Publications

BOOK CHAPTERS

Robertson, L.,Leatham, H., Robertson, J., and Muirhead, W. (2020). Digital privacy across borders: Canadian and American perspectives. In Management Association, I. (Ed). (2020). Developing Safer Online Environments for Children: Tools and Policies for Combatting Cyber Aggression (pp.266-289). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-1684-3

Robertson, L., Leatham, H., Robertson, J., and Muirhead, W. (2017). Digital privacy across borders: Canadian and American perspectives. In A. Blackburn (Ed.) Emerging Trends in Cyber Ethics and Distance Learning. IGI Global: Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Robertson, L., Barber, W., and Muirhead, W. (2018) Online learning as the catalyst for more deliberate pedagogies: A Canadian university experience. In Active Learning strategies in Higher education: Teaching for Leadership, Innovation, and Creativity. (Eds) A. Misseyanni, P. Papadopoulou, C. Marouli, and M. Lytras. Emerald Group Publishing Limited: Bingley, U.K.https://www.book2look.com/book/awoCvaj7fQ

Anderson, K., Muirhead, W. (2011). Blending Storytelling with Technology in the Professional Development of Police Officers. In Harrison, H. and Shuyan, S., Cases on Formal, Non-Formal, and Informal Online Learning: Opportunities and Practices. Hershey, PA: ICI Global

Haughey, M. & Muirhead, W. (2008) Trends and Issues in the Growth of Online Schooling in Canada. In Howard, C., Rogers, P., L.,. Berg, G., Justice, L., Boettcher , L., and Schenk, K. Encyclopedia of Distance Learning. Hershey, PA: IDEA Group Publishing.

Vogel, E. & Muirhead, W. (2006). Teaching and Learning in a Laptop Nursing Program: Institutional and Pedagogical Issues. In Bullen, M. & Janes, D. (Eds.) Making the Transition to E-Learning: Strategies and Issue. Hershey, PA: IDEA Group Publishing.

Haughey, M. & Muirhead, W. (2003). Managing Virtual Schools: The Canadian Experience. In Cavanaugh, C., (Ed.) Development and Management of Virtual Schools: Issues and Trends. Hershey, PA: IDEA Group Publishing.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

vanOostveen, R, Desjardins, F., Muirhead, W., Goodman, W. (2011). Tablet PCs and Reconceptualizing Learning with Technology. Journal of Interactive Technology and Smart Education.

Percival, J., Vogel, E., Muirhead, W. (2010). Telecommuting in Higher Education: Faculty Perceptions of Strategic Implications for Traditional Postsecondary Institutions. International Journal of Management in Education.

Kay, K., Knaack, L, Muirhead, B. (2009) A formative analysis of instructional strategies for using learning objects. Journal of Interactive Learning Research 20(3), 295-315

Macdonald, C. J, Stodel, E. J., Thompson, T., Muirhead, W. (2009). Addressing the eLearning Contradiction. Encyclopedia of Distance and Online Learning 2nd Edition.

Percival, J.,& Muirhead, W. (2008). Prioritizing the implementation of e-learning Tools to enhance the post-secondary learning environment . Journal of Distance Education. Vol.23 (1) 89-106.

Kay, R. H., & Muirhead, B. (2008). Learning objects: a Canadian view. Education Quarterly, Summer., p.31-32.

Macdonald, C. J, Stodel, E. J., Thompson, T., Muirhead, W. (2008). Addressing the eLearning Contradiction. Encyclopedia of Distance and Online Learning 2nd Edition.

M. Haughey, E. Murphy, & W. Muirhead (2008). Open Schooling. In Evans, T., Haughey, M., & Murphy, D. (Eds), The International Handbook of Distance Education. Elsevier.

Van Oostveen, R., Muirhead, W. (2007) Faculty Use of Tablet Computers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Canadian Journal of Educational Technology.

MacDonald, C. J., Stodel, E. J., Thompson, T-L., Muirhead, W., Hinton, C., Carson, B. & Banit, E. (2006). The collaborative process of developing a learning object in web-based education. Calgary, AB: ACTA Press.

Haughey, M. & Muirhead, W. (2005) Evaluating Learning Objects for Schools. E-Journal of Instructional Science and Technology. Vol.1, No. 8. (http://www.usq.edu.au/electpub/e-jist/docs/vol8_no1/fullpapers/eval_learnobjects_school.htm)

Muirhead, B., Vogel, E., Hinton, C. & Cummings, K. (2005). The interface between “high tech” and “high touch” in a laptop BScN program: Perspectives of nursing faculty. Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia. Available from: www.unisa.edu.au/odlaaconference.

Haughey, M. & Muirhead, B. (2005). The pedagogical and multimedia designs of learning objects for schools. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 21(4), 470-490. http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/ajet21/haughey.html.

Goldsworthy, S., Goodman, W. & Muirhead, W. (2005). Goal orientation and its relationship to academic success in a laptop-based BScN Program. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship. 2, 1. (http://www.bepress.com/ijnes/)

Muirhead, W. (2005). The Canadian perspective of the uncertain future of distance education. 26, 2. August 2005, pp. 239–254. Distance Education.

MacDonald, C., Stodel, E., Thompson, T., Muirhead, W., Hinton, C., Carson, B. & Banit, E. (2005). Addressing the eLearning Contradiction: A Collaborative Approach for Developing a Conceptual Framework Learning Object. 1, pp 79-98. Interdisciplinary Journal of Knowledge and Learning Objects. (http://www.ijklo.org/Volume1/v1p079-098McDonald.pdf).

Muirhead, W. (2001). Online education in schools. The International Journal of Educational Management. 14, 7, pp 315-324.

Muirhead, W. (1999). Benefits of an online consortium in Alberta. International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning. (http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~iejll/)

Muirhead, W. (1999). Online education in Alberta. Manitoba Education Leadership Journal, 1, pp 16-25.

PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

Robertson, L. & Muirhead, B. (2020). Coming soon to a device near you: A policy analysis of mandatory online learning. Proceedings of the International Conference on Society and Information Technologies (ICSIT). Orlando, Florida, USA. March 10-13, 2020.

Robertson, L., Muirhead, B. & Corrigan, L. (2020). “Don’t answer that!”- Cell phone restrictions in Ontario schools. Proceedings of the International Conference on Society and Information Technologies (ICSIT). Orlando, Florida, USA. March 10-13, 2020.

Robertson, L. & Muirhead, B. (2020). Keynote address: “Where do we go from here? An interdisciplinary exploration of leveraging new technologies in education.” Plenary address during the International Conference on Society and Information Technologies (ICSIT). Orlando, Florida, USA. March 10-13, 2020. http://www.iiis-spring20.org/icsit//Program/program-plenarysessions.asp?vc=29

Muirhead, B. & Robertson, L. (2020). Plenary Keynote Address: “Digital Privacy in the Mainstream of Education: Democracy and Surveillance”. Keynote address during the International Conference on Society and Information Technologies (ICSIT). Orlando, Florida, USA. March 10-13, 2020. http://www.iiis-spring20.org/icsit//Program/program-plenarysessions.asp?vc=29

Robertson, L., Muirhead, B., & Farrell, C. (2019). Digital privacy intelligence in education. Bring IT Together. November 6-8, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Nov. 7-9 https://bringittogether.ca/sessions/

Robertson, L. & Muirhead, B. (2019). The digital privacy paradox in education: Exploring privacy through a graduate course. Presentation at the Online Learning Conference: Teaching and Learning in a Digital Age. October 8-10, 2019. Toronto. On. Abstract available @ https://onlinelearning.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/2/details/2659

Muirhead, B., Robertson, L. and Vogel E (2018). Reflections on the Learning Management System: After two decades, how has it affected our teaching and learning practices? Proceedings paper presented at the International Technology, Education and Development (INTED) conference. Valencia, Spain, March 5-7, 2018.

Coffey, S., Graham, L., Zitzelsberger, H., de la Rocha, A., Muirhead, B., Papaconstantinou, E., Chorney, D., Vogel, E., Sun, W. Post-Secondary Education: The Missing Link in Tackling the Global Opioid Abuse Epidemic. 12^th Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference. Valencia, Spain. (March 5-7, 2018). Oral Presentation.

Robertson, L., Muirhead, B. & Leatham, H. (2018). Protecting students online: International perspectives and policies on the protection of students’ digital privacy in the networked classroom setting. International Technology, Education and Development (INTED) conference. Valencia, Spain, March 3-6, 2018.

Sue Coffey, Leslie Graham, Hilde Zitzelsberger, Bill Muirhead, Dana Chorney, Efrosini Papaconstantinou, & Ellen Vogel. Tackling the Opioid Abuse Epidemic with Simulation-Based Learning for Nursing Students. International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare. January 13-17, 2018, Los Angles USA.

Coffey, S., Muirhead, B., Graham, L., Zitzelsberger, H., De La Rocha, a., Chorney, D., Papaconstan-nou, E., Vogel, E., Sun, W., Anyinam, C., Munro-Gilbert, P., Vanderlee, R., Service, D., Trivedi, H. (2017). Tackling Opioid Overdose Situations with Simulation-based Learning. ICERI 10th annual International Conference of Educational, Research and Innovation, Seville, Spain, Nov 16-18

Muirhead, W., Robertson, L., Silent Pedagogies in Polysynchronous Learning Environments. INTED 2017: 11^th International Technology, Education and Development Conference. Valencia, Spain (March 6-8, 2017).

Vogel, E., Muirhead, B., Hattangadi, N., McLean, J., Myco, C. “It’s All About the Relationship”: Exploring a Successful Public-Private Teaching and Learning Partnership at a Canadian University. INTED 2017: 11^th International Technology, Education and Development Conference. Valencia, Spain (March 6-8, 2017).

Robertson, L., Corrigan, L., Muirhead, W. and Heuchert, S. (2016). BYOD as One Interdisciplinary Response to Address Gaps between In-school and Out-of-school Learning in the 21st century. ICSIT, IIIS Spring Conference (IMCIC 2017 and its collocated events). Orlando, Florida, USA, on March 21-24, 2017

Session Best Paper Award

Robertson, L., Muirhead, B. From War Stories to Critical Reflection: Learning through Case Studies in Graduate Leadership Courses. Invited paper for Post-Conference proceedings ICSIT, IIIS Spring Conference (IMCIC 2017 and its collocated events). Orlando, Florida, USA, on March 21-24, 2017.

Graham, L., Coffey, S., de la Rocha, A., Papacontinou, E., Chorney, D., Vogel, E., Muirhead, B. iPad iPractice. INACSL Conference 2017. Advancing the Science of Healthcare Simulation. Washington, DC.POSTER (June 21-24, 2017).

E. Vogel, S. Coffey, P. Bignell, W. Muirhead, L. Graham, D. Chorney, A. de la Rocha, M. Prasad, N. Stein, F. Desjardins^. Identifying And Promoting The Digital Literacy Skill Set Required For Modern Nursing Education And Practice. 7th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation Seville Spain November 17-19 2014

W. Muirhead, B. Hamilton, A. Wright, S. Vail, J. Mighty, E. Scharfe Shared Modular Course Development In Ontario 7th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation Seville, Spain Nov 17-19, 2014

W. Muirhead, B. Hamilton, A. Wright, J. Mighty, J. Scott The Development and Ontario Teaching Evaluation Toolkit 7th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation Seville, Spain November 17-19 2014

Muirhead, W., Vogel, E. (2014) Transition To A New Cloud-Based Learning Management System: Lessons Learned Regarding Faculty Training And Support In The Faculty Of Health Sciences At The University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology. International Association of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), Valencia, Spain March 10-12 2014

S. Coffey, B. Muirhead, E. Vogel, L. Graham, A. De La Rocha, D. Chorney, P. Bignell, N. Stein, M. Prasad, F. Desjardins. Second Year Collaborative Nursing Students’ Ipad Trial International Association of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), Valencia, Spain March 10-12 2014

S. Coffey, P. Bignell, L. Graham, A. de la Rocha, D. Chorney, B. Muirhead, E. Vogel, F. Desjardins, M. Prasad, N. Stein Trialing The Use Of Ipad Mini Devices For Clinical And Classroom Learning, International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies Barcelona, Spain July 7-9 2014

Muirhead, W., Vogel, E. (2013) Transition To A New Cloud-Based Learning Management System: Lessons Learned Through Technical Planning And Faculty Support And Training, At The University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology. International Association of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), Barcelona, Spain, July 1-3, 2013

Bereznai, G. T., Muirhead, W. (2008) The Use of Mobile Learning Technology in the Nuclear Science and Engineering Programs at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Nuclear Engineering Science and Technology (NESTe), Budapest, Hungary. May 4, 8, 2008.

Haughey, M. & Muirhead, W. (2006). Evaluating learning objects for schools. INDIRE, Italy.

Muirhead, W. & Haughey, M. (2005). An assessment of the learning objects, Phase 2. The Learning Federation Schools Online Curriculum Content Initiative. Melbourne, Australia: The Learning Federation. (http://www.thelearningfederation.edu.au/tlf2/).

Muirhead, W. & Haughey, M. (2003). An assessment of the learning objects, models and frameworks developed by The Learning Federation Schools Online Curriculum Content Initiative. Melbourne, Australia: The Learning Federation.

Muirhead, W. (2002). An initial needs assessment and gap analysis of the capacities of diabetes educators. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Ottawa, ON: Heath Canada.

Porter, D., Curry, J., Muirhead, W., Galan, N. (2002). Report on learning object repositories: Review and recommendations for a pan-Canadian approach to repository implementation in Canada. Ottawa, ON: Canarie Inc. and Industry Canada.

Haughey, M. & Muirhead, W. (1999). Common practices in online learning: A best practices study of integrating technology in learning. Edmonton, AB: Alberta Education.

Muirhead, W. (1999). Virtual schooling: Where are we now? Athabasca, AB: Alberta Distance Education and Training Association.

Muirhead, W. (1998). A proposal for the formation of the Alberta Online Consortium. Edmonton, AB: Alberta Education.

Muirhead, W. (1996). Organization for Cooperation in Overseas Development. Funding proposal to the Canadian International Development Agency.

Muirhead, W. (1995). Age-related demographic issues and the effect on human resource management. University of Manitoba, partial requirements for M.Ed. program.

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Muirhead, W., McIsaac, B. (2014). SEM and Integrated University Planning: A Model at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers AACRAO), Los Angles USA, November 26-31, 2014.

Muirhead, W. (2014). Online Education: It’s Future and Considerations for Accreditation. Heads and Board Members Canadian Association for Independent Schools, Annual Conference, Muskoka, Ontario, October 23-24, 2014.

Muirhead, W. (2014). Online Education and Independent Schools. Canadian Association of Independent Schools, Lower Canada College, Montreal Quebec, September 8, 2014

Coffey, S., Bignell, P., Muirhead, B., Vogel, E., Graham, L., Chorney, D., de la Rocha, A., Prasad, M., Stein, N., Desjardins, F. (2013). Second Year Collaborative Nursing Student iPad Trial (poster). Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Mount Royal University, Nov 7-9, 2013. Banff, Alberta.

Tsagris, D., Muirhead, W. (2012) Evaluating Postsecondary Supports For Ontario Students With Learning Disabilities. Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). New Orleans, USA, July 9-11, 2012.

Tsagris, D., Muirhead, W. (2012) Evaluating Postsecondary Supports For Ontario Students With Learning Disabilities. Canadian Society for the Study  of Higher Education 2012 Conference. University of Waterloo. Waterloo, Canada. May 27-29, 2012

Tsagris, D., Muirhead, W. (2012) Evaluating Postsecondary Supports For Ontario Students With Learning Disabilities. CACUSS Engaging Digital Citizens, Brock University, June 10-13, 2012.

Muirhead, W., vanTienen, P., Mundie, J. (2011) Open Educational Resources: messages from the field. University Professional & Continuing Education Association’s Annual Conference, Toronto Ontario, April 6-9, 2011.

Vogel, E., Percival, J., Muirhead, W. Telecommuting in a technology-rich teaching and learning environment: Exploring students’ perspectives of a pilot project involving core faculty. 13th Annual International Conference on Education, Athens Institute For Education And Research, Athens, Greece, May 23-26, 2011.

Muirhead, W. (2011) Creating the Future. Advanced Broadband Enabled Learning Network Conference, Keynote address. York University, Toronto, Ontario, February 25, 2011.

Vogel, E., Percival, J., Muirhead, W. Can telecommuting work in a traditional university environment? Exploring perspectives of deans and senior academic administrators. International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain, March 7-9, 2011.

Muirhead, W. (2010) Digital Technologies, New Questions and Reflections. Keynote, Ed-Media Toronto, Ontario, June 28-July 2, 2010.

Muirhead, W. (2010) New Thoughts on E-learning. Advanced Broadband Enabled Learning (ABEL), Spotlight Keynote, August 25, 2010, York University.

Hogan, M., Kaproalos, B., Muirhead, W., Dubrowski, A. (2009) Bringing Community Health Nursing to Life. Health Professions Education. Toronto May 21-23, 2009 University of Toronto.

Samuel, L, Green-Johnson, J., Muirhead, W. (2009) Student use of learning resources to understand antimicrobial actions: use in hybrid vs on-line format.

The American Association of Immunologists, Seattle Washington, May 9-12, 2009.

Kitchen, L., Byrne, C., Tashiro, J., Muirhead, B., Sanchez, O. (2008) Innovations in eduation: Now what? Rutger’s College of Nursing Twenty‐Sixth Annual International Computer and Technology Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada. June 2008.

Kitchen, L., Byrne, C., Tashiro, J., Muirhead, B., & Sanchez, O. (2008) Innovations in education: Now what? Eastern Symposium on Educational Technology (EOSET) Conference. Ottawa, Ontario. May 2008.

Owston. R., Muirhead, W. (2008). Campus of the Future. Taipei, Taiwan Keynote September 12, 2008.

Lewis, G., Aruliah, D., Buono, L., Caoile, J., Percival, J., & Muirhead, W. (2008) A Maplet for linear combination and linear independence of vectors. International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics. San Antonio, Texas. March 6-9, 2008.

Percival, J.C. and B. Muirhead The impact of e-learning resources in enhancing academic success in blended learning environments, ISSOTL (International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning), Sydney, Australia, July 2007.

Percival, J, & Muirhead, W. (2007) Prioritizing e-learning tools and resources in hybrid learning environments. What research tells us about student preferences? Canadian Association for Distance Education Annual Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba May 13-16, 2007.

Percival, J., Vogel, E., Muirhead, W. (2007) Studies of Student Use of Information and Communication Technologies and e-Learning Tools Rutgers International Nursing Computer and Technology, Achieving Best practices in Healthcare and Education through Nursing Informatics. June 14-17, 2007, San Francisco

van Oostveen R., Hunter, W., Kaye, R., & Muirhead, W. (2007) Developing Argumentation Skills in High School Students: A Video-based Case Study in Science Education. Ed-Media, Vancouver, BC, June 25-29, 2007.

Aruliah, D, Lewis, G., Buono, L. & Muirhead, W. (2007). Mathematics Learning Objects in Undergraduate Math Education. Canadian Mathematical Society Winnipeg, June 1-3, 2007.

Ng, S., Green-Johnson, J., Muirhead, W. (2007). Design and Evaluation of the Efficacy of Animated and Interactive Learning Resources for Microbiology
14th ASM Conference for Undergraduate Educators, University at Buffalo
May 18 – 20, 2007.

Ng, S., Green-Johnson, J., Muirhead, W. (2007). Design and Evaluation of the Efficacy of Animated and Interactive Learning Resources for Microbiology.
107th ASM General Meeting May 21 – May 25, 2007 Toronto, Canada.

Green-Johnson J., Muirhead, W. (2006). An Exercise in Adaptation: Transforming Traditional Microbiology Courses into Hybrid-Delivery Formats. Accepted for presentation at the 13^th Annual ASM Conference for Undergraduate Educators to be held May 19-21, 2006 at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Percival, J., Muirhead, W. (2006). Learner Preferences With Respect To Online Content In A Mixed Mode Delivery Environment. Canadian Higher Education and Information Technology Conference (CANHEIT). Dalhousie University, June, 11-14, 2006.

VanOostveen, R., Muirhead, W. (2006). Use by Faculty and Students of Tablet Computers. Managing the Educational Landscape: Diversity, Democracy and the Future. Canadian Society of the Study of Education. York University, May 27-30, 2006

VanOostveen, R., Muirhead, W. (2006). Tablet Computer Use in Science and Engineering. Ontario University Computing Conference. May 29-31, 2006, University of Guelph

Van Oostveen, R. & Muirhead, W. (2006). Tablet PC Use in Higher Education: Faculty Perspectives. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Teaching Learning & Technology Conference and EOSET 2006, Carlton University, February 20-22, 2006.

Muirhead, W., Vogel, E. (2005). Building Capacities of Nursing Educators in the Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Teaching and Learning. Canadian Nursing Informatics Association, Toronto Ontario. September 14, 2005.

Muirhead, W. (2005). Faculty Use of tablet Computers at UOIT: Recent Research. Ontario Partnership for Advanced Skills Annual Conference, Toronto Ontario August 10, 2005.

Muirhead, W. & Van Oostveen, R. (2005). Tablet computers usage in educational settings. Education and Computing Organization of Ontario, Annual Conference, April 29, 2005.

Spencer, C., Muirhead, W. (2005). Reading Online—What do learners think about it? Canadian Association for Distance Education Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC, May 8-11, 2005.

MacDonald, C. J., Stodel, E. J., Thompson, T.L., Muirhead, W., Hinton, C., Carson, B. & Banit, E. (2005b, May). Addressing the eLearning contradiction: A collaborative approach for developing a conceptual framework learning object. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Canadian Association for Distance Education, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

MacDonald, C. J., Stodel, E. J., Thompson, T-L., Muirhead, W., Hinton, C., Carson, B. & Banit, E. (2006, January). The collaborative process of developing a learning object. Paper presented at the fifth IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Muirhead, W. (2005). Collaborative Learning Object Exchange Peer Review Process. University of Guelph, McGraw Hill-Assessing Teaching in Higher Education: Practice, Problems and Progress Conference, February 22, 2005.

Muirhead, W. (2005). How has UOIT planned for information and communication technology to support enhanced learning outcomes? (The Faculty and Student Story). York University, January 25, 2005.

Muirhead, W., Vogel, E. (2005). The Good The Bad and the Not So Ugly: Planning to Launch a Laptop Nursing Program. Rutgers University Informatics Conference, Atlanta Georgia, April 15, 2005.

Muirhead, W. (2004). UOIT Nursing Programs: Laptops Are a Fact of Life. International Conference 2004 Embracing the Future: Educating Tomorrow’s Nurses. Hilton Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. October 28, 2004.

Muirhead, W. & MacMillian, J. (2004). Institutional Support for Adoption of a Web-Centric Learning Environment. The First League/Vangard Learning College Conference, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario. May 19, 2004.

Muirhead, W. (2004). Technology Planning and Adoption in Canada’s First Laptop Nursing Program. Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta. May 17, 2004.

Muirhead, W., Vogel, E. (2004). Nursing Faculty’s Transition to Web-Centric Teaching and Learning at a Laptop University/College Collaborative Program. Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta. May 17, 2004.

Muirhead, W. (2004). Technology Planning and Adoption in Canada’s First Laptop Nursing Program. Grant McEwan Community College, Edmonton Alberta. May, 14, 2004.

Muirhead, W., Vogel, E. (2004). Nursing Faculty’s Transition to Web-Centric Teaching and Learning at a Laptop University/College Collaborative Program. Grant McEwan Community College, Edmonton, Alberta. May 14, 2004.

Muirhead, W., Vogel, E. (2004). Nursing Faculty’s Transition to Web-Centric Teaching and Learning at a Laptop University/College Collaborative Program. 22nd Annual International Computer and Technology Conference, Rutgers University, College of Nursing, Newark, New Jersey. March 12-14, 2004.

Sanchez, O., Muirhead, W. (2004). Technology Planning and Adoption in Canada’s First Laptop Nursing Program. Twenty -Second Annual International computer And Technology Conference, Rutgers University College of Nursing, Newark, New Jersey. March 12-14, 2004.

Muirhead, W., Vogel, E. (2004). High-Tech in a High-Touch Nursing Education and Practice Environment. Pioneers in a New Age, Canadian Association for Distance Education Conference, Toronto, Ontario. May 31-June 2, 2004.

Muirhead, W. (2004). One Hundred and Sixty Velcro Tabs Opening at the Same Time! Nursing Faculty’s Transition to Web-Centric Teaching and Learning at a Laptop University. Pioneers in a New Age, Canadian Association for Distance Educational Conference Toronto, Ontario. May 31-June 2, 2004.

Muirhead, W. (2003). The New World of Teaching and Learning — The Instructor’s Perspective. This is IT, Seneca College, Opening Keynote address, Toronto, Ontario. May 21, 2003.

Muirhead, W. (2003). Education, E-learning and Canada’s Future Knowledge Workers. Information Highways Conference, Toronto Ontario. March 24, 2003.

Muirhead, W. (2003). The University of Ontario Institute of Technology and the Importance of Technological Education in the 21st Century. Ontario Council for Technology Education, Keynote Address, Belleville, Ontario. May 2, 2003.

Muirhead, W. (2003). Mathematical Instruction in Web-centric Learning Environments. Keynote Address, Fields Institute for Research into Mathematical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. February, 28, 2003.

Muirhead, W. (2003). The Use of the Internet at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Emerging Technologies 2003: The e-conference. Contact North, Thunder Bay, Ontario. February 26, 27, 2003.

Muirhead, W. (2003). Moving Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Embracing the Future of E-Learning. Learning with Technology, Brock University, St. Catherine’s, Ontario. February 20-21, 2003.

Muirhead, W. (2002). The Challenges for the University of Ontario Institute of Technology: The Ecology for Web-Centric Teaching, Learning and Research. Online Learning Symposium, Edmonton Alberta. October 30, 2002.

Muirhead, W. (2002). Information and Communications Technologies: The Trojan Horses of Educational Transformation. Keynote Address, Fantasy into Reality: Communicating in 2002: Canadian Association of Communicators in Education. Edmonton, Alberta. October 29, 2002.

Muirhead, W. & Donio, J. (2002). Content Development in E-learning: Policies and Implications. Technology in Government Conference: Ottawa, Ontario. October 10, 2002.

Muirhead, W, (2002). Communities of Practice in Web-centric Learning: Sharing Lessons Learned. Keynote Address, International Biannual Conference of the Australasian Association of Distance Education Schools, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. September 26, 2002.

Muirhead, W. (2002). Learning Communities and Their Role in the Development of Learning Object Repositories. Presentation, Faculty of Education, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. September 16, 2002.

Muirhead, W. (2002). Online Content Development: Research and Recent Developments Concerning the Development of K-12 Online Course Development in Alberta. Canadian Association of Distance Education Conference, Calgary, Alberta. May 27-30, 2002.

Muirhead, W. (2002). Technology Enhanced Online Learning Environments: The Future of Learning. Opening keynote address, Riding the Change Conference, Gimli, Manitoba. May 9-11, 2002.

Muirhead, W. (2002). Online Learning: Essential Policies for Success. Opening Keynote Address, British Columbia Curriculum Consortia Annual Conference, Kelowna, British Columbia. May 6-7, 2002.

Muirhead, W. (2002). Communities of Practice: Emerging Opportunities in Saskatchewan for Online Learning. Keynote address, E-World Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan. April 25-26, 2002.

Muirhead, W. (2002). Collaboration in Online Learning: East Central Catholic Teachers Regional Convention, Edmonton, Alberta. March 8, 2002.

Muirhead, W. (2002). Proliferation and Competition in Online Learning Opportunities: The Alberta Experience. Keynote address, Education Technology Forum, Vancouver, British Columbia. March 6-8, 2002.

Muirhead, W., Curry, J., Porter, D. & Galan, N. (2002). Pan-Canadian Learning Repository Proposal: A Review of Recent Research. Canarie Workshop, Montreal, Québec. February, 25-26, 2002.

Muirhead, W. (2002). Canadian Association for Distance Education, Design Charette. Canarie Workshop, Montreal, Québec. February, 25-26, 2002.

Muirhead, W. (2002). Facilities Planning and E-Learning: Future Challenges to Designing Effective Learning Environments. Opening keynote address, Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) Kananaskis, Alberta. March 12, 2002.

Muirhead, W. (2001). Instructional Design for Online Learning. Telelearning: The Future of (e)Learning, 2001, Vancouver, British Columbia. November 10-13, 2001.

Muirhead, W. (2001). Collaboration in Alberta: A Provincial Policy Perspective. Office for Partnerships for Advanced Skills Summer Institute, Toronto, Ontario. August 14-16, 2001.

Muirhead, W. (2001). Consortia Models for Online Education, E-World Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan. April 25-27, 2001.

Muirhead, W. (2001). Partnership Models in e-Education. Blackboard Summit. Washington, DC. April 5, 2001.

Muirhead, W. & Popowich, G. (2001). Alberta Learning Portal. Alberta Teachers Association Computer Council Conference. Jasper, Alberta. March 15-16, 2001.

Muirhead, W. (2001). Online Collaborative Content Development in Alberta. Alberta Distance Education and Training Association Professional Development Session. Provincial Audio Conference. February 12, 2001.

Muirhead, W., Simpson, C. (2000). Digital Educational Content and Tools4Teachers Database: The use of digital content in traditional school settings. Elk Island Public School Technology Day. Sherwood Park, Alberta. December 11, 2000.

Muirhead, W., Popowich, G. (2000). Alberta Learning and the Alberta Online Consortium, Learning Portals and Repositories: Next Steps. Online Learning Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta. November 23, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). Smart Education Partnerships. Smart Cities Conference, Calgary, Alberta. October 24, 2000.

Muirhead, W., Popowich, G. (2000). Learning Portals and Online Curriculum Repositories. Smart Cities Conference, Calgary, Alberta. October 24, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). Opportunities for enhancing student learning in rural Alberta. Clearview School District, Stettler, Alberta. October 17, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). National Initiatives Regarding Online Education in Canada. Ontario Online Learning Symposium, Durham School District, Whitby, Ontario. October 18-20, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). Provincial Perspectives Regarding Online Education in Alberta. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Let’s Talk About Learning PD Series. Calgary, Alberta. August 22, 2000.

Muirhead, W., Friesen, W., Tally, A. (2000). Incorporating Learning Technologies Branch Resources into WebCT. Alberta Distance Education and Training Association: Interface 2000, Edmonton, Alberta. June 7-9, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). Alberta Online Consortium’s Content Development Initiative: Lessons Learned from the Cooperative Development of K-12 Knowledge Objects. Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia. May 28 – June 1, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). The Alberta Experience: Can Collaboration Work? E-Learning Symposium: Keynote Address. Toronto, Ontario. June 1-2, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). Teachers’ Perceptions of Online Education in Alberta: Canadian Association for Distance Education. Quebec City, Québec. May 3-6, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). French Immersion Online: The Possibilities for Your Secondary School. French Immersion in Alberta: Building the Future Conference. Canmore, Alberta. May 1-2, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). The Benefits of The Alberta Online Consortium. Alberta Distance Learning Centre, Barrhead, Alberta. April 11, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). Online Education and the Role of the Alberta Online Consortium. The Alberta Teachers’ Association Computer Council Annual Conference, Kananaskis, Alberta. March 16-19, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). Institutional Transformation and Online Education: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, Alberta. February 28, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). Online Education in Alberta. Saskatchewan School Trustees Association. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. January 28-29, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (2000). The Role of WebCT in Online Education in Alberta. Campus Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta. January 8, 2000.

Muirhead, W. (1999). Teachers’ Perceptions of Online Education; Recent Research. Virtual School Symposium. Edmonton, Alberta. November 24-26, 1999.

Muirhead, W. (1999). Online Education: Policy and Administrative Opportunities and Challenges for Alberta’s School Jurisdictions. College of Alberta School Superintendents, Issues Forum. Calgary, Alberta. November 5, 1999.

Muirhead, W. (1999). Online Education: Issues and Challenges of Teaching and Learning. The Alberta Assessment Consortium Annual Conference. Canmore, Alberta. October 29-30, 1999.

Muirhead, W. (1999). Virtual Schools and Online Learning in Alberta: The Alberta Online Consortium Approach: Open School Courses and Resources Conference (OSCAR), Whistler, British Columbia. August 27-29, 1999.

Muirhead, W. (1999). Learning Technologies Branch: New Products and Services, the Alberta Teachers’ Association Computer Council Annual Conference, Jasper, Alberta. March 11-13, 1999.

Muirhead, W. (1999). Networked Education vs. Distance Education: A Case Study NAU/Web’99 Conference, Flagstaff, Arizona. May 15-17, 1999.

Muirhead, W. (1999). Content Development in Online Education, Alberta Online Consortium, Red Deer, Alberta. March 21, 1999.

Muirhead, W. (1999). The Challenges and Opportunities of Online K-12 Education in Alberta: Technology/Pedagogy/Politics: A Critical Vision of New Technologies in Education, Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta. May 7-8, 1999.

Muirhead, W. (1999). Online Education: Where Are We?, Alberta Distance Education Training Association Video Conference, Edmonton, Alberta. April 22, 1999.

Muirhead, W. (1998). The Alberta Online Consortium. Virtual School Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta. November 1998.

Muirhead, W. (1998). Virtual Schooling: Where Is It Going, What Are the Issues? Virtual School Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta. November 1998.

Muirhead, W. (1998). Online Education in Alberta. A Review of Current Research. Alberta Distance Education and Training Association, Edmonton, Alberta. October 1998.