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Claire O'Malley

Professor of Learning Science, Faculty of Science

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My research interests are in the application of psychological theories and methods to the design and use of computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments. This includes basic research… read more

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Current Research

My research interests are in the application of psychological theories and methods to the design and use of computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments. This includes basic research on the development of collaboration in children and on understanding the processes involved in effective collaborative learning. It also involves designing CSCL environments that are underpinned by the psychology of learning and evaluating their educational effectiveness. Another strand to the research involves basic studies of human communication (verbal and nonverbal) and applied studies of the impact of different media (e.g., video links) on communication processes and task performance.

  • MANCHES, A. and O'MALLEY, C., 2012. Tangibles for learning: A representational analysis of physical manipulation Personal and Ubiquitous Computing. 16, 405-419
  • ANASTOPOULOU, S., SHARPLES, M., AINSWORTH, S., CROOK, C., O'MALLEY, C. and WRIGHT, M., 2012. Creating personal meaning through technology-supported science inquiry learning across formal and informal settings International Journal of Science Education. 34(2), 251-273
  • CRANWELL, J., GOLIGHTLY, D., FISCHER, J., SHARPLES, S. and O'MALLEY, C., 2012. Using mobile applications that combine self-report micro surveys to enhance GPS tracking data International Journal of Educational and Psychological Assessment. 11(1), (In Press.)
  • GELMINI-HORNSBY, G., AINSWORTH, S. and O'MALLEY, C., 2012. Guided reciprocal questioning to support children's collaborative storytelling International Journal of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning. 6, 577-600
  • AINSWORTH, S., GELMINI HORNSBY, G., THREAPLETON, K., CROOK, C., O'MALLEY, C and BUDA, M., 2011. Anonymity in classroom voting and debating Learning and Instruction. 21(3), 365-378
  • KAREMAKER, A., PITCHFORD, N. and O’MALLEY, C., 2010. Enhanced recognition of written words and enjoyment of reading in struggling beginner readers through whole-word multimedia software Computers & Education. 54, 199-208
  • KAREMAKER, A., PITCHFORD, N. and O’MALLEY, C., 2010. Does whole-word multimedia software support literacy acquisition Reading and Writing. 23, 31-51
  • ANASTOPOULOU, S., YANG, Y., PAXTON, M., SHARPLES, M., CROOK, C., AINSWORTH, S. and O'MALLEY, C., 2010. Maintaining continuity of inquiry learning experiences across contexts: Teachers’ management strategies and the role of technology Lecture notes in computer science. 6383, 17-29
  • MANCHES, A., O'MALLEY, C. and BENFORD, S., 2009. Physical manipulation: Evaluating the potential for tangible designs Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Tangible and Embedded Interaction (TEI09). 77-84
  • GELMINI HORNSBY, G., BUDA, M., AINSWORTH, S., CROOK, C. and O’MALLEY, C., 2008. Making your views known: The importance of anonymity before and after classroom debate In: Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (vol. 1), Utrecht, NL, 24-28 June 2008. 281-288
  • ANASTOPOULOU, S., SHARPLES, M., WRIGHT, M., MARTIN, H., AINSWORTH, S., BENFORD, S., CROOK, C., GREENHALGH, C. and O'MALLEY, C., 2008. Learning 21st century science in context with mobile technologies Proceedings of the International Conference on Mobile Learning (MLearn08).
  • YANG, Y., CROOK, C. and O’MALLEY, C., 2008. Finding different layers of the BBC ‘Onion Street’: Childen’s use of message boards out of school In: Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (vol. 2), Utrecht, NL, 24-28 June 2008. 467-474
  • SUTHERLAND, R., EAGLE, S., O’MALLEY, C., MANCHES, A. and SUTCH, D., 2008. Early Years learning with digital technologies: The relationship between research and design In: Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (vol. 3), Utrecht, NL, 24-28 June 2008. 354-359
  • EAGLE, S., MANCHES, A., O'MALLEY, C., PLOWMAN, L. and SUTHERLAND, R., 2008. From research to design: Perspectives on early years and digital technologies
  • KAREMAKER, A., PITCHFORD, N. and O’MALLEY, C., 2008. Using whole-word multimedia software to support literacy acquisition: A comparison with traditional books Educational & Child Psychology. 25(3), 101-122
  • CLIFF, D., O'MALLEY, C. and TAYLOR, J., 2008. Future issues in socio-technical change for UK education
  • FRASER, K., RODDEN, T. and O’MALLEY, C., 2007. Trust, privacy and relationships in ‘pervasive education’: Families’ views on managing homework through technologies Lecture notes in computer science. 4480, 180–197 (In Press.)
  • DIX, A., SHERIDAN, J.G., REEVES, S., BENFORD, S. and O'MALLEY, C.E., 2006. Formalising performative interaction Lecture Notes in Computer Science. 3941, 15-25
  • REEVES, S., PRIDMORE, T., CRABTREE, A., GREEN, J., BENFORD, S. and O'MALLEY, C., 2006. The spatial character of sensor technology In: Proceedings of the 6th ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems. 31-40
  • TAYLOR, J., SHARPLES, M., O'MALLEY, C.E., VAVOULA, G. and WAYCOTT, J., 2006. Towards a task model for mobile learning: a dialectical approach International Journal of Learning Technology. 2(2/3), 138-158
  • FRASER, K., RODDEN, T. and O'MALLEY, C., 2006. Home-school technologies: considering the family. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Conference on interaction Design and Children (Tampere, Finland, June 07 - 09, 2006): IDC'06 New York: ACM. 153-156
  • REEVES, S., BENFORD, S., O'MALLEY, C. and FRASER, M., 2005. Designing the spectator experience. In: Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (Portland, Oregon, USA, April 02 - 07, 2005): CHI'05 New York: ACM. 741-750
  • FLYNN, E., O'MALLEY, C. and WOOD, D., 2004. A longitudinal, microgenetic study of the emergence of false belief understanding and inhibition skills Developmental Science. 7(1), 103-115
  • HICKS, M., NICHOLS, S. and O'MALLEY, C., 2004. Comparing the roles of 3D representations in audio and audio-visual collaborations Virtual Reality. 7(3-4), 148-163
  • O'MALLEY, C. and STANTON FRASER, D., 2004. Learning with Tangible Technologies NESTA Futurelab.
  • HICKS, M., O'MALLEY, C., NICHOLS, S. and ANDERSON, B., 2003. Comparison of 2D and 3D representations for visualising telecommunication usage Behaviour & Information Technology. 22(3), 185-201
  • HICKS, M., O'MALLEY, C., NICHOLS, S. and ANDERSON, B., 2003. Comparison of 2D and 3D representations for visualising telecommunication usage Behaviour & Information Technology. 22(3), 185-201
  • ROGERS, Y., SCAIFE, M., HARRIS, E., PHELPS, T., PRICE, S., SMITH, H., MULLER, H., RANDELL, C., MOSS, A., TAYLOR, I., STANTON, D., O'MALLEY, C., CORKE, G. and GABRIELLI, S., 2002. Things aren't what they seem to be: innovation through technology inspiration. In: Proceedings of the 4th Conference on Designing Interactive Systems: Processes, Practices, Methods, and Techniques (London, England, June 25 - 28, 2002): DIS'02 New York: ACM. 373-378
  • STANTON, D., BAYON, V., ABNETT, C., COBB, S. and O'MALLEY, C., 2002. The effect of tangible interfaces on children's collaborative behaviour. In: CHI '02 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems (Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, April 20 - 25, 2002) New York: ACM. 820-821
  • ABNETT, A., STANTON, D., NEALE, H. and O’MALLEY, C., 2001. The effect of multiple input devices on collaboration and gender issues. In: DILLENBOURG, P., EURELINGS, A. and HAKKARAINEN, K., eds., European Perspectives on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning: Proceedings of the First European Conference on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, Maastricht, NL, 22-24 March 2001 Maastricht McLuhan Institute. 29-36
  • STANTON, D., BAYON, V., NEALE, H., BENFORD, S., COBB, S., INGRAM, R., O’MALLEY, C., GHALI, A., WILSON, J. and PRIDMORE, T., 2001. Classroom collaboration in the design of tangible interfaces for storytelling. In: JACKO, J.A., SEARS, A., BEUDOUIN-LAFON, M. and JACOB, R.J.K., eds., Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (Seattle, Washington, United States): CHI '01 New York: ACM. 482-489
  • TAN-NIAM,C., WOOD,D. and O'MALLEY,C., 2000. Play interactions and understanding other minds: a cross-cultural study Australian Research in Early Childhood Education. 7(1), 99-112
  • BENFORD, S., BEDERSON, B. B., ÅKESSON, K., BAYON, V., DRUIN, A., HANSSON, P., HOURCADE, J. P., INGRAM, R., NEALE, H., O'MALLEY, C., SIMSARIAN, K. T., STANTON, D., SUNDBLAD, Y. and TAXÉN, G., 2000. Designing storytelling technologies to encouraging collaboration between young children. In: Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (The Hague, The Netherlands, April 01 - 06, 2000): CHI'00 New York: ACM. 556-563
  • TAN-NIAM,C.S.L, WOOD,D.J. and O'MALLEY,C., 1999. Play initiation, reciprocity and theory of mind Australian Research in Early Chilhood Education. 6(2), 262-272
  • TAN-NIAM, C. S. L., WOOD, D. and O'MALLEY, C., 1998. A Cross-cultural Perspective on Children's Theories of Mind and Social Interaction Early Child Development and Care. VOL 144, 55-68
  • DOHERTY-SNEDDON, G., ANDERSON, A., O'MALLEY, C., LANGTON, S., GARROD, S. and BRUCE, V., 1997. Face-to-Face and Video-Mediated Communication: A Comparison of Dialogue Structure and Task Performance Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied. VOL 3(NUMBER 2), 105-125
  • WOOD, D. and O'MALLEY, C., 1996. Collaborative Learning between Peers: An overview Educational Psychology in Practice. VOL 11(NUMBER 4), 4-9
  • O'MALLEY, C., LANGTON, S., ANDERSON, A., DOHERTY-SNEDDON, G. and BRUCE, V., 1996. Comparison of face-to-face and video-mediated interaction Interacting with Computers. VOL 8(NUMBER 2), 177-192
  • LANGTON, S. R. H., O'MALLEY, C. and BRUCE, V., 1996. Actions Speak No Louder Than Words: Symmetrical Cross-Modal Interference Effects in the Processing of Verbal and Gestural Information Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance. VOL 22(NUMBER 6), 1357-1375
  • HENNESSY, S., TWIGGER, D., DRIVER, R., O'SHEA, T., O'MALLEY, C., BYARD, M., DRAPER, S., HARTLEY, J., MOHAMED, R. and SCANLON, E., 1995. A classroom intervention using a computer-augmented curriculum for mechanics International Journal of Science Education. 17(2), 189-206
  • HENNESSY, S., TWIGGER, D., DRIVER, R., O'SHEA, T., O'MALLEY, C., BYARD, M., DRAPER, S., HARTLEY, J., MOHAMED, R. and SCANLON, E., 1995. Design of a computer-augmented curriculum for mechanics International Journal of Science Education. 17(1), 75-92

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