Recent Major Reports

Naismith, L., Lonsdale, P., Vavoula, G. & Sharples, M. (2005) Literature Review in Mobile Technologies and Learning. A Report for NESTA Futurelab. Available from NESTA FutureLab.

Ting, J., Sharples, M. & Williams, B. (2004) Getting Started Guide to Wireless Networks. University of Birmingham/Microsoft. Available as 611K pdf file.

Work in Progress

Sharples, M., Taylor, J., Vavoula, G. (2005) Towards a Theory of Mobile Learning. To be published in Proceedings of mLearn 2005 Conference, Cape Town. Available as 122Kb pdf file.

Hwang, W., Wang, C. & Sharples, M. (submitted) A Study of Multimedia Annotation of Web-Based Materials. Paper submitted to Computers and Education.

Sharples, M. (2005) Learning As Conversation:Transforming Education in the Mobile Age. Paper to presented at Conference on Seeing, Understanding, Learning in the Mobile Age, Budapest, Hungary, April 2005. Available as 72Kb pdf file.

Sharples, M., Taylor, J., Vavoula, G. (forthcoming) A Theory of Learning for the Mobile Age. To be published in R. Andrews (ed.) The Handbook of Elearning Research. London.

Roschelle, J., Sharples, M., & Chan, T.W. (forthcoming) Guest editorial: Special Issue on Wireless and Mobile Technologies In Education, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning.

Taylor, J.,Sharples, M., O’Malley, C., Vavoula, G., & Waycott, J. (submitted) Towards a Task Model for Mobile Learning: a Dialectical Approach. Paper submitted to International Journal of Learning Technology. Preprint available as 160Kb pdf file.

Anastopoulou, S., Sharples, M. & Baber, C. (submitted) An evaluation of multimodal interactions while learning science concepts. Paper submitted to British Journal of Educational Technology.

Corlett, D., Sharples, M., Chan, T., Bull, S. (submitted) A Mobile Learning Organiser for University Students. To appear in Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. Preprint available as 136Kb pdf file.

Masterman, E & Sharples, M. (submitted) What if there’s no right answer? A computer-based adviser for solving ill-structured problems. Paper submitted to CAL ’05 conference.

Naismith, L., Ting, J. & Sharples, M. (submitted) A context aware educational resource system for outdoor sites. Paper submitted to CAL ’05 conference.

Vavoula, G.N., O’Malley, C., Sharples, M. & Taylor, J. (submitted) Pedagogical guidelines for mobile learning. Paper submitted to CAL ’05 conference.

Recent Journal Articles

Pérez y Pérez, R. and Sharples, M. (2004) Three Computer-Based Models of Storytelling: BRUTUS, MINSTREL and MEXICA. Knowledge-Based Systems,17, 1, 15-29. Preprint available as 617Kb pdf file. For publication information see http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09507051.

Sharples, M., Davison, L., Thomas, G.V., Rudman, P. D. (2003) Children as Photographers: an Analysis of Children's Photographic Behaviour and Intentions at Three Age Levels, Visual Communication, 2, 3, pp. 303-330. Preprint available as 708Kb pdf file.

Hoppe, H.U., Joiner, R., Milrad, M and Sharples, M. (2003) Guest editorial: Wireless and Mobile Technology In Education, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 19, 3, pp. 255-259.

Sharples, M. and Beale, R. (2003) A technical review of mobile computational devices, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 19, 3, pp. 392-395. Preprint available as 168Kb pdf file.

Sharples, M. (2003) Disruptive Devices: Mobile Technology for Conversational Learning. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Lifelong Learning, 12, 5/6, pp. 504-520. Preprint available as 130Kb pdf file.

Sharples, M., Corlett, D. and Westmancott, O. (2002) The Design and Implementation of a Mobile Learning Resource. Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, 6, pp. 220-234. Preprint available as 168Kb pdf file.

Sharples, M., Jeffery, N., du Boulay, J.B.H., Teather, D., Teather, B., and du Boulay, G.H. (2002) Socio-cognitive engineering: a methodology for the design of human-centred technology. European Journal of Operational Research, 136, 2, pp. 310-323. Preprint available as 104Kb pdf file

Masterman, E. and Sharples, M. (2002) A theory-informed framework for designing software to support reasoning about causation in history. Computers and Education, 38, pp. 165-185.

Pérez y Pérez, R. & Sharples, M. (2001) MEXICA: a computer model of a cognitive account of creative writing. Journal of Experimental & Theoretical Artificial Intelligence, 13, 2, pp. 119-139. Preprint available as 135Kb pdf file.

Sharples, M., Jeffery, N.P., du Boulay, B., Teather, B.A, Teather, D. and du Boulay, G.H. (2000) Structured Computer-based Training in the Interpretation of Neuroradiological Images. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 60,3, pp. 263-280. Preprint available as 126Kb pdf file.

Sharples, M. (2000) The Design of Personal Mobile Technologies for Lifelong Learning. Computers and Education, 34, 177-193. Preprint available as 211Kb pdf file.

Teather, D., Teather, B. A., Jeffery, N. P., du Boulay, G. H., du Boulay, B., & Sharples, M. (2000). Statistical Based Support for Uncertainty in Radiological Diagnosis. Methods of Information in Medicine, 39, 1-6.

Sharples, M. (1999) Electronic Publication: Writing for the Screen. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 43, 2, pp. 2-5. (Also available online at http://www.readingonline.org/electronic/jaal/10-99_Column.html)

Garlatti, S. & Sharples, M. (1998) The Use of a Computerized Brain Atlas to Support Knowledge-based Training in Radiology, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine,13, 181-205. Preprint available as 201Kb pdf file.

Sharples, M. (1997) Storytelling by Computer, Digital Creativity, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 20-29.

Sharples, M. & Bruce, B. (1996) Collaborative Writing and Technological Change: Implications for Writing Practice and System Design, Computer Supported Cooperative Work, 3, 3-4, pp. 225-228.

Books

Sharples, M. (1999) How We Write: An Account of Writing as Creative Design. Routledge.

Sharples, M. & van der Geest, T. (ed.)(1996) The New Writing Environment: Writers at Work in a World of Technology. Springer-Verlag.

Sharples, M. (ed.)(1993) Computer Supported Collaborative Writing. Springer-Verlag.

Sharples, M., Hogg, D., Hutchison, C., Torrance, S., Young, D. (1989) Computers and Thought: a Practical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. MIT Press.

Sharples, M. (1985) Cognition, Computers and Creative Writing, Chichester: Ellis Horwood.

Other Recent Publications

Sharples, M., Corlett, D., Bull, S., Chan, T., & Rudman, P. (forthcoming) The Student Learning Organiser. To be published in A. KukulskaHulme & J. Traxler Mobile Learning: A Handbook for Educators and Trainers.

Sharples, M., Chan, T., Rudman, P., and Bull, S. (2004) Evaluation of a Mobile Learning Organiser and Concept Mapping Tools. In J. Attewell & C. Savill-Smith (eds.) Learning with Mobile Devices: Research and Development. London: Learning and Skills Development Agency, pp. 139-144.

Glew, P., Vavoula, G.N., Baber, C., and Sharples, M. (2004) A ‘learning space’ Model to Examine the Suitability for Learning of Mobile Technologies. In J. Attewell & C. Savill-Smith (eds.) Learning with Mobile Devices: Research and Development. London. Learning and Skills Development Agency, pp. 21-25.

Lonsdale, P., Baber, C., Sharples, M. (2004) A Context Awareness Architecture for Facilitating Mobile Learning. In J. Attewell & C. Savill-Smith (eds.) Learning with Mobile Devices: Research and Development. London. Learning and Skills Development Agency, pp. 79-85.

Corlett, D. & Sharples, M. (2004) Tablet Technology for Informal Collaboration in Higher Education. To appear in Proceedings of MLEARN 2004: Learning Anytime, Everywhere, Rome, 5-6 July.

Lonsdale, P., Baber, C., Sharples, M., Byrne, W., Arvanitis, T.N. & Beale, R. (2004) Context Awareness for MOBIlearn: Creating an engaging learning experience in an art museum. To appear in Proceedings of MLEARN 2004: Learning Anytime, Everywhere, Rome, 5-6 July.

Kiddie, P., Marianczak, T., Sandle, N., Bridgefoot, L., Mistry, C., Williams, D., Corlett, D., Sharples, M. & Bull, S. (2004) Interactive Logbook: The Development of an Application to Enhance and Facilitate Collaborative Working within Groups in Higher Education. To appear in Proceedings of MLEARN 2004: Learning Anytime, Everywhere, Rome, 5-6 July.

Vavoula, G., Sharples, M., O’Malley, C., & Taylor, J. (2004) A study of mobile learning as part of everyday learning. To appear in Proceedings of MLEARN 2004: Learning Anytime, Everywhere, Rome, 5-6 July.

Vavoula, G.N., Lefrere, P., O'Malley, C., Sharples, M. & Taylor, J. (2004). Producing guidelines for learning, teaching and tutoring in a mobile environment. In Roschelle, J., Chan, T., Kinshuk, & Yand, S.J.H (eds), Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Wireless and Mobile Technologies in Education (WMTE). Los Alamitos, CA:Computer Society Press, pp.173-176.

Chan, T., Sharples, M., Vavoula, G., & Lonsdale, P. (2004) Educational Metadata for Mobile Learning. In Roschelle, J., Chan, T., Kinshuk, & Yand, S.J.H (eds), Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Wireless and Mobile Technologies in Education (WMTE). Los Alamitos, CA:Computer Society Press, pp.197-198.

Bull, S., Cui, Y., McEvoy, A.T., Reid, E., & Yang, W. (2004) Roles for Mobile Learner Models. In Roschelle, J., Chan, T., Kinshuk, & Yand, S.J.H (eds), Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Wireless and Mobile Technologies in Education (WMTE). Los Alamitos, CA:Computer Society Press, pp.124-128.

Corlett, D., Sharples, M., Chan, T., & Bull, S. (2004) A Mobile Learning Organiser for University Students. In Roschelle, J., Chan, T., Kinshuk, & Yand, S.J.H (eds), Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Wireless and Mobile Technologies in Education (WMTE). Los Alamitos, CA:Computer Society Press, pp.35-42.

Sharples, M., Chan, T., Rudman, P., and Bull, S. (2004) Evaluation of a Mobile Learning Organiser and Concept Mapping Tools. In J. Attewell & C. Savill-Smith (eds.) Learning with Mobile Devices: Research and Development. London: Learning and Skills Development Agency, pp. 139-144.

Glew, P., Vavoula, G.N., Baber, C., and Sharples, M. (2004) A ‘learning space’ Model to Examine the Suitability for Learning of Mobile Technologies. In J. Attewell & C. Savill-Smith (eds.) Learning with Mobile Devices: Research and Development. London. Learning and Skills Development Agency, pp. 21-25.

Lonsdale, P., Baber, C., Sharples, M. (2004) A Context Awareness Architecture for Facilitating Mobile Learning. In J. Attewell & C. Savill-Smith (eds.) Learning with Mobile Devices: Research and Development. London. Learning and Skills Development Agency, pp. 79-85.

Zurita, G., Nussbaum, M. and Sharples, M. (2003) Encouraging face-to-face collaborative learning through the use of handheld computers in the classroom. In L. Chittaro (Ed.) Proceedings of Mobile HCI 2003, Berlin: Springer-Verlag, pp. 193-208.

Anastopoulou, S., Sharples, M., and Baber, C. (2003) Multimodality and learning: linking science to everyday activities. C. Staphanidis & J. Jacko (eds.), Proceedings of HCI 03 Conference, Crete, June 22-27, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, pp. 576-580. Preprint available as 41Kb pdf file.

Vavoula, G. and Sharples, M. (2003) Putting order to episodic and semantic learning memories: the case for KleOS. D. Harris, V. Duffy, M. Smith & C. Staphanidis (eds.), Proceedings of HCI 03 Conference, Vol 3. Crete, June 22-27, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, pp. 894-898. Preprint available as 175Kb pdf file

Vavoula, G. and Sharples, M. (2003) SpyCam and RoboCam: An Application of the Future Technology Workshop Method to the Design of New Technology for Children. C. Staphanidis & J. Jacko (eds.), Proceedings of HCI 03 Conference, Crete, June 22-27, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, pp 1071- 1075. Preprint available as 218Kb pdf file.

Anastopoulou, S., Sharples, M., and Baber, C. (2003) Using gestures to learn about graphs: the contribution of multimodal technology. V. Devedzic, M.J. Spector, D.G. Sampson, Kinshuk (eds.), Proceedings of 3rd IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Athens, Greece, July 9-11, pp. 185-189. Preprint available as 232Kb pdf file.

Chryssafidou, E. and Sharples, M. (2003) Computer-Supported Planning of Essay Argument Structure. F.H. van Eemeren, J. A. Blair, C. A. Willard and A. F. Snoeck Henkemans (eds.), Proceedings of Fifth Conference of the International Society for the Study of Argumentation, Amsterdam: Sic Sat, pp. 189-194.

Thomas, G., Davison, L. and Sharples, M. (2003) Development of Ability to Position and Aim a Camera in Order to Match a Sample Photograph. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa Florida, April 24-27, 2003

Rudman, P., Sharples, M. and Baber, C. (2003) Automatic Support for Conversations using Semantic Relationships. Abstract book for CAL '03 conference, 8-10 April, Belfast, p. O28.

Sharples, M., Chan, T., Rudman, P., Bull, S. (2003). Evaluation of a Mobile Learning Organiser and Concept Mapping Tools. Proceedings of MLEARN 2003: Learning with Mobile Devices, London: Learning and Skills Development Agency, pp. 60-61. Preprint available as 174Kb pdf file.

Glew, P., Vavoula, G.N., Baber, C., Sharples, M. (2003). A 'learning space' Model to Examine the Suitability for Learning of Mobile Technologies. Proceedings of MLEARN 2003: Learning with Mobile Devices, London. Learning and Skills Development Agency, pp. 16-17.

Lonsdale, P., Baber, C., Sharples, M. (2003). A Context Awareness Architecture for Facilitating Mobile Learning. Proceedings of MLEARN 2003: Learning with Mobile Devices, London. Learning and Skills Development Agency, pp. 36-37. Paper available as 98Kb pdf file.

Sharples, M. and Beale, R. (2002) Design Guide for Developers of Educational Software. Report produced for BECTA. Available at http://www.becta.org.uk/technology/software/curriculum/reports_pdf/designguide.pdf. Version available as 327Kb pdf file.

Vavoula, G. and Sharples, M. (2002) Requirements for the Design of Lifelong Learning Organisers. Proceedings of MLEARN2002, European Workshop on Mobile and Contextual Learning, Birmingham, UK, pp. 23-26. Paper available as 129Kb pdf file.

Rudman, P.D., Sharples, M. and Baber, C. (2002) Supporting Learning in Conversations using Personal Technologies. Proceedings of MLEARN2002, European Workshop on Mobile and Contextual Learning, Birmingham, UK, pp. 44-46.

Holme, O. and Sharples, M. (2002) Implementing a Student Learning Organiser on the Pocket PC Platform. Proceedings of MLEARN2002, European Workshop on Mobile and Contextual Learning, Birmingham, UK, p.41-44. Paper available online in pdf format.

Vavoula, G.N. and Sharples, M. (2002) KLeOS: A personal, mobile, Knowledge and Learning Organisation System. Proceedings of IEEE International Workshop on Wireless and Mobile Technologies in Education (WMTE 2002), pp. 152-156.

Chan, T. and Sharples, M. (2002) A Concept Mapping Tool for Pocket PC Computers. Proceedings of IEEE International Workshop on Wireless and Mobile Technologies in Education (WMTE 2002), pp. 163-164.

Vavoula, G.N., Sharples, M., & Rudman, P.D. (2002), Developing the 'Future Technology Workshop' method. In M. M. Bekker, P. Markopoulos & M. Kersten-Tsikalkina (eds.), Proceedings of the International Workshop on Interaction Design and Children (IDC2002), Aug 28-29, Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Shaker Publishing, pp 65-72.

Anastopoulou, S., Sharples, M. and Baber, C. (2002) Object Manipulation In Educational Multimodal Systems for Contextual Learning. Proceedings of European Workshop on Mobile and Contextual Learning, Birmingham, UK, p. 73.

du Boulay, B., Cuthbert, L., De Andreas Garcia, F., du Boulay, G., Jeffrey, N., Sharples, M., Teather, B., Teather, D. (2001) Training in Image Description and Diagnosis for MR Radiology of the Brain, E. Claridge and J. Bamber and K. Marlow (eds.) Proceedings of Medical Image Understanding and Analysis (MIUA) 2001 conference, Birmingham, pp. 85-88.

Vavoula, G. N. and Sharples, M. (2001) Studying the Learning Practice: Implications for the Design of a Lifelong Learning Support System. Proceedings of ICALT 2001 conference, Madison, USA, August 2001. pp. 379-380.

Ulicsak, M. H., Daniels, H. and Sharples, M. (2001) Raising Awareness in Children of Group Skills using an Expert System. Proceedings of World Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Education (AIED2001), San Antonio, May 2001, p. 607-609.

Hinkley, L. Boulay, G., Good, C. , du Boulay, B.,Teather, B., Teather, D., Sharples, M., Jeffery, N. (2001) Computer-based neuroradiology training using a 'small worlds' approach to differential diagnosis. Cognitive Science Research Paper 540, School of Cognitive and Computing Sciences, University of Sussex. Paper available online in pdf format.

du Boulay, B., Cuthbert, L., De Andreas Garcia, F., du Boulay, G., Jeffrey, N., Sharples, M., Teather, B., Teather, D. (to appear) Training in Image Description and Diagnosis for MR Radiology of the Brain, paper to be presented at Medical Image Understanding and Analysis (MIUA) 2001 conference, Birmingham. Preprint available as 753Kb pdf.

Vavoula, G. N. and Sharples, M. (to appear) Studying the Learning Practice: Implications for the Design of a Lifelong Learning Support System. Accepted for presentation at ICALT 2001 conference, Madison, USA. Preprint available as 19Kb pdf.

Ulicsak, M. H., Daniels, H. and Sharples, M. (2001) Raising Awareness in Children of Group Skills using an Expert System. Proceedings of AIED2001 Conference on Articifial Intelligence in Education, San Antonio, May 2001. Preprint available as 20Kb pdf.

Masterman, L. and Sharples, M. (2001) A theory-informed framework for designing software to support reasoning about causation in history. Proceedings of CAL2001 Conference, Warwick, 2-1 April, pp. 139-140. Preprint available as 14Kb pdf.

Vavoula, G.N. and Sharples, M. (2001) A phenomenological study of lifelong learning: implications for the design of a personal, lifelong learning resource. Proceedings of CAL2001 Conference, Warwick, 2-1 April, pp. 120-122. Preprint available as 16Kb pdf.

Meek, J. and Sharples, M. (2001) A lifecycle approach to the evaluation of learning technology. Proceedings of CAL2001 Conference, Warwick, 2-1 April, pp. 195-196. Preprint available as 19Kb pdf.

Corlett, D. and Sharples, M. (2001) WriteSpell: Personal technology to support dyslexia among primary age children. Proceedings of CAL2001 Conference, Warwick, 2-1 April, pp. 141-142. Preprint available as 14Kb pdf.

Anastopoulou, S. and Sharples, M. (2001) SALL: Designing a system to Support Academics' Lifelong Learning. Proceedings of CAL2001 Conference, Warwick, 2-1 April, p. 122. Preprint available as 12Kb pdf.

Sharples, M., Corlett, D., and Westmancott, O. (2001) A systems architecture for handheld learning resources. Proceedings of CAL2001 Conference, Warwick, 2-1 April, pp. 57-58. Preprint available as 14Kb pdf.