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Professor Peter Reimann

Associate Dean, ICT, CoCo Research Centre

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Professional biography

Peter's research contributions have been in the following areas: university students’ experiences of networked (online) learning and of learning through discussion; teachers’ knowledge and beliefs; technology-based professional learning, including studies of the nature of professional knowledge; educational design tools and methodologies. Since moving to Australia in 2003, Peter has been a chief investigator (CI) on three projects funded by the Australian Research Council projects (two Discovery, one Linkage). These projects have studied university students’ experiences of learning through combinations of online and face-to-face discussion; the provision of technological support for collaborative learning and the distillation of successful experiences of technology-enhanced teaching into the form of educational design patterns. The investigation of university students' experiences is the most mature of these projects and has led to a string of papers in high-quality journals. Main findings are also being written up with Rob Ellis (the other CI) in a book for Routledge (due to appear early 2009). Before moving to Australia, Peter was chief investigator on more than 20 major research projects (funded by the EU, ESRC, UK Government and industry). Outcomes from these projects have appeared in refereed journal articles as well as in authored and edited books. Peter's research with teachers has included work on relations between their intentions and action, and has been reported in two books: Teaching Knowledge and Intelligent Tutoring, Ablex 1991; and Teacher Thinking, Beliefs and Knowledge in Higher Education, Kluwer, 2002.

Peter has also developed an influential account of collaborative continuing professional development as the co-construction of working knowledge within a community of practice, and hase published the outcomes of a number of experimental studies testing advanced learning technologies which have been configured with this pedagogical vision in mind. He has also developed a novel conceptual framework for user-centered educational design, drawing on ideas and principles from architecture and ergonomics.Peter has been conducting research in the area of advanced learning technologies since 1979 and has published five books, 42 articles in refereed journals and 38 book chapters. He was the founding director of the Centre for Studies in Advanced Learning Technology at Lancaster University (UK) where he was also Professor of Educational Research. Peter moved to Australia in July 2003 to become Professor of Education and co-director of the Research Centre for Computer-supported Learning and Cognition (CoCo) at the University of Sydney. In February 2008 Peter became a Carrick Senior Fellow. He was the only Australia-based educational researcher selected for RQF Panel 11 and has been an OZREADER for the past three years. Peter also I reviews grant proposals regularly for other international funding bodies, including the EU.


Professional and community roles

  • 1993-present, editor, Instructional Science (currently ranked 4th on the ISI list of educational research journals)

  • Editorial Board member for: Distance Education; Journal of the Association for Learning Technology; Computers in Human Behavior; Artificial Intelligence in Education; Training Research Journal.

  • Founding member of the executive committee of the UK Association for Learning Technology (ALT)

  • Joint co-ordinator, Learning and Instruction with Computers SIG of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI)

  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (UK)

  • Member of the International Board of Standards in Training, Performance and Instruction (ibstpi)

  • Member of the international executive committee, Computer Supported Collaborative Learning

  • Core member of the EU Kaleidoscope Network of Excellence

  • Member of the Australian ICT in Education Committee (AICTEC)

  • Keynote presenter at 18 international conferences in past 10 years (Europe, Australia)


Current projects

  • Using Mobile IT to Support Sustained Student Inquiry in Learning Environments beyond the classroom (ASISTM - Australian School Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics)
  • Education and New Media Technology project of the "Smart Services" CRC
  • Analyzing and supporting cooperation management in online learning communities
  • Using machine learning and automated document analysis methods to support English composition training (ARC Discovery Grant 2006-2009)
  • Designing for mobile learning in a technology museum

Current research students

Project title Degree Research student
The role students' personal epistemologies in inquiry-based learning. PhD Anindito Aditomo
Designing for mobile learning beyond the online: Using mobile devices as a mediating tool for informal learning in a technology museum. PhD Susanna Mann
TBA MPhil Thomas Kerr

Selected publications

Book chapters

  • Reimann, P., & Thompson, K. (in press). Ecosystem modelling for environmental education: From stocks and flows to behavior and interactions. In P. Blumschein, J. Stroebel, W. Hung & D. Jonassen P. Blumschein, J. Stroebel, W. Hung & D. Jonassen P. Blumschein, J. Stroebel, W. Hung & D. Jonassen P. Blumschein, J. Stroebel, W. Hung & D. Jonassen P. Blumschein, J. Stroebel, W. Hung & D. Jonassen (Ed.), Model-based approaches to learning: Using systems models and simulations to improve understanding and problem solving in complex domains Rotterdam, Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
  • Reimann, P, Thompson, K. (2008). Ecosystem modelling for environmental education: From stocks and flows to behavior and interactions. In Blumschein P, Hung W, Jonassen D (Ed.), Model-based approaches to learning:Using systems models and simulations to improve understanding and problem solving in complex domains (Vol. 4, pp. 111–148), ROTTERDAM: Sense Publishers.
  • Reimann, P., Thompson, K., & Weinel, M. (2007). Decision making patterns in virtual teams. In T. Hirashima, U. Hoppe & S. S.-C. Young (Ed.), Supporting learning flow through integrative technologies (pp. 213–220), Amsterdam: IOS Press.
  • Reimann, P, Thompson, K, Weinel, M. (2007). Decision making patterns in virtual teams. In T. Hirashima;U. Hoppe;S. S.-C. Young (Ed.), Supporting learning flow through integrative technologies (pp. 213–220), Amsterdam: IOS Press.
  • Reimann, P. (2006). Supporting knowledge building with semantic web technologies. In O. a. D. L. A. o. Australia (Ed.), Breaking down boundaries. International experience in open, distance and flexible learning (pp. 107–114), Adelaide: .
  • Reimann, P, Kay, J. (2005). Adaptive Visualization of User Models to Support Group Coordination Processes. In T. Okamoto, D. Albert, T. Honda & F. W. Hesse (Ed.), The 2nd Joint Workshop of COgnition and Learning Through Media-Communication for Advanced E-Learning (pp. 146–151), Tokyo, Japan: Not Known.
  • Reimann, P., & Kay, J. (2005). Adaptive visualization of user models to support group coordination processes. In T. Okamoto, D. Albert, T. Honda & F. W. Hesse (Ed.), The 2nd joint workshop of cognition and learning through media-communication for advanced e-learning (pp. 146–151), Tokyo, Japan: .
  • Reimann, P. (2005). Co-constructing artefacts and knowledge in net-based teams: Implications for the design of collaborative learning environments. In H. L. Chick & J. L. Vincent (Ed.), Proceedings of the 29th conference of the international group for the psychology of mathematics education(PME 29) (Vol. 1, pp. 53–68), Melbourne: Univ. of Melbourne.
  • Zumbach, J., Reimann, P., & Schoenemann, J. (2005). Effects of resource distribution and feedback on computer-mediated collaboration in dyads. In C.-K. Looi, D. Jonassen & M. Ikeda (Ed.), Towards sustainable and scalable educational innovations informed by the learning sciences (pp. 587–596), Amsterdam: IOS Press.
  • Zumbach, J., Schoenemann, J., & Reimann, P. (2005). Analyzing and supporting collaboration in cooperative computer-mediated communication. In T. Koschmann, D. Suthers & T.-W. Chan (Ed.), Computer Supported Learning 2005: The next 10 years (pp. 758–767), Mahwah, NJ.: Lawrence Erlbaum.
  • Zumbach, J., & Reimann, P. (2003). Influence of feedback on distributed problem based learning. In B. Wasson, S. Ludvigsen & U. Hoppe (Ed.), Designing for Change in Networked Learning Environments (pp. 219–228), Dordrecht: Kluwer.

Journal articles

  • Muller, D, Sharma, M, Reimann, P. (2008). Raising cognitive load with linear multimedia to promote conceptual change. Science Education, 92(2), 278–296.
  • Muller, D, Bewes, J, Sharma, M, Reimann, P. (2008). Saying the wrong thing: improving learning with multimedia by including misconceptions. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 24(2), 144–155.
  • Muller, D, Sharma, M, Eklund, J, Reimann, P. (2007). Conceptual Change Through Vicarious Learning in an Authentic Physics Setting. Instructional Science, 35(6), 519–533.
  • Muller, D, Bewes, J, Sharma, M, Reimann, P. (2007). Saying the wrong thing: improving learning with multimedia by including misconceptions. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, online, doi: 10.–doi: 10..
  • Muller, D. A., Bewes, J., Sharma, M. D., & Reimann, P. (2007). Saying the wrong things: improving learning with multimedia by including misconceptions. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2729.2007.00248.x
  • Muller, D., Sharma, M. D., Eklund, J., & Reimann, P. (2007). Conceptual change through vicarious learning in an authentic physics setting. Instructional Science, 35(6), 519–533.
  • Zumbach, J, Schmitt, S, Reimann, P, Starkloff, P. (2006). Learning life sciences: design and development of a virtual molecular biology learning lab. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 25(3), 281–300.
  • Markauskaite, L, Goodwin, N, Reid, D, Reimann, P. (2006). Modelling and evaluating ICT courses for pre-service teachers: What works and how it works?. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), 4226, 242–254.
  • Zumbach, J., Schmitt, S., Reimann, P., & Starkloff, P. (2006). Learning Life Sciences: Design and Development of a Virtual Molecular Biology Learning Lab. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 25(3), 281–300.
  • Markauskaite, L., Reimann, P., Reid, D., & Goodwin, N. (2006). Modelling and evaluating ICT courses for pre-service teachers: What works and how it works?. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (ISSEP 2006), 4226, 242–254.
  • Zumbach, J., & Reimann, P. (2002). Enhancing learning from hypertext by inducing a goal orientation: comparing different approaches. Instructional Science, 30, 243–267.

Conference papers

  • Wong W. Y. and Reimann P. (in press). Web based Educational Video Teaching and Learning platform with Collaborative Annotations. In IEEE 9th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2009)
  • Markauskaite, L. & Reimann. P. (in press). Enabling teacher-led research and innovation: a conceptual design of an inquiry framework for ICT-enhanced teacher innovation. In ED-Media 2008
  • Villalon, J, Kearney, P, Calvo, R, Reimann, P. (2008). Glosser: Enhanced Feedback for Student Writing Tasks. In Paloma Diaz, Kinshuk, Ignacio Aedo, Eduardo Mora Glosser: Enhanced Feedback for Student Writing Task (pp. 454–458). Santander, Spain, 1-5 July 2008.
  • Markauskaite, L, Reimann, P. (2008). Enhancing and scaling-up design-based research: The potential of e-research. In Kirschner PA, Prins F, Jonker V, Kanselaar G. International Perspectives in the Learning Sciences: Cre8ing a Learning World. PROCEEDINGS of the Eighth International Conference for the Learning Sciences–ICLS 2008 (pp. 27–34). Utrecht, 2008.
  • Bannert, M, Reimann, P. (2008). Design and Effects of Metacognitive Support for Hypermedia Learning. In Chan TW, Biswas G, Chen F, Chen S, Chou C, Jacobson M, Kinshuk, Klett F, Looi C, 16th International Conference on Computers in Education. Proceedings (pp. 969–970). Taiwan, 27-31 Oct 2008.
  • Markauskaite, L, Reimann, P. (2008). Enabling teacher-led research and innovation: A conceptual design of an inquiry framework for ICT-enhanced teacher innovation. In Luca J, Weippl ER. Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2008 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2008 (pp. 3484–3493). Vienna, 30 June-4 July 2008.
  • Reimann, P. (2007). Time is precious: Why process analysis is essential for CSCL (and can also help to bridge between experimental and descriptive methods). In Clark Chinn, Gijsbert Erkens, Sadhana Puntambekar Mice, Minds and Society, CSCL 2007, The Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference 2007, Volume 8, Part 1 (pp. 598–607). Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, July 16-21 2007.
  • Weinel, M, Reimann, P. (2007). Coordination Dynamics in CSCL based Chat Logs. In Clark Chinn, Gijsbert Erkens, Sadhana Puntambekar Mice, Minds and Society, CSCL 2007, The Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference 2007, Volume 8, Part 1 (pp. 772–774). Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, July 16-21 2007.
  • Kildare, R, Williams, R, Hartnett, J, Reimann, P. (2007). Interaction rules: their place in collaboration software. In Clark Chinn, Gijsbert Erkens, Sadhana Puntambekar Mice, Minds and Society, CSCL 2007, The Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference 2007, Volume 8, Part 1 (pp. 361–363). Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, July 16-21 2007.
  • Thompson, K, Reimann, P. (2007). Do school students learn more about the environment from a system dynamics model by themselves or with a partner?. In John Sterman, Rogelio Oliva,Robin S. Langer, Jennifer I. Rowe and Joan M. Yanni Proceedings of the 25th International Conference of the System Dynamics Society and 50th Anniversary Celebration (pp. 1–8). Boston, 29 July-2 August, 2007.
  • Thompson, K, Reimann, P. (2007). Patterns of using system dynamics models and agent based models to understand a complex environmental system – a comparison. In Developing Potentials for Learning. Budapest, Hungary, August 28-September 1 2007.
  • Kay, J, Yacef-Cullum, K, Reimann, P. (2007). Visualisations for Team Learning: Small Teams Working on Long-Term Projects. In Clark Chinn, Gijsbert Erkens, Sadhana Puntambekar Mice, Minds and Society, CSCL 2007, The Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference 2007, Volume 8, Part 1 (pp. 351–353). Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, July 16-21 2007.
  • Thompson, K., & Reimann, P. (2007). Do school students learn more about the environment from a system dynamics model by themselves or with a partner?. In the 25th International Conference of the System Dynamics Society 50th Anniversary Celebration.
  • Thompson, K., & Reimann, P. (2007). Patterns of using system dynamics models and agent-based models to understand a complex environmental system - a comparison. In the Earli, 12th Biennial Conference.
  • Aditomo, A, Reimann, P. (2007). Learning from virtual interaction: A review of research on online synchronous groups. In Clark Chinn, Gijsbert Erkens, Sadhana Puntambekar Mice, Minds and Society, CSCL 2007, The Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference 2007, Volume 8, Part 1 (pp. 56–65). Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, July 16-21 2007.
  • Mann, S, Reimann, P. (2007). MOBILE TECHNOLOGY AS A MEDIATING TOOL FOR LEARNING IN THE CONVERGENCES FROM TECHNOLOGY, COLLABORATION AND CURRICULUM PERSPECTIVES. In Norman A. and Pearce J. mLearn Melbourne 2007. making the connections. Conference Proceedings Long and Short Papers. (pp. 151–155). Melbourne, 16–19 Oct 2007.
  • Reimann, P, Thompson, K, Weinel, M. (2007). Collaborative learning by modelling: Observations in an online setting. In R.J. Atkinson;C. McBeath;S. K. A. Soong;C. Cheers Proceedings ascilite Singapore 2007 (pp. 887–897). Singapore, 2-5 Dec 2007.
  • Kay, J, Reimann, P, Yacef-Cullum, K. (2007). Mirroring of Group Activity to Support Learning as Participation. In Rosemary Luckin, Kenneth R Koedinger, Jim Greer AIED 2007: 13th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education Proceedings (pp. 584–586). Marina Beach Marriott Hotel, Los Angeles, July 9-13, 2007.
  • Kay, J, Maisonneuve, N, Yacef-Cullum, K, Reimann, P. (2006). The Big Five and visualisations of team work activity. In Mitsuru Ikeda, Kevin D Ashley, Tak-Wai Chan Intelligent Tutoring Systems (pp. 197–206). Jhongli, Taiwan, 26-30 June 2006.
  • Ginns, P, Hollender, N, Reimann, P. (2006). Meta-analysis of the Minimalist Training Model.. In American Educational Research Association (pp. Not appl–Not appl). San Francisco, California, April 7-11 2006.
  • Markauskaite, L, Goodyear, P, Reimann, P. (2006). Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education: Who’s Learning? Whose Technology?. In Lina Markauskaite, Peter Goodyear, Peter Reimann 23rd Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education: Who's Learning? Whose Technology? Proceedings volume 1 (pp. 1033–1033). Sydney, Australia, 3-6 December 2006.
  • Kay, J., Maisonneuve, N., Yacef, K., & Reimann, P. (2006). The Big Five and Visualisations for Team Work Activity. In M. Ikeda, K. D. Ashley & T.-W. Chan Proceedings of Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS06). (Lecture Notes in Computer Science vol. 4053) (pp. 197–206).
  • Markauskaite, L., Sutherland, M., & Reimann, P. (2006). Interaction and cognitive engagement in the community of practice: The contradiction of terms?. In Kinshunk, R. Koper, P. Kommers, P. Kirchner, D. G. Sampson, W. Didderen The 6th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies. ICALT 2006 (pp. 623–625). Los Alamitos, California, 3-7 July 2006.
  • Markauskaite, L., Sutherland, M., & Reimann, P. (2006). Interaction and cognitive engagement in the community of practice: The contradiction of terms?. In Kinshunk, R. Koper, P. Kommers, P. Kirchner, D. G. Sampson, W. Didderen The 6th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies. ICALT 2006 (pp. 623–625). Los Alamitos, California, 3-7 July 2006.
  • Thompson K. & Reimann P. (2006). Knowledge and understanding of an environmental system using two different types of computer-based models - a pilot study. In Presented at AAEE 2006 (Australian Association Environmental Education).
  • Thompson, K, Reimann, P. (2006). System dynamics as a mindtool for environmental education. In Jeffery, PL AARE Education Research. Creative Dissent: Constructive Solutions. Parramatta, 27Nov-1 Dec 2005.
  • Thompson, K, Reimann, P. (2006). Knowledge and understanding of an environmental system using two different types of computer-based models - a pilot study. In Wooltorton, S. & Marinova, D. Sharing wisdom for our future. Environmental education in action: Proceedings of the National Conference of the Australian Association for Environmental Education (pp. 342–351). Bunbury, WA, 3-6 Oct 2006.
  • Markauskaite, L, Reimann, P, Reid, D, Goodwin, N. (2006). Exploring the fit of an information technology course to the ICT literacy of trainee teachers. In Crawford, C. M.; Carlsen, R.; McFerrin, K.; Price, J.; Weber, R.; Willis, Dee An Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference Annual (pp. 2960–2967). Orlando, Florida, USA, 20-24 March, 2006.
  • Markauskaite, L, Sutherland, L, Reimann, P. (2006). Interaction and Cognitive Engagement in the Community of Practice: The Contradiction of Terms?. In Kinshuk; Rob Koper, Peit Kommer et al Proceedings of the sixth International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies: ICALT 2006 (pp. 623–625). Kerkrade, The Netherlands, 5-7 July 2006.
  • Ullman, A, Peters, D, Reimann, P. (2005). Developing a research supportive webbased learning system. In M. Tulloch .
  • Davison K. & Reimann P. (2005). System dynamics as a mindtool for environmental education. In Presented at AARE 2005 (Australian Association for Research in Education).
  • Reimann, P, Zumbach, J, Schoenemann, J. (2005). Analyzing and supporting collaboration in cooperative computer-mediated communication. In T. Koschmann, D. Suthers and T.-W. Chan (pp. 758–768).
  • Reimann, P. (2005). Coconstructing artefacts and knowledge in netbased teams: implications for the design of collaborative learning environments. In H. L. Chich and J. L. Vincent (pp. 53–70).
  • Reimann, P, Zumbach, J, Schoenemann, J. (2005). Effects of resource distribution and feedback on computermediated collaboration in dyads. In C. K. Looi, D. Jonassen and M. Ikeda (pp. 585–592).
  • Zumbach, J, Reimann, P, Schoenemann, J. (2005). Monitoring students' collaboration in computer-supported collaborative problem solving: An applied feedback approach. In . Nicosia, Cyprus, 2005.
  • Reimann, P, Kay, J, Yacef-Cullum, K, Goodyear, P. (2005). Adaptive Visualisation Support for Self-managed Learning Groups. In Rosemary Luckin, Sadhana Puntambekar (pp. 81–85).
  • Reimann, P. (2005). Supporting knowledge building with semantic web technologies. In M. Tulloch .
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