Curriculum Vitae

Maggi Savin-BadenProfessor of Education University of Worcesterm.savinbaden@worc.ac.uk blog http://maggisavinbaden.wordpress.com/orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-8082-7635

Education and Qualifications

2010 MSc E-Learning, University of Edinburgh

2005 Certificate in Educational Leadership, (Distinction), University of Leicester

1996 PhD, University of London

1989 MA in Further and Higher Education, University of London

1987 Diploma in Teaching and Curriculum Development in Higher Education (Distinction), University of London

1981 Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapists

Summary of recent employment

January 2015 Professor of Education, University of Worcester

January 2006 Professor of Higher Education Research, Coventry University

February 1999 Principal Lecturer, Coventry University

September 1996 Consultant in Higher Education and Organizational Learning

September 1991 Lecturer University of East Anglia

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Publications, performances, exhibitions and other outputs

This section includes references for outputs published since 2012. Please see Annex A for a full list of my earlier publications.

7 Books 2012-2018 (in total 15 published, 2 forthcoming)

Burden, D. & Savin-Baden, M (2018). (forthcoming) Virtual Humans. Florida: Taylor and Francis.

Savin-Baden, M. & Tombs. G. (Eds.), (2018). (forthcoming) Threshold Concepts in Problem-based Learning. Rotterdam: Sense.

Savin-Baden, M. & Tombs. G. (2017). Research Methods for Education in the Digital Age London: Bloomsbury.

Musgrave, J., Savin-Baden, M. & Stobbs, N. (Eds.), (2017). Studying for your Early Years Degree. Hertfordshire: Critical Publishing.

Savin-Baden, M. (2015). Rethinking Learning in an Age of Digital Fluency Is being Digitally Tethered a New Learning Nexus? London: Routledge.

Savin-Baden, M., & Wimpenny K. (2014). A Practical Guide to Arts-related research. Rotterdam: Sense.

Savin-Baden, M., & Major, C. (2013). Qualitative Research: The Essential Guide to Theory and Practice. London: Routledge.

15 Chapters in books (In total 24 published, 5 forthcoming)

Savin-Baden, M. & Tombs. G. Threshold Concepts in Problem-based Learning. (2018) (forthcoming) In M. Savin-Baden & G. Tombs. G. (Eds.), Threshold Concepts in Problem-based Learning. Rotterdam: Sense.

Freeth, D., Savin-Baden, M. & Thistlethwaite, J. (2018). (forthcoming) Interprofessional education. In K. Forrest., B. O’Brien & T. Swanwick. (Eds.), Understanding Medical Education (3rd Edition) Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

Savin-Baden, M. (2018) (forthcoming). Liminal Ecologies of Learning. In R. Barnett & N. Jackson (Eds.), Learning Ecologies. London: Routledge.

Savin-Baden, M., Burden, D. & Bhakta, R. (2018). (forthcoming) Virtual Humans in Virtual Worlds? In L. Falconer & M. Gil (Eds.), Virtual Worlds: Concepts, applications and future directions. New York: Nova.

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Savin-Baden, M. (2018). (forthcoming) ‘Always Connected’: Transforming teaching and learning in higher education. In K. Sheehy & A. Holliman, (Eds.), Education and New Technologies: Perils and Promises for Learners. London: Routledge.

Savin-Baden, M. (2017). Doing your Research Project. In J. Musgrave., M. Savin-Baden, & N. Stobbs. (Eds.), Studying for your Early Years Degree. Hertfordshire: Critical Publishing.

Savin-Baden, M., Falconer, L., Wimpenny, K. & Callaghan, M. (2017). Virtual Worlds for Learning. In: E. Duval., M. Sharples & R. Sutherland (Eds.), Technology Enhanced Learning: Research Themes. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland.

Savin-Baden, M. & Bhakta, R. (2017). Problem-based Learning in Digital Spaces.In M. Moallem., W. Hung & N. Dabbagh (Eds.), Wiley Handbook of Problem-based learning. NY: Wiley.

Savin-Baden, M. & Tombs, G. (2016). Pedagogies in Virtual Worlds. In C. Haythornthwaite, R. Andrews, J. Fransman & E. Meyers. (Eds.), The Sage Handbook of E-Learning Research (2nd edition). SAGE Publications, London. 397-420.

Savin-Baden, M. (2015). Education and Big Data. In M. A. Peters & P. Jandric (Eds.), Critical Theory of Educational Technology Encyclopedia of Educational Philosophy and Theory. 1-8

Savin-Baden, M. (2016). Implementing PBL in Brazil. In R. Prates (Ed.), Problem-based learning Handbook (published in Portuguese).

Savin-Baden, M., Poulton, T., Beaumont, C. & Conradi, E. (2015). What Is Real? Using Problem-Based Learning in Virtual Worlds. In S. Bridges., L.P Chan., C. E. Hmelo-Silver, (Eds.), Educational Technologies iMedical and Health Sciences Education. NY: Springer.

Savin- Baden, M, Tombs, G., Bhakta, R., Burden, D & Smith, D (2014). Honest disclosure? Student experiences of talking to chatbots. In M. T. Restivo, A, Cardosa & A. M. Lopes (Eds.), Online Experimentation: Emergent Technologies and the Internet of Things International Frequency Sensor Association.

Savin-Baden, M. (2011). Research Spaces. In A. Boddington, & J. Boys Re-Shaping Learning: A Critical Reader, (Eds.), Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, 93-10.

Savin-Baden, M. (2011). Identity Thresholds: Researching the Socio-political Impact of Learning in Immersive Virtual Worlds. In A. Lauriala., A. Rajala., H. Ruokamo & O. Ylitapio-Mantyla. (Eds.), Navigating in Educational Contexts. Identities and Cultures in Dialogue. Rotterdam: Sense, 63-78.

Savin-Baden, M & Tombs, C. (2010). Student experiences of learning in immersive virtual worlds. In R. Sharpe., H. Beetham and S. de Freitas (Eds.), Listening to Learners in the Digital Age London: Routledge.

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Van Niekerk, L & Savin-Baden, M (2011). Re-locating truths in the qualitative research paradigm. In M. Savin-Baden & C. Major (Eds.), New Approaches to Qualitative Research: Wisdom and Uncertainty. London: Routledge.

Savin-Baden, M. & Major, C. (2011). Qualitative research synthesis. In M. Savin-Baden & C. Major (Eds.), New Approaches to Qualitative Research: Wisdom and Uncertainty. London: Routledge.

Savin-Baden, M., Gourlay, L. & Tombs, C. (2011). Researching in Immersive Spaces synthesis. In M. Savin-Baden & C. Major. (Eds.), New Approaches to Qualitative Research: Wisdom and Uncertainty. London: Routledge.

22 Peer reviewed journal articles 2012-2016 (in total 58, 4 in preparation)

Savin-Baden, M. (2016). The impact of transdisciplinary threshold concepts on student engagement in problem-based learning: a conceptual synthesis. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 10 (2).

Savin-Baden, M., (2014). Problem-based learning: New constellations for the 21st Century. Journal of Excellence in College Teaching, 25 (3/4), 197-219. 

Savin-Baden, M. (2013). Spaces in-between us: understanding spatial practice in Second Life. London Review of Education, 11 (1), 59-75.

Savin-Baden, M. (2011). Curricula as spaces of interruption? Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 48 (2), 127-136.

Savin-Baden, M. Burden, D & Taylor, H. (2017). The ethics and impact of digital immortality. Special Issue of Knowledge Cultures - Technologies and time in the age of global neoliberal capitalism, 5 (2), 11-29.

Savin-Baden, M. & Callaghan, M. J. (2016). Designing circuit warz: enhancing teachers' and students' creativity through problem-based games-based learning in the computer engineering classroom. International Journal of Problem-solving and Creativity, 26 (2).

Savin-Baden, M & Falconer, L. (2016) Learning at the interstices; locating practical philosophies for understanding physical/virtual inter-spaces Interactive Learning Environments, 24 (5) 991-1003.

Savin-Baden, M., Bhakta, R. & Burden, D. (2016). Cyber Enigmas? Passive Detection and Pedagogical Agents: Can Students Spot the fake? Cranmer, S. J., Bonderup-Dohn, N., De Laat, M., Ryberg, T., & Sime, J-A. (Eds.), (2016). Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Networked Learning 2016: Looking back – moving forward. Lancaster: Lancaster University. 456-463.

Savin-Baden, M. & Tombs, G. (2016). The Glow of Unwork? Issues of Portrayal in Networked Learning Research. Cranmer, S. J., Bonderup-Dohn, N., De Laat, M., Ryberg, T., & Sime, J-A. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Networked

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Learning 2016: Looking back – moving forward. Lancaster: Lancaster University. 456-463.

Burden, D., Savin-Baden, M. & Bhakta, R. (2016). Covert Implementations of the Turing Test: A More Level Playing Field? Research and Development in Intelligent Systems XXXIII Proceedings of SGAI: International Conference on Innovative Techniques and Applications of Artificial Intelligence. 195-207.

Fredholm, A., Savin-Baden, M., Henningsohn, L & Silén, C. (2015). Autonomy as both Challenge and Development in Clinical Education Learning. Culture and Social Interaction, 5 20-27. 

Leddington Wright, S., Duncan, M. & Savin-Baden, M. (2015). Student Perceptıons and Experiences of Problem-Based Learning in First Year Undergraduate Sports Therapy. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education, 17 39–49.

Savin-Baden, M., Tombs, G. & Bhakta, R. (2015). Beyond robotic wastelands of time: Abandoned pedagogical agents and new pedalled pedagogies. E-Learning and Digital Media, 0 (0), 1–20.

Steils, N., Tombs, G, Mawer, M., Savin-Baden, M., & Wimpenny, K. (2015). Implementing the Liquid Curriculum: the impact of virtual world learning on higher education. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 24 (2), 155-170.

De Jong, N., Savin-Baden, M., Cunningham, A. M. & Verstegen, D.M.L. (2014). Blended Learning in Health Education: Three Case Studies, Perspectives in Medical Education, 3 (4), 278-88.

Wimpenny, K., Cook, C., & Savin-Baden, M. (2014). A qualitative research synthesis examining the effectiveness of Interventions used by occupational therapists in mental health. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77 (6), 276-288.

Wimpenny, K. & Savin-Baden, M. (2014). Using Theatre and Performance for Promoting Health and Well Being amongst the 50+ Community: An Arts-Informed Evaluation. The International Journal of Social, Political, and Community Agendas in the Arts, 8 (1), 47-64.

Savin-Baden, M., Tombs, G., Burden, D & Wood, C. (2013) ‘It’s almost like talking to a person: student disclosure to pedagogical agents in sensitive settings’. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning, 5 (2), 78-93.

Hanney, R. & Savin-Baden, M. (2013). The problem of projects: understanding the theoretical underpinnings of project-led PBL. London Review of Education, 11 (1), 7-19.

Wimpenny, K. & Savin-Baden, M. (2013). Alienation, agency and authenticity: a synthesis of practice and effects in student engagement. Teaching in Higher Education, 18 (3), 311-326.

Wimpenny, K., & Savin-Baden, M. (2012). Exploring and Implementing Participatory Action Synthesis. Qualitative Inquiry, 18 (8), 680 – 689.

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Wimpenny, K., Savin-Baden, M., Mawer, M., Steils, N., & Tombs, G. (2012). Unpacking Frames of Reference to Inform the Design of Virtual World Learning in Higher Education. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. Special Issue on Virtual Worlds in Tertiary Education: An Australasian Perspective, 28 (3), 522-545.

In preparation

Khanna, R. & Savin-Baden, M. Complicit in our downfall: Academic games in validation events Innovations in Education International (being revised)

Abell, J., Bhakta, R., Tombs, G., Savin-Baden, M., Shepherd, D. L & Tarczynski-Bowles, L. The impact of Problem-based Learning on Conservation Education in Zambia Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology (submitted October 2017)

Savin-Baden, M. & Bhakta, R. (2017) Virtual Humans: A Literature Review. Submitted to The Journal of Software Engineering and Simulation (submitted October 2017)

Fredholm, A., Henningsohn, L, Savin-Baden, M., & Silén, C. (2017) The Practice of Thresholds: Autonomy in Clinical Education explored through Variation theory and the Threshold Concepts Framework Submitted to Teaching in Higher Education (submitted October 2017)

Other publications 2012-2017

ReportsBurden, D.& Savin-Baden, M. (2017). Written Evidence (AIC0061)Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence Retrieved http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/lords-select/ai-committee/publications/

Media/magazinesSavin-Baden, M. (2017). Researching approaches for education in the digital age: digital tethering and digital métissage Methods News Newsletter from the ESRC National Centre for Research Methods 2: 5.

Podcasts & Videos2016 Podcast for Versatilist, at Appalachian State University. The direct to the podcast can be found at:http://versatilist.podomatic.com/entry/2016-10-18T19_26_30-07_00.

RadioOctober 2016 - Learning in an age of Digital Fluency Premier Radio, UK (Interviewer – Jeff Lucas and Ruth Dearnley)

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March 2012 –  Learning in a Fractured World . Premier Radio, UK (Interviewer – Jeff Lucas)

Other Relevant Information

AwardsExtraordinary Professor, Stellenbosch University RSA (2014 onwards)Routledge author of the month May 2011National Teaching Fellowship 2008-2012 (£10,000)Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013 onwards)

Projects (Research 2012-2017)Current bid (through to next round)Funder: The Leverhulme TrustThe socio-political impact of digital immortality and digital legacy £391,873. Second round submission December 2017

Selected grants held 2012 onwardsFunder: Ministry of Defence:SEPT 2040 Virtual Mentor Project Autonomous Agents £650,000 (May 2016- June 2018) (Lead)

Funder: Ministry of Defence:Autonomous Agents £56,000 (January 2015- February 2016) (Lead)

Funder: Ministry of Defence:Virtual Humans £19,000 (January 2015- January 2016) (Lead)

Funder: Ministry of Defence:The: Anonymous Intimacy: Chatbot Engagement and Personalisation £25,000 (August (2013- March 2014) (Lead)

Funder: Ministry of Defence:Chatbot review £15,000 (November 2013- March 2014) (Lead)

Funder: Coventry City Council. Asset-based inquiry: what has been the learning £9,000 (November 2013- March 2014) (Lead) Funder: JISC New Connections – the BT e-Archive £744,873 (November 2011 to July 2013) (WP lead)

Funder: Esmee Fairburn FoundationThe Creative gymnasium Project £91k (July 2011- July 2012)

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Funder: UK Occupational Therapy Research Foundation: A qualitative research synthesis examining the effectiveness of interventions used by occupational therapists within mental health (March 2011-March 2012) (£34k)

Supervision8 PhD completions13 PhDs examinedCurrently supervising 6 PhDs

Conferences attended 2012-2017

Keynote presentations

Savin-Baden, M. (2017). The fault in our stars. Constellations of Problem-based Learning: Living with the Liminal University of Aalborg, Copenhagen Campus 3rd May.

Savin-Baden, M. (2017). The fault in our stars. Constellations of Problem-based Learning: Living with the Liminal University of Aalborg, Aalborg Campus 4th May.

Savin-Baden, M. (2017). Txtn @ dnnr, n fbkn @ skl. Is constant connection progressive or problematic? Keynote presented at Targeting Online Behaviour Conference, 9th February, Waterfoot Hotel, Derry.

Savin-Baden, M. (2017). Learning Spaces and Research Spaces. Keynote presented at University of Wolverhampton Teaching and Learning Conference 4th April.

Savin-Baden, M. (2016). Participatory Pedagogies and Problem-based Learning Online, Keynote presented at 10th PBL Conference Jejeu, South Korea, 21st October.

Savin-Baden, M. (2014). Expanding your reach: Teaching digitally tethered students . . . differently? Keynote presented at Teaching and Communicating Science in the Digital Age, Society for Experimental Biology, EPA Symposium, London, 15-17th December

Savin-Baden, M. (2014). On the topic of online labs and learning outcomes REV2014: 11th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation 2 6 - 28 February Porto, Portugal.

Savin-Baden, M. (2014). The impact of virtual world learning on Higher Education Euroversity Network Project, University of Manchester 14th March

Savin-Baden, M. (2014). Student engagement and problems-based learning: Missing Treasure? UK Council for Graduate Education Conference, Aston University, Birmingham 27th March.

Savin-Baden, M. (2012). Piracy and Problem-based Learning: On Stranger Tides? ‘International Conference on Problem-based Learning 12-13 April in Rovaniemi, Finland.

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Invited seminars (2012-2017)

Savin-Baden, M. (2017). Transdisciplinary threshold concepts on student engagement in problem-based learning. Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, 15th December.

Savin-Baden, M. (2016). Constellations of Problem-based Learning 10th PBL Conference Jejeu, South Korea, 20st October.

Savin-Baden, M. (2015). Digital Fragments and Lives Online Seminar presented at University of Southampton 14th January.

Savin-Baden, M. (2015). Not doing rubbish research on Technology Enhanced Learning Seminar presented at Leeds Medical School, Leeds University 21st January.

Savin-Baden, M. (2014). Chatbots personalisation Ministry of Defence 31 January 2014, Porton Down.

Savin-Baden, M. (2014). Flexibility Pedagogies, HEA seminar series with Professor Ron Barnett 5th February, London.

Savin-Baden, M. (2014). Review of the impact of Chatbots on Cyber security, Ministry of Defence 12 March 2014, Porton Down.

Savin-Baden, M. (2013). Daily insanity: Or how to write a 1,000 words a day. University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, RSA.

Savin-Baden, M. (2012). Qualitative Research Synthesis: Is there method in this madness? University of British Columbia, Vancouver, 23rd July.

Conference presentations 2012-2017

Savin-Baden, M (2017). Liminal Ecologies of Learning: perspectives on learning and agency. Research, Work, Learn Conference, Grahamstown, South Africa, December.

Savin-Baden, M. (2017). Methodology development for researching work and learning. The glow of unwork? Issues of portrayal qualitative research. Research, Work, Learn Conference, Grahamstown, South Africa, December.

Burden, D. Savin-Baden, M. and Bhakta, R. (2016). Covert Implementations of the Turing Test: A More Level Playing Field? Paper Presented at AI Conference, University of Cambridge, December.

Savin-Baden, M. and Bhakta, R. (2016). Cyber Enigmas? Passive detection and Pedagogical agents: Can students spot the fake? Networked Learning Conference, Lancaster, May.

Savin-Baden, M. and Tombs, G. (2016). The glow of unwork? Issues of Portrayal in Networked Learning Research Networked Learning Conference, Lancaster, May.

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Callaghan, M.J., Savin-Baden, M. N.McShane, N. and Gómez Eguíluz, A. (2015). Mapping Learning and Game Mechanics for Serious Games Analysis in Engineering Education IEEE Conference, Sri Lanka December.

Wimpenny, K. and Savin-Baden, M. (2015). Justice, Culture and Language in Arts-Related Research Practice, AERA April 16th, Chicago, USA.

Savin-Baden, M. (2014). Methodology Matters ECER, Porto, September 2-5th.

Tombs, G., Bhakta, R and Savin-Baden, M. (2014). 'It’s almost like talking to a person': Student disclosure to pedagogical agents in sensitive settings. Networked Learning Conference, Edinburgh, April 7-9th.

Bhakta, R., Tombs, G and Savin-Baden, M (2014). Sharing Secrets with Robots? EdMedia Tampere, Finland June 23-25th.

Lameras, P. and Savin-Baden, M. (2014). Fostering Science Teachers Design for Inquiry-Based Learning by Using a Serious Game The 14th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies - ICALT2014 Advanced Technologies for Supporting Open Access to Formal and Informal Learning July 7-10.

Molka-Danielsen, J., Savin-Baden, M., Steed, A., Oyekoya, O., Hokstad, L., & Prasolova-Førland, E (2013). Teaching Threshold Concepts in Virtual Reality: Exploring the Conceptual Requirements for Systems Design. Norwegian conference for organizations' use of information technology (NOKOBIT) Stavanger, Norway, 18-20 November.

Wimpenny, K. & Savin-Baden, M. (2013). Using theatre and performance for promoting health and well-being amongst the 50+ community: an arts-based evaluation, 8th International Conference on the Arts in Society. Budapest, 24 – 26th June 2013.

Wimpenny, K., Cook, C., & Savin-Baden, M. (2013). A Qualitative Research Synthesis Examining the Effectiveness of Interventions in Mental Health, College of Occupational Therapists 37th Annual Conference, Glasgow 18 – 20 June.

Savin-Baden. M & Major, C (2013). Rethinking field work genres in qualitative research: a review and synthesis of the literature. American Educational Research Association Conference, San Francisco April/May.

Wimpenny, K. & Savin-Baden, M. (2013). The Value of Qualitative Research Synthesis in Developing Professional and Social Responsibility, and Expertise in the Context of Higher Education, American Educational Research Association Conference San Francisco April/May

Wimpenny, K & Savin-Baden, M. (2013). Using theatre and performance for promoting health and well-being amongst the 50+ community: an arts-based evaluation American Educational Research Association Conference San Francisco April/May

Savin-Baden, M. (2012). Understanding how to use Problem-based Learning effectively in remote and virtual labs. REV conference, Bilbao, Spain 4-6 July.

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Wimpenny, K., Beck, A., & Savin-Baden, M. (2012). Creative Gymnasium: exploring the use of creation, performance, movement and art to shape, explore and create participant meaning for the 50+ population, BSA, Ageing, Body and Society: Critical Perspectives, Future Challenges, The British Library Conference Centre, London, UK, 6 July.

On editorial board ofJournal of Post Digital Science and Education.International Journal of Medical Education

Reviewer for Journal of Post Digital Science and Education.International Journal of Medical EducationJournal of Excellence in College TeachingTeachers College Record Qualitative ResearchQualitative Inquiry Instructional Science Studies in Higher Education Higher Education Innovations in Education and Teaching InternationalResearch in Learning TechnologyNetworked Learning Conference 2016/2018

Reviewer for grant awarding bodiesSingapore Ministry of EducationESRCSouth African Ministry of Education

Conference committeesDigital 2011International PBL Symposium 2013Program Committee of the 1st International Conference of the Portuguese Society for Engineering Education (CISPEE’13 & 2016)

Advisory boardsGamification of physical education (GoPE) Horizon 2020 bid 2016International Advisory board for International Research Symposium on PBL 2017Blended Learning Advisory Group, Church of England Theology Programmes

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Annex A

10 Books 2000-2010Savin-Baden, M. & Major, C. (Eds.), (2011). New Approaches to Qualitative Research: Wisdom and Uncertainty. London: Routledge.

Savin-Baden, M. (2010). A Practical Guide to using Second Life in Higher Education Maidenhead: McGraw Hill.

Major, C. & Savin-Baden, M. (2010). An Introduction to Qualitative Research Synthesis Managing the information explosion in social science research. London: Routledge

Savin-Baden, M. (2008). Learning Spaces. Creating Opportunities for Knowledge Creation in Academic Life. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill.

Savin-Baden, M (2007). A Practical Guide to Problem-based Learning Online. London: Routledge.

Savin-Baden, M. & Wilkie, K. (Eds.), (2006). Problem-based Learning Online. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill.

Savin-Baden, M. & Major, C. (2004). Foundations of Problem-based Learning. Maidenhead: Open University Press/SRHE.

Savin-Baden, M. & Wilkie, K. (Eds.), (2004). Challenging Research in Problem-based Learning. Maidenhead: Open University Press/SRHE.

Savin-Baden, M. (2003). Facilitating Problem-based Learning: Illuminating Perspectives. Buckingham: Open University Press/SRHE.

Savin-Baden, M. (2000). Problem-based Learning in Higher Education: Untold Stories. Buckingham: Open University Press/SRHE.

10 Chapters in Books 1999-2010Savin-Baden, M & Sinclair, C. (2010). Lurking on the threshold: being learners in silent spaces. In R. Land & S. Bayne (Eds.), Digital Differences. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

Savin-Baden, M. (2008). Liquid Learning and Troublesome Spaces: Journeys from the threshold? In R. Land., J. Meyer & Smith, J. (Eds.), Threshold Concepts within the Disciplines Rotterdam: Sense Publishers 75-90.

Savin-Baden, M. (2006 The challenge of using problem-based learning online. In M. Savin-Baden & K. Wilkie (Eds.), Problem-based Learning Online. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill.

Savin-Baden, M. & Gibbon, C. (2006 Online learning and problem-based learning: complementary or colliding approaches? In M. Savin-Baden & K. Wilkie (2006) (Eds.), Problem-based Learning Online. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill.

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Savin-Baden, M. (2006 Re-viewing Problem-based Learning. In E. de Graaff & A. Kolmos (Eds.), Management of Change: Implementation of Problem Based and Project Based Learning in Engineering. Utrecht: Lemma Publishers.

Savin-Baden, M. (2006). Disjunction as a form of troublesome knowledge in problem-based learning. In J. Meyer & R. Land (Eds.), Overcoming Barriers to Student Understanding: Threshold Concepts and Troublesome Knowledge. London: Routledge.

Savin-Baden, M & Wilkie, M (2004). Exploring the impact of discipline-based pedagogy on problem-based learning through interpretive meta ethnography. In M. Savin-Baden & K. Wilkie (Eds.), Challenging Research in Problem-based Learning. Maidenhead: Open University Press/SRHE.

Savin-Baden, M. & Wilkie, K. (2001). Understanding and utilising problem-based learning strategically in higher education. In C. Rust (ed.) Improving Student Learning Strategically. Proceedings of 8th Improving Students Learning Symposium. Oxford: The Oxford Centre for Tutor and Learning Development.

Savin-Baden, M. (2000). Group Dynamics and Disjunction in Problem-based Contexts. In S. Glen & K. Wilkie Problem-based learning in Nursing. London: Macmillan.

Savin-Baden, M. (1999). Understanding the outcomes of learning through the concept of learner stances in the context of problem-based curricula. In C. Rust (Ed.), Improving Students Learning Outcomes. Oxford: Oxford Centre for Staff Development.

36 Peer reviewed journal articles 1997-2010Savin-Baden, M (2010). Changelings and shape shifters? Identity play and pedagogical positioning of staff in immersive virtual worlds. London Review of Education 8 (1), 25-38.

Savin-Baden, M (2010). The Sound of feedback. Learning, Media and Technology, V35 (1), 53-64.

Savin-Baden, M. (2008). From Cognitive capability to Social reform? Shifting perceptions of learning in immersive virtual worlds. ALT-J Special issue on Learning in Immersive Virtual Worlds, 16 (3), 151 – 161.

Savin-Baden, M. (2008). Problem-based Learning in Electronic Engineering: Locating legends or Promising problems? International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, 45 (2), 96-109.

Savin-Baden, M. (2005). Learning spaces, Learning bridges and Troublesomeness: The power of differentiated approaches to problem-based learning. Problem-based Learning: New Directions and Approaches, 1 (1), 10-28.

Savin-Baden, M. (2005). Why cheat when you can plagiarise? Understanding plagiarism in the context of occupational therapy education. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68 (1), 11-16.

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Savin-Baden, M. (2004). Achieving Reflexivity: Moving researchers form analysis to interpretation in collaborative inquiry. Journal of Social Work Practice, 18 (3), 365-378.

Savin-Baden, M. (2004). Understanding the impact of assessment on students in problem-based learning. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 42 (2), 223-233

Savin-Baden, M. (2003). Disciplinary Differences or Modes of Curriculum Practice? Who promised to deliver what in Problem-based Learning? Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 31 (5), 338-343.

Savin-Baden, M. (2000). Facilitating problem-based learning: The impact of tutor's pedagogical stances. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 11 (2/3), 97-111.

Savin-Baden, M. (1998). Problem-based Learning, Part 3: Making sense of and Managing Disjunction. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61 (1), 13-16.

Savin-Baden, M. (1998). Understanding the outcomes of learning through the concept of learner stances. UltiBase electronic Journal, 2 (2) Retrieved http://ultibase.rmit.edu.au/New/newdec98.htm

Savin-Baden, M (1998). Realising curricula change across the boundaries: Equipping students for employment through problem-based learning. UltiBase electronic Journal, 2 (3) Retrieved http://ultibase.rmit.edu.au/New/newdec98.ht

Savin-Baden, M. (1997b). Problem-based Learning, Part 2: Understanding Learner Stances. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60 (12), 531-536.

Savin-Baden, M. (1997a). Problem-based Learning, Part 1: an innovation whose time has come? British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60 (10), 447-450.

Major, C., & Savin-Baden, M. (2011). ‘Integration of Qualitative Evidence: Towards Construction of Academic Knowledge in Social Science and Professional Fields’. Qualitative Research, 11 (6), 1-19. 

Beaumont, C. Savin-Baden, M., Conradi, E. & Poulton, T. (2011). Evaluating a Second Life PBL demonstrator project: what can we learn? Interactive Learning Environments 20

Savin-Baden, M., Tombs, C., Poulton, T., Conradi, E., Kavia, S., Burden, D., & Beaumont, C. (2011). An Evaluation of Implementing Problem-based Learning Scenarios in an Immersive Virtual World. International Journal of Medical Education 2, 116-124.

Major, C. & Savin-Baden, M. (2010). Exploring the relevance of qualitative research synthesis to higher education research and practice. London Review of Education, 8 (2), 127.

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Savin-Baden, M., Gourlay, L., Mawer, M., Steils, N. & Tombs, G. (2010). Situating pedagogies: positions and practices in immersive virtual worlds. Educational Research. 52 (2), 123 – 133.

Wisker, G. & Savin-Baden, M. (2009). Priceless conceptual thresholds: beyond the 'stuck place' in writing London Review of Education, 7 (3), 235-247..Conradi, E. Kavia, S., Burden, D., Rice, D., Woodham, L., Beaumont, C., Savin-Baden, M. & Poulton, T. (2009). Virtual patients in Virtual World: Training paramedic students. Medical Teacher, 31 (8), 713 – 720.

Savin-Baden, M.; Macfarlane, L & Savin-Baden, J. (2008). Learning spaces, agency and notions of improvement: what Influencing thinking and practices about teaching and learning in higher education. An interpretive meta-ethnography. London Review of Education, 6 (3), 211-229.

McCarron, K & Savin-Baden, M (2008). Compering and Comparing: Stand-Up Comedy and Pedagogy. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 4 (4), 355-363.

Savin-Baden, M. & Major, C. (2007). Fractured pedagogies and shattered worlds: Using interpretative meta ethnography to explore the relationship between innovative approaches to learning and the influence on faculty understanding of teaching. Higher Education, 54 (6), 833–852.

Savin-Baden, M. & van Niekerk, L. (2007). Narrative Inquiry: Theory and Practice. Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 31 (3), 459–472.

Savin-Baden, M. & Wimpenny, K. (2007). Exploring and Implementing Participatory Action Research Journal of Geography in Higher Education Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 31 (2), 331–343

Savin-Baden, M., Powell, L. & Barlow, J. (2006). Learning to use simple massage with disabled children: parents’ experiences of a training and support programme. Learning in Health and Social Care, 5 (2), 68-80.

Fisher, A. & Savin-Baden, M. (2002). Modernising fieldwork, Part 2: realising the new agenda British Journal of Occupational Therapy 65 (6), 275-282.

Fisher, A. & Savin-Baden, M. (2002). Modernising fieldwork, Part 1: realising the potential British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65 (5), 229-236

Savin-Baden, M & Fisher, A. (2002). Negotiating ‘Honesties’ in the Research Process British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65 (4), 191-193.

Fisher, A. & Savin-Baden, M. (2001). An evaluation of the benefits to young people with psychosis, and their families, of an early intervention programme. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64 (2), 58-65.

Savin-Baden, M. & Taylor, M.C. (2001) Qualitative evidence-based practice American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 54 (4), 218-219.

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Major, C., Savin-Baden, M & MacKinnon, M. (2000). Issues in problem-based learning: Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 11(2/3), 1-10.

Murray, I. & Savin-Baden, M (2000). Staff Development in Problem-based learning Teaching in Higher Education, 5 (1), 107-126.

Other publications 2000-2012

ReportsSavin-Baden, M., Wimpenny, K., Mawer, M., Steils, N., Tombs, C., & Tombs, G. (2011). Reviewing Perspectives on Virtual Worlds. Coventry: Coventry University Press.

Savin-Baden, M.; Macfarlane, L & Savin-Baden, J. (2007). Influencing thinking and practices about teaching and learning in higher education. An interpretive meta-ethnography. Higher Education Academy. Retrieved http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/projects/detail/lr_2007_savinbaden

Sharpe, R. & Savin-Baden, M. (2007.) Learning to Learn through Supported Enquiry. A literature review conducted for the L2L through supported enquiry FDTL5 project. Retrieved http://www.som.surrey.ac.uk/learningtolearn/Resources.asp

Macdonald, R. & Savin-Baden, M. (2004). Assessment in Problem-Based Learning. LTSN Generic Centre Assessment Series, No.7. York: LTSN Generic Centre.

Media/magazines

Savin-Baden, M. (2007). The peaks and troughs of Second Life Times Higher Education Supplement June 13th..

Savin-Baden, M. & Chafer, J (2007). Learning on the MUVE: Islands in the Sun. Impressions Magazine Issue 2 Summer p2-3.

Savin-Baden, M. (2003). Creative pedagogies HLS Teaching Learning Magazine, Coventry University Issue 4 Summer p2-3.

Savin-Baden, M. (2003). We plant seeds, they make them grow. Times Higher Education Supplement December 12th no 1619.

Savin-Baden, M. (2003). Assessment: the last great problem in higher education?PBL Insight 6 (1) March. Retrieved http://www.samford.edu/pbl/PBLInsight6/SavinBaden.html

Savin-Baden, M. (2003). Problem-based Learning: Moving towards its full potential. The Newsletter for Nursing and Allied Health Educators, 12 (2), 1-2.

Savin-Baden, M. (2001). The Problem-based Learning Landscape. Planet, 2 4-6.

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Podcasts & Videos

2016 Podcast for Versatilist, at Appalachian State University. The direct to the podcast can be found at:http://versatilist.podomatic.com/entry/2016-10-18T19_26_30-07_00.

RadioApril 2008 – Serious Games and Virtual Worlds for Learning. Coventry and Warwickshire Radio, UK

March 2007 – Using Problem-based Learning for Effective Learning. Singapore National

Grants held 2003 -2012

Funder HEA/HEFCE A qualitative research synthesis examining student engagement, £3,900 (February- May 2011

Funder: Royal Academy of Engineers Developing of project management skills through Second Life £4245 (September 2011 -June 2011)

Funder Ministry of Defence, Centre for Defence Enterprise Effectiveness of Chatbots for Influence and Data Gathering £35k (September 2010- September 2011, led by Daden)

Funder HEA Transitions into the academic world- £12,016.70 (September 2009- September 2010)

Funder SEDA Embed-IT project management £13750 (September 2009- September 2010)

Funder HEA RAE - £6752.42 (September 2009- September 2010)

Funder HEA/HEFCE National Teaching Fellowship - £10,000 September 2009- September 2012)

Funder The Leverhulme TrustThe socio-political impact of virtual world learning on higher education (September 2008-August 2012) £513k

Funder JISC (repository grant)£30k Second Life object and machinima development and repurposing (April 2009-January 2010)

Funder Liverpool Medical DeaneryTitle: Developing PBL scenarios development for Second Life (£18k) (April 2009-Sept 2011)

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Funder SHA Title: Developing Second Life of SL publicity£3,100 (Feb-March 2009)

Funder JISC Title: Knowledge sharing for learning activities for immersive worlds (September 2008-March 2009) 15k

Funder JISC Title: Studies in Emerging issues exploring the impact of learning in immersive worlds on end users and their practice. (September 2008-March 2009) 15k

Funder JISC Title: Problem-based Learning in Virtual Immersive worlds Coventry University lead, with St George’s Medical School (January 2007-March 2008) £200k

Funder: JISC Title Building a Second Life Global network for problem-based learning. (gained January 2007) £5,000

Funder: HEATitle: Influencing thinking and practices about teaching and learning in higher education (September 2006- April 2007) £30,000

Funder: University of Surrey Title: Learning to Learn through Supported Enquiry, Literature Review (December 2006- March 2007) £3,000

Funder: Learning and Teaching Support Network Generic CentreTitle PBL Website Development Project. £27, 000 (February 2002-2004)

Funder: Coventry and Warwickshire Workforce Development Confederation.Title Conceptions of Learning in Clinical Education across Professions. £46,000 June 2002-June 2003)

Keynote speeches 2001-2012Savin-Baden, M. (2011). Piracy and Problem-based Learning. Keynote at 3rd International Research Symposium on Problem-based Learning held 28-29 November at Coventry University, UK.

Savin-Baden, M. (2010). Spaces in-between us: Understanding spatial practice in Second Life. Immers[ed] 2010 Second national workshop on teaching in immersive worlds University of Ulster.

Savin-Baden, M. (2010). Problem-based learning applied to simulation: liquid learning or solid content? Keynote speech International Paediatric Simulation Conference, Madrid 28th-30th September.

Savin-Baden, M. (2010). Students' experiences of learning in immersive spaces. Keynote speech METI Conference, June, Huddersfield UK.

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Savin-Baden, M. (2009). Managing the information explosion: a practical approach to Qualitative Research Synthesis. HTA Conference How to assess health technologies with high quality, transparency and transferability? Towards a common methodology December 2–3, 2009, Stockholm. Savin-Baden, M. (2009). Researching on the edge: working at the borders of ‘real’ and ‘immersive’ spaces. Keynote address at 4th International Inquiring Pedagogies Conference, 'Researching Beyond Boundaries 14 - 15 September, Coventry University, Coventry, UK.

Savin-Baden, M. (2009). Identity thresholds: researching the socio-political impact of learning in immersive virtual worlds. Keynote address at the International Study Association for Teachers and Teaching Conference, Navigating in Educational Contexts: Identities and Cultures in Dialogue, 29th-30th June, Rovaniemi, Finland.

Savin-Baden, M. (2009). Managing Borrowed robes? Re-viewing the interplay and interaction of learning spaces, curriculum and academic life. 11th Educational Congress, Karolinska Institute Stockholm, Sweden.

Savin-Baden, M. (2008). Cutting down jungles and irrigating deserts: curricula as spaces of interruption? Improving Student Learning Conference, Durham 1-3 September.

Savin-Baden, M. (2008). Second Life Learning: Liminality, Liquidity and Lurking Keynote Speech, Teaching and Learning Conference, University College Chichester, 17th January.

Savin-Baden, M. (2007). Liminality, Liquidity and Learning: creative pedagogies and learning futures, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Teaching and Learning Conference, 2 July 2007.

Savin-Baden, M. (2007). What does Second Life offer to Education? Liminality, Liquidity and Lurking. Keynote speech St George’s Medical School UK, 12 June.

Savin-Baden, M. (2007). Innovative Learning for Health and Social Care. Promising expectation or Fitting despair? The University of Hull, 6 June.

Savin-Baden, M. (2007). Second Life PBL: Liminality, Liquidity and Lurking Keynote Speech, Reinventing Problem-based Learning Conference Republic Polytechnic, Singapore 7-9th March.

Savin-Baden, M. (2006). Problem-based Learning. Promising expectation or Fitting despair? Universitas 21 International Conference. University of Nottingham, UK.

Savin-Baden, M. (2006). Problem-based Learning: On the threshold of a learning space? Promising expectation or Fitting despair? De Montfort University Learning and Teaching Conference.

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Savin-Baden, M. (2006) Developing Independent Inquirers through Problem-based Learning Promising expectation or Fitting despair? St Martin’s College, Lancaster Learning and Teaching Fest

Savin-Baden, M. (2004) Learning spaces, Learning bridges and Troublesomeness: The power of differentiated approaches to problem-based learning Tamasek Polytechnic, Singapore ‘April

Savin-Baden, M. (2004). Problem-based Learning: Reason in Madness International Conference: Problem-based Learning: A Quality Experience? University of Salford ‘June

Savin-Baden, M. (2003). Images and Experiences of Problem-based Learning Problem-based Learning Galway, Ireland June.

Savin-Baden, M. (2003). Collaboration or cheating? Managing Effective Peer Group Assessment Assessment in Higher Education Conference, University of Manchester June.Savin-Baden, M. (2002). Deconstructing Problem-based Learning Problem-based Learning in Business Studies Conference, Dublin December.

Savin-Baden, M. (2002). Deconstructing Problem-based Learning Facilitation PBL 2002 International Conference, Baltimore, USA June.

Savin-Baden, M. (2002). Beyond surveillance: Self-assessment in higher education’ June International Conference on Medical and Dental Education, Trinity College, Dublin.

Savin-Baden, M. (2002). Shattered Pedagogies or Broken Windows? PBL in Higher Education’ Learning and Teaching in Nursing Conference, University of Nottingham June.

Savin-Baden, M. (2001). Problem-based Learning in a Fractured World 3rd Asia Pacific Conference on Problem-based Learning, Rockhampton, Australia December.

Savin-Baden, M. (2001). Future Directions for PBL Research Problem-based learning Conference, Middlesex University June.Savin-Baden, M. (2001). A strategic approach to adopting Problem-based Learning Learning and Teaching Conference, University of Teesside June.

Virtual keynote speechesSavin-Baden, M. (2008). Problem-based Learning in Second Life, University of Surrey Second Life Teaching and Learning Conference June.

Savin-Baden, M (2008). Problem-based Learning in Immersive Virtual Worlds The Eighth Conference on Problem-Based Learning in Finland Quo Vadis? Problem-based learning in time and space - learning communities and networksTampere, April 3-4.

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Invited seminars 2010-2012

Savin-Baden, M. (2010). An Introduction to Problem-based Learning. University of Copenhagen. 8 December.

Savin-Baden, M. (2010). Spaces In-Between Us: Understanding Spatial Practice in Second Life. Learning Sciences Research Institute, University of Nottingham 30 November.

Savin-Baden, M. (2010) The Role of Qualitative Research Theory in Medical Education: What Approaches to Use When and Why. Karolinska Institute, Sweden. 17 November

Savin-Baden, M. (2010) Learning and Teaching in Immersive Spaces. Daden Ltd, UK, 13 October.

Conference presentation 2005-2012

Savin-Baden, M., Tombs, C & Wimpenny, K. (2011). Implementing and Evaluating Problem-based Virtual Learning Scenarios. ECEL Conference held 10-11 November at Brighton Business School, UK.

Wimpenny, K., Savin-Baden, M., Mawer, M., Steils, N. & Tombs, G. (2011). Identifying and Locating Frames of Reference to inform the Design of Virtual Worlds in Higher Education. ECEL Conference held 10-11 November at Brighton Business School, UK.

Major, C. & Savin-Baden, M. (2010). Integration of qualitative evidence: Towards construction of academic knowledge. American Educational Research Association Conference, Denver, Colorado, May.

Savin-Baden, M. (2009). Fortress or demi-paradise? Implementing and evaluating problem-based learning in an immersive world. EC TEL Conference, Nice, September.

Hanney, R. & Savin-Baden, M. (2009). The Problem of Projects: Understanding the theoretical underpinnings of Project-led PBL Literacy as Worldmaking - A Challenge to Educational Research: the 37th Annual Congress of the Nordic Educational Research Association Trondheim, Norway, and is hosted by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Hanney, R. & Savin-Baden, M. (2009). The Problem of Projects: Understanding the theoretical underpinnings of Project-led PBL 2nd International PBL Symposium 2009 10 - 12 June 2009 at the Republic Polytechnic, Singapore.

Savin-Baden, M. Terry, P. & Conradi, E. (2008). Pedagogy or technology: Shifting perceptions of learning in immersive virtual worlds ALT-C. University of Leeds 9-11th September.

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Savin-Baden, M., Beaumont, C., Poulton, T. & Conradi, E (2008). Students’ experiences of learning in immersive world environments ReLIVE Conference, Open University 22-23rd November.

Savin-Baden, M. (2008). After the death of privacy: Liminal states and spatial identities. P Threshold Concepts Symposium, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario. 18-20 June.

Savin-Baden, M. (2008). Problem-based Learning on the MUVE: Islands in the Sun? MMO8 Conference. Anglia Ruskin University.

Savin-Baden, M., Macfarland, L & Savin-Baden, J. (2007). Learning spaces, Agency and Notions of improvement. What influences thinking and practices about teaching and learning in higher education? Society for Research into Higher education conference, Brighton, UK.

Savin-Baden, M. & Sinclair, C. (2007). Symposium presentation. Theme: Subversion and transgression in digital spaces. Paper title: Poachers or gillies? Subversive and subverted positions of students and teachers. Society for Research into Higher education conference, Brighton, UK.

Savin-Baden, M. (2007). Using problem-based learning in Second Life. Problem-based Learning Summer School, University of Leicester, UK.

Savin-Baden, M & Sharpe, R. (2007). Learning to Learn through Supported Enquiry Literature Review. Facilitating enquiry - learning for a complex world Conference, University of Surrey, UK 25 June.

Savin-Baden, M & Chafer, J (2007). Learning in Second Life: Issues of embodiment and course design in 3D Virtual Worlds, ELATE conference, Coventry University 26 June.

Savin-Baden, M. & Sinclair, C. (2007). Lurking on the threshold: being learners in silent spaces. Ideas in Cyberspace Education 3 Ross Priory Loch Lomond, 21-23 March. Retrieved http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/ice3/papers

Savin-Baden, M. (2006). Learning Spaces. Creating Opportunities for Knowledge Creation in Academic Life Society for Research into Higher education conference, Brighton, UK.

Savin-Baden, M. (2006). On the threshold of a learning space: Promising expectation or Fitting despair? Threshold Concepts Symposium, University of Strathclyde.

Savin-Baden, M. (2006). Developing Independent Inquirers through Problem-based Learning Promising expectation or Fitting despair? ELATE Conference, Coventry University.

Savin-Baden, M. (2006). Qualitative meta-analysis? The theory and practice of interpretive meta ethnography Higher Education Close-Up, University of Lancaster.

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Savin-Baden, M. (2007). Using Problem-based Learning Online. Problem-based Learning Summer School, University of Leicester, UK.

Savin-Baden, M. (2006). Problem-based learning online: contained or uncontained learning spaces? Solstice E-Learning Conference, Edge Hill College.

Savin-Baden, M. (2006). Research-led Learning and Troublesome Knowledge: Identity, pedagogy and power Society for Research into Higher education conference, University of Edinburgh.

Savin-Baden, M. (2006). Fractured worlds and shattered pedagogies? Exploring the relationship between innovative approaches to learning and innovative methods of pedagogical research. SOTTL Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

Savin-Baden, M.& Khanna, R. (2005) Standard life or life standards: Inspiring student learning in higher education? SEDA Conference, Birmingham.

Other presentations

Savin-Baden, M. (2007). The State of British Higher Education, University of Alabama Postgraduate Summer School, LSE. July.

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