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Ms Nicki Dabner

Contact

Department: School of Teacher Education

Email: nicki.dabner@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3695795

Office: Rehua Level 422

Language: English

About
Research / Creative works
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Researcher Summary

Research interests include e-learning, learning communities, beginning teacher induction, ICT and teacher education, visual art education (pre-service).

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Sciences: Human-Computer Interaction and Multimedia; Information Systems
  • Education: Adult Education; Career Development; Educational Innovation; e-Teaching; Pre-Service Teacher Education; Primary School; Professional Studies; Teacher Learning
  • Visual Arts and Crafts: Photography

Resources

  • Staff webpage
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Prizes and Awards

  • DEANZ 2010 Award for Excellence in Distance, Open, Flexible and eLearning ( 2010 - present )
  • UC Teaching Award ( 2007 - present )

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

  • Dabner N. (2019) Safety, risk and emotional well-being: The use and impact of digital technologies within a primary school lockdown event in response to the 2019 Christchurch Mosque shootings. University of Canterbury, canterbury, New Zealand: NZARE 2019: Te Hā o te Takata Revisioning Education: sustainability, wellbeing and innovation, 16-20 Nov 2019. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Dabner N. (2019) Digital Citizenship: A Sociocultural Snapshot. In Tatnall A (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Education and Information Technologies: 5. Cham: Springer. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60013-0_179-1. (Chapters)
  • Davis N., Dabner NJ. and Mackey J. (2018) The co-evolution of schooling and digital technologies: Changing roles and responsibilities. In Proceedings - FLANZ 2018: 97-103. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Davis NE., Mackey J. and Dabner N. (2018) Understanding changes in school culture. In Kennedy K; Ferdig R (Ed.), Handbook on Research in K-12 Online and Blended Learning (2nd ed.): 133-145.ETC Press. http://dx.doi.org/10.1184/R1/6686813. (Chapters)
  • Dabner N. (2017) Digital safety and responsible use within a primary school ecosystems community in Aotearoa/New Zealand. In IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology 515: 19-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74310-3_3. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Dabner NJ. (2017) Shaping Future Digital Citizens in Aotearoa/ New Zealand Schools: Vision and Challenges. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Rae G., Dabner NJ. and Mackey J. (2017) Bring your own device (BYOD) and teacher pedagogy in a New Zealand primary school. Teachers and Curriculum 17(2): 53-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.15663/tandc.v17i2.160. (Journal Articles)
  • Tull SPBC., Dabner N. and Ayebi-Arthur K. (2017) Social media and e-learning in response to seismic events: Resilient practices. Journal of Open Flexible and Distance Learning 21(1): 63-76. (Journal Articles)
  • Ayebi-Arthur K., Dabner N., Tull SPBC., Davis N. and Cunningham U. (2016) Growing resilience with social media and e-learning: The case of the University of Canterbury. In Wright N (Eds). http://flanz.org.nz/flanzorg/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DEANZ16-Conference-proceedings11-April.pdf: 21-25. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Dabner N. (2015) Weaving Digital Citizenship within Pre-Service Teacher Education: Preparing Graduate Students for High-Quality Educational Practices within Modern Learning Environments and the Virtual World. In SITE Conference Proceedings 2015(1): 3115-3120. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Dabner N. (2015) When the Ground Settles: Positive Changes to Teacher Education Practices Following the 2010/2011 Earthquakes in Canterbury, New Zealand. In SITE Conference Proceedings 2015(1): 256-260. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Dabner N. (2014) An Evaluative Study of the use of e-Portfolio's within a Graduate Teacher Education Qualification in New Zealand. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Dabner N. (2014) Digital literacy and citizenship within initial teacher education: Engaging students within a one-year graduate diploma qualification. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Fickel LH. and Dabner N. (2014) Fostering professional connections across spaces: An evaluative study of a co-constructed school-based initiative within a Graduate Teacher Education qualification. Hamilton, New Zealand: Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand Conference (TEFANZ), 8-10 Jul 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Dabner N. (2012) UC use of social media in response to the September earthquake in Canterbury. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Dabner N. (2012) Snapshots of resilience in the wake: Conducting social media research in response to the Canterbury earthquakes. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Dabner N., Davis N. and Zaka P. (2012) Authentic project-based design of professional development for teachers studying online and blended teaching. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education 12(1): 71-114. (Journal Articles)
  • Mackey J., Dabner N. and Davis N. (2012) Proceedings of ULearn 12 - Research Stream. Christchurch: University of Canterbury. 62pp. (Edited Volumes)
  • Mackey J., Davis N. and Dabner N. (2012) Relevant, current and sustainable digital strategies to prepare future teachers to lead e-learning. In Proceedings. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mackey J., Davis N., Morrow D., Gikandi J. and Dabner N. (2012) Enhancing digital capability through self-directed learning for initial teacher education and beyond. In Proceedings 2012(1): 4745-4750. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mackey J., Gilmore F., Dabner N., Breeze D. and Buckley P. (2012) Blended learning for academic resilience in times of disaster or crisis. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching 8(2): 122-135. (Journal Articles)
  • Mackey J., Zaka P., Morrow D., Gikandi J., Davis N. and Dabner N. (2012) Developing an online self-evaluation tool to enhance first year student digital capability and success. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mackey J., Zaka P., Morrow D., Gikandi J., Davis N. and Dabner N. (2012) Developing an online self-evaluation tool to enhance first year students’ digital capability and success. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Dabner N. (2011) Breaking Ground' in the use of social media: A case study of a university earthquake response to inform educational design with Facebook. The Internet and Higher Education 15(1): 69-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2011.06.001. (Journal Articles)
  • Dabner N. (2011) Design to support distance teacher education communities: A case study of a student-student e-mentoring initiative. In SITE 2011(1): 218-223. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Dabner N. and Chowfin A. (2011) Project-based professional development: Reflections in and on action implementing blended learning with primary school students. Computers in New Zealand Schools 23(3): 248-261. (Journal Articles)
  • Davis N., Dabner N., Mackey J., Walker L., Hunt AM., Breeze D., Morrow D., Astall C. and Cowan J. (2011) Converging Offerings of Teacher Education in Times of Austerity: Transforming Spaces, Places and Roles. In SITE 2011(1): 224-229. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Hunt AM., Mackey J., Dabner N., Morrow D., Breeze D., Walker L. and Davis N. (2011) Culturally sensitive blended learning for future teachers in challenging times. Distance Education Association of New Zealand (DEANZ) Magazine(May 2011): 1-4. [Magazine article]. (Other)
  • Mackey J., Breeze D., Buckley P., Dabner N. and Gilmore F. (2011) Riding the seismic waves: Re-blending teacher education in response to changing demands. In Changing demands, changing directions, proceedings of the ASCILITE 2011 Conference. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • MacKey J., Breeze D., Buckley-Foster P., Dabner N. and Gilmore F. (2011) Innovate to survive: Being prepared to teach in times of crisis. In : 54-63. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mackey J., Dabner N., Davis N. and Johnson J. (2011) Proceedings of ULearn 11 - Research Stream. Christchurch: University of Canterbury School of Literacies and Arts in Education. 99pp. (Edited Volumes)
  • Dabner N. (2010) Gradnet, an online community of practice for beginning teachers: six years on. Wellington, New Zealand: DEANZ Conference 2010, 25-28 Apr 2010. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Dabner N. and Haines G. (2010) Exploring the Practice-Theory Nexus within a Visual Art Education Course for Primary Teacher Education Students. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Collaboration Action Research Network (NZCARN) Inaugural Research Symposium, 6-8 Oct 2010. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Dabner N. and Haines G. (2010) Exploring the practice: Theory nexus within a Visual Arts course for primary teacher education students. In Ulearn 10 Inaugural Research Stream Proceedings: 16-21. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Dabner N., Bailey S., Johnson J. and Davis N. (2010) Proceedings of Ulearn 10 - Research Stream. Christchurch: University of Canterbury. 88pp. (Edited Volumes)
  • Dabner NJ. (2010) Preparing BTchLn (Primary) Graduating-Year Students for the Beginning-Teacher Employment Process: A Case Study. Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury. (Theses / Dissertations)
  • Davis N., Mackey J., McGrath A., Morrow D., Walker L. and Dabner N. (2010) Blending online and on-site spaces and communities: Developing effective practices. In : 2696-2698. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Haines G. and Dabner N. (2010) Exploring self-knowledge within a Visual Arts Course for Primary Teacher-Education Students. Christchurch, New Zealand: Ulearn 10, 6-8 Oct 2010. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Haines G. and Dabner N. (2010) Exploring self-knowledge within a Visual Arts Course for Primary Teacher Education Students. In Proceedinsg of Ulearn 10 - Research Stream: 36-42. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Dabner N. (2009) Preparing for the Beginning Teacher Employment Process in the Primary School Sector: A Case Study. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Collaboration Action Research Network (NZCARN) Inaugural Research Symposium, 28-29 May 2009. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Dabner N. and Davis N. (2009) Developing best practices in online teaching and learning to impact students and their organizations. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Dabner N. (2008) Critiquing Current Practices: Preparing BTchLn (Primary) Graduates for the Beginning Teacher Employment Process. Hamilton, New Zealand: Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand Biennial National Conference 2008, 2-4 Jul 2008. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Dabner N. (2008) Nicki Dabner. In O'Donoghue M (Ed.), UCTL Case Studies 2008: Approaches to Flexible Learning: 10-11. Christchurch: University of Canterbury. (Chapters)
  • Review Steering Group LMS. (2008) Learning management systems review: Final report and recommendations.University of Canterbury. Commissioned by Jan Cameron, Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic). 109pp. (Reports)
  • Dabner N. (2007) Preparing for the beginning teacher employment process in the primary school sector: A case study. University of Canterbury College of Education: EDTL905 Research Forum 2007. (Oral Presentations)
  • Dabner N. (2006) Collectively we know more: Encouraging collaboration between distance teacher education students within an online environment. Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch: Research Fair, 02 Dec 2008. (Oral Presentations)
  • Dabner N. (2006) GradNet: Online communities providing support for beginning teachers during the provisional registration period in New Zealand. In Making Teaching Public: Reforms in Teacher Education: Proceedings of the 2006 Australian Teacher Education National Conference: 67-74. (Conference Contributions - Published)

Review and Refereeing

  • Invited to serve on the editorial board of CITE (Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education) journal ( 2011 - 2023)
  • Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management ( 2014 - 2023)
  • Journal of Marketing for Higher Education ( 2017 - 2023)
  • Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning ( 2011 - 2023)
  • New Media and Society ( 2014 - 2023)
  • Review Committee Member: Electronic Journal of E-Learning (EJEL) ( 2015 - 2023)
  • The International Journal on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions ( 2010 - 2023)
  • The Internet and Higher Education ( 2012 - 2023)

Affiliations

  • Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Art Educators (Teaching/Research Organisation): Member
  • Distance Education Association of New Zealand (DEANZ) (Professional Organisation): Member, New Zealand

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