Hoven, Debra

Researcher Title

Professor

Department

Open, Digital & Distance Education

College/University/Company Affiliation

Athabasca University

Address

Centre for Distance Education, Athabasca University, 1 University Drive, Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3 Canada

E-mail

[email protected]

Phone number

1-866-441-5517

Research Focus

Innovative approaches to teaching and learning; intercultural perspectives on changing pedagogies; learning-centred instructional design; ecological Constructivism as learning theory; e-Portfolios and alternative assessment approaches; digital storytelling in intercultural & research contexts; indigenous research approaches; systemic change to support the learning of First Nations, Metis and Inuit students

Key Collaborators

Palalas, A.

Top Cited Paper (past 5 years)

Hoven, D., Walsh, P., Al-Tawil, R., & Zuba Prokopetz, R. (2021). Exploring Professional Development Needs and Strategies for Instructors/Faculty Facilitating ePortfolios Online. Irish Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, 6(1). Available at: https://journal.ilta.ie/index.php/telji/article/view/102

2nd Top Cited Paper (past 5 years)

Hoven, D. (2020). Lifelong and life-wide learning: The transformative role of e-portfolios in online graduate education. In CASAE-sponsored book: Susan M. Brigham, Robert McGray & Kaela Jubas (Eds.) Adult education and lifelong learning in Canada: Critical legacy. Thompson Educational Publishing.

3rd Top Cited Paper (past 5 years)

Hoven, D. (2020). ePortfolios: The role of reflection in graduate online learning and pedagogy. Proceedings at ICDE/WCOL 2019. Available at: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=xx9...

Additional Info

https://portfolio.elab.athabascau.ca/view/view.php?id=280