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Staff Profile

Greg Preston

Position:     Lecturer

Room:         HC72 HunterBuilding
Telephone:  +61 2 4921 5891
Facsimile:    +61 2 4921 7916
Email:          Greg.Preston@newcastle.edu.au

Qualifications

• NSW Teacher's Certificate
• Master of Educational Studies
• Diploma in Education
• Bachelor of Arts

Academic Appointments

• The University of Newcastle
• Lecturer - Level B (1992-Present)
• Graduate Research Assistant p/t (1986-1991)

Other Professional Appointments

• NSW Department of School Education
• Secondary School Teacher (1987-1992)

Professional Activities

Interests

•         Educational Multimedia
•         Computers in Education
•         Social and Legal Issues in Computing
•         History of Education
•         Online Education

Training & Supervision

Supervised over 100 Teacher Research Project, Independent study and Minor Thesis students, and assisted in the supervision of numerous students for higher research degrees including PhD and Doctor of Education candidates. Currently supervising one EdD student and co-supervising 2 PHD students.

Publications

Book Chapters

• Preston, G. D. (2001) "Net gain: The Social Context of Educational Computing" in Allen J. (Ed) Sociology of Education: Possibilities and Practices (2nd edition), Katoomba: Social Science Press. pp 325-342
• Preston, G. D. (1998) Chapter 18 "Caught in the Net: The Social Context of Educational Computing" in Allen J. (Ed) Sociology of Education: Possibilities and Practices, Katoomba: Social Science Press. pp 325-342
• Preston, G. D. (1998) The Australian Adoption, in Heaton, B., Preston, G. D., and Rabbitt, M., (1998) Science, Success and Soirees: the Mechanics' Institute movement in Newcastle and the Lower Hunter, Newcastle History Monographs No. 14, Newcastle Region Public Library. pp 11-25
• Preston, G. D. (1998) Lower Hunter region to 1914, in Heaton, B., Preston, G. D., and Rabbitt, M., (1998) Science, Success and Soirees: the Mechanics' Institute movement in Newcastle and the Lower Hunter, Newcastle History Monographs No. 14, Newcastle Region Public Library. pp 81-99
• Preston, G. D. (1998) The Nature of Success, in Heaton, B., Preston, G. D., and Rabbitt, M., (1998) Science, Success and Soirees: the Mechanics' Institute movement in Newcastle and the Lower Hunter, Newcastle History Monographs No. 14, Newcastle Region Public Library. pp 99-111

Refereed Journal Articles

• Preston, G.D., (1997) The effects of Internet construction on Internet Usage. Paper presented at TeloEd'97 - The International Telecommunication and Multimedia in Education conference , Austin Texas, November 11-16, 1997,
• Preston, G.D., (1995) "The effects of Age on Gender Stereotyping of Computer" in Tinselly, J.D., and van Weert, T.J., (Ed) Proceedings of World Computers in Education Conference, WCCE'95, Birmingham, UK. pp 253-261
• Preston, G. D., (1994) "Maximising the effectiveness of students' learning experiences using Multimedia projects". in the Proceedings of the 2nd International Interactive Multimedia Symposium, Perth:Promaco. pp 448-454.
• Preston, G. D., (1993). Gender Equity: Interpreting the past, implementing the vision. Australian Educational Computing, Vol. 8, July. pp 211-216.
• Moore, P.J., Plotnikoff, R.C., and Preston, G. D., (1992) A study of school students' long term retention of expired air resuscitation knowledge and skills, Resuscitation. Vol 24, pp17-25.

Non-Refereed Journal Articles

• Preston, G.D., and Byrne, G (1997) Valuing the Internet: Content, context and confusion. Paper presented at TeloEd'97 - The International Telecommunication and Multimedia in Education conference , Austin Texas, November 11-16, 1997
• Preston, G. D., (1997) "Hype in hyperspace: How do schools deal with Net Nasties ?" in Frankham, J. Powerful Partnership: Networking, Internet and managing Change. Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the New South Wales Computer Education Group, Charles Sturt University, July, 1997 pp 17-22
• Preston, G. D., (1997) "The top ten: Ideas for teaching computing studies" in Frankham, J. Powerful Partnership: Networking, Internet and managing Change. Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the New South Wales Computer Education Group, Charles Sturt University, July, 1997, pp 23-25
• Preston, G. D., (1994) "Multimedia Projects in the Classroom" in Ask Me Why ? The Proceedings of the 10th Annual New South Wales Education Group Conference, (Ed. Wawrzyniak, S., and Samootin, L.,) Instructional Technology Centre, Macquarie University. pp 275- 286.

School Texts & Teaching Resources

• Preston, G. D., (1994) Equity in Computer Education, Computer Studies Intensive In-service Module, Sydney: Department of School Education.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

• Preston, G.D., (1997) The effects of Internet construction on Internet Usage. Paper presented at TeloEd'97 - The International Telecommunication and Multimedia in Education conference, Austin Texas, November 11-16, 1997,
• Preston, G.D., and Byrne, G (1997) Valuing the Internet: Content, context and confusion. Paper presented at TeloEd'97 - The International Telecommunication and Multimedia in Education conference, Austin Texas, November 11-16, 1997
• Preston, G.D., (1995) "Interactive multimedia: Dimensions of Real-Life interaction" Conference abstracts, World Computers in Education Conference, WCCE'95, Birmingham, UK.p 61
• Preston, G.D., (1995) "The effects of Hypermedia construction on Hypermedia usage". Conference abstracts, World Computers in Education Conference, WCCE'95, Birmingham, UK. p277

Book Reviews

• Preston, G.D., (1994) "Hypercard 2.2: The book" APPDA News, Australasian Programmers Association, No. 2, Vol. 3. p.12ff

Grants

Research Grants

• Topic: An evaluation of Computer Based Multimedia Tutorial Techniques. Source: Research Management Committee. Grant Amount: $5,800.
• Topic: The Wetlands Multimedia Project. Source: Environmental Protection Authority. Amount: $6,300.
• With Dr N. Jeanneret and Ms. S Sirasch Topic: Postgraduate Web-based Support. Source: University Research Infrastructure Grant. Amount: $15,000.
• With Dr. W. Au and Dr. J. Schiller Topic: Technology and School Leaders. Source: G.H. Duncan Research Fund. Amount: $1,000.

Prizes, Honours & Awards

• Minor Thesis in Educational Studies Prize 1991 Topic: "A comparative evaluation of the aims and achievements of the Mechanics' Institute Movement with particular reference to the LowerHunterValley, 1800-1914."

Scholarly Activities

Conference Presentations

The following is a representative sample of the items that I have completed in this category since my appointment at the University in 1992. (A complete listing would contain 61 items)

• Preston, G. D., (2000) Possibilities, Pedagogy, and Processes. Paper presented at the Learnscope On-line Project NSW Tafe: Newcastle Campus.16th August
• Preston, G. D., (2000) On-line Learning Communities. Paper presented at Facilitating Learning Communities conference, The University of Newcastle, 11-12 August
• Preston, G. D., (1998) "Multimedia in the Classroom". A paper presented at the Australian Innovative Schools Conference, Wollongong University NSW, December, 1998
• Preston, G.D., with Byrne, G "Valuing the Internet: Content, context and confusion." Presentation at TeloEd'97 - The International Telecommunication and Multimedia in Education conference, Austin Texas, November 11-16, 1997
• Preston, G. D., "Hype in hyperspace: How do schools deal with Net Nasties ?" in Frankham, J. Presentation to the 13th Annual Conference of the New South Wales Computer Education Group, Charles Sturt University, July, 1997
• Preston, G. D., (1997) "The top ten: Ideas for teaching computing studies" in Frankham, J. Powerful Partnership: Networking, Internet and managing Change. Presentation to the 13th Annual Conference of the New South Wales Computer Education Group, Charles Sturt University, July, 1997,
• "Classroom Multimedia Projects" A session presented at the Australian Innovative Schools Conference, Wollongong University NSW, November, 1996
• Preston, G.D., (1995) "Interactive multimedia: Dimensions of Real-Life interaction" Conference abstracts, World Computers in Education Conference, WCCE'95, Birmingham, UK.p 61
• Preston, G.D., (1995) "The effects of Hypermedia construction on Hypermedia usage". Conference abstracts, World Computers in Education Conference, WCCE'95, Birmingham, UK. p277
• "Interface design: The Wetlands project" presentation to the NSW Courseware developers' group, Sydney, April, 1995.
• Preston, G. D., (1994) Equity in Computer Education, Computer Studies Intensive In-service Module, Sydney: Department of School Education.
• "Mainstream Multimedia" A presentation at TumultiMedia: A Workshop in Interactive Multimedia Production,for Gifted and Talented students Wollongong, November, 1994
• "Conceptual foundations for Multimedia use" A paper presented at The Annual conference of the NSW. Computer Education Group. Macquarie University, NSW October, 1994.
• "Issues in Multimedia Design: The Wetlands Project" Session presented at the Australian Innovative Schools Conference, Wollongong University NSW, November, 1993
• "Student profiles : 7-10 Computer Studies". A presentation to the New South Wales Computer Education Group (Newcastle Branch), October, 1993.
• "The Wetlands Project". A paper presented at the Australian Computers in Education Conference, Penrith, NSW, July, 1993

Consultancies & Community Service

The following is a representative sample of the items which I have completed in this category since my appointment at the University in 1992. (A complete listing would contain 72 items)

• "Photoshop 7.0 an overview" presentation to the Hunter Macintosh Users group August, 2002
• Consultant to Learnscope On-line Project NSW Tafe: Newcastle Campus. 2000
• "Animation and Multimedia" Series of five workshops for Educators at The Australian Innovative Schools Conference, Wollongong University NSW, November, 1999
• Using Computer based technology across the Curriculum. Presentation to Kotara High School In-service day, 1997
• In-service activities for the Faculty of Education and University (27 sessions) (1992-Present)
• In-service days for DSE Internet contact person training 1996-1997 (approx.30 days)
• Issues involved in Educational Computing in an Australian context. Rajabhat Institutes Council, Thailand- Deans of Education short course at the University of Newcastle.1996
• "An exploration of Virtual Reality" Presentation to Hunter Computer users group 1995
• "Gender Issues in Computing" presentation for NSW Department of Education Training and Development Directorate. Sydney, 1994
• "The Media Tool and Multimedia development" presentation to the NSW Courseware developers' group, Wollongong, November, 1993.
•  "Hypercard externals and program development" presentation to the NSW Courseware developers' group, Newcastle, November, 1992.

Governance

Faculty/School

•         Course coordinator - Graduate. Certificate in Educational Studies (Computer Education) (1996-Present)
•         Member School of Education committees 
•         Teaching Learning and Technology
•         Workloads committee
•         Teacher education committee
•         Technology officer- Faculty of Education 2000-2001
•         Chair -Faculty Educational Technology committee (1996- 2000)
•         Member Faculty of Education committees Teaching Learning and Technology (2000-2001)
•         Graduate coursework committee
•         Teaching Committee
•         Teacher Education committee
•         Member - Faculty Standing committee (1996 - 2000)
•         Chair Faculty Open Learning and Technology committee (1996)
•         Member - Faculty Open Learning and Flexible Delivery Committee (1996- 2000)
•         Member - Faculty of Education Teaching committee (1992-present).

University

•         Convenor- University Multimedia committee (1995-1997).
•         Member - University Web Development consultative group (1996-1998).
•         University Representative- Australian Apple University's Consortium ( 1999 - Present)