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Andy Smith
Thesis Working Title
Induced Affect for Learning within Virtual Social Learning Systems
Research Interests
Along with the issues surrounding affect and its influence on cognitive processing related to problem-solving I am also interested in networked learning, communities of practice and using games and simulations within eduation. In addition I am investigating new ways of looking at informal learning.
Publications
- Smith, A. (2010). Cultivating Work-Based Ethics with Massively Multiplayer Environments. Journal of Interactive Learning Research (2010) 21(1), 111-131
- Smith, A. (2009). Teaching and Learning Ethics within Virtual Communities of Practice. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009 (pp. 1981-1988). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/32754.
- Lock, S. & Smith, A. (2009). PETRAD: A Pattern-Based Approach for Selection of eLearning Technologies. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009 (pp. 967-975). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/32582.
- Smith, A., Bamber, A., Beck, S. & Reeves-Brown, K. (2009). Development and Implementation of a Distance / Blended Learning Platform in the Web 2.0 Era. Journal of the Further Education Alliance, 1(3) February.
- Smith, A. (2008). Distance/Blended Learning in the Web 2.0 Era. Presented at: International ELGG Conference 2008, December 1, Brighton, UK
- Smith, A. (2008). Cultivating the Respectful Mind with Games and Simulations. In: Connolly, T. & Stansfield, M. (Eds.) Proceedings ECGBL 2008, October 16 - 17, Barcelona, Spain. ACI. pp.413-422
- Smith, A. (2008). Cultivating the Ethical Mind with Games and Simulations. In: Luca, J. & Weippl, E. (Eds.) Proceedings ED-MEDIA 2008, June 30 - July 4, Vienna, Austria. AACE. pp.5422-5431
Workshops
- Smith, A. & Swift, D. (2010). SARAD - Supporting and Developing Scholarship for HE in FE. Delivered at: Can research lead to real improvements in the learning and skills sector? LSIS Research Conference, Feb 26, Riverbank Park Plaza, London, UK
- Smith, A., Beard, A., Swift, D. & Stevens, G. (2010). The Professional Standards Framework and gaining Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Delivered at: Higher Education Further 2010: Looking forward: policy, strategy and practice. QAA and The Higher Education Academy, Jan 29, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, UK
- Smith, A., Lindsay, I., Beard, A. & McGregor, S. (2009). Support for Scholarly Activity and its Impact on the Learner Experience. Delivered at: Furthering Higher Education: Improving the Student Experience. QAA HE in FECs Liaison Group and The Higher Education Academy, Jan 30, Aston Business School, Birmingham, UK
Invited Speaker
- Smith, A. & Carpenter, A. (2009). Dissemination of scholarly activities within the FE sector by the FE sector Presented at: Learning and Skills Research Network Conference 'Changing World, Changing Research', December 11, Thistle Hotel Marble Arch. London, UK
- Smith, A. (2009). KEYNOTE SPEECH Scholarly activity in an FE setting and its impact on learners Presented at: HE Conference 'Enhancing Best Practice', July 6, Llandrillo College, Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
- Smith, A. & Beck, S. (2009). Developing a Foundation Degree in Project Management for Blended/Distance Delivery Presented at: Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching 'Fifth Workshop - Modes of Learning & Teaching', Sept 18, Bournemouth University, UK
Grants
- LSIS-IfL Research Development Fellowship Award, 2009-2010
- E-Learning Development Fund, 2009-2010
- TQEF, 2008-2009
- TQEF, 2007-2008
Games
Dates from and to (eg. 1990-2004) indicate continuous running of massively multiplayer games.
- Smith, A. (1997-2004). Dragontech. Dev. Crasiworld. Blackpool.UK: Crasiworld. [PC/Mac (Web)].
- Smith, A. (1995-2004). Nightfall. Dev. Crasiworld. Blackpool, UK: Crasiworld. [PC/Mac (Web)].
- Fairbrother, S & Smith, A. (1992). Fantasy Manager. Dev. KJC Games & Crasiworld. Blackpool, UK: KJC Games
- Smith, A. (1990-2004). Phantasmech, Dev. Crasiworld. Blackpool, UK: Crasiworld
- Smith, A. (1989-2004). Crasimoff's Quest World. Dev. Crasiworld & KJC Games. Blackpool, UK: Crasiworld
- Smith, A. (1987-2004). Beyond. Dev. Crasiworld. Blackpool, UK: Crasiworld.
- Cropper, K., Mitchell, N. & Smith, A. (1983-??). Crasimoff's World. Dev. KJC Games. Blackpool, UK: KJC Games
Professional Bodies
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Member of the British Educational Research Association
- Member of the British Computer Society
- Member of the Institute for Learning
Current Teaching
- BSc (Hons) Internet Media Technology / Information Technology / Computing
- BSc (Hons) Project Management
- BSc (Ord.) Information Technology / Computing
- FdSc Project Management
- FdSc Games Design & Development
- FdSc New Media Design & Technology
- BETC Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
- City & Guilds Games Design
Supervisor to 4 Hons students 6 Ord. students
Would like to meet
Affect, serious games, networked learning, communities of practice and informal learning.
Other Interests and Hobbies
Gaming, home cinema, architectural miniatures and mountain biking.
Associated research centres: Centre for Studies in Advanced Learning Technology
Keywords: Adult learning, Communities of practice, Development of practice learning opportunities, E-learning, Informal learning, Internet, Learning technologies, Networks, New media, Pedagogy, Practice Learning, Problem-based learning, Social contexts of learning, Teaching and learning, Technology enhanced learning, Virtual learning environment VLE, Workplace learning
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