Dirk Morrison
is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Design in the Department of Curriculum Studies,
College of Education, University of Saskatchewan.
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
Sample of Research
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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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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Morrison, D. (2004). Review
of “E-Learning
in the 21st Century: A Framework for Research and Practice” D.R.
Garrison & Terry Anderson. New York, NY: RoutledgeFalmer,
2003. 161 pages. In: Canadian Journal of Learning
and Technology, 30 (2).
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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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Morrison, D. (2004). Distributed Learning: New
Tools for Health Promotion Presentation at PRHPRC
Strategic Planning Session, May 18th.
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Technical reports:
Morrison, D. and Peterson, M.E. (1997). An
Instructor’s
Guide to Teaching and Learning On-line. Extension
Division, University of Saskatchewan, June, 31 pp.
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