(These pages will not be updated after July 2011).

My doctorate degree is based in the Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick. On 1 Nov 2010, I started a post-doc in the CeLeKT research group, at the University of Linnaeus, Växjö, Sweden, led by Prof Marcelo Milrad. I am currently working and collaborating with other members of the CeLeKT group on the various ongoing research projects there such as GeM and LETS GO. One other research topic I would like to focus on in the future is the investigation of (m)-learning preferences of learners in different national cultural groups when undertaking 'mobile learning'. (See my homepage at CeLeKT here).

Here, you will find information about 1) my education, 2) refereed journal and conference publications, 3) given talks, 4) tutoring, marking and other responsibilities, and 5) participation of conferences and workshops.

EDUCATION:

Oct 2005 - Sep 2010 - PhD Computer Science - Topic: Mobile Learning. Thesis title: "A Mobile Context-aware Learning Schedule Framework with Java learning objects", supervisor Dr Mike Joy, Intelligent and Adaptive Systems Group, Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick. Research areas include: Context-awareness, Suggestion Mechanism, Learning Schedule. My examiners are Prof (of Mobile Learning) John Traxler (University of Wolverhampton, UK) and Dr Meurig Beynon (University of Warwick). I received a Research Studentship from the Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick, in order to fund my doctoral studies.

Oct 2003 - Sep 2004 - MSc Computer Science - Topic: E-Learning. Thesis title: "Learning Objects and the Teaching of Java Programming", supervisor Dr Mike Joy, Educational Technology Group, Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick. Research areas included: Adaptive learning and testing. My examiners were Prof Erkki Sutinen (University of Eastern Finland) and Dr Steve Matthews (University of Warwick).

Oct 1999 - Jun 2002 - BSc Computer Science at the University of Leicester, UK. As part of my final year project, I constructed a website to teach students basic Java programming.

book chapters:

• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2011) M-learning generations and interview study results of a mobile context-aware learning schedule framework. In “Combining E-Learning and M-Learning: New Applications of Blended Educational Resources". IGI Global, Hershey, PA.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:

• Joy, M., Cosma, G., Yau, J. & Sinclair, J. (2011) Source Code Plagiarism - a Student Perspective. IEEE Transactions on Education, vol. 54, no. 1, pp. 125-132.
  
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2011) A context-aware personalized m-learning application based on m-learning preferences. International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1-14. (Paper also appears in the International Conference on Wireless, Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies in Education, pp. 11-18, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 2010).
  
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2010) Context-based recommendations of Java learning objects: a case study. IEEE Multidisciplinary Engineering Education Magazine, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 1-7.
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2010) Proposal of a mobile learning preferences model. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 49-51. (Paper also appears in Special track: Interactive Mobile and Computer aided Learning, International Conference on Interactive Computer Aided Learning, pp. 753-754, Hasselt, Belgium, 2010. Paper presentation)
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2010) An adaptive context-aware mobile learning framework based on the usability perspective. International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 378-390. (Paper based on A mobile and context-aware adaptive learning schedule framework from a usability perspective - a 'diary: diary-questionnaire' study. International Conference on Computers in Education, pp. 512-19, Hong Kong, China, 2009.) 
  
• Yau, J., Joy, M. & Dickert, S. (2010) A mobile context-aware framework for managing learning schedules - data analysis from a DIARY study. Special issue "Innovations in designing mobile learning applications" of the Journal of Educational Technology and Society, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 22-32. The Guest Editorial - here.
  
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2009) A mobile context-aware framework for managing learning schedules - data analysis from an INTERVIEW study. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 29-55. (Preface to the journal volume - here). (Paper based on A Mobile and Context-aware Learning Schedule Framework from a pedagogical perspective - an interview study. IADIS International Conference Mobile Learning, pp. 189-196, Barcelona, Spain
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2008) A Self-Regulated Learning Approach: A Mobile Context-aware and Adaptive Learning Schedule (mCALS) Tool. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 52-57. (Paper also appears in International Conference on Mobile and Collaborative Learning, 2008, paper 186, Amman, Jordan - Paper Presentation)

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS: (Peer reviewed)

• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2010) Designing and evaluating the mobile context-aware learning schedule framework: challenges and lessons learnt. IADIS International Conference Mobile Learning, pp. 85-92, Porto, Portugal, 2010.
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2009) A mobile context-aware framework for supporting self-regulated learners. IADIS International Conference Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age, pp. 415-418, Rome, Italy.
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2007) Architecture of a Context-aware and Adaptive Learning Schedule for Learning Java. International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), pp. 252-256, Niigata, Japan. Paper Presentation.
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2007) A Context-aware and Adaptive Learning Schedule framework for supporting learners' daily routines. Mobile Communications and Learning Workshop (MCL), ICONS Conference, pp. 31-37, Martinique, French Carribean.
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2006) Context-Aware and Adaptive Learning Schedule for Mobile Learning. Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning Workshop, International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Beijing, China. Paper Presentation.
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2006) Application of Learning Styles to Effective Mobile Learning. IADIS International Conference Mobile Learning, pp. 409-411, Dublin, Ireland. Poster Presentation.
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2006) Experiences using the Online Computer Teaching Aid (OCTA) Tool. International Conference on Interactive Computer Aided Learning (ICAL), Villach, Austria.
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2004) Adaptive Learning and Testing with Learning Objects. International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), pp. 1861-1865, Melbourne, Australia.
• Yau, J. & Joy, M. (2004) Introducing Java: A Case for Fundamentals-first. International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (EISTA), pp. 229-234, Orlando, Florida.

other GIVEN TALKS:

• 8 September 2010 - I presented my doctoral research at the CeLeKT research group, Växjö, Sweden. Presentation here.
  
• 19 November 2007 - I was invited to give a talk about my research "A Mobile Context-aware Learning Schedule (mCALS) Tool" at the Dept of Computer Science, University of Leicester, UK. (This talk was also given in our IAS (Intelligent and Adaptive Systems) research group on 16 November 2007).
• WPCCS 2007 - I presented my second year doctoral research "A Mobile Context-aware Learning Schedule (mCALS) Tool", at the Warwick Postgraduate Colloquium (WPCCS), University of Warwick, UK.
• 22 November 2006 - I presented my research "Context-aware and Adaptive Learning Schedule framework for mobile learning", in the British Computer Society (BCS) presentation evening, University of Coventry, UK.
• WPCCS 2006 - I presented my first year doctoral research "Learning Styles with Mobile Learning" at the Warwick Postgraduate Colloquium (WPCCS), University of Warwick, UK.
• 2004 - I presented my masters research "Learning Objects and the Teaching of Java Programming" on the Research Day at the Dept of Computer Science, University of Warwick, UK.

Tutoring, Marking and Other Responsibilities:

• I am on the editorial board of the International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL).
  
• I am a reviewer of the IEEE Multidisciplinary Engineering Education Magazine.
• I am a member of the International Association of Mobile Learning (iamlearn).
• 2010: I am involved in a HEA-ICS research project which includes a) the generation of a list of around 5000 universities in the English-speaking world which have computing departments, and b) the investigation of whether learning objects are used by these departments and the quality of these learning objects.
• 2010-11: I am a member of the Program Committee for the "Workshop on Design Centered and Personalized Learning in Liquid and Ubiquitous Learning Places: Future Visions and Practical Implementations" (DULP) as part of the ICALT Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, as well as an Executive Peer-Reviewer for the Special Issue Journal on DULP.
• 2006 and 2007: I was involved in the marking of presentations for CS133 Professional Skills (First Year Module).
• 2006: I was a member of the Program Committee for the Warwick Postgraduate Colloquium - Computer Science (WPCCS)
• 2006: I was involved in the marking of coursework assignments for CS321 Current Uses of Computers in Business and Industry (Third Year Module).
• 2003-04: I was a tutor for CS247 Group Software Development Project (Second Year Module).

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