Writing:
Roberts, V., Beck, J. Brown, B. (in press). Design-based research: A responsive methodology for connecting research and practice. IDEAS Conference. Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Canada.
Roberts, V. (2019). Open Educational Practices (OEP): Design-based Research on Expanded High School learning Environments, Spaces, and Experiences. (Doctoral dissertation). PRISM Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
Graham, L. & Roberts, V. (2019) Sharing a Pragmatic Networked Model for Open Pedagogy: The Open Hub Model of Knowledge Generation in Higher Education Environments. International Journal of Innovation in Online Education. Feb 01. DOI: 10.1615/IntJInnovOnlineEdu.2019029340
Roberts, V. (2018). Building an open Narrative with Open Learning. International Literacy Association [Weblog]. Retrieved from https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2018/08/31/building-an-open-narrative-with-open-learning
Roberts, V. (2017). Rethinking Literacy in 2017. International Literacy Association [Weblog]. Retrieved from https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2017/10/13/rethinking-literacy-in-2017
Roberts, V., & Stimson. R. (2016). Professional learning in blended education: Michigan teacher case studies. Lansing, MI: Michigan Virtual University. Retrieved from http://media.mivu.org/institute/pdf/plbl.pdf
Roberts, V. (2016). Reflecting on an Educator’s Role in the Digital Divide. Literacy Today (2411-7862); Jan/Feb2016, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p20.
Graham, L., LaBonte, R., Roberts, V., O’Byrne, I., & C. Osterhout. (2014). Open learning in K-12 online and blended learning environments. In R. Ferdig & K. Kennedy’s Handbook of Research on K-12 Online and Blended Learning. Pittsburgh, PA: ETC Press.
Roberts, V. (2013). Flexible Learning Pathways for UBC: Integrating Formal and Informal Learning. MET Final Project UBC.
Roberts, V. (2013). Open Learning and MOOCs in Canadian K–12 Online and Blended Learning Environments in State of the Nation: k-12 Online Learning In Canada
Roberts, V. (2013). Moocifying k12: relationships, Collaboration, Risk Taking – Hybrid Pedgagogy
Roberts, V. (2012). K-12 Peeragogy. Peeragogy Handbook
Roberts, V. (2003). Weaving a Cultural Tapestry in Independent Schools by Building Communication Among Staff. Royal Roads University -RRU – MALT Final Project
Conference Presentations:
2020(June) (Presentations) Expanding High School(Secondary) Learning Experiences Through Open Educational Practices (OEP) and The Ethics of Open Education, OTESSA, London, ON, Canada.
2020 (June) (Presentations) Teacher-researchers: Integrating Research Skills in Practice (with Drs. Brown and Beck), A Framework for Beginning Teacher Learning Needs (with Drs. Brown and Beck), and New Teachers Implementing Professional Practice Standards: A Design-Based Professional Learning Intervention (with Drs. Jacobsen, McDermott, Simmons, Brown and Eaton) (Presentations). CSSE, London, Ontario. 2020 (April) (Poster Presentation) Open Educational Practices (OEP): Design-based Research on Expanded High School Learning Environments, Spaces, and Experiences. AERA. San Francisco, CA. 2020 (April) (Presentations) Expanding High School(Secondary) Learning Experiences Through Open Educational Practices (OEP) and Using an Ethics of Open Education Framework to Co-Design an Open Learning Design Experience, OER20 Conference, London, UK 2020 (Keynote) Recognizing the Importance of Personal Professional Learning Pathways Within Networked Learning Ecosystems: Being a Connected and Open Learner. Digital Connected Learner Conference. Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. 2020 (Keynote and Open Learning Workshops) Expanding Student-Centered Learning Opportunities Through Open Educational Practices (OEP) To Support All Learners, University of Alaska Professional Learning, Keynote and Open Learning Workshops, University of Alaska Anchorage and University of Alaska Southeast 2019 (Presentation and Table Session)Introducing OLDI (Open Learning Design Intervention): How to Expand Learning in High Schools Using OEP & Storytelling and Perspectives: Weaving Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Open Educational Practices (OEP) and SDG’s in High School Learning Environments, Open Education Conference 2019, Phoenix, AZ 2019 New Teachers Implementing Professional Practice Standards, Alberta Research Network, Edmonton, AB (with Dr Barb Brown & Ann Arn) 2019 Emerging Research: Design-Based Professional Learning for New Teachers, IDEAS Conference, Werklund School of Education, Calgary, AB (with Drs Barb Brown & Jaime Beck) 2019 Storytelling and Perspectives: Weaving Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Open Educational Practices (OEP) and SDG’s in High School Learning Environments, UNESCO Open Education For a Better World Summit, Vipava, Slovenia 2019 Weaving Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Open Educational Practices (OEP) and SDG’s, ABOER Community of Practice, Edmonton, AB 2019 Introducing the Open Learning Design Framework (OLDI) to Expand K-12 Learning Environments through Open Educational Practice (OEP), CSSE, Vancouver, BC 2019 Sharing a Pragmatic Networked Model for Open Pedagogy: The Open Hub Model of Knowledge Generation in Higher Education Environments, Recentering Open: Critical and Global Perspectives Conference, Galway, Ireland (with Dr Lee Graham) 2019 Graduate Research Poster Session, Werklund School of Education, Calgary, AB 2019 How to Learn Beyond Classroom Walls – by Learning Through Networks, EdTech Summit 2019, ERLC, Edmonton, AB 2018 Graduate Research in Open Education Panel, Open Education Conference 2018, Niagara Falls, NY 2018 Expanding Learning Through Building Futures, Moving Forward with High School ReDesign Fall Collaborative 2018, Red Deer, AB (with Mark Turner) 2018 Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives in K-12 Open Educational Practice (OEP), CSSE, Regina, SK 2018 Exploring K-12 Open Educational Practices by Developing Networked Learning in Grade 10 Building Futures, Open Education Global Conference, DELFT, Netherlands 2018 Presenter, Global OER Graduate Network (GO-GN) Seminar, DELFT, Netherlands 2017 Emerging Trends in K-1Open Education, Online Learning, BlendED, Edmonton, Alberta 2017 The Potential of K-12 OER (Panel), Open Education Conference 2017, Orlando, Florida 2016 Conference Presentations, BlendED, Edmonton, AB 2016 PD for ME! K-12 OER, Educational Technology Innovation Summit, Edmonton, AB 2015 Pre-Conference Presenter and Presenter, iNACOL Symposium, Orlando, Florida 2015 CANeLearn English 10 Project, OER in the Classroom, Blended Learning Roadmap, BlendED, Edmonton, AB 2015 Keynote, MyBlend -Blended Learning Summer Institute, Lansing, Michigan 2015 Innovation k12 Online and Blended Learning, BCDL Conference Vancouver, BC 2015 What Does Flexible Learning Look Like? #RedCamp, Red Deer, AB 2014 Emerging Trends in Online and Blended Learning in Canada, #BIT14 Conference, Niagara Falls, ON 2014 Innovate West Conference, Barriers to Innovation, Global Innovators, Calgary 2014 Moodle Hub Summit, Rocky View Schools, Instructional Design Panel, Airdrie 2014 Print to Pixel Unconference, Emerging Trends in Online Learning, New Haven CT, Online Facilitator 2014 #Edcampyyc, Calgary, AB, Open and Connected Learning Facilitator 2014 BCDL Conference, Emerging k12 Online and Blended Learning Opportunities, Vancouver 2014 GAFE (Google Apps For Educators) Summit, Open LMS, Edmonton, Alberta 2013 iNACOL Conference, Florida, Session Presenter-Preconference Workshop Facilitator 2013 #Edcampwest Conference, Online Lead Coordinator 2013 EdMedia Conference,Victoria, BC Best Practices Session presenter 2013 ConnectEd Conference, Calgary, Session Facilitator 2013 RedCamp, Edcamp Red Deer, Session Facilitator 2013 EdCampYYC, Calgary, Session Facilitator 2013 LearnNowBC Distance Learning Conference, Vancouver, Session Presenter 2013 NATC, Northern Alberta Teacher’s Convention, Edmonton, Session Presenter 2013 Educon, Philadelphia, PA Discussion Facilitator 2013 ATLE (Alberta Technology Leaders in Education), Edmonton, Session Presenter 2012 GlobalEd Online Conference, Session Presenter 2012 iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning), New Orleans, LA 2012 Beyond Content, OpenEd Conference, Vancouver, OC@ADLC Pitch 2012 Classroom 2.0 LIVE!, Online, Guest Presenter 2012 Classroom 2.0 – Open Learning Summit, Online, Presenter |
Open Learning Course Facilitation and Webinars
2018 #GO-GN K-12 OER Webinar
2018 OpenCon K-12 Athabasca University, Expert OER Panel
2017 Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute Webinar: Professional Learning for Blended Education in Michigan
2014 #CEETOpen – Learning Pathways Open Course Facilitator
2013 K12Online, Open Learning Facilitator
2013 #HSOlead13 – Leadership CTS Networked Course , Lead Facilitator
2013 OLTAK – K12 Potential of MOOCs Webinar
2013 iNACOL Research Webinar – Open Learning k12
2013 #CEETOpen- Creating an Open Classroom Course, Facilitator
2012 #LOER12 micro-MOOC, Academic Partnerships, k-12 Guest Facilitator
2012 #DigiFoot12 Online Course, Lead Facilitator & Developer