Staff Profiles

Since entering academia in 1986, Sue has specialised in the implementation and building sound learning environments using technology. This involves applying good e-learning principles combined with the latest research on learning and applying this knowledge to the design and development of suitable learning environments.

Sue has a background in primary teaching and gained a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Computing in 1986, a Master in Education with Distinction in 1989, and PhD in 1992 from Curtin University, commencing her long involvement in the training pre-service and post-service teachers in how to use technology to enhance teaching and learning environments.

Integrating technology into the classroom; using technology effectively in education especially in regional and remote Australia;

• Technology planning and implementation into schools; Training teachers and educators technology literacy levels;

• Flexible learning and the use of online technology; developing pedagogically and andragogically-sound e-learning environments;

• Cognitive and social development of young children using computers; Technology and young children's problem solving and

• Methodological Experience: qualitative & quantitative methods- case studies, action research, R&D methods.

Sue is the ICT coordinator for SiMERR-WA which is a part of the National Centre for Science, Information Communications Technology and Mathematics in Regional and Remote Australia (SiMERR). Please see a list of projects at http://simerr.wa.curtin.edu.au/projects_completed.html

Book Chapters (Authored, Research Quality)

• White, B, Trinidad, S, McLoughlin, C, Smith, H, Anderson, N, Shaw, G, Reading, C, and Fluck, A. 2009. Focusing on ICT in Rural and Regional Eduction in Australia. In Information and Communication Technology: Changing Education, eds Debashre Mukherjee, 131-145. Hyderabad, India: Icfai University Press.
• Trinidad, S, and Pearson, J. 2008. OLES: Using an online tool to help better design and implement effective e-learning environments.. In Rethinking education with ICT: New directions for effective practices., 1 Edition, eds N.Yelland, G.Neal & E. Dakich, 45-55. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
• Broadley, T, and Trinidad, S. 2008. Teachers working in an online world.. In Rethinking education with ICT: New directions for effective practices., 1 Edition, eds N.Yelland, G. Neal & E. Dakich, 149-164. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
• Trinidad, S, Treagust, D, Frid, S, Sparrow, L, and McCrory, K. 2006. "Somewhere different to go" - Report from SiMERR Western Australia. In Science, ICT and Mathematics Education in Rural and Regional Australia. State and Territory Case Studies. Companion volume to the SiMERR National Survey., 1 Edition, eds T. Lyons (Ed.), 6-29. Armidale, NSW: National Centre of Science, ICT and Mathematics Education for Rural and Regional Australia, University of New England.
• Newhouse, P, Clarkson, B, and Trinidad, S. 2004. A framework for leading school change in using ICT. In Using ICT in education: Effective leadership, change and models of best practice, First Edition, eds S. Trinidad & J. Pearson, 148-164. Sydney: Prentice Hall Pearson.
• Trinidad, S. 2004. Taking the next step in using technology. In Using ICT in education: Effective leadership, change and models of best practice, First Edition, eds Sue Trinidad & John Pearson, 1-15. Sydney: Pearson Education.
• Trinidad, S, Aldridge, J, and Macnish, J. 2004. Transforming education: Linking technology, work, community and lifelong learning.. In Using ICT in education: Effective leadership, change and models of best practice, First Edition, eds S. Trinidad & J. Pearson, 100-117. Sydney: Pearson Education.

Refereed Articles (Scholarly Journals)

• Trinidad, S, and Broadley, T. 2010. Connecting and collaborating in regional, rural and remote Western Australia.. Australian Educational Computing 25(2): 22-26.
• Frid, S, Smith, M, Sparrow, L, and Trinidad, S. 2009. Innovations in a pre-service teacher education programme. International Journal of Innovation and Learning 6(5): 517-536.
• Frid, S, Sparrow, L, Trinidad, S, and Smith, M. 2008. An exploration of issues in the attraction and retention of teachers to non-metropolitan schools in Western Australia.. Education in Rural Australia 18(1): 43-57.
• Trinidad, S, and Broadley, T. 2008. Using Web2.0 applications to close the digital divide in Western Australia.. Education in Rural Australia 18(1): 3-11.
• Trinidad, S. 2007. Closing the digital divide: Educational telecommunications systems and possibilities in Western Australia. Australian Educational Computing 22(2): 32-36.
• Trinidad, S, Anderson, N, White, B, Reading, C, Smith, H, McLoughlin, C, Shaw, G, and Fluck, A. 2006. Focusing on ICT in rural and regional education in Australia. Australian Educational Computing 21(2): 20-24.
• Aldridge, J, Fraser, B, and Trinidad, S. 2005. Development, Validation and Use of the Online Learning Environment Survey. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 21: 60-81.
• Yin shung king, S, and Trinidad, S. 2005. Using ICQ to enhance teacher-student relationships. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 21(4): 427-445.
• Chan, B, and Trinidad, S. 2005. Using a computer-based simulation game to enhance secondary students’ learning of Christian Education.. E-Journal of Information, Technology and Educational Change (ITEC) 4.
• Trinidad, S, and Tong, K. 2005. Conditions and Constraints on Innovative Pedagogical Practices: Challenges to Education.. International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning (IEJLL) 9(3).
• Straker, L, Pollock, C, Trinidad, S, and Harris, C. 2005. Musculo-skeletal outcomes in children using information technology - the need for a specific etiological model. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 35: 131-138.
• Trinidad, S, and Pearson, J. 2005. An instrument for refining the design of e-learning environments.. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning 21(6): 396-404.
• Wong, F, and Trinidad, S. 2004. Using ICT in Web-Based Distance Learning to reduce the cultural distance.. Journal of Interactive Online Learning 3: 1-13.

Fully written papers (Refereed Conference proceedings)

• Broadley, T, and Trinidad, S. 2009. Building Sustainable Education in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education in Western Australia.. International Symposium for Innovation in Rural Education (ISFIRE 2009) - Innovation for Equity in Rural Education, 11/02/2009. University of New England, Armidale, NSW: SiMERR National Centre, UNE.
• Trinidad, S, and Broadley, T. 2009. Delivering PD in the Digital Present: Theory and Practice?. Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia; Education in a Digital Present: Enriching Rural Communities, 08/07/2009. Flinders University, Adelaide: Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia.
• Trinidad, S. 2009. Using Social Computing Tools to Connect Regional and Remote Teachers and Students in Western Australia. International Symposium for Innovation in Rural Education (ISFIRE 2009) - Innovation for Equity in Rural Education, 11/02/2009. University of New England, Armidale, NSW: SiMERR National Centre, UNE.
• Broadley, T, and Trinidad, S. 2009. What can nature teach us? Connecting digitally to improve learning outcomes.. Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia; Education in a Digital Present: Enriching Rural Communities, 08/07/2009. Flinders University, Adelaide: Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia.
• Trinidad, S, Smith, M, and Biemmi Beurteaux, E. 2008. Blogging in the bush: Using social computing to enhance adult literacy in remote Western Australia. Australian Computers in Education Conference 2008, 29/09/2008. Canberra: Australian Council for Computers in Education.
• Broadley, T, and Trinidad, S. 2008. Connect and collaborate: Professional learning within a web collaboration environment in remote Western Australia.. Australian Computers in Education conference 2008, 29/09/2008. Canberra: Australian Council for Computers in Education.
• Reading, C, White, B, Trinidad, S, Anderson, N, and Fluck, A. 2008. Connecting teachers in remote Australia: Challenges in realising the potential of videoconferencing. Australian Computers in Education Conference 2008, 29/09/2008. Canberra: Australian Council for Computers in Education.
• Trinidad, S, and Smith, M. 2008. The Western Australian experience: Blogging in the bush.. 24th SPERA National Rural Education Conference, 27/08/2008. Melbourne: SPERA.
• Turner, D, and Trinidad, S. 2008. Using social computing to enhance children’s literacy in regional Western Australia. Australian Computers in Education Conference 2008, 29/09/2008. Canberra: Australian Council for Computers in Education.
• Trinidad, S, and Broadley, T. 2008. Web collaboration and cybercells: Using an innovative approach to connect rural communities.. 24th SPERA National Rural Education Conference, 27/08/2008. Melbourne: SPERA.
• Frid, S, Sparrow, L, Trinidad, S, and Treagust, D. 2007. Issues in teaching and learning science, ICT, and mathematics in rural and regional Western Australia.. AARE 2007 Fremantle: International Education Research Conference, 26/11/2007. Fremantle: AARE Inc..
• Frid, S, Sparrow, L, Treagust, D, and Trinidad, S. 2007. Science, ICT and mathematics as curriculum priorities: What are the practices and needs of beginning primary teachers?. AARE 2007 Fremantle: International Education Research Conference, 26/11/2007. Fremantle: AARE Inc..
• Trinidad, S. 2007. Telecommunication systems closing the digital divide in Western Australia. Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia 23rd National Rural Education Conference, 30/08/2007. Perth, Western Australia: Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia.
• Trinidad, S. 2006. Closing the digital divide: Education telecommunications systems and possibilities in Western Australia.. The Austalian Computers in Education Conference 2006, 02/10/2006. Cains: ACEC.
• Pearson, J, and Trinidad, S. 2006. Evaluating e-learning environments in initial teacher education using online learning environment survey (OLES).. The Austalian Computers in Education Conference 2006, 02/10/2006. Cains: ACEC.
• Trinidad, S, Newhouse, P, and Clarkson, B. 2005. A framework for leading school change in using ICT: Measuring Change... AARE 2005 International Education Research Conference. Creative Dissent: Constuctive Solutions, 27/11/2005. UWS Parramatta: AARE Inc..
• Trinidad, S. 2005. Constructive solutions: Improving teaching and learning in e-learning enviroments.. AARE 2005 Internaltion Educatino Research Conference, 27/11/2005. UWS Parramatta: AARE Inc..
• Newhouse, P, Clarkson, B, and Trinidad, S. 2004. A Framework for Implementation of ICT in Schools.. Australian Council for Computers in Education (ACCE 2004) Research, Reform and Realise the Potential Conference, 01/07/2004. Adelaide: Australian Council for Computers in Education.
• Thilakaratne, R, Amato, A, Frewer, R, Henri, J, and Trinidad, S. 2004. Changing practice: An exercise in curriculum development of innovative teaching in construction technology. 21st ASCILITE Conference: Beyond the comfort zone, 01/12/2004. UWA: ASCILITE.
• Trinidad, S. 2004. Helping teachers successfully use elearning environments. Australian Computer in Education Conference: Research, Reform and Realise the Potential, 01/07/2004. Adelaide: ACEC.
• Pearson, J, and Trinidad, S. 2004. Implementing and evaluating e-learning environments. 21st ASCILITE Conference:Beyond the comfort zone, 05/12/2004. UWA, Perth: ASCILITE.
• Pearson, J, and Trinidad, S. 2004. Implementing and evaluation of problem based learning (PBL) as a strategy for designing and implementing an e-learning environment. ICCE 2004 International Conference on computer in Education. Acquiring and construction knowledge through human-computer interaction: Creating new visions for the future of learning, 30/11/2004. Melbourne: Common Ground Publishing.
• Trinidad, S. 2004. Teaching and learning with new materials (technology): Case studies from Hong Kong.. Australian Computers in Education Conference: Research, Reform and Realise the Potential, 01/07/2004. Adelaide: Australian Council for Computers in Education.
• Macnish, J, Fisher, D, and Trinidad, S. 2003. The Online Learning Environment of a Technology-Rich Secondary College. Third International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 01/01/2003. Rhodes University, South Africa: Key Centre for School Science and Mathematics, Curtin University of Technology.