Dr Julie Willems - Researcher Profile

Biography

Dr Julie Willems holds qualifications in nursing, the Humanities, and education, and was a distance learner for 20 years.

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Related Links:

• Dr Julie Willems i-Survive Project webpage
• Dr Julie Willems' personal webpage

Research & Supervision Interests

• Mobile learning in disasters and emergencies
• i-Survive Project (funded by the auDA Foundation of Australia) (2011 - 2012)
• Multiple Education Disadvantage - A Delphi Study (2011 - )
• Social media and higher education

Qualifications

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 2010

MASTERS OF EDUCATION (HONOURS)

Institution: University of New England

Year awarded: 2004

GRADUATE DIPLOMA EDUCATION (SECONDARY)

Institution: Charles Sturt University

Year awarded: 2004

BACHELOR OF ARTS (DOUBLE MAJOR: PPS, COMM STUDIES)

Institution: Murdoch University

Year awarded: 1992

Publications

Book Chapters

Bateman, D., Willems, J., 2012, Facing off: facebook and higher education, in Misbehavior Online in Higher Education, eds Laura A Wankel & Charles Wankel, Emerald Group Publishing, Bingley UK, pp. 53-79.

Willems, J., 2011, Students' perceptions flexing pedagogy and practice, in Flexible Pedagogy, Flexible Practice Notes from the Trenches of Distance Education, eds Elizabeth Burge, Chere Campbell Gibson, Terry Gibson, AU Press, Edmonton AB T5J 3S6, pp. 29-40.

Willems, J., 2010, Towards a multi-dimensional indicator to understand equity in education: Introducing the Equity Raw-Score Matrix, in Learning, Teaching and Social Justice in Higher Education, eds Noah Riseman, Sue Rechter and Ellen Warne, University of Melbourne Scholarship Research Centre, Parkville, pp. 1-16.

Willems, J., 2009, Moving from place to space: designing for the global knowledge market with the learner in mind, in Collected Wisdom: Off Campus Learning and Teaching Symposium, eds Beth Edmondson, Philip Dearman, Alison Whitely and Alistair Carr, Off Campus Learning Centre, Monash University, Churchill Vic Australia, pp. 74-84.

Willems, J., 2007, 'Slow and steady wins the race': a personal journey as an adult learner, in Stepping Stones: A Guide for Mature-Aged Students at University, eds Jill Scevak and Robert Cantwell, ACER Press, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 22-26.

Willems, J., 2007, The loneliness of the distance education student, in Stepping Stones: A Guide for Mature-Aged Students at University, eds Jill Scevak and Robert Cantwell, ACER Press, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 83-92.

Journal Articles

Willems, J., 2012, Educational resilience as a quadripartite responsibility: Indigenous peoples participating in higher education via distance education, Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning [E], vol 16, issue 1, Distance Education Association of New Zealand, Wellington NZ 6021, pp. 14-27.

Willems, J., Bossu, C., 2012, Equity considerations for open educational resources in the glocalization of education, Distance Education [P], vol 33, issue 2, Routledge, Melbourne VIC 3004, pp. 185-199.

Wood, D., Willems, J., 2012, Responding to the widening participation agenda through improved access to and within 3D learning environments, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology [P], vol 28, issue 3, A S C I L I T E, Dickson ACT 2602, pp. 459-479.

Willems, J., 2011, Using learning styles data to inform e-learning design: A study comparing undergraduates, postgraduates and e-educators, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology [E], vol 27, issue 6, A S C I L I T E, Figtree NSW 2525, pp. 863-880.

Willems, J., 2010, The Equity Raw-Score Matrix - a multi-dimensional indicator of potential disadvantage in higher education, Higher Education Research and Development [E], vol 29, issue 6, Routledge, United Kingdom, pp. 603-621.

Willems, J., 2009, Adding 'pull to push' education in the context of neomillennial e-learning: YouTube and the case of 'Diagnosis Wenckebach', Colloquy: Text Theory Critique [E], vol 18, issue Dec 2009, Monash University, School of Literary, Visual and Performance Studies, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 271-303.

Willems, J., 2005, Flexible learning: implications of "when-ever", "where-ever"and "what-ever", Distance Education, vol 26, issue 3, Routledge, Abingdon UK, pp. 429-435.

Conference Proceedings

Willems, J., Sutton, K., Maybery, D.J., 2012, Consulting the 'oracle': Using a Delphi process to facilitate change to a blended learning model for rural mental health professionals' recruitment, Proceedings Ascilite Wellington 2012, 25-28 November 2012, Massey University, Palmerston North NZ, pp. 1053-1055.

Willems, J., 2012, Sustainable futures for learning in a climate of change: Mobile apps, social media, and crisis informatics during emergencies and disasters, Future challenges, sustainable futures. Proceedings of ascilite Wellington 2012, 25 November to 28 November 2012, Massey University, New Zealand, pp. 1056-1060.

Willems, J., 2011, Equity: a key benchmark for students and staff in an era of changing demands, changing directions, Changing demands, changing directions, 4-7 December 2011, University of Tasmania, Hobart, pp. 1305-1318.

Willems, E., Willems, J., 2011, Interactive white(board) elephants: a case of change mismangement, Changing demands, changing directions, University of Tasmania, Hobart Tasmania, pp. 1298-1304.

Willems, J., Bateman, D., 2011, The potentials and pitfalls of social networking sites such as Facebook in higher education contexts, Ascilite 2011, University of Tasmania, Hobart, pp. 1322-1324.

Willems, J., 2011, i-survive Project: Investigating the use of Internet-enabled mobile phones and social networking in disasters and emergencies, Ascilite 2011, University of Tasmania, Hobart, pp. 1319-1321.

Willems, J., Qamar-Zaman, M., 2010, Beyond a simplistic view of equity, diversity and educational disadvantage: equity groups, equity overlap, and equity sub-groups, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education, University of South Australia, Adelaide, p. 24.

Willems, J., 2010, Beyond curriculum, technology and transformation for an unknown future: Towards a holistic model for understanding student resilience in education, Beyond curriculum, technology and transformation for an unknown future: Towards a holistic model for understanding student resilience in education, The University of Queensland, Brisbane QLD 4072, pp. 1084-1087.

Willems, J., 2010, Uncovering the complexities of educational disadvantage: refining the Equity Raw-Score Matrix, University Learning and Teaching Futures Colloquium, 8-9 September 2010, University of New England, Armidale NSW, p. 9.

Willems, J., 2010, Understanding social determinants in educational disadvantage and under-representation: The Equity Raw-Score Matrix, HERDSA 2010, 6-9 July 2010, Deakin University, Burwood, p. 95.

Willems, J., 2010, Understanding the multidimensional nature of student disadvantage to better inform the provision of 'glocal' learning, Ascilite 2010 Conference Proceedings, 5-8 December 2010, The University of Queensland, Brisbane QLD 4072, pp. 1078-1082.

Willems, J., 2009, Different spaces but same places: possibilities, pitfalls and persistent practices in second life, Same Places, Different Spaces: Proceedings ascilite Auckland 2009, 6 December 2009 to 9 December 2009, The University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology and ascilite, Auckland NZ, pp. 1109-1120.

Willems, J., 2009, 'Fortunatus' in concert: the juxtaposition of the sacred and secular music of the middle ages, Religious Communication - Abstracts of the Middle Ages, 26 November 2009 to 27 November 2009, Monash University, School of English, Communication and Performance Studies, Melbourne Vic Australia, p. 17.

Willems, J., 2009, Friendship, high adventure and a crown: a virtual journey of hope in Web 2.0, Proceedings ascilite 2009, 6 December 2009 to 9 December 2009, Auckland University, Auckland NZ, pp. 1105-1108.

Willems, J., 2008, Beyond words alone: considering the role of visual images in e-learning design and related copyright issues, E-Learn 2008, 17 November 2008 to 21 November 2008, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake VA USA, pp. 2329-2338.

Willems, J., 2008, Does style matter? Considering the impact of learning styles in e-learning, ICT: Providing Choices for Learners and Learning, 2 December 2007 to 5 December 2007, ascilite, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, pp. 1068-1069.

Willems, J., 2008, From sequential to global: exploring the landscapes of neomillennial learners, Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology?, 30 November 2008 to 3 December 2008, Deakin University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1103-1113.

Willems, J., 2008, 'See you after school?' How informal virtual learning environments are influencing formal education, Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology, 30 November 2008 to 3 December 2008, Deakin University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1100-1102.

Willems, J., 2008, 'We used to be one big happy family' A case study on the use of narrative for the construction of temporary, cohesive community identity to resist change, Regions in a Time of Globalisation and Climate Change, 12 December 2008, Monash University, Gippsland Campus, Churchill Vic Australia, p. 13.

Willems, J., Reed, L., 2007, Beyond delivery: a case study in e-learning for podiatry students, Proceedings of E-Learn 2007, 15 October 2007 to 19 October 2007, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Chesapeake VA USA, pp. 6664-6671.

Willems, J., 2007, Considering learning stations for active e-learning design, Proceedings of E-Learn 2007, 15 October 2007 to 19 October 2007, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Chesapeake VA USA, pp. 2176-2183.

Reed, L., Willems, J., 2007, Designing an interactive virtual clinic with the needs of learners in mind, Linking Learners and Leaders, 12 September 2007 to 15 September 2007, Association for Health Professional Education, Adelaide SA Australia, p. 40.

Willems, J., 2007, Does style matter? Considering the impact of learning styles in e-learning, ICT: Providing Choices for Learners and Learning, 2 December 2007 to 5 December 2007, Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, Nanyang Singapore, pp. 1068-1069.

Willems, J., 2007, When words fail: a case for multimodality in e-learning, ICT: Providing Choices for Learners and Learning, 2 December 2007 to 5 December 2007, Nanyang Technical University, Singapore, pp. 1070-1078.

Willems, J., 2006, Beyond the classroom: delivering Christ-centred education over space and time, Transforming Education: Grounded in Christ ...Engaging the Culture: Conference Handbook, 17 January 2006 to 20 January 2006, Christian Parents Controlled Schools, Blacktown NSW Australia, p. 20.

Willems, J., 2006, Mobile learning: blending learning styles and virtual learning stations to promote active learning, Conference Proceedings Online Learning and Teaching Conference 2006: Learning on the Move, 26 September 2006, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Qld Australia, pp. 137-144.

Willems, J., 2005, On-line tutor/mentors: the way forward for effective teaching and learning in tertiary distance education, Proceedings of the effective teaching and learning conference 2004, 04 November 2004 to 05 November 2004, Griffith Institute for Higher Education, Mt Gravatt Qld Australia, pp. 1-10.

Willems, J., 2005, Spanning the 'generations': reflections on twenty years of maintaining momentum, Balance, Fidelity, Mobility: Maintaining the momentum? - Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning Tertiary Education (Ascilite), 04 December 2005 to 07 December 2005, Department of Learning and Teaching Support Services, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Qld Australia, pp. 717-724.

Willems, J., 2005, Towards student-centredness: the implications of learning styles in e-learning, Beyond Delivery: Proceedings of QUT Online Learning & Teaching Conference 2005, 27 September 2005 to 27 September 2005, Department of Teaching and Learning Support Services, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Qld Australia, pp. 304-312.

Willems, J., 2004, The issue of equal access to computer-mediated learning in distance education, OLT 2004 Conference Proceedings, 03 November 2004, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Qld Australia, pp. 203-210.

Community Service

• National Executive of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA) (2011 - )
• Summit 2013 Conference Organising Committee
• Summit 2011 Conference Organising Committee

Consulting

• Distance Education
• Social media and education
• Mobile learning in disasters and emergencies
• E-learning

Activities

Departmental committees

From: 05/03/2012
Monash University
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Social Inclusion Committee

From: 07/03/2011
Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA)
National Executive

From: 13/02/0012
Monash University
School of Rural Health READTD Commitee

Research - externally funded

From: 01/08/0011 To: 02/02/0012
auDA Foundation
$19,987.60

Research - internally funded

From: 01/07/0009 To: 01/10/0012
Monash University
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Publications Award (Arts) ($200)

From: 01/07/0009 To: 01/11/0009
Monash University
Postgraduate Publications Prize (Arts) ($5,561.21)

Languages

• English
• Dutch

Citizenship

• Australian citizen

Awards

Academic awards (national, international)

From: 04/05/2004
ASCILITE
ASCILITE Community Mentoring Programme

From: 04/05/2004
Charles Sturt Univeristy
Lionel Allen Award
Award for the most meritorious graduating student with outstanding ability displayed in all subjects undertaken through the School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University.

From: 08/09/2008
Monash University Gippsland
Higher Degree by Research Publication Award (Faculty of Arts)

From: 18/02/2011
Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA)
ODLAA Summit 2011 - Best Paper Award

Academic prizes (national, international)

From: 04/04/2009
Monash University
Postgraduate Publications Prize Monash University faculty of Arts

From: 04/05/2004
Charles Sturt Univeristy
School of Teacher Education Secondary Courses Prize
Prize for the graduating student who has displayed an outstanding ability, School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University.

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

In the aftermath of the 2009 Gippsland fires: Young adults' perceptions of social support informational links post disaster.

Supervisors:

Willems, J (Main), Simmons, M (Associate).