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Books


(1) Vallance, M. (2006). The Impact of synchronous inter-networked teacher training in ICT integration. ProQuest: Ann Arbor. UMI 3219782. Available online. ISBN 9781609840808 iBook Store ePub version. Amazon Kindle version. Presentation on Slideshare.


(2) Kwah, P. F. & Vallance, M. (Eds.) (2005). Teaching English to Chinese ESL students: classroom practices. Longman: Singapore. ISBN 981-244-975-2. Available at Amazon


(3) Towndrow, P. A. & Vallance, M. (2004). Using Information Technology in the Language Classroom (3rd edition). Longman: Singapore. ISBN 0-13-127536-4. Available at Amazon


(4) Towndrow, P. A. & Vallance, M. (2003). Using Information Technology in the Language Classroom (2nd edition). Pearson: Singapore. ISBN 981-244-586-2


(5) Towndrow, P. A. & Vallance, M. (2002). Using Information Technology in the Language Classroom (1st edition). Pearson: Singapore. ISBN 981-4119-39-3


Book chapters


(1) Vallance (M). (2012). Design and robots for learning in virtual worlds. In B. Khan (Ed.). User Interface Design for Virtual Environments: Challenges and Advances. McWeadon Education, USA. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61350-516-8, ISBN13: 9781613505168. Available online.


(2) Vallance, M. & Wright, D.L. (2010). Japanese Students’ Digitally Enabled Futures Images: A Synergistic Approach to Developing Academic Competencies. In S. Mukerji & P. Tripathi (Eds.).  Cases on Technological Adaptability and Transnational Learning: Issues and Challenges. IGI Global: Hershey, USA. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-779-4.ch009 Available online. Abstract in Japanese.


(3) Vallance, M., Vallance, K., & Matsui, M. (2009). Criteria for the implementation of learning technologies. In M. Thomas (Ed.). Handbook of Research on Web 2.0 and Second Language Learning. IGI Global: Hershey, USA. pp. 1-19. ISBN 978-1-60566-190-2. Available online. Book available at Barnes & Noble


(4) Vallance, M. (2005). Digital Literacy Skills. In P. F. Kwah & M. Vallance (Eds.). Teaching English to Chinese ESL students: classroom practices. Pearson: Singapore. pp.154-166. Available at Amazon


(5) Ellis, M., Wilkinson, M. & Vallance, M. (2005). Project-based Integrated Learning. In P. F. Kwah & M. Vallance (Eds.). Teaching English to Chinese ESL students: classroom practices. Pearson: Singapore. pp.189-196. Available at Amazon


(6) Towndrow, P. A. & Vallance, M. (2003). English Language and IT. In J. Murphy. Teaching Practice Conversations. Pearson: Singapore. pp.143-146.


Refereed journals and conference proceedings


  1. (1) Towndrow, P.A. & Vallance, M. (2012). Making the Right Decisions: Leadership in 1-to-1 Computing in Education. International Journal of Educational Management. (In Press).

  2. (2) Vallance, M. (2012). Your Mission is to Collaboratively Program a LEGO Robot via a Virtual World. In Proceedings of Global TIME 2012 (pp. 11-17). AACE. Available online.

  3. (3) Vallance, M and Martin, S. (2012). Collaborative Learning, Cognitive Processes, Telerobotic Communication and Japan Recovery in Virtual Spaces. In Proceedings of the 5th Annual Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference. Track: Theoretical & Research Papers. Rockcliffe University Consortium, USA. Available online.

  4. (4) Vallance, M. (2011). Robots and virtual worlds to support ‘Japan Recovery’: an emphasis on cognition. IEEE Computer Society Learning Technology. Vol. 13, Issue 4, October 2011, pp. 7-10. Available online.


  1. (5) Vallance, M. and Numata, H. (2011) ‘Beyond potential: a two-year study of iPod use in a Japanese university’, International Journal of  Learning Technology, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp.324–340. DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2011.044627. Available online.

  2. (6) Schaik, P. van, Martin, S. & Vallance, M. (2011). Measuring flow experience in an immersive virtual environment for collaborative learning. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2011.00455.x Available online.

  3. (7) Vallance, M. & Martin, S. (2011). A methodology for determining relationships between cognitive processes and the knowledge dimension when implementing tasks in virtual worlds. In Proceedings of the First International Virtual Environments Research Group (iVERG) conference. Immersive technologies for learning: a multi-disciplinary approach. Teesside University, UK. (pp.76-86). ISBN: 978-1-257-01934-2. Available online. Presentation on Slideshare

  4. (8) Schaik, P. van, Martin, S. Vallance, M. & Wiz, C. (2011). Measuring flow experience in an immersive virtual environment for collaborative learning. In Proceedings of the First International Virtual Environments Research Group (iVERG) conference. Immersive technologies for learning: a multi-disciplinary approach. Teesside University, UK. (pp.156-166). ISBN: 978-1-257-01934-2. Available online.
     

  5. (9) Vallance, M. & Homma, T. (2011). Augmented education in the futures university. In Proceedings of  2011 e-CASE & e-Tech International Conference (pp. 2511-2526). January 18-20, 2011,Tokyo, Japan. ISSN 2074-5710. Presentation & full paper available online.
    Also invited to present at the National Institute of Education, NTU, Singapore. March 16, 2011. Presentation on Slideshare.

  6. (10) Wiz, C., Schaik, P. van, Vallance, M. & Martin, S. (2011). The Vocabulary Load of Problem Solving in Immersive Virtual Environments. JALT Conference 2011. Kurume University, Japan. June 3-5, 2011.

  7. (11) Vallance, M. & Wright, D.L. (2010). The Futures Studies Toolbox and iPod Touch: Digitally Enabled Futures Images for the Japanese University 2020 Project. The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Volume 5, Issue 5. pp. 261-274. Common Ground Publishing: USA. Available online.
    Presented at the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences conference. Cambridge University, UK. Presentation on Slideshare

  8. (12) Martin, S., Vallance, M., Schaik, P. van. & Wiz, C. (2010). Learning spaces, tasks and metrics for effective communication in Second Life within the context of programming LEGO NXT MindstormsTM robots: towards a framework for design and implementation. Journal of Virtual Worlds Research. Volume 3, Number 1: The Researcher's Toolbox. Nov. 2010. Available online.

  9. (13) Vallance, M., Martin, S., Wiz, C. & Schaik, P. van (2010). Designing effective spaces, tasks and metrics for communication in Second Life within the context of programming LEGO NXT Mindstorms™ robots. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments. Vol. 1 (1), pp. 20-37. January - March 2010. DOI: 10.4018/jvple.2010091703.  Available online.

  10. (14) Vallance, M., Towndrow, P.A. & Wiz, C. (2010). Conditions for successful online document collaboration. Tech Trends: linking research and practice to improve learning. Volume 54, Number 1, Jan/Feb 2010, pp. 20-24. Available online.

  11. (15) Vallance, M., Martin, S., Wiz, C. &  Schaik, P. van (2009). LEGO Mindstorms for informed metrics in virtual worlds. In Proceedings of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) 2009 - People and Computers XXIII (pp. 159-162). Cambridge University, UK. Available online.  Presentation on Slideshare

  12. (16) Vallance, M., Martin, S., Wiz, C. & Schaik, P. van (2009). Mindstorms communication in Second Life. Association of Learning Technology (ALT-C) 2009: in dreams begins responsibility (p.121). University of Manchester, UK.  Available online. (Supporting poster presentation available online.)

  13. (17) Towndrow, P. A. & Vallance, M. (2009). Curriculum mapping for pedagogical change? Case studies from Asia. Association of Learning Technology (ALT-C) 2009: in dreams begins responsibility (p.13). University of Manchester, UK.  Available online. Presentation on Slideshare

  14. (18) Vallance, M. (2008). Beyond policy: Strategic actions to support ICT integration in Japanese schools. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 24(3), pp. 275-293. Available online.


  1. (19) Martin, S. & Vallance, M. (2008). The impact of synchronous inter-networked teacher training in Information and Communication Technology integration. Computers & Education, Volume 51, pp. 34-53. Available online.

  2. (20) Vallance, M. (2008). Using a database application to support reflective practice. Tech Trends: linking research and practice to improve learning. Volume 52, Number 6, Nov/Dec 2008, pp. 69-74. Available online.

  3. (21) Vallance, M. (2008). Hakodate 2017: using futures scenarios for community and communication. Association of Learning Technology (ALT-C) 2008: rethinking the digital divide (p. 80). University of Leeds, UK.  Available online.

  4. (22) Vallance, M. & Wiz, C. (2008). The Realities of Working in Virtual Worlds. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2008 (pp. 3085-3090). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Available online.

  5. (23) Field, M., Vallance, M. & Yamamoto, T. (2008). Crossing the Discipline Divide: Building Learning Contexts. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2008 (pp. 84-89). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Available online.

  6. (24) Ruthven-Stuart, P., Wiz, C., Vallance, M. & Bagenda, D. (2008). Factors affecting the integration of courseware into a communication course. World CALL Conference 2008 (p. 76). Fukuoka Japan.  Available online.

  7. (25) Vallance, M. & Shibata, Y. (2008). Effective implementation of interactive podcasting for the Web 2.0 generation. The JALT CALL Journal, Volume 4 (1), April 2008. pp. 60-74. Available online.

  8. (26) Vallance, M. (2008). Using Google Maps to support futures scenarios. International Society for Technology in Education/ SIGHC Vol. 3, No. 1, February 2008. Available online.

  9. (27) Wiz, C. & Vallance, M. (2008). Real world activities in virtual worlds. Modern English Teacher, Volume 17, Number 1. pp. 57-61.

  10. (28) Vallance, M. & Towndrow, P.A. (2007). Towards the ‘informed use’ of information and communication technology in education: a response to Adams’ ‘PowerPoint, habits of mind, and classroom culture’ Journal of Curriculum Studies, 2007, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 219-227. Available online.

  11. (29) Vallance, M. (2007). An information and communications technology (ICT)-enabled method for collecting and collating information about pre-service teachers’ pedagogical beliefs regarding the integration of ICT, ALT-J, Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 51-65. DOI: 10.1080/09687760601129851 Available online.

  12. (30) Vallance, M. & Wiz, C. (2007). Virtual Collaborative Spaces. North Zone Online ICT Symposium 2007 Keynote paper and Podcast. Available online.

  13. (31) Vallance, M. (2007). The challenge of informed use of learning technologies. Wireless Ready: Podcasting Education & Mobile Assisted Language Learning conference. E-Proceedings of the International Symposium. NUCB Graduate School, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Japan. 24 March, 2007. pp. 33-54. Available online.

  14. (32) Vallance, M. (2007). Interactive Digital Stories. International Society for Technology in Education/ SIG. January 2007. Available online.

  15. (33) Vallance, M. (2006). iPod therefore iWrite. IATEFL CALL Review. Winter 2006, pp. 5-8. Available online.

  16. (34) Vallance, M. (2006). iWriter 1.2. TLT Wired. November 2006, Vol. 30, Number 11. pp. 26-27. Available online.

  17. (35) Vallance, M. (2006). Responsibility without power: reflections of an IT Coordinator in education. Perspectives: policy & practice in Higher Education. Volume 10. Number 4. October 2006. pp. 109-114. ERIC EJ753649. Available online.

  18. (36) Vallance, M. (2006). Interactive stories on an iPod. Modern English Teacher, Volume 15, Number 1. pp. 59-63.

  19. (37) Vallance, M. (2005). Teaching Digital Literacy Skills. In B. Beaven (Ed). IATEFL 2005 Cardiff Conference Selections. IATEFL: UK. pp.151-153. Available online.

  20. (38) Vallance, M. (2005) Teaching Digital Literacy. In K. Bradford-Watts, C. Ikeguchi, & M. Swanson (Eds.) JALT 2004 Conference Proceedings. JALT: Tokyo. ISBN: 4-901352-15-6.

  21. (39) Vallance, M. (2005) The challenge of informed use: a unique IT experience for teachers and students from the Peoples’ Republic of China. The Journal of Asia TEFL, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 55-73, Spring 2005. Available online.

  22. (40) Vallance, M. (2004) Blogging. Modern English Teacher, Volume 13, Number 2. pp. 51-54.

  23. (41) Vallance, M. (2003) The Use of Computers in English Language Testing. In IT and E-Learning in the Classroom. Teaching and Learning Special Issue. Volume 24, Number 1, June 2003. pp.67-76. Available online.

  24. (42) Vallance, M. (2003) ICT Developments in Singapore. BECTA annual research conference, London, UK. Invited international speaker. Available online.

  25. (43) Vallance, M. (2003) Creating ePortfoilios using Hyperstudio. Asia Pacific Conference on Education. National Institute of Education, Singapore. June 2-4, 2003.

  26. (44) Vallance, M. (2000) The International Writing Exchange at Temasek Polytechnic: a cybercomposition experience. AUC Conference Proceedings. Woolongong University, Australia. pp.16.1 - 16.5. Available online.

  27. (45) Vallance, M. (2000) Classrooms of Tomorrow. ELIT@CITEL. Temasek Polytechnic: Singapore.

  28. (46) Vallance, M. (1999) Teaching with technology to create student-centred classrooms. In G. Cumming, T. Okamoto & L. Gomez (Eds.), Advanced research in computers and communications in education: New human abilities for the networked society. IOS Press: Nederlands. Available online.

  29. (47) Vallance, M. (1999) Teaching with technology to create student-centred classrooms. CALICO. 1-5 June, 1999. Miami University, USA. Available online. Presentation only of above published paper.

  30. (48) Vallance, M. (1998) Design of an Internet activity. MICELT. 18-20 May, 1998. Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Beach Resort Penang, Malaysia.

  31. (49)Vallance, M. (1998) The Design and use of an Internet resource for Business English learners. ELT Journal. Volume 52/1 January 1998. pp. 38-43. Available online.

  32. (50) Vallance, M. (1998). InfoTech: English for Computer Users. TESL-EJ, Vol.3 No.3, Sept. 1998. Available online.

  33. (51) Vallance, M. (1997) The Design and Utilisation of an Internet resource for Business English Learners. Computer Assisted Language Learning. Volume 10, Number 2, 1997, pp. 201-206. Available online (ERIC).

  34. (52) Vallance, M. (1997) Internet Aided Language Learning. Digital Creativity (previously Intelligent Tutoring Media). Vol. 7, Issues 3 & 4, January 1997, pp. 137-145. Available online.


Masters Thesis (MSc Computer Assisted Learning & TESOL combined)


Vallance, M. (1995) The Design and Utilisation of an Internet resource for Business English Learners. MSc Dissertation. University of Stirling, UK. Supervisor: John Higgins.


Academic reports


(1) Vallance, M. (2010). Conference Reports: Human Computer Interaction, Cambridge University, 2009, 1 - 5 Sept. International conference of the Association for Learning Technology, Manchester University, 2009, 8 - 10 Sept. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments. Vol. 1 (2), pp. 70-72. April - June 2010. DOI: 10.4018/jvple.2010040107  Available online.


(2) Vallance, M. (2010). So much fuss about technology. Shortlisted BLOG for The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) UK competition ‘technology at the heart of education and research’. Available online.


(3) Vallance, M., Martin, S., Wiz, C. & van Schaik, P. (2009). LEGO Mindstorms for informed metrics in virtual worlds.  Open Festival of Interactive Technology at Microsoft.  Human Computer Interaction (HCI) 2009 - People and Computers XXIII. Cambridge University, UK. Available online. 


(4) Vallance, M., Martin, S., Wiz, C. & van Schaik, P. (2009). Processes, outcomes and metrics for assessing synchronous and asynchronous collaboration in Virtual Worlds: a summary of Phase 1. Report for PMI Sustainable Research Networks Workshop, Tokyo University. June 26 & 27, 2009. Available online.


(5) Vallance, M. & Towndrow, P.A. (2009). Can curriculum mapping facilitate change? Two case studies from Asia. Available online.


(6) Vallance, M. (2009). Science education in the virtual world. EURAXESS links Japan. January 2009. Available online.


Symposium


Vallance, M. (2010, December). Beyond policy. In M. Field. (Chairperson). Educational Vision, Policy, Leadership, Management and Administration: Chigaimasu. Where is Japan? Symposium conducted at The Asian Conference on Education (ACE), Osaka, Japan. Theme: Internationalization or Globalization? Organised by The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).


Invited Workshops


  1. (1)Vallance, M. (2011). Dynamic visualization of data for more dynamic interpretations. iVERG 2011 conference. Immersive Technologies for Learning: Virtual implementation, real outcomes, Teesside University, UK. June 28/29 2011. Handout and presentation available online.

  2. (2)Vallance, M. (2011). Using free or inexpensive technologies for collating and analyzing research data. National Institute of Education, NTU, Singapore. March 18, 2011. Handout available online.


(3) Vallance, M. (2008). Podcasting by students for students. Workshop on Web 2.0 technologies in education. JALT CALL. Kochi University of Technology, Japan. Handout available online.


(4) Vallance, M. (2007). Digital stories with iMovie. Sapporo Gakuin University, Japan.


(5) Vallance, M. (2003). ePortfolios with Hyperstudio. ELLTAS Singapore. Available online.


Academic profiles and awards in public media.


  1. (1)Second prize at the Federal Virtual Worlds Conference, Orlando, USA. 28-30 March, 2012. Collaboratively programming robots in virtual spaces to support Japan Recovery. FVWC Website.

  2. (2)Shortlisted (3 off) for the Further and Higher Education Innovator Award. Learning Without Frontiers 2012, Olympia, London, UK.  LWF12 Website.

  3. (3)Shortlisted (5 off) for the Joint Information System Committee (JISC) 2010 blog competition (theme: ‘technology at the heart of education and research’).  Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK. JISC Website.

  4. (4)Featured in Virtual World Watch, UK. October 2011.  Available online.

  5. (5)Featured in Macfan Japan. April 2010 issue. English translation available online.

  6. (6)Featured in Apple Asia profiles and Apple University Consortium (AUC) Australia. Winter 2004, page 12. Available online.


Newspaper and magazine articles (1998 to 2005)


Over 50 hardware and software reviews, and instruction articles published in The Straits Times, Singapore and The New Straits Times, Malaysia (the national newspapers of the respective countries), Digital Home and CHIP computer and communications magazine.
A selection of articles are archived online.


Editorial review boards and conference programme committees


Joint Chair, Editor. International Virtual Environments Research Group (iVERG)

Associate editor. International Journal of Personal and Virtual Learning Environments (IJPVLE).

Associate editor. International Journal of Technologies and Educational Marketing (IJTEM).
Editorial review board. Educational Media International.

Editorial review board. International Journal of Learning Technology.
Editorial review board. Teaching and Teacher Education.

Member  and conference programme committee member of ALT-C, Ascilite, ISTE and AACE.

Member World Futures Studies Federation (WFSF).

Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)