User:Julie Willems

My Profile

 * Dr. Julie Willems is based in rural Victoria, Australia.


 * She has taught across all sectors of education in Australia: primary, secondary, community, vocational, TAFE, and higher education.


 * Her research interests include:
 * educational equity;
 * educational technology;
 * open, distance and flexible teaching and learning


 * Her current role is as Lecturer in Blended Learning in the Faculty of science, engineering and Built environment at Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia. Previously she was a Lecturer in the Graduate Certificate of Academic Practice (GCAP) and Continuing Educating Excellence Development (CEED) courses, Office of the Vice Provost Learning and Teaching (OVPLT), at Monash University, Victoria, Australia.

Contributions to Boards and Committees
Dr. Willems serves/has served on the following boards and committees:


 * 2015-ongoing ~ National Executive of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE): https://ascilite.org/


 * 2015 ~ Continuing Educational Excellence Development (CEED) Board, Office of the Vice Provost (Learning and Teaching), Monash University


 * 2015 ~ Social Inclusion Committee, Monash University


 * 2011-2014 ~ National Executive of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA): http://www.odlaa.org/
 * 2013-2014 ~ Vice President of ODLAA


 * 2011-2014 ~ Social Inclusion Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University.


 * 2011-2015 ~ Digital Technology Committee, School of Rural Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University.


 * 2011-2015 ~ Departmental Education Committee, Department of Rural and Indigenous Health, Monash University.

Research Projects

 * i-Survive Project Research Page: http://isurviveproject.wikispaces.com/i-Survive+Project


 * Multiple Equity Issues and Educational Disadvantage Research Page: http://multipleequityissuesineducation.wikispaces.com
 * Delphi Study Research Page: http://multipleequityissuesineducation.wikispaces.com/Delphi+Study

Education
Doctor of Philosophy: Monash University, Australia, 2010

Masters of Education (Honours): The University of New England, Australia, 2004

Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary): Charles Sturt University, Australia, 2004

Certificate Part-Time Teaching: Hawthorn Institute, Melbourne University, Australia, 1993

Bachelor of Arts (Double Major): Society, Philosophy and Politics and Communication Studies): Murdoch University, Australia, 1992

Certificate General Nursing: West Metropolitan Group School of Nursing (The Westmead Hospital), Australia, 1982

Awards

 * Community Mentoring Programme, ASCILITE, Australia, 2010


 * Lionel Allen Award, Charles Sturt University, Australia, 2004 (the award for the most meritorious graduating student with outstanding ability displayed in all subjects undertaken through the School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University)


 * School of Teacher Education Secondary Courses Prize, Charles Sturt University, Australia, 2004 (the award for the graduating student who displayed an outstanding ability, School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University)

Grants

 * auDA Foundation 2011 Research Grant (a research grant to help fund the i-Survive Project)


 * Australia Council Grant 1982 (a grant to study medieval harp in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, predominantly under the tutelage of Ms. Marijke Ferguson, Sweelink Conservatorium)

My Professional Interests
My research is broadly related to teaching and learning in the social networks of Web 2.0 and on individual differences (equity, ethical considerations, social inclusion, learning styles, resilience) in technologically-mediated learning environments (mobile, flexible, distance, virtual, or blended).

Professional Affiliations and Associations

 * Victoria Institute of Teaching (VIT)


 * Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA)


 * Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE)

Conference Organisation

 * ODLAA 2013 Distance Education SUMMIT http://www.odlaa.org/summit2013/
 * DEHub and ODLAA Education 2011-2021 SUMMIT http://www.dehub.edu.au/summit2011/

Reviewer

 * HERDSA
 * Higher Education Research and Development Journal
 * ASCILITE
 * AJET
 * Distance Education Journal

Editor

 * J.Willems, B. Tynan, & R. James (Eds.) (2013), Global challenges and perspectives of blended and distance learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.


 * J.Willems, B. Tynan, & R. James (Eds.) (2013), Outlooks and Opportunities in Blended and Distance Learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Publications
Edited Book Chapters
 * Willems, J. (2013). M-learning via smartphones and social networks during emergencies and disasters – An Australian story. In Z. Berge & L. Muilenburg (Eds.), Handbook of Mobile Learning. London: Routledge.


 * Willems, J., & Bateman, D. (2013). Facing up to it: The practice of blending formal and informal learning opportunities in higher education contexts. In G. Trentin & M. Repetto (Eds.), Using network and mobile technology to bridge formal and informal learning. Oxford, UK: Chandos Publishing.


 * Tynan, B., & Willems, J. (2013). Preface. In J. Willems, B. Tynan, & R. James (Eds.), Global challenges and perspectives of blended and distance learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.


 * Willems, J., & Tynan, B. (2013). Epilogue. In J. Willems, B. Tynan, & R. James (Eds.), Global challenges and perspectives of blended and distance learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.


 * Willems, J. (2013). Equity in distance education. In J. Willems, B. Tynan, & R. James (Eds.), Global challenges and perspectives of blended and distance learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.


 * Willems, E, & Willems, J. (2013). Applying STREAMS to the management of organisational change in distance education. In B. Tynan, J.Willems, & R. James (Eds.), Global challenges and perspectives of blended and distance learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.


 * Willems, J., & Tynan, B. (2013). Preface. In B. Tynan, J. Willems, & R. James (Eds.), Outlooks and Opportunities in Blended and Distance Learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.


 * Tynan, B., & Willems, J. (2013). Epilogue. In B. Tynan, J. Willems, & R. James (Eds.), Outlooks and Opportunities in Blended and Distance Learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.


 * Willems, J., & Reupert, A. (2013). Resilience and the distance Higher degree by Research candidate. In B. Tynan, J. Willems, & R. James (Eds.), Outlooks and Opportunities in Blended and Distance Learning (pp. 330-345). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.


 * Willems, J., Farley, H., Ellis, A., McCormack, D., & Walker, D. (2013). Supervising Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates at a distance: What do emerging virtual world technologies have to offer? In B. Tynan, J. Willems, & R. James (Eds.), Outlooks and Opportunities in Blended and Distance Learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.


 * Gregory, S., Willems, J., Wood, D., Hay, L., Eliss, A., & Jacka, L. (2013). Learning and Teaching in Second Life: Educator and student perspectives. In B. Tynan, J. Willems, & R. James (Eds.), Outlooks and Opportunities in Blended and Distance Learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.


 * Bateman, D., & Willems, J. (2012). Facing off: Facebook and Higher Education. In C. Wankel & L. Wankel (Eds.), Misbehavior Online in Higher Education (Cutting-edge Technologies in Higher Education, Volume 5) (pp. 53-79). Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing Limited.


 * Willems, J. (2011). Students’ Perceptions: Flexing Pedagogy and Practice. In L. Burge, C. Gibson, & T. Gibson (Eds.), Flexible post-secondary education: Canonic, but how challenging? (pp. 29-40). Edmonton: Athabasca University Press. http://www.aupress.ca/books/120203/ebook/03_Burge_et_al_2011-Flexible_Pedagogy_Flexible_Practice.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2010). Towards a multi-dimensional indicator to understand equity in education: Introducing the Equity Raw-Score Matrix. In N. Riseman, S. Rechter, & E. Warne (Eds.), Learning, Teaching and Social Justice in Higher Education (pp. 1-16). http://www.msp.unimelb.edu.au/index.php/LTSJHE/article/viewFile/272/250


 * Willems, J. (2009). Moving from place to space: designing for the global knowledge market with the learner in mind. In B. Edmondson, P. Dearman, A. Whitely, & A. Carr (Eds.), Collected Wisdom: Off Campus Learning and Teaching Symposium (pp. 74-84). Monash University: Off Campus Learning Centre.


 * Willems, J. (2007). ‘Slow and steady wins the race’: A personal journey as an adult learner. In J. Scevak & R. Cantwell (Eds.), Stepping stones: A guide for mature-aged students at university (pp. 22-26). Melbourne: ACER Press.


 * Willems, J. (2007). The loneliness of the distance education student. In J. Scevak & R. Cantwell (Eds.), Stepping stones: A guide for mature-aged students at university (pp. 83-92). Melbourne: ACER Press.

Refereed Journal Articles


 * Willems, J., Sutton, K., & Mayberry, D. (2015). Using a Delphi process to extend a rural mental health workforce recruitment initiative. Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 10 (2), 91 – 100.


 * Willems, J. (2013). Crisis 2.0 in the Australian context: The i-Survive Project. International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, 5(4), 45-62.


 * Willems, J., & Bossu, C. (2012). Equity considerations for open educational resources in the glocalization of education. Distance Education, 33(2), 185-199. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/01587919.2012.692051


 * Willems, J. (2012). Educational resilience as a quadripartite responsibility: Indigenous peoples participating in higher education via distance education. Journal of Open, Distance and Flexible Learning, 16(1), 14-27. http://journals.akoaotearoa.ac.nz/index.php/JOFDL/article/viewFile/104/69


 * Wood, D. & Willems, J. (2012). Responding to the widening participation agenda through improved access to and within 3D virtual learning environments. In M. J. W. Lee, B. Dalgarno & H. Farley (Eds), Virtual worlds in tertiary education: An Australasian perspective. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 28(Special issue, 3), 459-479. http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/ajet28/wood.html


 * 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, 27(6), 863-880. http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/ajet27/willems.html


 * Willems, J. (2010). The Equity Raw-Score Matrix – a multidimensional indicator of potential disadvantage in higher education. HERDSA Journal, 29(6), 603-621.


 * Willems, J. (2009). Adding ‘pull’ to ‘push’ education in the context of neomillennial learning: YouTube and the case of ‘Diagnosis Wenckebach. Colloquy, 18, 271-303. http://colloquy.monash.edu.au/issue018/willems.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2005). Flexible Learning: Implications of ‘when-ever’, ‘where-ever’ and ‘what-ever’. Distance Education, 26(3), 429-435.


 * Willems, J. (2004). The Middle Ages – A Teaching Module for Year 8 Students. Teaching History, 38(2), 63-65.

Refereed Conference Proceedings


 * Willems, J. (2015). “There’s something not quite right about Not Quite Right”: The Role of Personal Humour via Social Media in Crises for Individual and Community Resilience.  Proceedings of the European Conference of Social Media (ECSM) 2015. (pp. 454-459).


 * Waard, I., Gallagher, M., Zelezny-Green, R., Czerniewicz, L., Downes, S., Kikulska-Hulme, A., Willems, J. (2014). Challenges for conceptualising EU MOOC for vulnerable learner groups. Proceedings of the European MOOC Stakeholder Summit 2014. (pp. 33-42).


 * Willems, J., Haigh, W.M., Haigh, C., D'Amore, A., Johnston, D. (2013). Towards a three-dimensional definition of distributed learning in the context of clinical training in rural medicine, Education across space and time: Meeting the diverse needs of the distance learner. Proceedings Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA) Summit 2013. (pp. 143-150).


 * 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. (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 Ascilite Wellington 2012. (pp. 1056-1060).


 * Willems, E., & Willems, J. (2011). Interactive white(board) elephants: A case of change mismanagement. In G. Williams, P. Statham, N. Brown & B. Cleland (Eds.), Changing Demands, Changing Directions. Proceedings ascilite Hobart 2011. (pp.1298-1304). http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/hobart11/procs/Willems-concise.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2011). Equity: A key benchmark for students and staff in an era of changing demands, changing directions In G. Williams, P. Statham, N. Brown & B. Cleland (Eds.), Changing Demands, Changing Directions. Proceedings ascilite Hobart 2011. (pp. 1305-1311). http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/hobart11/procs/Willems-full.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2010). Understanding the multidimensional nature of student disadvantage to better inform the provision of ‘glocal’ learning. In C.H. Steel, M.J. Keppel, P. Gerbic & S. Housego (Eds.), Curriculum, technology & transformation for an unknown future. Proceedings ASCILITE Sydney 2010. (pp. 1078-1083) *NB. Paper short-listed as a ‘best paper’ finalist. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/sydney10/Ascilite%20conference%20proceedings%202010/Willems-concise.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2009). Different spaces but same places: Possibilities, pitfalls and persistent practices in Second Life. In R.A. Atkinson & C. McBeath (Eds.), Same places, different spaces: Proceedings ASCILITE Auckland 2009 (pp. 1109-1120). Auckland: Auckland University/ Auckland University of Technology/ASCILITE. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/auckland09/procs/willems.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2009). Moving from place to space: Designing for the global knowledge market with the learner in mind. In B. Edmondson, P. Dearman, A. Whitley, and A. Carr (eds.), Collected Wisdom: Off Campus Learning and Teaching Symposium (pp. 74-84). Churchill, VIC: Monash University


 * Willems, J. (2008). From Sequential to Global: Exploring the Landscapes of Neomillennial Learners. In R.A. Atkinson & C. McBeath (Eds.), Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology? Proceedings ASCILITE Melbourne 2008 (pp. 1103-1113). Melbourne: Deakin University/ASCILITE. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne08/procs/willems.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2008). Beyond words alone: Considering the role of visual images in e-learning design and related copyright issues. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (pp. 2329-2338). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.


 * Willems, J. (2007). When words fail: A case for multimodality in e-learning. In R. Atkinson, C. McBeath, S.K.A. Soong, & C. Cheers. (Eds.), ICT: Providing choices for learners and learning. Proceedings ASCILITE Singapore 2007 (pp. 1070-1078). Singapore: Nanyang Technological University. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/singapore07/procs/willems.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2007). Considering learning stations for active e-learning design. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (pp. 2176-2184). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.


 * Willems, J. & Reed, L. (2007). Beyond Delivery: A Case Study in e-Learning for Podiatry Students. In T. Bastiens & S. Carliner (Eds.). Proceedings World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (pp. 6664-6671). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.


 * Willems, J. (2006). Mobile learning: Blending learning styles with virtual learning stations to promote active learning. In A. Brown, P. Halpin, C. Haritonoff, S. Irvine, E. Mihaly, D. Seeto, & Gregory Steele (Eds.), Learning on the Move. Proceedings of the Online Learning and Teaching (OLT) Conference, (pp. 137-144). Brisbane: Queensland University of Technology.


 * Willems, J. (2005). Spanning the ‘generations’ – Reflections on twenty years of maintaining momentum. In H. Goss (Ed.). Balance, Fidelity, Mobility: Maintaining the momentum. Proceedings ASCILITE Brisbane 2005 (pp. 717-724). Brisbane: Queensland University of Technology. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/brisbane05/blogs/proceedings/83_Willems.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2005). Towards student-centredness: The implications of learning styles in e-learning. Proceedings of the Online Learning and Teaching (OLT) Conference, Brisbane, September, 2005.


 * Willems, J. (2004). The Issue of Equal Access to Computer-Mediated Learning in Distance Education. In N. Carrington (Ed.), Exploring integrated learning environments. Proceedings of the Online Learning and Teaching (OLT) Conference (pp.203-210). Brisbane: Queensland University of Technology.


 * Willems, J. (2004). Online tutor/mentors: The way forward for effective teaching and learning in tertiary distance education? Proceedings of the Effective Teaching and Learning (ETL) Conference, Brisbane, November, 2004.

Refereed Posters


 * Willems, J. (2011). i-Survive Project: Investigating the use of Internet-enabled mobile phones and social networking in disasters and emergencies. In G. Williams, N. Brown & B. Cleland (Eds.), Changing Directions. Proceedings ascilite Hobart 2011. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/hobart11/procs/Willems2-poster.pdf


 * Willems, J., & Bateman, D. (2011). The potentials and pitfalls of social networking sites such as Facebook in higher education contexts. In G. Williams, N. Brown, B. Cleland (Eds.), Changing Demands, Changing Directions. Proceedings ascilite Hobart 2011. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/hobart11/procs/Willems-poster.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2010). Beyond curriculum, technology and transformation for an unknown future: Towards a holistic model for understanding student resilience in education. In C.H. Steel, M.J. Keppel, P. Gerbic & S. Housego (Eds.), Curriculum, technology & transformation for an unknown future. Proceedings ASCILITE Sydney 2010 (pp. 1084-1087). http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/sydney10/procs/Willems-poster.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2009). ‘Friendship, high adventure, and a crown’: A virtual journey of hope in Web 2.0. In R.A. Atkinson & C. McBeath (Eds.), Same places, different spaces: Proceedings ASCILITE Auckland 2009 (pp. 1105-1108). Auckland: Auckland University/ Auckland University of Technology/ASCILITE. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/auckland09/procs/willems-poster.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2008). “See you after school?” How informal virtual learning environments are influencing formal education. In R.A. Atkinson & C. McBeath (Eds.), Hello! Where are you in the landscape of 	educational technology? Proceedings ASCILITE Melbourne 2008 (pp. 1100-1102). Melbourne: Deakin University/ASCILITE. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne08/procs/willems-poster.pdf


 * Willems, J. (2007). Does style matter? Considering learning styles in e-learning. In R. Atkinson, C. McBeath, S.K.A. Soong, & C. Cheers. (Eds.), ICT: Providing choices for learners and learning. Proceedings ASCILITE Singapore 2007 (pp. 1068-1069). Singapore: Nanyang Technological University. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/singapore07/procs/willems-poster.pdf

Refereed Workshops


 * Willems, J. (2011). Conversations about student equity, educational disadvantage, and distance education. Workshop conducted at Education 2011-2021 SUMMIT Sydney 2011.


 * Willems, J. (2008). Virtually there: A theoretical and practical exploration of virtual spaces. Full day workshop conducted at ASCILITE Melbourne 2008.

Selected Non-refereed Conference Presentations


 * Willems, J. (2010). Beyond a simplistic view of equity, diversity, and educational disadvantage: Equity groups, equity overlap, and equity sub-groups. Paper given at the Student Equity in Higher Education National Conference, October, 2010.


 * Willems, J. (2010). Understanding social determinants in educational disadvantage and under-representation: The Equity Raw-Score Matrix. Paper given at the HERDSA Conference, Melbourne, July, 2010.


 * Willems, J. (2010). Understanding educational disadvantage across the sectors: The equity raw-score matrix. Paper given at the DEANZ Conference, Wellington, April, 2010.


 * 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. Paper given at the Regions in a Time of Globalisation and Climate Change Conference, Monash University Churchill, December, 2008.
 * Willems, J. & Reed, L. (2007). Designing an interactive virtual patient clinic with the needs of learners in mind. Paper given at ANZAME Conference, Canberra, September, 2007.

My Personal Interests
I enjoy meeting people and learning about their personal stories and journeys, especially those who have overcome amazing odds in order to achieve personal success.

Bands
In addition to solo performances, I have performed with the following bands and am grateful for the opportunities and commeraderie had with each.
 * Visions of Sandy Blight (Bushband, Lithgow, 1976-1978)
 * Bush Music Club (Sydney, 1979-1982)
 * Benelong Bushband (Bushband, Sydney, 1980-1982)
 * Fortunatus (Medieval music ensemble, Amsterdam, 1983-1986)
 * Mosaic (International music and covers for contemporary music, Melbourne, 1987-1992)

Community Service

 * Lay Counsellor, ParaHouse Youth Crisis Centre (Parramatta, 1979-1980)
 * Founder and President, Harp Society of Victoria (Melbourne, 1988-1991)
 * Regional Coordinator, Parents for Music (Essendon, 1989-1992)
 * Craft Coordinator, Mothers of Preschoolers (Drouin, 1999-2003)
 * Regional Coordinator, Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse Australia (Gippsland, 2000-2004)
 * Founder, My Comforter Quilts, for those fighting chronic illness (Drouin, 2006-ongoing)
 * Co-founder and co-Director, MENTOR Education and Business Management Solutions, providing mentoring and global support for disadvantaged educational providers (1998-ongoing)