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Dr Robert Dixon

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    • Role:
    • Lecturer
    • Department:
    • School of Education
    • Location:
    • Education 314
    • Telephone:
    • +61 8 9266 2182

Robert is a lecturer in the Training and Development Program. He specialises in Adult Education in the (VET) sector and teaches both Post-Graduate and Undergraduate students. Robert is the Program Coordinator for Training and Development.

His research includes areas such as Educational Leadership, Online Learning, Information and Communication Technology, International Education and Reflective Practice. His PhD involves the construction and implementation of professional electronic portfolios for educational leaders.

Publications

Book Chapters (Authored, Research Quality)

  • Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2010. Online Pedagogical Effectiveness in Adult Contexts. In Online Education and Adult Learning: New Frontiers for Teaching Practices, eds Terry Kidd, 11-28. Hershey, PA, USA: Information Science Reference.
  • Dixon, R, and Dixon, K. 2009. Capacity of an Electronic Portfolio to Promote Professionalism, Collaboration and Accountability in Educational Leadership. In Handbook of Research on Electronic Collaboration and Organizational Synergy, 1 Edition, eds Janet Salmons and Lynn Wilson, 328-348. Hershey PA, United States of America: Information Science Reference.
  • Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2008. Online Pedagogical Effectiveness in Adult Context. In Handbook of Research on Digital Information Technologies: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues, eds Thomas Hansson, 212-228. Hershey, PA, USA: Information Science Reference.
  • Dixon, R, and Dixon, K. 2005. Principles of online pedagogical effectiveness: the application of a Web based instructional model.. In Methods and Technologies for Learning, eds Chiazzese, G., Allegra, M., Chifari, A., & Ottaviano, S., 9-16. Southampton, Boston: WIT Press.

Refereed Articles (Scholarly Journals)

  • Dixon, K, Pelliccione, L, and Dixon, R. 2005. Differing student views of online learning modes across two programs in an Australian University.. Campus-Wide Information Systems 22(3): 140-147.

Fully written papers (Refereed Conference proceedings)

  • Dixon, R. 2011. Creating an e-portfolio application for the development of educational leaders. AARE Conference 2011, 27/11/2011. Hobart, Tasmania: Australian Association for Research in Education.
  • Dixon, R. 2011. Electronic Portfolios for Developing Reflective Practice in Educational Leaders. AARE Conference 2011, 27/11/2011. Hobart, Tasmania: Australian Association for Research in Education.
  • Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2010. Online Pedagogical Effectiveness - Towards a Framework in Adult Learning Contexts: Collaborative Metacognitive Support. 2nd International Conference on Education, Economy and Society, 21/07/2010. Paris, France: Analytrics.
  • Axmann, M, Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2008. Online student centred discussion: Creating a collaborative learning environment. Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology, 30/11/2008. Melbourne: ascilite/Deakin University.
  • Siragusa, L, Dixon, R, and Dixon, K. 2007. Designing quality e-learning environments in higher education. ascilite 2007 ICT: Providing Choices for Learners and Learning., 02/12/2007. Singapore: Centre for Educational Development, Nanyang Technological University.
  • Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2007. Examining online pedagogical effectiveness:the application of a web based instructional model. ERAS (Education Research Association of Singapore), 29/05/2006. Singapore: ERAS.
  • Dixon, K, Dixon, R, and Siragusa, L. 2007. Individuals' perceptions of online environments: What adult learners are telling us.. ascilite 2007 ICT: Providing Choices for Learners and Learning., 02/12/2007. Singapore: Centre for Educational Development, Nanyang Technological University.
  • Dixon, R, Kerr, R, Dixon, K, and Scott, S. 2007. Issues of motivation and workload affecting engagement in good teaching: The 21st Century academics' perspective.. AARE 2006 International Education Research Conference, 26/11/2006. Adelaide: AARE Inc.
  • Dixon, R, Siragusa, L, and Dixon, K. 2007. Learner attributes in online environments: The impact of the individual on the outcome. AARE, 26/11/2006. Adelaide: AARE Inc.
  • Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2007. Promoting Professionalism, and accountability in educational leadership through the application of electronic portfolios. The Australian Association for Research in Education, 25/11/2007. University of Notre Dame, Perth, WA: AARE.
  • Scott, S, Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2007. The impact of increasing workload on academics: Is there time for quality teaching?. The Australian Association for Research in Education, 25/11/2007. The University of Notre Dame, WA: AARE.
  • Scott, S, Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2007. University students' perception of workload: The challenges and vagaries of assessment.. Australian Association for Research in Education: Engaging Pedagogies, 29/11/2006. Adelaide: AARE Inc.
  • Dixon, K, Siragusa, L, and Dixon, R. 2007. What matters most in online learning environments;A New Zealand case study. AARE, 26/11/2006. Adelaide: AARE Inc.
  • Scott, S, Dixon, R, and Dixon, K. 2005. Enhancing professional development in higher education: A student-focussed model aimed at improving organisational learning.. AARE 2005 Creative Dissent: Constructive Solutions, 28/11/2005. UWS, Parramatta, Australia: AARE Inc.
  • Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2005. New practices in flexible learning in rural and remote communities in Western Australia.. ODLAA Breaking Down Boundaries Conference 2005, 10/11/2005. Adelaide: Charles Sturt University.
  • Scott, S, Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2005. Teaching and learning partnerships in higher education: Using students' feedback to inform developments in teaching.. AARE 2005 Creative Dissent: Constructive Solutions, 28/11/2005. UWS, Parramatta, Australia: AARE Inc.
  • Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2005. The professional electronic portfolio project for educational leaders.. AARE 2005 Creative Dissent: Constructive Solutions, 28/11/2005. UWS, Parramatta, Australia: AARE Inc.
  • Pelliccione, L, Dixon, R, and Dixon, K. 2005. The professional electronic portfolio project: The production process.. ASCILITE 2005 Balance, Fidelity, Mobility: Maintaining the Momentum?, 04/12/2005. QUT, Brisbane, Queensland: Department of Teaching and Learning support Services, QUT.
  • Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2004. An evaluation of the Fiji Education Support Program. AARE: Positioning Education Research, 28/11/2004. Melbourne, Australia: AARE Inc..
  • Dixon, R, Dixon, K, and Pelliccione, L. 2004. Differing Student Views of Online Learning Modes Across Two Programs in an Australian University. ICICTE, 01/07/2004. Samos Island, Greece: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
  • Pelliccione, L, Dixon, K, and Dixon, R. 2004. Reflections upon the professional electronic portfolios for pre-service teachers in an Australian university.. ICICTE, 01/07/2004. Samos Island, Greece: National and Kapodistan University of Athens.
  • Dixon, R, Pelliccione, L, and Dixon, K. 2004. The Development and Evaluation of a Student Centred Reflective and Professional Electronic Portfolio for Pre-service Teachers. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, 01/06/2004. Lugano, Switzerland: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
  • Dixon, R, and Dixon, K. 2003. An evaluation of a professional portfolio project for principals in Western Australia. HERDSA, 01/07/2003. Christchurch, New Zealand: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australiasia, Inc..