Bronwyn Hegarty

Educational Developer

Phone: 0800 762 786

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I am an Educational Developer involved in supporting the design and development of flexible curriculum. As such my role is to provide advice and staff development to promote capability in the use of technology in teaching an learning. I am also a principal lecturer in two tertiary teaching and learning programmes.

As a Doctorate candidate at the University of Wollongong, I am investigating the use of a Three-Step Reflective Framework for use in developing evidence for electronic portfolios.

My current areas of interest include: digital information literacy, reflective practice, flexible and online teaching and learning. Also staff development for digital skills and capability and digital portfolios.

A work-related research project I am involved in currently is: 2007-2010 - Digital Information Literacy: Supported Development of Capability inTertiary Environments

My past research includes:
2006 - 2007 - Online Information Literacy eLearning Modules Project- various evaluation reports.
2005 - Approaches and implications of eLearning adoption in relation to academic staff efficacy and working practice.
2004 - The Impact of Technology on the Quality of Teaching and Learning in Tertiary Institutions: Literature Review.

Research Publications

Journal Article

Hegarty, B. (2008). Can a three-step framework charm students and entice them to write reflectively for an electronic portfolio?. Spotlight on Tertiary Teaching and Learning: Colloquium for the Southern Region, University of Otago, 19 - 20 November.

Hegarty, B. & Stewart, A. (2007). The Reality of Online Learning in Nursing Programmes - Two Case Studies. Scope: Flexible Learning, 1, November 2007. 53 -74.

Chapter in Book

Jordan, S. & Hegarty, B. (2002). Laxatives. Palgrave, London, In Sue Jordan (Ed)Pharmacology for Midwives, the Evidence Base for Safe Practice, Hampshire: Palgrave. 2002. 290 - 302.

Conference Contribution - Full conference paper

Hegarty, B. (2009). Leading practitioners stepwise through the murky waters of reflective practice. ASCILITE, Flexible Learning Conference, Auckland. 6 - 9 December. 457-461.
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Kelly, O., Coburn, D., Hegarty, B. Jeffery, L. and Penman, M. (2009). Don't dilly dally on the way: Driving towards digital information literacy capability. ASCILITE Flexible Learning Conference, Auckland, 6 - 9 December. 519-523.
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Coburn, D., Keen. D., Ritson-Jones, W., Hegarty B., and one other. (2006). Real use research evaluation of an online essay writing module: Information literacy eLearning modules project. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual ASCILITE Conference: Who’s learning? Whose technology?, 4 December.
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Hegarty, B., Penman, M., Coburn, D., Kelly, O., and four others. (2006). ELearning adoption: staff development and self-efficacy. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual ASCILITE 2006 Conference: Who’s learning? Whose technology?, 6 December.
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Conference Contribution - Oral presentation

Hegarty, B. (2009). How can a three-step framework entice professionals to prepare evidence for an electronic portfolio?. Facilitating Online Communities mini-conference, 30 November.

Hegarty, B. (2009). How do you know if the magic you weave is working?. Staff Development mini-conference, Otago Polytechnic, 21 – 22 April.

Hegarty, B. (2008). Can a three-step framework charm students and entice them to write reflectively for an electronic portfolio?. Spotlight on Tertiary Teaching and Learning: Colloquium for the Southern Region, http://www.myplick.com/view/3LQSVCbdZ0m/BHSpotlight-presentation-three-step-framework2. 20 November, 2008.
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Hegarty, B., Coburn, D., & Ritson-Jones, W. (2006). Information literacy e-Learning modules: reusable and portable across a College of Education, Polytechnic and University. eFest 2006 Conference, 28 September.
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Hegarty, B., Kelly, P. & Stewart, A. (2005). Is there a place for online teaching methods in nursing? Or is it a virtual non-reality?. Presentation at Nurse Educator conference, Dunedin, New Zealand. This is an annual, national conference which informs nursing education in New Zealand, unpublished. 30 August - 2 September. Powerpoint presentation 30 minutes.

Hegarty, B. (2003). Learning Contracts for e-learning in professional development professional development. eFest presentation and published in conference proceedings APNZ (Association of Polytechnics NZ), On the conference website. Christchurch, 29-30 August 2003. Powerpoint 50 minutes.
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Hegarty, B. (2003). Learning Contracts for e-Learning in Professional Development. Paper presented at APNZ e-fest, Christchurch, 29-30 August.
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Hegarty, B. (2002). Do discussion boards ‘scare’ or aid learners?. The presentation occurred at eFest (APNZ - Association of Polytechnics in NZ) at Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC) and was posted in the WINTEC WITHIT online journal, Vol 1, No 1.
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Casey, G. & Hegarty, B. (2001). The use of concept mapping and journaling to enhance nursing student's learning in the biosciences: An action research project. Science in Nursing conference in Ballarat, Australia, In Diploma of Teaching (Tertiary), Presentation to the Board of Studies document, Educational Development Centre, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin. 2001. p 31-44.

Conference Contribution - Other

M. Nicholas, M., Dark, S., Hegarty B., & Northover, M. (2006). Guest Panel Two - Moving learners and educational design. eFest 2006 conference, 29 September.
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Hegarty, B., & McDonald, J. & Coburn, D. (2006). Online Information Literacy e-Learning Modules from the OIL project: Project background, module use, and adaptation for use in new contexts. 23rd Annual ASCILITE Conference: Who’s learning? Whose technology? Workshop presentation, 3 December. 3 pages.
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Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings

Hegarty, B. (2002). Is policy making a dinosaur approach to quality issue in online teaching?. The presentation occurred at eFest (APNZ - Association of Polytechnics in NZ) at Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC) and was posted in the WINTEC WITHIT online journal, 2002, Vol 1, No 1.
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Conference Contribution - Poster presentation

Hegarty, B., Blackall, L. & Marler, T. (2008). The power of design on flexible learning and digital network literacy. DEANZ 2008 conference, http://wikieducator.org/PDFL#Poster_depicting_outcomes_of_the_project. 18-20 August, 2008.
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Hegarty, B., Blackall, L. & Marler, T. (2008). The power of design on flexible learning and digital network literacy. HERDSA 2008 International conference: Engaging Communities, 1-4 July, 2008.
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Oral Presentation (Other than Conference Contribution)

Hegarty, B., Blackall, L. & Marler, T. (2008). The power of design on flexible learning and digital network literacy. Elearning guidelines project presentation to other researchers in the project, http://www.myplick.com/view/4VQuNSSeKeo/The-power-of-design-on-flexible-learning-and-digital-network-literacy-presentation. April, 2008.

Hegarty, B., McDonald, J., & Coburn, D. (2006). Information literacy e-Learning modules: reusable and portable across a College of Education, a Polytechnic and a University. University of Otago Open Lecture, August. one hour presentation.
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Keen, D., Coburn, D., Hegarty, B., & McDonald, J. (2006). Information Literacy eLearning Modules Project (eCDF 423) Real Use Research Evaluation For Module One – Essay Writing & A sneak preview of the other modules. Otago Polytechnic Open Lecture, 21 August.

Hegarty, B. (2005). What is happening with professional development for eLearning in New Zealand?. Distance Education Technology Symposium (DETS), University of Athabasca,Edmonton, Canada, May. Powerpoint presentation 30 minutes.

Hegarty, B. & Penman, M. (2005). Overview of flexible teaching and learning in New Zealand (FLLinNZ) experience and findings. Presentation to Management Team, Otago Polytechnic, Otago Polytechnic Management Committee minutes. June. 3 pages.

Hegarty, B. & Penman, M. (2005). Recommendations to Senior Management Team regarding a flexible learning strategy for Otago Polytechnic. Presentation and paper to Management Team, Otago Polytechnic, Otago Polytechnic Management Committee minutes. August 2005. 3 pages.

Hegarty, B. (2005). Flexible Learning Leader Journey. Flexible Learning Leaders in New Zealand workshop, Hamilton, New Zealand, July.
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Other

Keen, D., Coburn, D., Hegarty, B., & McDonald, J. (2006). Evaluation report: Essay writing, usability of prototype. Results for information literacy eLearning modules. Reusable and portable across a College of Education, a polytechnic and a university project. Online information literacy project, University of Otago, March. 13 pages.
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Hegarty, B. Marler, T, & Penman, M. (2005). Flexible delivery options for Otago Polytechnic: Educational Development Team report. Educational Development Team, Otago Polytechnic, The report was sent to the Otago Polytechnic Management Team. June 2005. 22 pages.

Hegarty, B and others. (2005). Information Literacy e-Learning Modules: Reusable and portable across a College of Education, a Polytechnic and a University project proposal. Higher Education Development Centre, University of Otago,Dunedin,

Hegarty, B. (2004). The impact of technology on the quality of teaching and learning in tertiary institutions: Literature review. Project completed as part of the requirements for a Doctorate of Education, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, ISBN: 0-908846-03-7. 2004. 64 pages.

Hegarty, B. (2004). Review: Reeves, T. & Hedberg, J. (2003). Interactive learning systems evaluation. Englewood Cliffs, New jersey: Educational Technology Publications. The Journal of Distance Learning, Distance Education Association of New Zealand Inc (DEANZ), libraries, DEANZ. Vol. 8, No. 1, 2004. 3 pages. p 54-56.

Hegarty, B. (2001). Diploma of Teaching (Tertiary), Final Reflection Presentation to Board of Studies and document. Otago Polytechnic in conjunction with Dunedin College of Education, Educational Development centre, Otago Polytechnic. 2001. 153 pages.

Casey, G. and Hegarty, B. (2001). The use of concept mapping and journaling to enhance nursing student's learning in the biosciences. An action research project report. Diploma of Teaching (Tertiary), Presentation to Board of Studies document, Otago Polytechnic, Educational Development Centre. 2001. p 31 - 44.

Bray, M. & Hegarty, B. (2001). Bioscience safe methods for calculating intravenous infusion rates and drug dosages. Otago Polytechnic, ISBN 0-908846-32-1 Lodged with the National Library New Zealand. 2001 revision of third edition. 58 pages.

Report for External Body

Keen, D., Ritson-Jones, W., Coburn, D., Hegarty, B., & one other. (2006). Real Use Research Evaluation Report for Module One – Essay Writing. EDF 423 Information Literacy eLearning Modules Project, University of Otago, 30 June. 45 pages.
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Hegarty, B., Penman, M., Nichols, M., Brown, C. & 2 others. (2005). Approaches and implications of eLearning adoption in relation to academic staff efficacy and working practice: An annotated bibliography. Universal College of Learning, Palmerston North, Ministry of Education, 2005. 53 pages.
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Hegarty, B., Penman, M., Brown, C. & Coburn, D. plus 5 others. (2005). Approaches and implications of eLearning adoption in relation to academic staff efficacy and working practice. Universal College of Learning & Ministry of Education, ISBN 0-478-13385-5 (Internet) 0-478-13384-7. 152 pages.
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Hegarty,B., Coburn, B., & Darling, V. (2005). Needs Analysis report for Information Literacy e-Learning Modules project. University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic & Dunedin College of Education, The report can be found on the project site as indicated below. 2005. 56 pages.
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Hegarty, Bronwyn. (2005). Flexible Learning Leaders 2004-05 Final Report. Flexible Learning Leader project website, July 2005. 9 pages.
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