Dr Julie Mackey

Phone: +64 3 364 2987 ext. 44230
Office: Orakipaoa 106

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Fields of Research

• e-Learning
• ICT planning
• Information and communication technology
• Online and blended learning
• Professional development

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Researcher Summary

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Subject Area: Disciplines

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Research Projects

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Research Groups

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Key Methodologies

• Case study
• Qualitative research
• ICT to support research process, eg EndNote, nVivo

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Publications

• Mackey, J., Gilmore, F., Dabner, N., Breeze, D. and Buckley, P. (2012) Blended learning for academic resilience in times of disaster or crisis. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching 8(2): 122-135. http://jolt.merlot.org/vol8no2/mackey_0612.htm. (Journal Article)

• Mackey, J., Zaka, P., Morrow, D., Gikandi, J., Davis, N. and Dabner, N. (2012) Developing an online self-evaluation tool to enhance first year student digital capability and success. Wellington, New Zealand: Distance Education Association of New Zealand Conference, 11-13 Apr 2012. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)

• Schischka, J.A., Mang, K. and Mackey, J. (2012) Developing long-term capabilities in Tongan high schools through installation of solar panels. Auckland, New Zealand: International Development Conference (IDC), 3-5 Dec 2012. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)

• Edwards, B. and Mackey, J. (2012) Map, compass and supplies: Preparing for the doctoral journey. In C. Denholm and T. Evans (Ed.), Doctorates Downunder: Keys to successful doctoral study in Australia and New Zealand (2nd ed.): 6-14. Camberwell: ACER Press. (Chapter in Book)

• Mackey, J., Dabner, N. and Davis, N. (Ed.) (2012) Proceedings of ULearn 12 - Research Stream. (online ed.). Christchurch: University of Canterbury. 62pp. http://ulearn.core-ed.org/ulearn-research-stream-proceedings. (Edited Book)

• Mackey, J., Davis, N. and Dabner, N. (2012) Relevant, current and sustainable digital strategies to prepare future teachers to lead e-learning. Wellington, New Zealand: 29th annual ascilite conference, 25-28 Nov 2012. In Proceedings http://www.ascilite2012.org/images/custom/mackey,_julie_-_relevant.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• López-Fernández, O., Davis ,N., Hunt, A.M., Morrow, D., Nordin, H. and Mackey, J. (2012) Walking to the future stages of the Higher Education: Blended learning strategies empirically proved. Austin, TX, USA: 23rd International Conference of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), 5-9 Mar 2012. In Proceedings 2012(1) 591-594. http://www.editlib.org/p/39635/. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Davis, N., Dabner, N., Mackey, J., Walker, L., Hunt, A.M., Breeze, D., Morrow, D., Astall, C. and Cowan, J. (2011) Converging Offerings of Teacher Education in Times of Austerity: Transforming Spaces, Places and Roles. Nashville, TN, USA: 22nd Annual Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 7-11 Mar 2011. In SITE 2011(1) 224-229. http://www.editlib.org/p/36263. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Hunt, A-M., Mackey, J., Dabner, N., Morrow, D., Breeze, D., Walker, L. and Davis, N. (2011) Culturally sensitive blended learning for future teachers in challenging times. Distance Education Association of New Zealand (DEANZ) Magazine(May 2011): 1-4. http://www.deanz.org.nz/home/images/newsletters/May11.pdf. Magazine article. (Other)

• Mackey, J. and Davis, N. (2011) Increasing the flow of research through CINZS with the ULearn Research Stream (Editorial). Computers in New Zealand Schools 23(3): 182- 185. (Journal Article)

• MacKey, J., Breeze, D., Buckley-Foster, P., Dabner, N. and Gilmore, F. (2011) Innovate to survive: Being prepared to teach in times of crisis. Rotorua, New Zealand: Ulearn Research Stream, 19-21 Oct 2011. 54-63. http://www.core-ed.org/ulearn/sites/core-ed.org/files/ULearn_Conference_Proceedings.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Mackey, J. and Evans, T. (2011) Interconnecting networks of practice for professional learning. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning 12(3): 1-18. http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/873/1822. (Journal Article)

• Mackey, J., Dabner, N., Davis, N. and Johnson, J. (Ed.) (2011) Proceedings of ULearn 11 - Research Stream. Christchurch: University of Canterbury School of Literacies and Arts in Education. 99pp. http://ulearn.core-ed.org/sites/ulearn.core-ed.org/files/Ulearn_11_Conf_Proceedings_Web.pdf. (Edited Book)

• Mackey, J., Breeze, D., Buckley, P., Dabner, N. and Gilmore, F. (2011) Riding the seismic waves: Re-blending teacher education in response to changing demands. Hobart, Australia: ASCILITE (Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education) Conference 2011, 4-7 Dec 2011. In Changing demands, changing directions, proceedings of the ASCILITE 2011 Conference http://www.leishman-associates.com.au/ascilite2011/downloads/papers/Mackey-full.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Gikandi, J.W., Davis, N.E., Morrow, D. and Mackey, J. (2010) Authentic learning environments enhanced with online formative assessment. Christchurch, New Zealand: Ulearn 2010, 6-8 0ct 2010. In Proceedings 30-35. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Davis, N., Mackey, J., McGrath, A., Morrow, D., Walker, L. and Dabner, N. (2010) Blending online and on-site spaces and communities: Developing effective practices. San Diego, CA, USA: 21st Annual Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 29 Mar-2 Apr 2010. 2696-2698. http://www.editlib.org/p/33778. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Mackey, J. (2010) Different views of an online learning community: assumptions and realities of participation in an online professional development programme for teachers. Coventry, UK: British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference 2010, 1-4 Sep 2010. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)

• Davis, N., Fletcher, J., Brooker, B., Everatt, J., Gillon, G., Mackey, J. and Morrow, D. (2010) E-learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy: A review of the literature. Ministry of Education. 94pp. http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/tertiary_education/76971/summary. (Report for External Body)

• Mackey, J. (2010) New Zealand teachers' online professional development and communities of practice. PhD, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. (Thesis - Doctor of Philosophy)

• Mackey, J. (2010) Teachers' fleeting encounters in online professional development communities blended with strong school communities of practice. Coventry, UK: British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference 2010, 1-4 Sep 2010. http://www.beraconference.co.uk/2010/downloads/abstracts/pdf/BERA2010_0128.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Abstract)

• Gerbic, P., Stacey, E., Anderson, B., Simpson, M., Mackey, J., Gunn, C. and Samarawickrema, G. (2009) Blended Learning: Is there evidence for its effectiveness? Auckland, New Zealand: ASCILITE 2009, 6-9 Dec 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Mackey, J. (2009) Creating their own blend: Teachers connect online ICT professional development to their local contexts. Charleston, SC, USA: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 20th International Conference, 2-6 Mar 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Compton, L.K.L., Davis, N. and Mackey, J. (2009) Field Experience in Virtual Schools—To Be There Virtually. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education 17(4): 459-477. http://www.editlib.org/p/28316. (Journal Article)

• Davis, N., Compton, L.K.L. and Mackey, J. (2009) Field Experience with a Virtual School’s Teacher: How can it be done? Charleston, SC, USA: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 20th International Conference, 2-6 Mar 2009. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 323-328. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Morrow, D. and Mackey, J. (2009) ICT in early childhood education: Perceptions, potential and reality. Journal of Australian Research in Early Childhood Education 15(2): 41-52. (Journal Article)

• Mackey, J., McGrath, A. and Davis, N. (2009) Issues of Flexibility, Choice and Authenticity for Online In-service Teacher Education. Charleston, SC, USA: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 20th International Conference, 2-6 Mar 2009. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 452-456. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Stacey, E. and Mackey, J. (2009) Researching blended learning practices for teachers' professional learning. Taipei, Taiwan: 4th Symposium on Quality Education, 12-13 Jun 2009. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)

• Mackey, J. (2009) Virtual Learning and Real Communities: Online Professional Development for Teachers. In E. Stacey and P. Gerbic (Ed.), Effective Blended Learning Practices: Evidence-Based Perspectives in ICT- Facilitated Education: 163-181. Hershey: Information Science Reference. (Chapter in Book)

• Mackey, J. (2008) Blending real work experiences and virtual professional development. Melbourne, Australia: ASCILITE, 30 Nov-3 Dec 2008. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne08/procs/mackey.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Mackey, J. and Mayo, E. (2008) Constructing and assessing relevant knowledge within an e-community. In e-Learning guidelines Massey University. http://elg.massey.ac.nz/index.php?title=Constructing_and_assessing_knowledge. Online Article. (Other)

• McGrath, A., Mackey, J. and Davis, N. (2008) Designing for authentic relationships, content and assessment in unpredictable learning contexts. Melbourne, Australia: ASCILITE 2008, 30 Nov-3 Dec 2008. 613-617. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne08/procs/mcgrath.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Morrow, D. and Mackey, J. (2008) ICT in early childhood education: Perceptions, potential and reality. Frankston, Australia: 16th Annual Australian Research in Early Childhood Education Conference, 22-23 Jan 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)

• Mackey, J., McGrath, A. and Mayo, E. (2008) Striking the balance between flexibility and structure in e-learning design. Rotorua, New Zealand: 31st Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference, 1-4 Jul 2008. http://conference.herdsa.org.au/2008/pdfs/HERDSAProgramme_v8.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Abstract)

• Mackey, J. (2005) Technology Planning in Schools. In M. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology: 2765-2770. Hershey: Idea Group Inc. (Chapter in Book)

• Kachelhoffer, A. and Mackey, J. (2004) Using online learning to introduce teachers to action research as a professional development strategy. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Action Research Network Conference, Jul 2004. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)

• Mackey, J. and Mills, A. (2003) An examination of ICT planning maturity in schools: A stage theory perspective. In T. McGill (Ed.), Current Issues in IT Education: 376-395. Hershey: IRM Press. (Chapter in Book)