School of Teacher Education
David McKinnon
Associate Professor
(Online Teaching & Learning)
BSc Glas., DipEd Mitchell C.A.E., MEd PhDSyd.
David McKinnon
Charles Sturt University Faculty of Education
Bathurst, NSW, Australia
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Associate Professor McKinnon has a degree in Science and Astronomy from Glasgow University, A Grad Dip Ed from Mitchell College of Advanced Education, and a Master of Education and PHD from Sydney university and taught for 10 years in NSW Schools teaching Science and Mathematics. He commenced as a Lecturer with CSU on Bastille Day- July 14th, 1986 and was promoted to Senior lecturer in 1990. Associate Professor McKinnon obtained his PhD in 1996 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2000.
Associate Professor McKinnon is well known for his research work with schools through his use of the remote telescope and his teaching of HSC Cosmology Course since 1994, which now has graduates in professional astronomy in many parts of the world.
Research
- ARC LINKAGE GRANT - 2008 LP0989264: A/Prof QA Parker; A/Prof DH McKinnon; Prof JG Hedberg; Dr L Danaia; Dr J DeCourcy Approved: Space to Grow: The Faulkes Telescope and improving science engagement in schools (2009: $120,000) (2010: $90,000) (2011: $102,000)
Website: CSU Remote Telescope Project
Teaching
- 2008 Australian Award for University Teaching.
Publications
- Nolan, C.J.P. & McKinnon, D.H. (in press). Enhancing the Middle in a New Zealand Secondary School: Integration, Experiential Learning and Using Computers. International Journal of Educational Reform. Spring 2003.
- McKinnon, D.H., & Geissinger, H. (2002). Helping them understand: Astronomy for Grades 5 and 6. Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2002, 1, 263-275.
- McKinnon, D.H., & Geissinger, H. (2002). Interactive Astronomy in Elementary Schools. Journal of International Forum of Educational Technology & Society, 5, 1, pp 124-128.
- McKinnon, D.H. & Mainwaring, A., (2000). The Charles Sturt University Remote Telescope Project: Astronomy for Primary School Students. Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia, 17, 2, 133-140.
- McKinnon, D.H. & Nolan, C.J.P. (2000). Cosmology on the Internet: Distance education for the gifted and talented. Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia, 17, 2, 125-128.
- McKinnon, D.H. & Nolan, C.J.P., (2000). A longitudinal study of students’ attitudes towards computers: Resolving an attitude decay paradox. Journal of Computing Research in Education, 32, 3, 325-335.
- McKinnon, D.H. & Nolan, C.J.P. (1999). Distance education for the gifted and talented: An interactive design model. The Roeper Review, 21, 4, 320-325.
- Gordon, C., Lim, L., McKinnon, D.H. , & Nkala, F. (1998). Learning to Learn - Teaching to Learn. Asia Pacific Journal of Teacher Education and Development, 1, 1, 53-64.
- Arthur, M., Butterfield, N. & McKinnon, D.H. (1998). Communication Intervention for Students with Severe Disability: Results of a Partner Training Program. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 45, 1, 97-115.
- Selected Refereed and Published Conference Presentations
- McKinnon, D.H., Geissinger, H. (2002). Internet Astronomy in schools using remotely controlled telescopes. ICITA 2002 Conference, Bathurst, November 25-27.
- Chivers, W. J. & McKinnon, D.H. (2002). Can learning a programming language affect metacognitive beliefs and science beliefs of junior high school students? ICITA 2002 Conference, Bathurst, November 25-27.
- Vance. V. & McKinnon, D.H. (2002). Teacher Professional Development Online: Fertile ground or fetid swamp? Australian Society for Educational Technology International Education and Technology Conference: ASET 2002 Untangling the Web – Establishing Learning links. Melbourne, 7-10 July
- McKinnon, D.H., Geissinger, H. (2001). Astronomy for 10 year olds. 17th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning. Madison, Wisconsin August 8-10, pp 149-153.
- Nolan, C.J.P. & McKinnon, D.H. (2001). Enhancing the Middle in a New Zealand Secondary School: Integration, Experiential Learning and Using Computers. The National Middle School Association 28th Annual Conference and Exhibit. Washington, DC, November 1-3, 2001.
- McKinnon, D.H. & Mainwaring, A. (1999). The Charles Sturt University Remote Telescope Project: Astronomy for Primary School Students. Astronomy education for the new millenium, paper presented at the AstroEd 99 Conference, University of Western Sydney, July.
- McKinnon, D.H. (1999). Cosmology on the Internet: Distance education for the gifted and talented. Astronomy education for the new millenium, paper presented at the AstroEd 99 Conference, University of Western Sydney, July.
- McKinnon, D.H. , Opfer, D., & McFadden, M. (1998). An evaluation of an alternative delivery system in the School of Teacher Education at Charles Sturt University. Paper presented at the Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education Conference, in Flexibility: The Next Wave. Wollongong University, December.
- Hollow, R. P., McKinnon, D.H. & White, G. L. (1998). The Internet as a Tool for Student Research and Communication – Australian Perspectives. Paper presented at Misato International Symposium, Misato Observatory, Misato-Town, Wakayama-Pref., Japan, June 27-28. M Okyudo, T. Ebisuzaki & M. Nakayama (Eds.) Astronomical Education with the Internet, Universal Academy Press (UAP): Tokyo.
- Butterfield, N., McKinnon, D.H. & Sigafoos, G. (1998). Communication for students with severe intellectual disability: Support for the stage-related process of learning to communicate and the nature of transitions across the stages. Paper presented at the Australian Association for Special Educators, Canberra, September 26-29.
- McKinnon, D.H. , Gordon C., Bentley-Williams, R.., Prunty, A. & Finlay A. (1997). An investigation of teachers’ support needs for the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular classrooms. Paper presented at the Australian Association for Special Educators, Brisbane, September 23-26.
- McKinnon, D.H. , Gordon C., Coates, A. & Greig, S. (1997). A community-school-university initiative designed to cater for students with reading difficulties in Year 7. Paper presented at the Australian Association for Special Educators, Brisbane, September 23-26.
- McKinnon, D.H. (1997). The Cosmology Distinction Course: Mixed mode delivery for talented students. Paper presented at the Australian Curriculum Studies Association ‘97 Biennial International Conference, University of Sydney, July 10-13.
- McKinnon, D.H., Sinclair, K.E. & Nolan, C.J.P (1997). Curriculum innovation involving subject integration, field-based learning environments and information technology: A longitudinal case study of students’ attitudes, motivation and performance. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Conference, Chicago, March 1997. ERIC Document ED 408 350.
- McKinnon, D.H. (2003). Distance/Internet Astronomy Education. XXVth General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union, Sydney 13th – 26th July, 2003.
- McKinnon, D.H. (2001). Professional Development Online and The Charles Sturt University Remote Telescope. Invited Closing Keynote Speaker. NSW Computer Education Group Conference “IT’s out there”, Bathurst 8-12 July.
- McKinnon, D.H. (2001). Professional Development Online; Integrating students with special needs. Invited Keynote Speaker, Computer Education Group of Victoria Annual Conference, Is IT an Odyssey in Learning? Melbourne 25-27, May.
- McKinnon, D.H. (2001). The Charles Sturt University Remote Telescope Project. Invited Keynote Presenter. Association of Independent Schools Technology Showcase. Powerhouse Museum, 24-25 May.
- McKinnon, D.H., Geissinger, H. & Danaia, L. (2003). Learning about Astronomy: The Remote Telescope Project in Primary Schools. In Chandra B. Sharma (Ed.) Technology Enhanced Primary Education: Global Experiences. Kautilya Publications: New Delhi.
- Pickard, R. & McKinnon, D.H (2003). A radio meteor detector and counter. Southern Astronomy.
- McKinnon, D.H., (2002). Astronomy in ANW. NVOX: Science Teachers Journal of the Netherland, November, 470-472.
- McKinnon, D.H. (2002). Astronomy in ANW:A journey though space and time 2. Secondary Science Teachers’ Guide for Dutch High Schools. . Charles Sturt University: Bathurst.
- McKinnon, D.H. (2001). A journey though space and time:An integrated approach to learning and teaching. Primary Teachers’ Guide. Charles Sturt University: Bathurst.
Selected Recent Refereed Journal Articles
Invited Conference Presentations
Chapters in Books
Professional Publications