01/11/191

CURRICULUM VITAE & ACTIVITIES

24 November 2008

Patrick James Fahy

7904 - 73 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T6B 1Z6

(780) 465-5183 - home

(780) 675-6216 - office

EDUCATION

Ph.D., University of Alberta, 1984

M.Ed., University of Alberta, 1972

B.Sc. (with distinction), University of Minnesota, 1970

EMPLOYMENT

2005 –

Professor, Centre for Distance Education, AthabascaUniversity.

1996 – 2005

Associate Professor, Centre for Distance Education, AthabascaUniversity, Athabasca, Alberta.

1991 - 96:

Account Manager and Eastern Regional Manager, PLATO Education Services, TRO Learning (Canada) Inc.

1988 -

President, P. Fahy Consulting (384543 Alberta Ltd.).

1984 - 91:

Director, Research and Development, Alberta Vocational College, Edmonton.

1983 - 84:

Co-ordinator, Alternate Programming and Special Projects, Alberta Vocational Centre, Edmonton.

1978 - 83:

Chairman, Adult Basic Education, Alberta Vocational Centre, Edmonton.

1977 - 78:

Special Projects Officer, Field Services Division, Alberta Advanced Education and Manpower.

1972 - 77:

Instructor, Alberta Vocational Centre, Edmonton.

1970 - 71:

Teacher, IntermountainSchool Division No. 36, Grandview, Manitoba.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL and RELATED EXPERIENCE

2008 -

President, Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), Alberta.

2006 - 2007

Chairman, Edmonton Aviation Heritage Society.

2005–2006

Chairman, Research Ethics Board (REB), AthabascaUniversity.

2004 – 2006

Member, Research Ethics Board (REB), AthabascaUniversity.

2004 - 2008

Vice-president, Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), Alberta.

2003 - 2004

Provincial secretary, Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA).

2002 - 2007

Commander, Edmonton Zone, Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA).

2002 - 2003

Chairman, Research Ethics Board (REB), AthabascaUniversity.

2001 – 2002

Member, Research Ethics Appeal Board (REAB), AthabascaUniversity.

2000 – 2002

Past-President and member of the Board, Alberta Distance Education and Training Association (ADETA).

1999 - 2002

Training Officer, Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), Edmonton Zone.

1998 -

Pilot, Edmonton Zone, Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA).

1998 - 2000

President, Alberta Distance Education and Training Association (ADETA).

1996 - 98:

Vice-president, Alberta Distance Education and Training Association (ADETA).

1993 - 1999

Member, Advisory Committee, The Learning Centre Literacy Assocation, Edmonton.

1992 - 94:

Member, Advisory Committee, Community Preparation and Integration Program, Alberta Department of the Solicitor General; Edmonton.

1990 - 92:

Chairman and member, Educational Standards Advisory Committee, Health Disciplines Board, Alberta Advisory Committee on the Professions and Occupations; Edmonton.

1989 - 90:

Chairman, The Literacy Conference, Edmonton, October 9 - 12, 1990.

1981 - 82:

Founding President, Alberta Association for Adult Literacy.

Co-Treasurer, Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language - Alberta Association for Adult Literacy Conference; Edmonton.

1980 - 81:

President, Movement for Canadian Literacy.

Co-Chairman, Alberta Adult Basic Education - Basic Job Readiness Training Conference; Edmonton.

Publications:[1]

R[2]Fahy, P. J. & Twiss, D. (2008). Literacy practitioners’ uses of and experiences with online technologies for professional development. (In review, 18 September 2008).

Fahy, P. J. & Steel, N. (2008). Post-secondary learning priorities of workers in an oil sands camp in northern Alberta. Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 60(3), pp. 273 – 295. (To RO, 8/25/08)

RFahy, P. J. (2008). Web-Based Training. In The Handbook of Computer Networks (Vol. 3, pp. 962-973). Hoboken, N.J., John Wiley and Sons Inc. (Invited chapter.)

Fahy, P. J. & Steel, N. (2008). Interim Report 1: Learning Communities Project. Unpublished project report, AthabascaUniversity. (PJF is PI.)

RFahy, P. J., Spencer, B., & Halinski, T. (2008). The self-reported impact of graduate program completion on the careers and plans of graduates. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 9(1), pp. 51 - 71. (SP, 06-07)

RFahy, P. J. (2008). Characteristics of interactive online learning media. (AthabascaUniversity book – chapter update.) (Available from (To RO, 6/9/08).

Fahy, P. J. (2002). Assessing critical thinking processes in a computer conference. Unpublished paper (for inclusion in MDDE 661). Available . [Permission given 28 February 2007 for use by CEGEP@distance in Montreal. (Cegep@distance is the official institution responsible for distance college education in Quebec. It holds its mandate from theDepartment of Education.) Paper to be displayed on the course's Intranetsite (through the Cegep@distance's website, at

RFahy, P. J. (2007). Ethics review concerns of Canada’s distance researchers. U. Demiray & R. Sharma (Eds.), Ethical practices and implications in distance learning, pp. 230 – 248. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. (To RO, 9/5/08)

RAhmad, M. & Fahy, P. J. Moderating computer-mediated communications (CMC) with instructional designers in professional development training. (In process.)

RFahy, P. J. & Cummins, P. (2007). Essential Skills Computerized OccupationalReadiness Training (ESCORT) Demonstration Project, Canada. In Sanjaya Mishra and Ramesh C. Sharma (Eds.), Cases on global e-learningpractices: Successes and pitfalls (pp. 293 - 305). Hershey, PA: Idea Group. (Available: (Book chapter). (SP, 06-07)

RFahy, P. J. (2007, May). The occurrence and character of stories and story-telling in a computer conference. Distance Education, 28(1), pp. 45 – 63.(SP, 06-07)

Fahy, P. J. (2006, November). Final Report: ESPORT project evaluation. Unpublished report to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). (SP, 06-07)

Swettenham, S. (2006). (Fahy, P. J., Interim Series Editor.) RSS Windows editors – first impressions. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 7(3). (Technical Evaluation Report #58.) (Available: (SP, 06-07)

Baggaley, J. & Klass, J. (2006). (Fahy, P. J., Interim Series Editor.) Video conferencing with audio software. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 7(1). (Technical Evaluation Report #56.) Available: (to RO, 6/21/06)

Tremblay, R. (2006). (Fahy, P. J., Interim Series Editor.) “Best practices” and collaborative software in online teaching. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 7(1). (Technical Evaluation Report #55.) SP, 05-06)

RFahy, P. J. (2006). Online and face-to-face group interaction processes compared using Bales’ Interaction Process Analysis(IPA). European Journal of Open, Distance, and E-learning, 1. Available: (SP, 05-06)

Fahy, P. J. (2006, February). Interim report 2: ESPORT project evaluation. Unpublished report to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). (SP, 05-06)

RFahy, P. J. (2008). Web-Based Training. In The Handbook of Computer Networks (Vol 3, pp. 962-973). Hoboken, N.J., John Wiley and Sons Inc. (Invited chapter.) (to RO, 10/01/07)

Fahy, P. J. (2005, July). Interim report 1: ESPORT project evaluation. Unpublished report to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). (SP, 05-06)

RFahy, P. J. (2005). Two methods for assessing critical thinking in computer-mediated communications (CMC) transcripts. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning (March). Available from (SP, 04-05)

RAlly, M. & Fahy, P. J. (2005). Learning style in online interaction in distance education.Indian Journal of Open Learning, 14(1), p. 15-33. (Peer-reviewed paper.) (SP, 04-05)

RFahy, P. J. & Ally, M. (2005). Student learning style and asynchronous computer-mediated conferencing. American Journal of Distance Education, 19(1), pp. 5 – 22. (SP, 04-05)

RFahy, P. J. (2005). Planning for multimedia learning. In Sanjaya Mishra and Ramesh C. Sharma (Eds.), Interactive Multimedia in Education and Training (pp. 1 – 24).New Delhi: Indira Gandhi National Open University. (Invited book chapter)

(SP, 03-04)

RFahy, P. J. (2004). Use of the Bales model for analysis of small group communications in computer-based asynchronous conferences. M. Boudine and S. Ranka (Eds.), Knowledge Sharing and Collaborative Engineering (pp. 44 – 49), Calgary: International Assocation of Science and Technology for Development. (Book chapter) (SP, 04-05)

RFahy, P. J., & Spencer, B. (2004). Research experience and agreement with selected ethics principles from Canada’s “Tri-Council Policy Statement – Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans.” Journal of Distance Education,19(2), pp. 28-58. (SP, 04-05)

Fahy, P. J. (2004). Don’t blame the policy. Letter, University Affairs, February, pp. 5, 7. (to RO, 12/2/04)

RFahy, P. J. (2004). Media characteristics and online learning technology. In T. Anderson and F. Elloumi (Eds.), Theory and Practice of Online Learning (pp. 137 – 171). Athabasca: AthabascaUniversity Press. (Invited book chapter.) Available: (to RO, 2/14/04) (SP – 03/04)

RJMateri, M. & Fahy, P. J. (2004). Interim report: a case study of internet-based distance education program development in Vietnam. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 5(1). Available: (SP - 03/04)

RFahy, P. J. (2004). Web-based training. In The Internet Encyclopedia (Vol. 3, pp. 661 - 673). Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. (Invited book chapter.) (to RO, 3/12/04) (SP – 03/04)

Fahy, P. J. (2003). My dinner with Patrick J. Fahy. Sidebars (online publication of BCIT). Available: (to RO, 11/18/03)

RJMargueratt, D. & Fahy, P. J. (2003). Development of a Defence Learning Network for the Canadian Department of National Defence. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (Research Note). (Available: (SP – 03/04).

RJFahy, P. J. (Fall, 2003). Book review - Dilworth, R. L. & Willis, V. J. (2003). Action learning: Images and pathways. Malabar, Florida: Kreiger Publishing Co. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 4(2). (Peer-reviewed journal.) (Available: (SP – 03/04)

RJPoscente, K. & Fahy, P. J. (2003). Investigating triggers in CMC text transcripts. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 4(2). (Research Note). (Available: (SP – 03/04).

RFahy, P. J. (2003). Indicators of support in online interaction. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 4(1). Available: (SP – 03/04)

RFahy, P. J., & Baggaley, J. (2002) International collaboration in graduate distance education. In Higher education collaboration in North America: The next decade. University of Arizona: CONAHEC. (Book chapter) SP – 10/02-3/03

Baggaley, J., Fahy, P. J. and O'Hagan, C. (2002.) Educational conferencing: Video and text traditions: Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Educational Conferencing (ISEC). Alberta: AthabascaUniversity. Available online: SP – 10/02-3/03

RJLudwig, B., Poscente, K., Fahy, P.J., & Baggaley, J. (2002). Chat and Instant Messaging Systems (synchronous): Report 2/3. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 3(2). Available: SP – 10/02-3/03

RJKinsel, E., Roy, M., Waldman, H., Woloshuk, D. & Fahy, P. J. (2002). Chat and instant messaging systems (synchronous): Report 3/3. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning 3(2). Available: SP – 10/02-3/03

RJFujino, L., Martindale, N., Mulder, S., Woodward, C. & Fahy, P. J. (2002). Integrated collaborative tools. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning 3(2). Available: SP – 10/02-3/03

Ally, M. & Fahy, P. J. (2002). “Using students’ learning styles to provide support in distance education.” Paper published in the 18th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning Proceedings, Madison, August 14 - 16. RN – 11/02

Fahy, P. J. (2002). Assessing critical thinking processes in a computer conference. Unpublished paper (for inclusion in MDDE 661). Available .

RJFahy, P. J. (January, 2002). Book review - Cohort programming and learning. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2(2). Available: SP – 01/02

RJFahy, P. J. (2002). Evaluating vender-supplied information. (Technical Notes.) International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 3(1). Available: RN – 11/02, SP – 01/02

RFahy, P. J. (2002). Use of linguistic qualifiers and intensifiers in a computer conference. The American Journal of Distance Education, 16(1), pp. 5 – 22. SP – 01/02

RFahy, P. J. (2002). Epistolary and expository interaction patterns in a computer conference transcript. Journal of Distance Education, 17(1), pp. 20 – 35. RN – 11/02; SP – 02-03

RFahy, P. J., Crawford, G. & Ally, M. (2001). Patterns of interaction in a computer conference transcript. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2(1). Available: SP – 00/01

RFahy, P. J. (2001). Considerations in planning for online technology in open and distance learning. Global E-Journal of Open and Flexible Learning, 1(1). Available: [LINK NOT WORKING]. (Invited inaugural paper.) SP – 01/02; placed in error in non-ref pubs.

RFahy, P. J. (2001). Addressing some common problems in transcript analysis. IRRODL, 1(2). Available: SP – 00/01

Fahy, P. J. (2000). Reflections on making “best use” of technology in distance education. Open Education Research (Chinesetranslation by Frank Xiao, Visiting Research Fellow, OUUK; originally published in CADE Communiqué, 15(2), pp. 7 - 9.SP – 00/01

RFahy, P. J., Crawford, G., Ally, M., Cookson, P., Keller, V. & Prosser, F. (2000). The development and testing of a tool for analysis of computer mediated conferencing transcripts. Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 46(1), Spring, pp. 85-88. SP – 00/01

RFahy, P. J., & Archer, L. (2000). Online learning: how accessible? Distance Education in China 11. (Chinese translation by Xiao Junhong, Chair and Associate Professor, Foreign Languages Department, Shantou Radio and TV University); [SP – 00/01]; originally published in Open Praxis 1 (1999), pp.15-18. SP – 98/99

Fahy, P. J. (2000). Seeking the phenomenological nod: Report of an enquiry into current writing practices in adult literacy programs in Western Canada. [ERIC Documents: ED 433 444]. SP – 00/01

RJBrennan, J. (with Fahy, P. J). (2000). “Distance education in Alberta's public colleges.” International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 1(2), Field Notes. Available: SP – 00/01

Fahy, P. J. (2000). Achieving quality with online teaching technologies. Presentation, Quality 2000 Conference, Calgary, March 3. ERIC Documents: ED 439 234]. SP – 00/01

RFahy, P. J. (1999). Reflections on the productivity paradox and distance education technology. Journal of Distance Education, 13(3), pp. 66-73. SP – 98/99

"Development and testing of a tool for transcript analysis in computer conferencing." Fahy, F., Crawford, G., Ally, M., Cookson, P. S., Keller, V., & Prosser, F. (1999, June). Proceedings of the Annual International Council for Distance Education Conference, Vienna, Austria.

RFahy, P. J., & Morgan, D. (1999). Current writing attitudes and practices in selected adult literacy programs in Western Canada. The Alberta Journal of Educational Research, XLV(2), Summer, pp. 209-211.

Friesen, J., & Fahy, P. J. (1999). A survey of business-education partnerships in Alberta. Journal of the Alberta Association for Continuing Education, 26, pp. 21-28.

Fahy, P. J. (1998). Summary: ADETA membership survey. ADETA Newsletter, June, 1998. SP – 98/99

Fahy, P. J. (1998). Graduate students’ interests in technology training: Results of a survey. [ERIC Documents: ED 410 432]. SP – 98/99

Fahy, P. J. (1998). Breakfast with the Minister. Learning at the Centre (The Learning Centre Literacy Association Newsletter), June. SP – 98/99

Fahy, P. J. (1997). Time has come to focus distance education on learners. Literacy Works (Publication of the Saskatchewan Literacy Network), 9(1), Fall, pp. 6 - 8.

Fahy, P. J. (1987). Putting high-touch into high-tech: Converting a competency-based nursing assistant training program to computer-management. Proceedings, International Conference on Computer-Assisted Learning in Post-Secondary Education. May.

RFahy, P. J. (1987). Treating students as customers. CVA/ACFP Journal, 23(1), pp. 18 - 19. May.

RFahy, P. J. (1990). Bringing instructional designers together by computer conferencing: ISDers discuss their craft. Educational Technology, 30(7), pp. 21 – 25.

RFahy, P. J. (1985). Instructor attitudes affecting adoption of educational innovations. Association for Educational Data Systems Journal, 19(1), pp. 66 – 79. Fall.

RFahy, P. J. (1985). Students' needs as the impetus for change in Adult Basic Education. Lifelong Learning, 10(1) , pp. 25 – 30.

RFahy, P. J. (1984). Learning about computerized instruction with Adults: one school's trials, errors and successes. Educational Technology, 24(7), pp. 11 – 16.

Fahy, P. J. (1982). PLATO at Hinton. Alberta Advanced Education, Innovative Projects Fund, final report. (1982).

Fahy, P. J. (1982). PLATO computer-assisted learning report: Summative evaluation of PLATO in Nursing Assistant program, Alberta Vocational College Edmonton. [ERIC documents: ED 283 043.]

Fahy, P. J. (1980). Introduction of PLATO Basic Skills at the Alberta Vocational College Edmonton. Alberta Advanced Education, Innovative Projects Fund, final report.

Fahy, P. J. (1980). PLATO programmer training. Alberta Advanced Education, Innovative Projects Fund, final report.

RFahy, P. J. (1980). An overview of adult literacy. The English Quarterly, 13(2), pp. 39 - 49. Summer.

RSouch, S. G. & Fahy, P. J. (1978). Self-study in Alberta: preliminary report. Association of Canadian Community Colleges Journal, 2(4), pp. 33 - 46. Winter.

RFahy, P. J. (1973). Reading instruction in Alberta high schools: summary of a survey. Alberta English, 13(2), pp. 24 – 28. Fall.

Presentations:

Fahy, P. J. (2008, June 13). Distance education and training offerings in remote communities of Alberta. Distance Education Technology Symposium 2008, Edmonton. (to RO, 15 June 2008)

Fahy, P. J. & Steel, N. (2008, May 8). Learning communities in the oil sands, and in remote and rural Alberta. Presentation, Alberta North ACCESS Symposium 2008,Ft.McMurray. (to RO, 9 May 2008)

Fahy, P. J. & Steel, N. (2008, April 29). The Learning Communities Project: Bringing distance education to Alberta's remote work camps and rural areas. Presentation, CNIE Conference 2008, Banff. (to RO, 9 May 2008)

Fahy, P. J. (2007). Problems, and little victories, in transcript analysis.CIDER (Elluminate) presentation, 30 November. (to RO, 2/27/08)

Fahy, P. J. (2007). Audiences and content for distance programming in remote Alberta workplaces. (With N. Steel.) ADETA Symposium Edmonton, 18 October. (to RO, 10/31/2007)

Fahy, P. J. (2007). None-paced study presentation. (With H. Kanuka, V. Baig, D. Brundage.) AthabascaUniversity Faculty Orientation 2007. Athabasca, 20 September. (to RO, 10/31/2007)

Fahy, P. J., Spencer, B., & Halinski, T. (2007). The self-reported impact of MDE and Graduate Diploma in Technology (GDT) program completion on the careers and plans of graduates. Presented at the Distance Education Technology Symposium (DETS), Edmonton, 9 June. (SP, 06-07)

Fahy, P. J. (2006). The ESPORT demonstration project: Summary of findings. Sixth International Forum on Prior Learning Assessment and Qualification Recognition, Fredericton, October 15. (SP, 06-07)

Fahy, P. J., Vaughan, K., Stefanick, L., & Smith, J. (2006). Online marking – what does it have to offer? AthabascaUniversity, Learning Services Conference 2006, Edmonton, September 30. (SP, 06-07)

Fahy, P. J. (2006). Social and task concerns of online groups: Implications of preliminary investigations. Distance Education Technology Symposium 2006,Edmonton, June 10. (SP, 05-06)

I[3]Fahy, P.J. (2006). Panel member, Framework for research in literacy practice. National Literacy Secretariat. Literacy Learning Centre, Edmonton, February 17.(SP, 05-06)

Fahy, P. J. (2006). Social and task concerns of online small groups: Evidence from CMC transcripts. Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 6 – 9, 2006, Honolulu (January 8). (SP, 05-06)

Fahy, P. J. (2005). Some interpersonal influences on the formation of online groups. Post-Secondary Forum, Online Learning Symposium 2005. Edmonton, November 2. (SP, 05-06)

Fahy, P. J. (2005). Can research drive instructional design? Does it? Invited presentation, Instructional Design Conference 2005, Saskatoon, October 17. ( (SP, 05-06)

Fahy, P. J. (2005). AthabascaUniversity research ethics. Lunch and Learn, AthabascaUniversity, October 12. (SP, 05-06)

Fahy, P. J. (2005). AthabascaUniversity new faculty orientation panel. AthabascaUniversity, Athabasca, AB., September 12. (SP, 05-06)

Morgan, D. & Fahy, P. J. (2005). Two steps forward, one step back: The migration from face-to-face to online learning in the literacy community. DETS-05, May 21, Edmonton. (SP, 04-05)

Fahy, P. J. (2005). How small groups form and interact online. McGraw-Hill Ryerson 2005 Teaching, Learning, and Technology Conference, May 13, the University of Alberta, Edmonton. (SP, 04-05)

Materi, M. & Fahy, P. J. (2004). Getting the Most from Your Online Training. Elluminate Webinar. December 14, 2004. (SP, 04-05)

Fahy, P. J. (2004). Use of the Bales model for analysis of small-group communications in the analysis of interaction in computer-based asynchronous conferences. Paper presented at the IASTED International Conference on Knowledge Sharing and Collaborative Engineering (KSCE 2004), November 22-24, St. Thomas, USVirgin Islands. (SP, 04-05)

Materi, R. & Fahy, P. J. (2004). Developing An E-Learning Strategic Plan KeyLessons From Practical Experience. Elluminate Webinar. May 18, 2004. (to RO, 12/2/04)(SP – 03/04)

Fahy, P. J. (2004). Online interaction analysis: Using transcripts to understand online learning communities. 2004 Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, January 5. (SP - 03/04)

Fahy, P. J. (2003). Online interaction styles: Implications for teaching. Online Learning Symposium 2003,Edmonton, November 19. (SP – 03/04)

IFahy, P. J. (2003). Ethics review of human subjects research: Threat or hazard? Invited presentation, CADE Wise and Witty Weekdays (Teleconference). October 15. (SP – 03/04)

IFahy, P. J. (2003). Considerations in the use of online interaction for teaching. Invited presentation, Athabasca University Master of Health Studies faculty retreat, Edmonton, June 12. (SP – 03/04)

Poscente, K. & Fahy, P. J. (2003). Analysis of CMC interaction. ADETA Interface Conference, NAIT, Edmonton, May 30. (SP – 03/04)

Fahy, P. J. (2003). Gaining ethical approval for distance education research: Dealing with REBs. ADETA Interface Conference, NAIT, Edmonton, May 29. (SP – 03/04)

Poscente, K. R. & Fahy, P. J. (2003). Investigating triggers in CMC text transcripts. Distance Education Technology Symposium 2003, Edmonton, May 17. (SP – 03/04)

Fahy, P. J., & Baggaley, J. (2002). Principles and tools for online conferencing. Hybrid Learning Conference, GrantMacEwanCommunity College, Edmonton, November 13. (By invitation.) SP – 10/02-3/03

Baggaley, J., & Fahy, P. J. (2002) Collaboration in Distance Education: Communication issues. CONAHEC 8th North American Higher Education Conference, Calgary, October 19. (Presented by Baggaley.) SP – 10/02-3/03

Ally, M. & Fahy, P. J. (2002). “Using students’ learning style to provide support in distance education.” 18th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, August 14 - 16. (Presented by Ally.) – RN 11/02; SP – 02-03

Fahy, P. J. (2002). Linking academic and industry perspectives in collaborative technology research. International Symposium on Educational Conferencing (ISEC 2002), Banff, June 1. RN – 11/02; SP – 02-03

Fahy, P. J. (2002). Gaining ethical approval of online interaction research. International Symposium on Educational Conferencing (ISEC 2002), Banff, May 31. RN – 11/02; SP – 02-03

Fahy, P. J. (2002). Research and evaluation of asynchronous computer conferencing in distance education. ICDE-CADE North American Regional Distance Education Conference, Calgary, May 27. (Panel, with D. Coldeway, H. Wang and T. Anderson.) RN – 11/02; SP – 02-03

Fahy, P. J. (2002). Examples and outcomes of analysis of CMC conference transcripts. ICDE-CADE North American Regional Distance Education Conference, Calgary, May 26. (With S. Barber.) RN – 11/02; SP – 02-03