Selected Publications

D. Michele Jacobsen

Associate Professor, Education 

Selected Publications

[BOOK] Jacobsen, D. M. (2006). Learning Technology in Continuing Professional Development: The Galileo Network. New York, NY: The Edwin Mellen Press. URL

Jacobsen, D. M. (2006). Taking stock and looking forward. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 32(2), 1-9.

Jacobsen, D. M. (2006). Publishing diverse perspectives and key issues in educational technology. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 32(1), 1-8. Online at: http://www.cjlt.ca/content/vol32.1/editorial.html

Jacobsen, D. M. (2005). Taking stock. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 31(2), 1-4. Online at: http://www.cjlt.ca/content/vol31.2/editorial_jocobsen.html

Jacobsen, D. M. (2005). Building upon the CJLT / RCAT legacy. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 31(1), 5-7. Online at: http://www.cjlt.ca/content/vol31.1/editorial_jacobsen.html

Reid, D., Katz, L., and Jacobsen, D. M. (2005). An investigation of computer generated knowledge retention activities in computer-based training with adult learners. Journal of Learning Design, 1 (1), 76-85. Online at: URL

Jacobsen, D. M., & Lock, J. V. (2004). Technology And Teacher Education For A Knowledge Era: Mentoring For Student Futures, Not Our Past. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 12(1), 75-100.

Jacobsen, D. M. (2003). A Pan Canadian Survey of Issues and Key Factors to Do With Students At Risk. Exceptionality Education Canada, 13(2/3) - http://www.upei.ca/~eecj/1323.html

Jacobsen, D. M., & Hunter, W. J. (2003). Special Issue: Leadership and Technology in Schools: Editorial. The International Electronic Journal of Leadership in Learning (IEJLL), 7(9 ). [On-line]. Available: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~iejll/volume7/leadershipandtechnologyeditorial.htm

Flanagan, L., & Jacobsen, D. M. (2003). Technology Leadership for the 21st Century Principal. Journal of Educational Administration, 41(2), 124-142. 

Jacobsen, D. M. (November 2002). Building New Bridges: Technology Integration, Engaged Student Learning, and New Models of Professional Development in Foothills School Division. Presented at the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration (CASEA), as part of CSSE 2003, Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 28-31.

Jacobsen, M. Clifford, P. & Friesen, S. (2002). Preparing teachers for technology integration: Creating a culture of inquiry in the context of use and teacher educators. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial], 2(3). Available: http://www.citejournal.org/vol2/iss3/currentpractice/article2.cfm

Lupart, J.L., Goddard, T., Hebert, Y., Jacobsen, D. M. & Timmons, V. (2002). Students At Risk In Canadian Schools And Communities. Report for the Child, Youth and Social Development Studies Division (CYSD) of the Applied Research Branch, Strategic Policy, Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC).

Jacobsen, D. M., Lupart, J. L., & Cannon, M. E. (2002). An Exploration Of Gender Differences In Computer Usage And Affinity, And The Relationship With Career Plans And Adult Life Choices. 12th International Conference Of Women Engineers And Scientists (ICWES12): Women in a Knowledge-based Society, Ottawa, Ontario, July 27 to 31.

Jacobsen, D. M., Clifford, P., & Friesen, S. (2002). Transformational Leadership and Professional Development for Digitally Rich Learning Environments: A Case Study of the Galileo Educational Network. Paper presented at ED-MEDIA: World Conference on Educational Multimedia/Hypermedia & Educational Telecommunication. Denver, Colorado, June 24-29 2002.

Jacobsen, D. M., Clifford, P., & Friesen, S. (2002). New Ways of Preparing Teachers for Technology Integration. Paper presented at ED-MEDIA: World Conference on Educational Multimedia/Hypermedia & Educational Telecommunication. Denver, Colorado, June 24-29 2002.

Jacobsen, D. M. (2002). Building Different Bridges Two: A Case Study of Transformative Professional Development for Student Learning With Technology. Paper presented at AERA 2002: Validity and Value in Educational Research, the 83rd Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA: April 1 - 5, 2002. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/aera/building_bridges_two.html

Flanagan, L., & Jacobsen, D. M. (2002). The Principal as Technology Leader: New Competencies and Responsibilities for the 21st Century. Paper presented to the Commonwealth Council of Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM), at AERA 2002: Validity and Value in Educational Research, the 83rd Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA: April 1 - 5, 2002.

Jacobsen, D. M., Clifford, P., & Friesen, S. (2001). New Ways of Preparing Teachers for Technology Integration: What We Did and How We Did IT.  Proceedings of the Prairie Conference on Women in Science and Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, October 26-27, 2001. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/papers/prairie_wise_2001.html

Jacobsen, D. M., Kremer, R., & Shaw, M. L. G. (2001). Web-Based Distance Education Learning Environments in Graduate Software Engineering. The International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning (IJCEELLL), Special Theme Issue: Internet based learning and the future of education, 32 (1-2). [On-line]. Available: http://www.inderscience.com/ejournal/c/ijceell/ijceell2001/ijceell2001v11n12.html

Jacobsen, D. M. (2001). Building Different Bridges: Technology Integration, Engaged Student Learning, and New Approaches to Professional Development. Paper presented at AERA 2001: What We Know and How We Know It, the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA: April 10 - 14. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/aera/building_bridges.html

Jacobsen, D. M. & Tate, J. (2001). Hockey Night in Canada and Waltzing Matilda: Examining Culture in a Global Classroom. Paper presented at TCC 2001: THE INTERNET & LEARNING. What Have We Discovered and Where Are We Headed? Sixth Annual Teaching in the Community Colleges Online Conference, Kapi'olani Community College, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 17-19, 2001. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/prosem/jacobsen_tate_tcc2001.html

Jacobsen, D. M., & Kremer, R. (2000). Online Testing and Grading Using WebCT in Computer Science. Proceedings of WebNet 2000: World Conference on the WWW and the Internet, October 30 - November 4, San Antonio, Texas, USA. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/seng/webnet2000_paper.html

Jacobsen, D. M. (2000). Examining Technology Adoption Patterns by Faculty in Higher Education. Proceedings of ACEC2000: Learning Technologies, Teaching and the Future of Schools, Melbourne, Australia July 6 - 9. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/acec/index.html

Jacobsen, D. M. (2000). Excellent Teaching and Early Adopters of Instructional Technology. Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2000: World Conference on Educational Multimedia/Hypermedia & Educational Telecommunication, June 26 - July 1, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA. [On-line]. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/edmedia/edmedia_2000.html

Jacobsen, D. M., & Clark, B. (2000). New Meets New Year Two: Integrating Technology into Inquiry-Based Teacher Education. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITTE), San Diego, CA, February 5-8, 2000. [On-line]. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/mt/site2000_paper.html

Jacobsen, D. M., and Webber, C. F. (2000). Electronic Publication: A New Medium with Emergent Editorial Issues. Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Teaching in the Community Colleges Online Conference: Virtual Odyssey, What's Ahead for New Technologies in Learning? Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 12 - 14. [On-line]. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/jacobsen_webber.html

Jacobsen, M., Kremer, R., & Shaw, M. (1999). An Examination of Distance Education Learning Environments in Two Software Engineering Graduate Courses. Paper presented at WCCCE'99, Hosted by British Columbia Computers in Education Committee & Computer Science Department, Okanagan University College, Kelowna, BC, May 6 & 7, 1999. [On-line]. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/seng/wccce99_paper.html

Jacobsen, M., Kremer, R., & Flores, R. (1999). On-line testing and grading: WebCT in Computer Science. New Currents in Teaching and Technology, 6 (3), April. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/Newsletters/Currents/Vol6.3/webct.html

Jacobsen, D. M., Wijngaards, N. J. E., Kremer, R., Shaw, M. L. G., & Gaines, B. (1999). The comparative evaluation of classroom and distance sections of an industrial software engineering graduate course.  Proceedings of M/SET 99: International Conference on Mathematics/Science Education & Technology, San Antonio, Texas, March 1-4, 1999. [On-line]. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/seng/mset99_paper.html

Jacobsen, D. M., and Clark, W. B. (1999). Using Online Research Methods to Target Technology Professional Development In An Inquiry-Based Teacher Education Program. Paper presented at the Fourth Annual Teaching in the Community Colleges Online Conference: Best Practices in Delivering, Supporting, & Managing Online Learning, Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 7 to 9. [On-line]. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/mt/jacobsen_clark_tccl.html

Jacobsen, D. M., & Clark, W. B. (1999). New meets new: Fitting technology to an inquiry-based teacher education program. Proceedings of SITE 99: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 10th International Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 28 - March 4, 1999. [On-line]. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/seng/SITE99_1208.html

Gladstone, B., and Jacobsen, D. M. (1999). Educational Partnerships in Rockyview School Division, Part 1. The International Electronic Journal of Leadership in Learning, 3(1).  [On-line]. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~iejll/volume3/gladstone.html

Jacobsen, D. M. & Gladstone, B. (1999). Educational Partnerships in Rockyview School Division, Part 2: Galileo Centre at Banded Peak School. The International Electronic Journal of Leadership in Learning, 3(2). [On-line]. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~iejll/volume3/gladstone2.html

Jacobsen, D. M. (1998). A Report by the First Galileo Fellow 1997 - 1998. Submitted to Jack Gallagher, Dr. Winchester, and Banded Peak School. Discusses the three-part role of the First Galileo Fellow at Banded Peak School, in partnership with the University of Calgary.

Jacobsen, D. M. (1998). Adoption Patterns of Faculty Who Integrate Technology into Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Proceedings of ED-MEDIA AND ED-TELECOM 98: World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia & World Conference on Educational Telecommunications, Freiburg, Germany, June 20-25.  A preliminary analysis of results from my doctoral research. [On-line]. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dmjacobs/phd/phd-results.html  Also, PowerPoint slides for my presentation.  Clifford, P., Friesen, S., and Jacobsen, D. M. (1998). An expanded view of literacy:  Hypermedia in the middle school. Proceedings of ED-MEDIA AND ED-TELECOM 98: World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia & World Conference on Educational Telecommunications, Freiburg, Germany, June 20-25. Discusses work with children at Banded Peak School, and suggests directions for future research. [On-line]. Available: http://www.galileo.org/research/publications/literacy.html

Jacobsen, D. M. (1998). Using technology in higher education. New Currents in Teaching and Technology: The University of Calgary Gazette, 27(29), 4. [On-line]. Available: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/pubs/Newsletters/Currents/Vol5.2/usingtech.htm

Jacobsen, D. M., and Mueller, J. H. (1998). Creating a collaborative electronic community of education scholars.  Paper presented at the Third Annual Teaching in the Community Colleges Online Conference, Online Instruction: Trends and Issues II, Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 7 to 9.  [On-line]. Available: http://leahi.kcc.hawaii.edu/org/tcon98/paper/jacobsen.html

Jacobsen, D. M., Johnston, S., and Ellis, G.  (1998). New approaches to preservice and inservice professional development for integrating technology in teaching and learning. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE), Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, May 27 - 31.  [On-line]. Available: http://members.home.net/thejohnstons/onfile/files4.htm

Mueller, J. H., and Jacobsen, D. M. (1997). What are computer experiences good for? New Currents in Teaching and Technology: The University of Calgary Gazette, 27(18), 4. [On-line]. Available: http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/Newsletters/Currents/Vol4.5/compexp.htm

Jacobsen, D. M. (2004). “Community leaders: strategic partnerships through the Galileo Project”. Chapter in Trinidad , S. & Pearson, J. (eds). Using Information and Communication Technologies in Education: Leadership, Change and Models of Best Practice (pp. 42 – 62). Hong Kong : Pearson Education Asia .

Jacobsen, D. M., & Gladstone, B. (2004). “Educational Reform Meets NetMedia”. Chapter in Mitchell, S., Klinck, P., and Burger, J. (Eds.). Worldwide Partnerships for Schools with Voluntary Organizations, Foundations, Universities, Companies and Community Councils (pp. 33 - 63) . Lewiston , NY : The Edwin Mellen Press.

Jacobsen, D. M. (2004). Review of English Teaching And The Moving Image, by Andrew Goodwyn. Education Review, October 2004 , URL: http://edrev.asu.edu/brief/oct04.html#8

Jacobsen, D. M. (2004). Review of The BEST Mentoring Experience: A Framework for Professional Development, by Sharon Kortman & Connie Honaker. Education Review, June 14, 2004 , URL: http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews/rev278.htm

Jacobsen, D. M. (2003). Review of Creating Competent Communicators: Activities for Teaching Speaking, Listening, and Media Literacy in Grades 7 - 12 , Edited by Pamela Cooper & Sherwyn Morreale. Education Review, November 1, 2003 , http://edrev.asu.edu/brief/nov03.html

Jacobsen, D. M. (2003). Review of Mentoring Beginning Teachers: Guiding, Reflecting, Coaching , by Jean Boreen, Mary K. Johnson, Donna Niday, and Joe Potts. Education Review, September 27, 2003 , http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews/rev230.htm

Jacobsen, D. M., & Gladstone, B. (2002). "From Project Within a School to Privincial Network: The Revolution of the Galileo Educational Network Association And Its Strategic Alliances". In Mitchell, S. (Ed.). Effective Education Partnerships: Experts, Advocates, and Scouts. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers, ISBN 0-275-97048-5.

Jacobsen, D. M., & Goldman, R. (2001). "The Hand-Made’s Tail: A Novel Approach to Educational Technology". Chapter in: Barrell, B. (Ed.). Technology, Teaching and Learning: Issues in the Integration of Technology . Calgary, AB: Detselig Enterprises, ISBN 1-55059-217-3.

Mueller, J. H., Jacobsen, D. M., & Schwarzer, R. (2000). "What are computing experiences good for: A case study in on-line research", pp. 195-216. In Birnbaum, M (Ed.), Psychology Experiments on the Internet, San Diego, CA: Academic Press, ISBN 0-12-099980-3.

Doctoral Research

Why is the integration of technology for teaching and learning so appealing to some faculty, and not to others?

DISSERTATION: The full text of my dissertation entitled, "Characteristics and Adoption Patterns of Faculty Who Integrate Technology into Teaching and Learning in Higher Education" is available online in two formats: PDF (647 KB), and HTML. Successful Oral Defense, September 03, 1998. 

ON-LINE SURVEY: Teaching and Learning with Technology in Higher Education. Administered to faculty members at the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta from January to April 1998.

DOCTORAL COURSEWORK