Robin Kay
Robin Kay, B.Sc., M.A., Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Office: EDU 512
Phone: 905.721.8668 ext. 2679
Email: robin.kay@uoit.ca
Research Interests
1.
Assessing Computer Behaviours
2.
Audience Response Systems (K-12)
3.
Educational Video Clips - Podcasts (grades 6 to 12)
4.
Emotions and the Use of Computers
5.
Individual Differences in Computer Behaviour
6.
Laptops Use in Higher Education
7.
Learning Objects (grades 5 -12 )
8.
Online Learning (K-12)
9.
Learning with Computers
Current projects
1.
Exploring the Use of Learning Objects in Math & Science Classroom (SSHRC)
2.
Peer Instruction and the Use of Audience Response Systems in Secondary School (WRDSB)
3.
Exploring the Use of Audience Response System by Pre-Service Teachers
4.
Examining the Impact of Mathematics Video Podcasts
5.
Gender Difference and the Use of Laptops
6.
In-Class Use of Laptops in Higher Education
7.
E-Learning in Secondary School Classrooms
Courses Taught
Math Methods (IS)Part 1 -CURS4140
Math Methods (IS)Part 2 -CURS4141
Computer Studies (IS) Part 1 -CURS4160
Computer Studies (IS) Part 2 -CURS4161
Human Learning and Development
Research Methods
Publications
Books / Chapters
Kay, R. H. (2009).A Formative Analysis of Interactive Classroom Communication Systems Used in Secondary School Classrooms. In L. T. W. Hin & R. Subramaniam (Eds.)
Handbook of Research on New Media Literacy at the K-12 Level: Issues and Challenges (pp.720-742). Hershey, PA:Information Science Reference.
Kay, R. H. (2009).Educational mini-clips in distance learning. In Rogers et al. (Eds.)
Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, 2nd Edition (Volume 2) (pp. 754-758). Hershey, PA:Information Science Reference.
Kay, R. H. (2009).The role of learning objects in distance learning: opportunities and challenges.
Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, 2nd Edition. In Rogers et al. (Eds.)
Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, 2nd Edition (Volume 2)(pp. 1808-1813). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
Kay, R. H.(2009). Understanding factors that influence of the effectiveness of learning objects in secondary school classrooms. . In L. T. W. Hin & R. Subramaniam (Eds.)
Handbook of Research on New Media Literacy at the K-12 Level: Issues and Challenges (pp.419-435).Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
Kay, R. H.(2008). Exploring gender differences in computer-related behaviour: Past,present, and future. In T .T. Kidd & I. Chen,
Social InformationTechnology: Connecting Society and Cultural Issues (pp. 12-30). Hershey,PA: Information Science Reference.
For a complete list, please see Dr. Kay's website:
http://faculty.uoit.ca/kay/home/index.php
Refereed Articles
Kay, R. H. (2009). Examining gender differences in attitudes toward interactive classroom communications systems (ICCS).
Computers and Education,
52,730-740.
Kay, R. H.(2008). Exploring the relationship between emotions and the acquisition of computer knowledge.
Computers & Education,
50(
4), 1269-1283. Available at
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2008.11.015
.
Kay, R. H. & Knaack, L.(2009). Analyzing the effectiveness of learning objects for secondary school science classrooms.
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia,
18(2), 113-135.
Kay. R. H., & Knaack, L.(2009). Assessing Learning, Quality and Engagement in Learning Objects: The Learning Object Evaluation Scale for Students (LOES-S).
Education Technology Research and Development,
57(2), 147-168.
Kay. R. H., Knaack, L., &Muirhead, B. (2009). A formative analysis of instructional strategies for using learning objects.
Journal of Interactive Learning Research,
20(2), 295-315.
Kay, R. H.,& LeSage, A. (2009). A strategic assessment of audience response systems used in higher education.
Australian Journal of Educational Technology
25(2),235-249.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
Kay, R. H.,& Kletskin, I. (2009) Developing effective learning objects to improve calculus readiness among first year university students, The Ninth International Conference on Technology in Mathematics Teaching (ICMT9),University of Metz, France.
Kay, R. H.(2006). Educational Mini Clips: A Powerful Tool for Higher Education Students.
Merlot Conference, Ottawa.
Kay, R. H.& Knaack, L. (2006). Developing a Pedagogical Model for Evaluating Learning Objects,
Merlot Conference, Ottawa.
Knaack, L.,Kay, R. H., & Carson, B. & (2006). Designing Learning Objects: School -University Partnerships in Development ,
Merlot Conference, Ottawa.
Kay, R. H.& Knaack, L. (2006). Developing and Evaluating Learning Objects for Secondary School Education,
NECC, San Diego, CA.
