013.767876

Gray, B., Stein, S. J., Osborne, P., & Aitken, R. (2013). Collaborative learning in a marketing strategy education context. Practice & Evidence of the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, 8(1), 35-55.

Smith-Han, K., Jaye, C., Fitzgerald, R., & Stein, S. (2013). What do medical students learn about general practice in their undergraduate education? Focus on Health Professional Education, 14(3), 78-90.

Quinn, F., & Stein, S. (2013). Relationships between learning approaches and outcomes of students studying a first-year biology topic on-campus and by distance. Higher Education Research & Development, 32(4), 617-631. doi: 10.1080/07294360.2012.704902

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

McDonald, J., Knott, A., Stein, S., & Zeng, R. (2013). An empirically-based, tutorial dialogue system: design, implementation and evaluation in a first year health sciences course. In H. Carter, M. Gosper & J. Hedberg (Eds.), Proceedings of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ascilite) Conference: Electric Dreams. (pp. 562-572). ascilite. [Full Paper]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Tweed, M., Stein, S., Wilkinson, T., & Smith, J. (2013). Estimating insight and foresight from summative assessment. Proceedings of the International Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference. (pp. 188). Retrieved from http://www.amee.org/conferences

Stein, S., Spiller, D., Kennedy, J., Deaker, L., Harris, T., & Terry, S. (2013). Place, perception and "closing the loop" behaviour: Academics' perceptions of student evaluations. Proceedings of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Conference: The Place of Learning and Teaching. Retrieved from https://www.openconf.org/herdsa2013

Moskal, A., & Stein, S. (2013). Inform your practice: Practise your InForm. In J. McDonald, S.-K. Loke, A. McLean & M. Rajoo (Eds.), Proceedings of the Spotlight on Teaching and Learning Colloquium. (pp. 57). Dunedin, New Zealand: HEDC, University of Otago. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Moskal, A., Stein, S., Kennedy, J., Goodchild, A., & Samson, J. (2013, October). Informing evaluation: Evaluating InForm. Verbal presentation at the Australasian Higher Education Evaluation Forum (AHEEF), Launceston, Tasmania.

Adam, L., Casey, B., Cross, D., Nairn, K., & Stein, S. (2013, August). What do we do about unintentional plagiarism? Panel discussion at the Spotlight on Teaching and Learning Colloquium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Stein, S., & Moskal, A. (2013, August). Is that what you think? Exploring commonly held perceptions about student evaluations. Workshop presentation at the Spotlight on Teaching and Learning Colloquium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2012

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Stein, S., Kennedy, J., Harris, T., Terry, S., Deaker, L., & Spiller, D. (2012). Student evaluations of teaching: Perceptions determining teacher behaviours. Proceedings of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Conference: Connections in Higher Education. Retrieved from http://conference.herdsa.org.au/2012/program_full.html

Tweed, M., Wilkinson, T., Stein, S., & Smith, J. (2012). Improving MCQS by moving beyond select one response with number correct or correction for guessing scoring [Workshop]. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference: Professionalism Under Pressure. (pp. 132). Adelaide, Australia: ANZAHPE. [Abstract]

Tweed, M., Wilkinson, T., Stein, S., & Smith, J. (2012). A confidence and safety matrix to determine insight and foresight from MCQ responses. Proceedings of the 15th Ottawa Conference: Assessment of Competence in Medicine and the Healthcare Professions. (pp. 13). Retrieved from http://www.ottawaconference.org

2011

Journal - Research Article

Shephard, K., Mansvelt, J., Stein, S., Suddaby, G., Harris, I., & O'Hara, D. (2011). Professional development for e-learning: Researching a strategy for New Zealand's tertiary sector. International Journal on E-Learning, 10(4), 461-481.

Anderson, B., Lee, S. W. F., Simpson, M. G., & Stein, S. J. (2011). Study orchestrations in distance learning: Identifying dissonance and its implications for distance educators. International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 12(5). Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/977

Stein, S. J., Shephard, K., & Harris, I. (2011). Conceptions of e-learning and professional development for e-learning held by tertiary educators in New Zealand. British Journal of Educational Technology, 42(1), 145-165. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2009.00997.x

Shephard, K., Harland, T., Stein, S., & Tidswell, T. (2011). Preparing an application for a higher-education teaching-excellence award: Whose foot fits Cinderella's shoe? Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management, 33(1), 47-56. doi: 10.1080/1360080X.2011.537011

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Healey, J., Frohman, R., Stein, S., Spiller, D., Terry, S., Deaker, L., … Kennedy, J. (2011). Effectiveness of university-sanctioned Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) data: Accountability versus improvement. Proceedings of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australia (HERDSA) Conference: Higher Education on the Edge. Retrieved from http://conference.herdsa.org.au/2011/program/roundtables5.html#healey

Smith-Han, K., Jaye, C., Fitzgerald, R., & Stein, S. (2011). An investigation of undergraduate medical students’ discourses of General Practice. In K. Shephard, T. Harland & A. Cohen (Eds.), Proceedings of the Spotlight on Teaching and Learning Colloquium. (pp. 62). Dunedin, New Zealand: HEDC, University of Otago. [Abstract]

Commissioned Report for External Body

Naidoo, K., Haigh, N., Holmes, A., Kuiper, A., O'Steen, B., Parker, L., … Stein, S., … Zepke, N. (2011). Unlocking student learning: The impact of teaching and learning enhancement initiatives on first-year university students. Commissioned by Teaching & Learning Research Initiative. 21p. Retrieved from http://www.tlri.org.nz/sites/default/files/projects/9234_Kogi_overview_final.pdf

2010

Journal - Research Article

Stein, S. J., & Walker, R. (2010). Tertiary teachers learning about teaching: Integrating theoretical and practical knowledge. Practice & Evidence of the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, 5(1), 2-22.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Parkes, M., Reading, C., & Stein, S. (2010). e-Learning: Just how difficult can it be? In D. Gronn & G. Romeo (Eds.), Australian Council for Computers in Education (ACCE) Conference: Digital Diversity. Melbourne, Australia: Australian Council for Computers in Education (ACCE). Retrieved from http://acec2010.acce.edu.au/taxonomy/term/316/0

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Stein, S. (2010). Ritual or reality: Do student evaluations have any effect on teacher thinking and practices? Proceedings of the Australian Higher Education Evaluation Forum (AHEEF) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/News--Events/Conferences/AHEEF-2010/Programme/

Shephard, K., Harland, T., Stein, S., & Tidswell, T. (2010). Higher-education teaching-excellence awards: What do they reward and what do they encourage? Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. (pp. 51-52). Retrieved from http://www.herdsa.org.nz/Ternz/2010/programme.html

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Anderson, B., Lee, S., Simpson, M., & Stein, S. (2010, April). Distance student approaches to study. Verbal presentation at the Distance Education Association of New Zealand (DEANZ) Conference: Quality Connections: Boundless Possibilities: Through Open, Flexible and Distance Learning, Wellington, New Zealand.

Simpson, M., Anderson, B., Stein, S., & Lee, S. (2010, April). Student support networks. Verbal presentation at the Distance Education Association of New Zealand (DEANZ) Conference: Quality Connections: Boundless Possibilities: Through Open, Flexible and Distance Learning, Wellington, New Zealand.

2009

Chapter in Book - Research

Spronken-Smith, R., & Stein, S. (2009). Challenging tertiary teachers' beliefs and practices: Facilitating change and development through portfolios. In J. Zubizarreta (Ed.), The learning portfolio: Reflective practice for improving student learning. (2nd ed.) (pp. 197-210). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Tidswell, T., Shephard, K., Harland, T., & Stein, S. (2009). National Teaching Awards: Do they make better teachers? Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand Conference. Retrieved from http://www.herdsa.org.nz/file.php/5/Tidswell.htm

2008

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Naidoo, K., Parker, L., Richardson, S., Suddaby, G., & Stein, S. (2008). Engaging academic developer and teacher colleagues in university communities: Insights and issues from a New Zealand collaboration project. Proceedings of the 31st Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) International Conference. Retrieved from http://conference.herdsa.org.au/2008/program.cfm

Jenkins, C., Stein, S., & Handcock, P. (2008). Experiences of clinical exercise prescription students in a cooperative learning case meeting context. In C. Bond & R. Spronken-Smith (Eds.), Proceedings of the Spotlight on Teaching at Otago Conference. (pp. 24). Dunedin, New Zealand: HEDC, University of Otago. [Abstract]

Stein, S., Shephard, K., & Harris, I. (2008). Conceptions of e-learning and professional development for e-learning held by tertiary teachers in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia 31st Annual International Conference. HERDSA. Retrieved from http://conference.herdsa.org.au/2008/program.cfm

Stein, S., Osborne, P., Aitken, R., & Gray, B. (2008). Using the Biggs 3P model to assess deeper learning. In C. Bond & R. Spronken-Smith (Eds.), Proceedings of the Spotlight on Teaching at Otago Conference. (pp. 33). Dunedin, New Zealand: HEDC, University of Otago. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Stein, S. (2008, December). Tertiary teachers learning about teaching: Integrating theoretical and practical knowledge. Verbal presentation at the 11th International Consortium for Experiential Learning International Conference: The Identity of Experience, Sydney, Australia.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Shephard, K., Stein, S., Harris, I., Mansvelt, J., Suddaby, G., Gilbert, A., … Chirnside, D. (2008). Professional development for e-learning: A framework for the New Zealand tertiary education sector. Commissioned by Ministry of Education. 288p.

2007

Journal - Research Article

Bossu, C., Smyth, R., & Stein, S. (2007). Academic professional development for effective e-learning: A possible framework for Brazil. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, 2(4), 48-53.

Stein, S. J., Ginns, I. S., & McDonald, C. V. (2007). Teachers learning about technology and technology education: Insights from a professional development experience. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 17(2), 179-195.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Quinn, F., Pegg, J., & Stein, S. (2007). Radical existentialism meets cognitive science: A review of converging qualitative and quantitative perspectives in research into tertiary students' learning. Proceedings of the Inaugural Postgraduate Research Conference: Bridging the gap between ideas and doing research. (pp. 301-313). Deakin West, ACT: Australian College of Educators. [Full Paper]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Smyth, R., Stein, S., Shanahan, P., & Bossu, C. (2007). Lecturers' perceptions of videoconferencing as a tool for distance learning in higher education. Proceedings of the 14th Association for Learning Technology International Conference (ALT-C): Beyond Control. Retrieved from http://web.archive.org/web/20101126045751/http://alt.ac.uk/altc2007/index.html

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Naidoo, K., Haigh, N., Parker, L., Stein, S., Sutherland, K., Kuiper, A., … Holmes, A. (2007, November). Teacher-academic developer partnerships: Sharing strategies for student success. Verbal presentation at the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Stein, S., & Patel, F. (2007, November). Are generic tutor/demonstrator training programmes worth their while? Verbal presentation at the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Stein, S., Shephard, K., & Harris, I. (2007, November). Universities were nicer places before some wise-guys invented e-learning: An exploration of academics' perceptions of e-learning. Verbal presentation at the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

2006

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Walker, R., Stein, S. J., & Spronken-Smith, R. (2006). Transferring teaching expertise: What enables one person to succeed where another fails? Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand Conference. TERNZ. Retrieved from http://www.herdsa.org.nz/Ternz/2006/Rebecca.pdf

Bossu, C. R., Smith, R., Shanahan, P., & Stein, S. J. (2006). Internet-based videoconferencing for distance teaching and professional development. Proceedings of the Improving University Teaching 31st International Conference. Retrieved from http://www.iutconference.org/2006/sessionVI.htm

Stein, S. J., Walker, R., & Spronken-Smith, R. (2006). How can essential knowledge in higher education teaching and learning courses be articulated? Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand Conference. TERNZ. Retrieved from http://www.herdsa.org.nz/Ternz/2006/Sarah.pdf

Bossu, C., Stein, S., Smith, R., & Shanahan, P. (2006). Internet-based videoconferencing for distance teaching and professional development. In R. Spronken-Smith (Ed.), Proceedings of the Spotlight on Teaching at Otago Conference. (pp. 25). Dunedin, New Zealand: HEDC, University of Otago. [Abstract]

2005

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Stein, S. J. (2005). What counts as knowledge in formal courses in teaching and learning in higher education? Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research Conference. [Abstract]

Smyth, R., Stein, S., & Shanahan, P. (2005). Exploring the potential for internet-based videoconferencing as a tool for distance teaching. Proceedings of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Inc Conference. [Abstract]

2004

Journal - Research Article

Bath, D., Smith, C., Stein, S., & Swann, R. (2004). Beyond mapping and embedding graduate attributes: Bringing together quality assurance and action learning to create a validated and living curriculum. Higher Education Research & Development, 23(3), 313-328.

Stein, S. J., Isaacs, G., & Andrews, T. (2004). Incorporating authentic learning experiences within a universtiy course. Studies in Higher Education, 29(2), 239-258.

2003

Journal - Research Article

Stein, S. J., Docherty, M., & Hannam, R. (2003). Making the processes of designing explicit within an information technology environment. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 13(2), 145-170.

Stein, S. J., Ginns, I. S., & McRobbie, C. J. (2003). Grappling with teaching design and technology: A beginning teacher's experiences. Research in Science & Technology Education, 21(2), 141-157.

Ginns, I. S., Stein, S. J., & McRobbie, C. J. (2003). Female students′ learning in design and technology projects. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics & Technology Education, 3(3), 305-321.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Stein, S. J. (2003). Planning for teaching and learning: The importance of deep thinking about the nature of a discipline. Proceedings of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand: HERDSA. Retrieved from http://surveys.canterbury.ac.nz/herdsa03/ano.htm#S

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

McDonald, C. V., Stein, S. J., & Ginns, I. S. (2003, April). Enhancing students′ understanding of design technology concepts through science activity. Verbal presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA.

Stein, S. J., McDonald, C., & McRobbie, C. J. (2003, April). Learning about technology and technology education through a professional development program. Verbal presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA.

2002

Journal - Research Article

Stein, S. J., McRobbie, C. J., & Ginns, I. S. (2002). Implications of missed opportunities for learning and assessment in design and technology education. Teaching & Teacher Education, 18, 35-49.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Stein, S. J. (2002). Information technology students′ changes in personal constructs about technological activity. In H. Middleton, M. Pavlova & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial International Conference on Technology Education. 2, (pp. 182-191). Brisbane, Australia: Griffith University. [Full Paper]

Ginns, I. S., McDonald, C. V., McRobbie, C. J., & Stein, S. J. (2002). What teachers really know about technology when they claim they don't know? In H. Middleton, M. Pavlova & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial International Conference on Technology Education. 2, (pp. 142-151). Brisbane, Australia: Griffith University. [Full Paper]

Stein, S. J., Ginns, I. S., & McRobbie, C. J. (2002). An integrated approach to describing technology education classrooms. In H. Middleton, M. Pavlova & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial International Conference on Technology Education. 2, (pp. 192-202). Brisbane, Australia: Griffith University. [Full Paper]

McDonald, C. V., Ginns, I. S., McRobbie, C. J., & Stein, S. J. (2002). ″It's just computers and electrical stuff...″: Changes in students′ views of technology in a Year 7 classroom. In H. Middleton, M. Pavlova & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial International Conference on Technology Education. 2, (pp. 35-42). Brisbane, Australia: Griffith University. [Full Paper]

Stein, S. J., McRobbie, C. J., & Ginns, I. S. (2002). Primary school students approaches to design activities. Proceedings of the Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Meeting. (pp. 1-22). Sydney, Australia: AARE. [Full Paper]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Stein, S. J., Ginns, I. S., & McRobbie, C. J. (2002, April). Grappling with teaching design and technology: A beginning teacher's experiences. Verbal presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA.

O'Brien, M., & Stein, S. (2002, November). Partnerships in teaching and understanding: Case studies on the role of professional development. Verbal presentation at the Effective Teaching and Learning Conference, Brisbane, Australia.

2001

Journal - Research Article

Stein, S. J., McRobbie, C. J., & Ginns, I. S. (2001). Authentic program planning in technology education. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 11, 239-261.

McRobbie, C. J., Stein, S. J., & Ginns, I. S. (2001). Exploring designerly thinking of students as novice designers. Research in Science Education, 31, 91-116.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Stein, S., Andrews, T., & Isaacs, G. (2001). Incorporating authentic learning experiences within a business management course. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Australian Association for Research in Education. Fremantle, Australia: AARE. Retrieved from http://www.aare.edu.au/01pap/abs01.htm#S

Stein, S., Docherty, M., & Hannam, R. (2001). Making the processes of design explicit within an information technology environment. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Australian Association for Research in Education. Fremantle, Australia: AARE. [Full Paper]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Andrews, T., Stein, S., & Isaacs, G. (2001). Building learning partnerships in flexible learning environments: Exploring new opportunities. Proceedings of the 24th International Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Conference. (pp. 14). [Abstract]

2000

Journal - Research Article

Stein, S. J., McRobbie, C. J., & Ginns, I. (2000). Recognising uniqueness in the technology key learning area: The search for meaning. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 10, 105-123.

McRobbie, C. J., Ginns, I. S., & Stein, S. J. (2000). Preservice primary teachers' thinking about technology and technology education. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 10, 81-101.

Ginns, I., Stein, S., McRobbie, C., & Swales, A. (2000). A case study of a gifted female primary school student grappling with a design and technology project. Australasian Journal of Gifted Education, 9(2), 43-55.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Isaacs, G., Andrews, T., & Stein, S. (2000). Opportunities for learning provided by a ″flexible delivery″ environment. Proceedings of the Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Meeting. Sydney, Australia: AARE. Retrieved from http://www.aare.edu.au/00pap/abs00.htm#I

Stein, S. J., McRobbie, C. J., & Ginns, I. S. (2000). A model for the professional development of teachers in design and technology. Proceedings of the AARE-NZARE 1999. (pp. 1-15). Queensland, Australia: AARE. Retrieved from http://www.aare.edu.au/99pap/ste99273.htm

Ginns, I., McRobbie, C. J., & Stein, S. J. (2000). An authentic learning environment in a design and technology subject for preservice primary teacher education students. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Research in Education 1999. (pp. 1-18). Melbourne, Australia: AARE. Retrieved from http://www.aare.edu.au/99pap/gin99260.htm

Stein, S. J., Ginns, I., & McRobbie, C. J. (2000). Supporting students' discernment of important elements of design and technology activities. Proceedings of the 1st Biennial international Conference on Technology Education Research. (pp. 221-232). Brisbane, Australia: Griffith University. [Full Paper]

McRobbie, C. J., Ginns, I. S., & Stein, S. J. (2000). A case study of change in elementary pre-service teacher education students′ thinking about design technology. Proceedings of the 1st Biennial international Conference on Technology Education Research. (pp. 271-280). Brisbane, Australia: Griffith University. [Full Paper]

Ginns, I., McRobbie, C., & Stein, S. (2000). Implementing technology syllabus documents: How research can improve practice. Proceedings of the 1st Biennial International Conference on Technology Education Research. (pp. 75-85). Brisbane, Australia: Griffith University. [Full Paper]

Isaacs, G., Andrews, T., & Stein, S. (2000). Balancing competing demands within a ″flexible delivery″ environment. Proceedings of the Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Meeting. Sydney, Australia: AARE. Retrieved from http://www.aare.edu.au/00pap/abs00.htm#I

Ginns, I., Stein, S., & McRobbie, C. (2000). Primary school students′ engagement in design and technology projects. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Australian Association for Research in Education. Sydney, Australia: AARE. Retrieved from http://www.aare.edu.au/00pap/abs00.htm#G

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

McRobbie, C. J., Stein, S. J., & Ginns, I. S. (2000). Designerly thinking in elementary school students. Proceedings of the Australasian Science Education Research Association Conference. Fremantle, Australia: ASERA. Retrieved from http://www.fed.qut.edu.au/projects/asera/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

McRobbie, C. J., Stein, S. J., & Ginns, I. (2000, April). Exploring designerly thinking in pre-service teacher education: Students as novice designers. Verbal presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA, USA.

Stein, S. J., McRobbie, C. J., & Ginns, I. S. (2000, April). Missed opportunities for learning and assessment in technology education. Verbal presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA, USA.

Ginns, I., Stein, S., McRobbie, C., & Swales, A. (2000, July). A case study of a gifted female primary school student grappling with a design and technology project. Verbal presentation at the Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented Conference, Brisbane, Australia.