Curriculum Vitae

Maggi Savin-BadenProfessor of Education University of Worcesterm.savinbaden@worc.ac.uk blog http://maggisavinbaden.wordpress.com/

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

Books

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

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

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., and Wimpenny K. (2014) A Practical Guide to Arts-related research. Rotterdam: Sense

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

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

Savin-Baden, M. and Major, C. (2011) (eds) New approaches to qualitative research: wisdom and uncertainty. London: Routledge

Major, C. and 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. and Wilkie, K. (2006) (eds) Problem-based Learning Online. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill.

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

Savin-Baden, M. and Wilkie, K. (2004) (eds) 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.

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

Chapters in books

Savin-Baden, M. (2017) ‘Always Connected’: Transforming  teaching and learning in higher education in K. Sheehy and  A. Holliman,  Education and New Technologies: Perils and Promises for Learners.  London: Routledge (forthcoming)

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

Savin-Baden, M. and Falconer, L. and Wimpenny, K. and Callaghan, M. (2017) Virtual Worlds for Learning. In: E. Duval., M. Sharples and R. Sutherland, (Eds.)Technology Enhanced Learning: Research Themes. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland. ISBN Hardback 978-3-319-02599-5 eBook 978-3-319-02600-8 (In Press) http://eprints.worc.ac.uk/4558/

Savin-Baden, M.  and Tombs, G. (2016) Pedagogies in Virtual Worlds. In: in C. Haythornthwaite,  R. Andrews, J. Fransman and E. Meyers.  The Sage Handbook of E-Learning Research (2nd edition). SAGE Publications, London, pp. 397-420. ISBN Hardcover 9781473902329   http://eprints.worc.ac.uk/4560/

Savin-Baden, M. and Bhakta, R. (2017) Problem-based Learning in Digital Spaces Wiley Handbook of Problem-based Learning. (forthcoming)

Savin-Baden, M. (2015) Education and Big Data in M. A. Peters and P. Jandric (Eds) Critical Theory of Educational Technology Encyclopedia of Educational Philosophy and Theory. DOI 10.1007/978-981-287-532-7_128-1 pp1-8

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. and 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. (2015) Pedagogies in Virtual Worlds in C. Haythornthwaite, R. Andrews, J. Fransman and E. Meyers.  The SAGE Handbook of E-learning Research London: Sage

Savin-Baden, M., Falconer, L., Wimpenny, K. and Callaghan, M. (2014) Virtual worlds for learning in E. Duval., M. Sharples and R. Sutherland, (Eds.)Technology Enhanced Learning: A Compendium of Research Literature. London: Springer

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

Savin-Baden, M. (2011) ‘Research Spaces’, in Re-Shaping Learning: A Critical Reader. ed. by Boddington, A., & Boys, J. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, 93-10

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

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

Van Niekerk, L and Savin-Baden, M (2011) Re-locating truths in the qualitative research paradigm in M. Savin-Baden and C. Major (eds) New approaches to qualitative research: wisdom and uncertainty. London: Routledge

Savin-Baden, M. and Major, C. (2011) Qualitative research synthesis in M. Savin-Baden and C. Major (Eds). New approaches to qualitative research: wisdom and uncertainty. London: Routledge

Savin-Baden, M., Gourlay, L. and Tombs, C. (2011) Researching in Immersive Spaces synthesis in M. Savin-Baden and C. Major.(Eds) New approaches to qualitative research: wisdom and uncertainty. London: Routledge

Savin-Baden, M and Sinclair, C. (2010) Lurking on the threshold: being learners in silent spaces In R. Land and 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 and 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 and K. Wilkie (eds) Problem-based Learning Online. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill.

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

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

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

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

Savin-Baden, M. (2000) Group Dynamics and Disjunction in Problem-based Contexts in S. Glen and 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

Savin-Baden, M. and 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.

Peer reviewed publications

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., Tombs, G., Burden, D and 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.

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 (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

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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 pp 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

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) Available at 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) Available at 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

Savin-Baden, M and Falconer, L. (2016) Learning at the interstices; locating practical philosophies for understanding physical/virtual inter-spaces Interactive Learning Environments DOI:10.1080/10494820.2015.1128212 Published online: 16 Mar 2016

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Savin-Baden, M. Burden, D and Taylor, H. (2016) Imitations of immortality? The Ruses and Realties and of Digital Immortality Special Issue of Knowledge Cultures - Technologies and time in the age of global neoliberal capitalism

Savin-Baden, M. and Bhakta, R. and Burden, D. (2016) Cyber Enigmas? Passive Detection and Pedagogical Agents: Can Students Spot the fake? Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Networked Learning 2016. pp. 456-463. ISSN ISBN 978-1-86220-324-2  http://eprints.worc.ac.uk/4556/

Savin-Baden, M. and Tombs, G. (2016) The Glow of Unwork? Issues of Portrayal in Networked Learning Research. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Networked Learning 2016. pp. 449-455. ISSN ISBN 978-1-86220-324-2 http://eprints.worc.ac.uk/4557/ Fredholm, A., Savin-Baden, M., Henningsohn, L and M Silén. (2015) Autonomy as both Challenge and Development in Clinical Education Learning, Culture and Social Interaction   5  20-27 Preprint: Manuscript Autonomy as both challenge and development  

Leddington Wright, S., Duncan, M. and Savin-Baden, M. (2015) Student Perceptıons and Experıences of Problem-Based Learnıng in Fırst Year Undergraduate Sports TherapyJournal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education 17 39–49   http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/14738376

Savin-Baden, M., Tombs, G. and Bhakta, R. (2015) Beyond robotic wastelands of time: Abandoned pedagogical agents and new pedalled pedagogies E-Learning and Digital Media   0(0) 1–20  DOI: 10.1177/2042753015571835

Steils, N., Tombs, G, Mawer, M., Savin-Baden, M., Wimpenny, K. (2014) Implementing the Liquid Curriculum: the impact of virtual world learning on higher education, Technology, Pedagogy and Education (forthcoming special issue) 

De Jong, N., Savin-Baden, M., Cunningham, A. M. and Verstegen, D.M.L. (2014) Blended Learning in Health Education: Three Case Studies, Perspectives in Medical Education 3(4):278-88. doi: 10.1007/s40037-014-0108-1.

Wimpenny, K., Cook, C., and 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

Wimpenny, K. and 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 Volume 8, 2013, www.artsinsociety.com, ISSN 2326-9960

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

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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 (Impact factor 0.757)

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

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

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

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 and 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. and Poulton, T. (2009) Virtual patients in Virtual World: Training paramedic students. Medical Teacher 31 (8) 713 – 720Savin-Baden, M.; Macfarlane, L and 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

Savin-Baden, M.; Macfarlane, L and Savin-Baden, J. (2007) Influencing thinking and practices about teaching and learning in higher education. An interpretive meta-ethnography. Higher Education Academy http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/projects/detail/lr_2007_savinbaden (Accessed 8 July 2008)

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

McCarron, K and 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. and 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 Vol 54/6 Dec 2007

Savin-Baden, M. and van Niekerk, L. (2007) Narrative Inquiry: Theory and Practice. Journal of Geography in Higher Education Vol. 31, No. 3

Savin-Baden, M. and Wimpenny, K. (2007) Exploring and Implementing Participatory Action Research Journal of Geography in Higher Education Journal of Geography in Higher Education, Vol. 31, No. 2, 331–343

Savin-Baden, M., Powell, L. and 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

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

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

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

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

Savin-Baden, M. and 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.

Fisher, A. and 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. and 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 and MacKinnon, M. (2000) Issues in problem-based learning: Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 11(2/3) 1-10.

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

Other publications

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. (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. Available at 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

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

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

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

Other Relevant Information

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

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Projects (Research, Consultancy and Learning & Teaching)

Selected Grants held

Funder: Ministry of Defence:The: Autonomous Agents £56,000 (Jan 2015- Feb 2016)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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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-Jan 2010)

Funder Liverpool Medical DeaneryPBL scenarios development for Second Life (£18k) (April 2009-Sept 2011)

Funder SHA Development of SL publicity£3,100 (Feb-March 2009)

Funder JISC Title Provision of a national workshop and 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 (Jan 2007-March 2008) £200k

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

Funder: Higher Education AcademyTitle: 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)

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

Supervision8 completions12 examinedCurrently supervising 4

Conferences attended

Keynote presentations

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 - 2 8 F e b r u a r y P o r t o , P o r t u g a l

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.

Savin-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’ 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 JuneSavin-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 JuneSavin-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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Conference presentations

2016Savin-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

2015Callaghan, 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 December  Sri Lanka

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

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

Tombs, G., Bhakta, R and Savin-Baden, M. '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

2011-2013Molka-Danielsen, J., Savin-Baden, M., Steed, A., Oyekoya, O., Hokstad, L., and 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.

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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 and 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 2013

Wimpenny, K. and 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 2013

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

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

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 2012 

Savin-Baden, M., Tombs, C and 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. and 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. and Savin-Baden, M. (2010) Integration of qualitative evidence: Towards construction of academic knowledge. AERA, Denver, Colorado

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. and 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. and 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

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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

Savin-Baden, M., Beaumont, C., Poulton, T. And 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. Presented at 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 and 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. and 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 and 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 and 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 and Sinclair, C. (2007) Lurking on the threshold: being learners in silent spaces. Paper presented at Ideas in Cyberspace Education 3 Ross Priory Loch Lomond, 21-23 March. Available at 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

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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

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. and Khanna, R. (2005) Standard life or life standards: Inspiring student learning in higher education? SEDA Conference, Birmingham

Other presentations

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

On editorial board ofInternational Journal of Medical Education

Reviewer for Teachers 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

Conference committees

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Digital 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 2017

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