Dr. Marguerite Koole (she/her) PhD

• Revitalizing Indigenous languages using digital tools: What began as a simple spreadsheet evolved into a language database accessible to all. Mitacs website. February, 2020:  https://www.mitacs.ca/en/impact/revitalizing-indigenous-languages-using-digital-tools 
  
  
• Spaghetti and 3-D printers A small, clear acrylic cube whirs and hums on Marguerite Koole’s desk in her office on the third floor of the Education Building. On Campus News. May, 2018: https://news.usask.ca/articles/colleges/2018/spaghetti-and-3-d-printers.php
  
  
• Globalink Intern Connects with Indigenous Language Research. On Campus News. August, 2017. https://vpresearch.usask.ca/students/undergraduate/student-stories/globalink-intern-connects-with-indigenous-language-research.php

Courses taught since 2014 (University of Saskatchewan):

• ERES 990: Seminar in Doctoral Education Research and Practice
• ECUR 990: Seminar in Curriculum Research
• ETAD 402: Multimedia
• ETAD 802: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Educational Technology
• ETAD 803: Multimedia Design for Learning
• ETAD 804: Distance Education
• ETAD 809: Program Evaluation
• ETAD 873: Instructional Design
• ETAD 874: Advanced Instructional Design
• ETAD 898: Independed Study (various, master's seminars)
  • Leadership in a Digital World
  • Makerspaces
  • Student Completion Rates in Online Learning
  • Language Revitalization
  • Learning Analytics
• ETAD 898: Independed Study (doctoral seminar)
  • An introduction to mobile-assisted language learning (MALL)
• ETAD 991: Porfolio / Capstone Project
• ETAD 992: Project (seminar)

Courses taught prior to 2014 (Athabasca University):

• MDDE 615: Human Factors in Educational Technology (Paced study)
• MDDE 621: Online Teaching in Distance Education and Training (Paced study)
• ENGL 177: English for Academic Purposes (Individualized study)
• ENGL 187: Writing and Speaking for Business (Individualized study)

Guest Lecturer:

• Diffusion of the FRAME Model (Manuela Beltran University, Columbia) - May 2016
• Introduction to Mobile Learning (MDDE 610, Athabasca University) - March 2016

Doctoral Students

Torres Callejas, E. Cross Departmental PhD program. Focus: GenAI, mobile learning, and English language learning (2020 to the present).

Badarneh, N. Interdepartmental PhD program. Focus: Mobile English learning of recent Arab immigrant and refugee women in Saskatchewan (2021 to the present).

Kristine Dreaver-Charles. Cross Departmental PhD program. Focus: Indigenization and instructional design. (2019 to the present). (Co-supervision with Dr. Micheal Cottrell, Ed Admin.)

Sepideh Gorjizadeh. Cross Departmental PhD program. Focus: Instructional Design (2021 to present).

Jade Ballek. Cross Departmental PhD program. Focus: Reconciliation from a Settler's Perspective (2022 to present).

Samuel Ojo. Cross Departmental PhD program. Focus: GenAI for EAL learners (2024 to present). 
 

Master's Theses

Alam, Jahangir. Master's Thesis. Principal Supervisor (2024 to present).

Derksen S, Master’s Thesis, Principal Supervisor. Working title: Manners of incorporating technology into English language proficiency curricula, completed February 2022.

Kraus D, Master’s Thesis, Principal Supervisor, Title: Simulation games and the development of entrepreneurial literacy and skills in grade 12 students, completed, May 2021.

Master's Projects Completed 2024

Master's Projects Completed 2021

Alexon C, Master’s Project, Principal Supervisor. Title: Institutional adoption of a new learning management system: A narrative inquiry, 2021.

Master's Projects Completed 2020

Master's Projects Completed 2019

Master's Projects Completed 2018 

Edited Books:

In progress:

Koole, M., Smith, M., Traxler, J., & Qaddumi, H. (due 2027). Handbook of educational technology and social justice. Edward Elgar Publishing (30 chapter from authors around the world).

Published:

Koole, M., Smith, M., Traxler, J., Adam, T., & Footring, S. (2024). Decolonising educational technology: Challenging colonial biases for a just education. Reprint of special issue in Education Sciences, MDPI.
Note: This edited book started as a special issue for the journal Education Sciences via the publisher MDPI. Although there have been accusations that MDPI is a predatory journal, there is no evidence of such. Rather, Education Sciences is indexed/listed/member in the following:

• The Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals, Series and Publishers.
• The Directory of Open Access Journals.
• SHERPA Romeo (JISC).
• The Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA).
• Member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• Scopus.

Chapters in Books:

Koole, M., & Hamilton, M. (anticipated 2027). Research paradigms in qualitative research. In J Okoko, S Tunison & K Walker (Eds.) Varieties of qualitative research methods: Selected contextual perspectives. 2^nd Edition. Springer.

Koole, M., & Feekery, A. (anticipated 2027). GenAI-assisted qualitative coding. In J Okoko, S Tunison & K Walker (Eds.) Varieties of qualitative research methods: Selected contextual perspectives. 2^nd Edition. Springer.

Koole, M., Barr, M., & Turner, N. (anticipated 2027). Neurodiversity-affirming methodology. In J Okoko, S Tunison & K Walker (Eds.) Varieties of qualitative research methods: Selected contextual perspectives. 2^nd Edition. Springer.

Ballek, J., & Koole, M. (anticipated 2027). Phenomenography revised. In J Okoko, S Tunison & K Walker (Eds.) Varieties of qualitative research methods: Selected contextual perspectives. 2^nd Edition. Springer. 

Papers in Refereed Journals

Rapanta, C. (16%), Bhatt, I. (10%), Bozkurt, A. (4%), Chubb, L. (4%), Erb, C. (4%), Forsler, I. (4%), Gravett, K. (4%), Koole, M. (10% one section, discussion, and main image), Lintner, T. (4%), Örtegren, A. (4%), Petricini, (4%), Rodgers, B. (4%), Webster, J. (4%), Xu, X. (4%), Falgren Christensen, I-M. (4%), Bonderup Dohn, N. (4%), Weilgaard Christensen, L. (4%), Zeivots, S. (4%), & Jandrić, P. (4%). (2025). Critical GenAI literacy: Postdigital configurations. Postdigit Sci Educ. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42438-025-00573-w 

Koole, M. (35%), Rugg, G. (10%), Traxler, J. (10%), Smith, M. (10%), Touati, R. (10%), Mcleod, A. (10%), & Richardson, R-M. (10%), & Footring, S. (5%). (2024). Unveiling community needs and aspirations: Card sorting as a research method for developing digital learning spaces. International Journal of Educational Methodology, 10(4), 609-628. https://doi.org/10.12973/ijem.10.4.609 

Koole, M., Smith, M., Traxler, J., Adam, T., & Footring S. (2024). Editorial for Special Issue: Decolonsing educational technology. Education Sciences, 14(6). https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14101070 

Smith, M., Koole, M., Traxler, J., Adam, T.,, & Footring, S. (2024). (2024). Methodological insights for decolonising research and edtech. Education Sciences, 14(6), 580. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14060580 

Koole, M., Morin, R., Lewis, K. W., Dreaver-Charles, K., Deters, R., Vassileva, J., & Lewis, F. B. (2023). Nisotak: An Example of Flexible Design for Indigenous Language Learning Apps and Reconciliation. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL), 15(2), 1-23. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJMBL.318262 

Koole, M., & Elian, K. (2022). Evaluating students' experiences of a weekly “hour of code”: Cookies or cake? International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL), 14(2), 1-14. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJMBL.304458 

Rapanta, C., Botturi, L., Goodyear, P., Guàrdia, L., Koole, M., & Xiao Junhong. (2022). 正确处理技术、教学法和新常态三者关系:后新冠疫情时代高等教育的挑战 (Translation of: Balancing technology, pedagogy and the new normal: Post-pandemic challenges for higher education). 中国远程教育, 3. https://doi.org/10.13541/j.cnki.chinade.2022.03.007 (This Chinese journal requested and was granted permission to translate and publish the previous paper below.)

Umaefulam, V. (70%), Premkumar, K. (20%), & Koole, M. (10%) (2022). Perceptions on the use of mobile health as a tool for health education in an Indigenous population. Digital Health 8. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F20552076221092537 

MacKenzie, A., Bacalja, A., Annamali, D., Panaretou, A., Girme, P., Cutajar, M., Abegglen, S., Evens, M., Neuhaus, F., Wilson, K., Psarikidou, K., Koole, M., Hrastinski, S., Sturm, S., Adachi, C., Schnaider, K., Bozkurt, A., Rapanta, C., Themelis, C., … Gourlay, L. (2021). Dissolving the dichotomies between online and campus-based teaching: A collective response to the manifesto for teaching online (Bayne et al. 2020). Postdigital Science and Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42438-021-00259-z 

Rapanta, C. (40%), Botturi, L. (15%), Goodyear, P. (15%), Guàrdia, L. (15%), Koole, M. (15%). (2021). Balancing technology, pedagogy and the new normal: Post-pandemic challenges for higher education. Postdigital Science and Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42438-021-00249-1 

Koole, M. (2020). A sociomaterialist reaction to infrastructural theory: A comment on Westbury. Studies in Technology Enhanced Learning, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.21428/8c225f6e.4f9bc3f6

Koole, M. (40%), Clark, S. (15%), Hellsten, L. (15%), Hendry, B. (15%), & McIntyre, L. (15%) (2021). Stalked by our own devices: Cyberbullying as a boundary crossing behavior. Postdigital Science and Education. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42438-020-00210-8

Gourlay, L .(2.5%), Rodríguez-Illera, J.L. (2.5%), Barberà, E. (2.5%), Bali, M. (2.5%), Gachago, D. (2.5%), Pallitt, N. (2.5%), Jones, C. (2.5%), Bayne, S. (2.5%), Hansen, S.B. (2.5%), Hrastinski, S. (2.5%), Jaldemark, J. (2.5%), Themelis, C. (2.5%), Pischetola, M. (2.5%), Dirckinck-Holmfeld, L. (2.5%), Matthews, A. (2.5%), Gulson, K.N. (2.5%), Lee, K. (2.5%), Bligh, B. (2.5%), Thibaut, P. (2.5%), Vermeulen, M. (2.5%), Nijland, F. (2.5%), Vrieling-Teunter, E. (2.5%), Scott, H. (2.5%), Thestrup, K. (2.5%), Gislev, T. (2.5%), Koole, M. (2.5%), Cutajar, M. (2.5%), Tickner, S. (2.5%), Rothmüller, N. (2.5%), Bozkurt, A. (2.5%), Fawns, T. (2.5%), Ross, J. (2.5%), Schnaider, K. (2.5%), Carvalho, L. (2.5%), Green, J. (2.5%), Hadžijusufović, M. (2.5%), Hayes, S. (2.5%), Czerniewicz, L. (2.5%), Knox, J. (2.5%) (NLEC), N. L. E. C. (2021). Networked learning in 2021: A community definition. Postdigital Science and Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42438-021-00222-y 

Rapanta, C. (40%), Botturi, L. (15%), Goodyear, P. (15%), Guàrdia L. (15%), Koole, M.,(15%). (2020). Online university teaching during and after the COVID-19 crisis: Refocusing teacher presence and learning activity. Postdigital Science and Education. http://doi.org/10.1007/s42438-020-00155-y 

Koole, M. (60%), Anderson, K. (30%), Wilson, J. (10%) (2020). Un-leashing the learners: Teacher self-efficacy in facilitating school-based makerspaces. in education. (Autumn edition, 2020). https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0041-5615

Parchoma, G. (40%), Koole, M. (30%), Morrison, D. (10%), Nelson, D. (10%), & Dreaver-Charles, K. (10%) (2019). Designing for learning in the Yellow House: A comparison of instructional and learning design origins and practices. Higher Education Research & Development, DOI: 10.1080/07294360.2019.1704693  

Koole, M. (50%), Buck R (20%), Anderson, K. (20%), & Laj, D. (10%), (2018). A comparison of the uptake of two research models in mobile learning: The FRAME model and the 3-level evaluation framework (invited submission), Educational Sciences, 8(3): 114 - 135. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci8030114 

Koole, M. (55%), & Lewis, K. (45%), (2018). Mobile learning as a tool for Indigenous language revitalization and sustainability in Canada: Framing the challenge, International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning, 10(4): 1 - 12. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJMBL.2018100101 

Morrison, D. (70%), & Koole, M. (30%), (2018). Learning on-the-go: Older adults’ use of mobile devices to enhance self-directed, informal learning, Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 29(3): 423 - 443. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/181348/ 

Koole, M. (2018). Mobile learning, teacher education, and the sociomaterial perspective: Analysis of the SMS Story project, International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning, 10(2): 66 - 77. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJMBL.2018040106 

Koole, M. (60%), Epp, J. (20%), Anderson, K. (10%), Hossain, M. (10%), (2017). Designing a makerspace for pre- and in-service teachers, International Journal of Designs for Learning, 8(1): 82 - 97. https://doi.org/10.14434/ijdl.v8i1.22703 

Koole, M. (80%), & Stack, S. (20%), (2016). Doctoral students’ identity positioning in networked learning environments, Distance Education, 37(1): 1 - 19. https://doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2016.1153961 

Koole, M. (2014). Identity and the itinerant online learner, International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 15(6): 52 - 70. https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v15i6.1879 

Koole, M. (80%), & Parchoma, G. (20%), (2012). The ethical and practical implications of systems architecture on identity in networked learning: A constructionist perspective, Interactive Learning Environments, 20(3): 203 - 215. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2011.593526 

Fahy, P. (60%), Spencer, B. (30%), & Koole, M. (10%), (2010). Self-assessed personal and professional prospects and program expectations of students in three doctoral cohorts, Eric Documents, ED537443 https://archive.org/details/ERIC_ED537443 

Koole, M. (60%), Ally, M. (20%), & Letkemen McQuilkin, J. (20%), (2010). Mobile learning in distance education: Utility or futility, Distance Education, 24(2): 59 - 82. https://www.ijede.ca/index.php/jde/article/view/644 

Stauffer, K. (60%), Lin, F. (40%), & Koole, M. (10%), (2009). A methodology for developing learning objects for web course delivery, International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 6(3): 58 - 68. https://doi.org/10.4018/jdet.2008070104 

Garrison, G. (30%), Cleveland-Innes, M. (30%), Koole, M. (25%), & Kappelman, J. (15%), (2006). Revisiting methodological issues in transcript analysis: Negotiated coding and reliability, Internet and Higher Education, 9(1): 1 - 8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2005.11.001 

Invited Presentations

Koole, M., Torres Callejas, E., Badarneh, N. (2024) Mobile AI chatbots as study partners for women and girls in Afghanistan. Bridging traditions with technology in Education. Online via Kabul, Afghanistan. December 5, 2023.

Koole, M., Hamilton, M., Fillatre, M. (2023). College of Education Graduate Programs. Saskatchewan Teacher’s Association Conference. Saskatoon, Sk. August 29, 2023.

Koole, M. (2022). Becoming an academic: Sticky situations and how to make them less adhesive. TEL Researchers at Lancaster Series. Date: October 5, 2022. Lancaster University (online).

Morin, R., Dreaver-Charles, K.., Koole, M, Lewis, B. (2020). Information Session: The nisotak Mobile Application Project. Federation of Sovereign Indigenous nations (FSIN). May 4, 2022 (online).

Rapanta, C., Botturi, L., & Koole, M. (2022). Post-pandemic challenges for higher education: Rethinking cultural inclusive and ethical instructional design and teaching practice. Association for Educational Communication and Technology (AECT) Culture, Learning, and Technology-Graduate Student Assembly (CLT-GSA) webinar. April 21 (Indiana/online).

Morin, R., Lewis, B., & Koole, M. (2020). The nisotak Mobile Application Project. Maskwacis Cultural College. October 6, 2021 (online).

Whitstone, M., Lewis, K., & Koole, M. (2020). The nisotak Mobile Application Project. Maskwacis Cultural College. May 3, 2021 (online).

Koole, M. (2021). Response to Acimowin (Video by Linda Young). March 30, 2021 (online). 

Koole, M., Costello, J,, (2020). Introduction to Phenomenography Workshop (Part 1). Faculty of Medicine, University of Botswana, June 9, 2020. (Online).

Costello, J., & Koole, M, (2020). Introduction to Phenomenography Workshop (Part 2). Faculty of Medicine, University of Botswana, June 24, 2020. (Online).

Koole, M., & Lewis, K. (2020). Challenges and new frontiers of teaching low-resourced languages with technology: Cree realities and perspectives (keynote). The 3rd Pan-Pacific Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Conference, June 29, 2020 (Online)

Lewis, K., & Koole, M., (2020). Cree language: Considerations for app development (presentation). The 3rd Pan-Pacific Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Conference, June 29, 2020 (Online)

Koole, M., & Cole, E., (2019). Wearable computing: A makerspace project. The 55th Saskatchewan Principal’s Short Course, Saskatoon, July 2, 2019

Koole, M., & Munkler, R., (2018). Makerspaces: Technology in the classroom. The 54th Saskatchewan Principal’s Short Course, Saskatoon, July 2, 2018

Koole, M., (2018). How do I keep students engaged? College of Education Learning Communities (2018), Saskatoon, SK, March 22, 2018

Koole, M., (2018). Connecting the dots: Balancing the pros and cons of technology in early childhood education (Keynote). Preschool Information and Registry Service (PIRS) 32nd Annual Conference: Mud Pies to Tablets Balancing Technology and Creative Play, Saskatoon, SK, February 2, 2018

Koole, M., & Anderson, K., (2017). Makerspaces: Hands-on, low-cost activities. 53rd Annual Saskatchewan Principal’s Short Course, Saskatoon, SK, July 4, 2017

Koole, M., Rasmussen, K., & Costello, J., (2017). An introduction to phenomenography: Applications for the field of dentistry. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seminar Series, Edmonton, Alberta, June 22, 2017

Koole, M., & Parchoma, G., (2017). Online doctoral students’ and supervisors’ identity positioning. ICDE Global Doctoral Consortium, Oslo, June 6, 2017

Koole, M., (2016). Workshop: How to survive your distance PhD. ICDE Global Doctoral Consortium, Pretoria, September 21, 2016

Koole, M., (2016). Doctoral students’ identity positioning in networked learning (Keynote). ICDE Global Doctoral Consortium, Pretoria, September 21, 2016

Koole, M., Dionne, J., & Todd McCoy, E., (2016). Makerspaces: Technology in the classroom. 52nd Annual Saskatchewan Principal’s Short Course, Saskatoon, SK, July 4, 2016

Koole, M., & Power, R., (2015). Apps for learning English (App-LE): How mobile learning can enhance teaching and learning in ESL. TESL Ontario (Workshop), January 1, 2015

Koole, M., & Morrison, D., (2014). New environments for learning: Using educational technologies for e-learning. Education Students’ Society, Saskatoon, October 31, 2014

Koole, M., (2010). Mobile learning: Do the benefits justify the cost and time? Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, BC, January 1, 2010

Conference Presentations

Upcoming

Koole, M. & Ballek, J. (2026). Making sense of variation: An interactive phenomenography workshop. The International Society for the Study of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 28 – 31, 2026.

Koole, M. & Ojo, S. (2026). From student to instructional designer: Exploring liminality in a graduate-level service-learning course. The International Society for the Study of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 28 – 31, 2026.

Feekery, A., & Koole, M. (2026). Enhancing students’ information evaluation capability using the Te Whato Aho Rau evaluation framework: Aotearoa New Zealand roots, global application. The International Society for the Study of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 28 – 31, 2026.

Bennetch, R., & Koole, M. (2026). Designing for both/and: Academic integrity and ethical choice in postdigital classrooms. Postdigital Backlash: Past, present, and future Conference. Zagreb, Croatia. June 22 – 23, 2026.   

Badarneh, N., & Koole, M. (2026). Untangling the nuances and networks of mobile-GenAI English learning: A study of Arab immigrant and refugee women in Canada. The 15^th International Conference on Networked Learning. Brussels, Belgium, May 6 – 8, 2026.

Completed

Vigh, E., Weir, E., Alexandra, N., Stangroome, G., Gu, Y., Metlatla, O., Watanabe, M., Schäfer, R., Hahn, S., Krawczyk, K., Godoy, M., Cossovich, R., Morin, R., Dreaver-Charles, K., Koole, M., Lewis, B. (2025). The nisotak project. Association for Computing Machinery Alt.CHI April 26 – May 1, 2025.

Koole, M., MacCallum, K., & Parsons, D. (2025). Reflecting on twenty years of IAMLearn: Insights and innovations. 30th International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Conference. Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand November 10 – 13, 2025.

Koole, M. (2025) An online suite of micro-credentials to foster greater understanding of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The International Society for the Study of Teaching and learning (ISSOTL). Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand November 4 – 6, 2025.

Abram, H., MacDowell, M., & Koole, M. (2025). Educational pathways to access, support, hope, opportunities, and transformation for women and girls in Afghanistan using GenAI. Open/Technology in Education, Society, and Scholarship Association (OTESSA). Online June 3, 2025. (Congress)

Koole, M., Traxler, J., Rugg, G., Lemes de Oliveira, T., Arancibia, V., & Touati, R. (2024). Card sorting as a methodology for discovering underlying needs of communities seeking to develop learning spaces: Towards a better understanding of the sociocultural ecology. Open/Technology in Education, Society, and Scholarship Association (OTESSA). Montreal, Québec June 12-15, 2024. (Congress)

Rugg, G., Koole, M., Traxler, J., Smith, M., & Footring, S. (2024). Navigating knowledge: Nifty tools for nimble networked learning researchers.The fourteenth International Conference on Networked Learning (NLC2024) Valletta, Malta May15-17, 2024.

Koole, M., Rusman, E., MacCallum, K., Cristol, D., Arnedillo-Sánchez, I., Van Der Merwe, H. (2023) Leaping forward without losing sight of the past: A collective reflection on the future of mobile learning. 22^nd International mLearn/iTLT Conference, Durban, South Africa. October 9-11, 2023.

Koole, M., Okoko, J., Fillatre, M. (2023). Tackling the Complexities of International Research: What puts projects at risk?​ 4S Conference for the Society for Social Studies of Science. Honolulu, USA. November 8-11, 2023.

Koole, M., Lewis, K., Lewis, B., Morin, R., Dreaver-Charles, K., Vassileva, J., and Deters, R. (2023). nisotak: An example of flexible design for Indigenous language learning apps and reconciliation. 21st World Conference on Mobile, Blended and Seamless Learning (mLearn 2022). Date: October 10 to 12, 2022. (Herleen, NL).

Koole, M., Traxler, J., Footring, S., & Smith, M. (2022). Decolonisation of digital learning spaces. The Learner Conference. Date: July 13-15, 2022. (Valencia, Spain / online).

Lewis, K., Vassileva, J., Deters, R., & Koole, M. (2020). Ownership, control, access and protection of Indigenous communities' data with distributed ledger (Blockchain) technology. World Association of Educational Sciences (AMSE-AMCE-WAER), Buenos Aires, June 8, 2022.

Koole, M., Beaumier, A. (2022). Tipping the canoe: What can be learned from a postdigital analysis of augmented and virtual reality in networked learning? The 13th International Conference on Networked Learning (NLC2022) Date: May 16-18, Sundsvall, Sweden.

Traxler, J., Koole, M. & Footring, S. (2022). Decolonisation of Digital Learning Spaces: It’s Not About Knowing More but Knowing Better. Open/Technology in Education, Society, and Scholarship Association Conference (OT3SSA). Date: May 16-20, online.

Koole. M, & Elian, K. (2021). Evaluating students’ experiences of a weekly ‘hour of code’: Cookies or cake? mLearn 2021: 20th World Conference on Mobile, Blended and Seamless Learning. Date: October 6-8. Tallinn University, Estonia (moved online).

Koole, M., Lewis, K., Vassileva, J., Deters, R., Lewis, K., Aburachid Rocha, B., Camargo, L., Kiron, N., & Cooper, C. (2020). The nisotak mobile app. The 19^th World Conference on Mobile, Blended and Seamless Learning (mLearn 2020). Cairo, Egypt, November 2-4, 2020. (Transitioned to online format.)

Lewis, K., Vassileva, J., Deters, R., & Koole, M. (2020). Ownership,
Control, Access and Protection of Indigenous Communities' Data with Distributed Ledger (Blockchain) Technology. World Association of Educational Sciences (AMSE-AMCE-WAER), Buenos Aires, June 8, 2020 (Postponed/TBA).

Hellsten, L., Hendry, B., Koole, M., & McIntyre, L. (2020). Reimagining the I3 Model: Addressing the Limitations of the I3 Model as Applied to Cyberbullying in Saskatchewan. Canadian Society for the Study of Education 2020. May 31-June 3, 2020. (Online).

Hellsten, L., Hendry, B., Koole, M., & McIntyre, L. (2019). Mitigating factors in cyberbullying: Recommendations from Saskatchewan youth, educational and community stakeholders. International Bullying Prevention Association National Conference, Chicago, Il., November 7, 2019

Koole, M., Anderson, K., & Wilson, J. (2018). Makerspaces as complex sociomaterial assemblages: Is networking the key factor? The 11th International Conference in Networked Learning, Zagreb, May 14, 2018

Simmons, M., Parchoma. G., & Koole, M. (2018). Mapping patterns of relations in an online graduate course: A sociomaterialist perspective. The 11th International Conference in Networked Learning, Zagreb, May 14, 2018

Hellsten, L., Hendry, B., Myburgh, J., McIntyre, L., & Koole, M. (2018). Influences that intensify cyberbullying acts: Exploring impelling forces through the I3 model. College of Education Graduate Programs Celebration of Research, Saskatoon, April 7, 2018

Koole, M., Lewis, K., MacKay, G., & Felber, A. (2018). An online database of Indigenous language learning/teaching tools. Think Indigenous Education Conference 2018: Inspiring Change through Indigenous Knowledge, Story, and Education, Saskatoon, SK, March 14, 2018

Hellsten, L., Myburgh, J., McIntyre, L., Koole, M., Andrie, S., Cochrane, K., & Pisch, D. (2017). Exploring cyberbullying prevention recommendations across stakeholder groups. International Bullying Prevention Association National Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, November 5, 2017

Morrison, D., & Koole, M. (2017). Learning on-the-Go: Older adults’ use of mobile devices to enhance self-directed, informal learning. The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Vancouver, BC, October 17, 2017

Parchoma, G., Koole, M., & Simmons, M. (2017). Mapping patterns of relations on an online graduate course: A a sociomaterialist perspective. The 25th Annual Conference of the Association for Learning Technology, Liverpool, September 5, 2017

Rasmussen, K., & Koole, M. & Costello, J. (2017). An introduction to phenomenography (workshop). Thinking Qualitatively Workshop Series by the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology, Edmonton, Alberta, June 21, 2017

Hendry, B., Hellsten, L., McIntyre, L. Koole, M., & Myburgh, J. (2017). The impact of technology on cyberbullying behaviours: Exploring technology as an instigating trigger and impelling force. The 78th annual Canadian Psychological Association Annual Convention, Toronto, June 7, 2017

Koole, M., Parchoma, G., & Simmons, M. (2017). Viewing blended learning as sociomaterial assemblages. Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE / Congress), Toronto, ON, May 27, 2017

Koole, M., & Lewis, K. (2016). Mobile learning as a tool for Indigenous language revitalization and sustainability in Canada: Who will the pipe holders be? mLearn 2016: Mobile Learning Futures: Sustaining Quality Research and Practice in Mobile Learning, Sydney, October 24, 2016

Rose, E., Koole, M., Power, M., Wilson, J., Jacobson, M., Parchoma, G., Simmons, M., Lock, J., & Blanchette, C. (2016). The quest for the finest blend of text and voice in graduate online learning. Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE), Calgary, AB, May 27, 2016

Koole, M., Epp, J., Hepner, R., Hossain, M., & Wilson, J. (2016). The Educational technology critique (ETC) studio. Teaching and Learning with the Power of Technology (TLT), Regina, SK, April 29, 2016

Lewis, K., Koole, M., Fleury, N., MacKay, G., & Whitstone, M. (2016). miskweyihtamowin kiskinwahamakamikohk: Discovering new ways to teach language in schools. AWASIS Aboriginal Education Conference, Saskatoon, SK, April 27, 2016

Koole, M. (2015). Diffractive reading as a methodology to explore educational technology. Qualitatives 2015, London, January 1, 2015

Jacobsen, M., Parchoma, G., Wilson, J., Simmons, M., & Koole, M. (2015). The quest for the finest blend of text and voice in graduate online learning: A Western Canadian Perspective. Canada’s Collaboration for Online Higher Education and Research (COHERE, Victoria, January 1, 2015

Traxler, J., & Koole, M. (2014). The theory paper: What is the future of mobile learning? The 10th International Conference on Mobile Learning, Madrid, January 1, 2014

Koole, M. (2013). Preparing learners for online doctoral study: The readiness app. The World Conference of the International Council for Open and Distance Education, Tianjin, January 1, 2013

Koole, M. (2013). Preparing learners for online doctoral study: The readiness app. EdMedia 2013: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, Victoria, January 1, 2013

Koole, M. (2012). An introduction to phenomenography. Research in Distance Education Symposium: Teaching and Learning in a Wired World, Edmonton, January 1, 2012

Koole, M. (2012). A social constructionist approach to phenomenographic analysis of identity positioning in networked learning. The 8th International Conference on Networked Learning, Maastrict, January 1, 2012

Koole, M. (2012). Ontological and epistemological threshold crossings of doctoral students in networked learning environments: ‘My ontolo- . . . what? The 4th Biennial Threshold Concepts Conference and 6th NAIRTL Annual Conference, Dublin, January 1, 2012

Koole, M., & Parchoma, G. (2011). The web of identity: Identity formation in online learning. The Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research (CIDER) Sessions (online), Edmonton, January 1, 2011

Koole, M., de Waard, I., & Elsayed Meawad, F. (2011). Mobile learning: Solutions and challenges. The Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research (CIDER) Sessions (online), Edmonton, January 1, 2010

Cleveland-Innes, M., Ally, M., and Kenny, R., & Koole, M. (2010). Developing a community of inquiry in a mobile learning context. The Canadian Network for Innovation in Education Annual Conference, Ottawa, January 1, 2010

Koole, M. (2010). The web of identity: Selfhood and belonging in online learning networks. The 7th International Conference on Networked Learning, Aalborg, Denmark, May 3, 2010

Poster Presentations

Koole, M., Clark, S., Hellsten, L., McIntyre, L., & Hendry, B., Cyberbullying as a boundary crossing behaviour: The proliferation of harm through time and space. World Anti-Bullying Forum 2019, Dublin, June 4, 2019

Hellsten, L., Hendry, B., Koole, M., & McIntyre, L., Examining factors influencing cyberbullying among Canadian youth: Appraisal of the I3 Model. World Anti-Bullying Forum 2019, Dublin, June 4, 2019

Hellsten, L., Hendry, B., Cochrane, K., McIntyre, L., & Koole, M., Who would you tell? A Canadian youth’s perspective of reporting incidents of cyberbullying. Canadian Association for Educational Psychology 2019 (Congress), Vancouver, June 2, 2019

Hendry, B., Hellsten, L., Nelson, T., McIntyre, L, & Koole, M., Cyberbullying among Saskatchewan youth: Instigating triggers within the educational system. Canadian Association for Educational Psychology 2018 (Congress), Regina, May 26, 2018

Myburgh, J., Hellsten, L., McIntyre, L., Hendry, B., & Koole, M., What are the driving and inhibiting forces in youth cyberbullying? Perceptions of school personnel. 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 3, 2017

Myburgh, J., Hellsten, L., McIntyre, L., Koole, M., Hendry, B., Andrie, S., Cochrane, K., & Pisch, D., Exploring cyberbullying prevention recommendations across stakeholder Groups. International Bullying Prevention Association National Conference, Nashville, Tennissee, November 5, 2017

Koole, M., Doctoral student identities in networked learning. Losing momentum? Current Challenges in Learning and Technology, Oxford, January 1, 2012

Book Reviews

Koole, M., (2020). Review of Rosi Braidotti. (2019). Posthuman knowledge. Cambridge, UK: Polity Press. 210 pp. ISBN 9781509535255 Postdigitital Science Education. http://doi.org/10.1007/s42438-020-00139-y  

Koole, M., (2019). Review of Allison Littlejohn, Jimmy Jaldemark, Emmy Vrieling-Tuenter, & Femke Nijland (Eds.) (2019). Networked professional learning: Emerging and equitable discourses for professional development. Postdigitital Science Education. http://doi.org/10.1007/s42438-019-00092-5 

Koole M., (2018). Review of design of technology-enhanced learning: Integrating research and practice (2017 by Bower, M). Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology (CJLT), 44(2), 1-5. http://doi.org/10.21432/cjlt27808 

Reports and Other Outputs

Koole, M. (June 26, 2023). Landscapes of learning and other metaphors. Society for Research in Higher Education Blog. https://srheblog.com/2023/06/29/landscapes-of-learning-and-other-metaphors

Print and Social Media – Koole, M., Lewis, K., MacKay, G., Felber, A., & Olagunju, A.H., (2019). ᐄᐧᒉᐦᑐᐃᐧᐣ | wîcêhtowin | fellowship: A quick search for Indigenous language learning and teaching resources (https://www.wicehtowin.ca/) (Online Resource).

Koole, M. (PI) (2026). Graduate Research Assistant - Blended Learning Strategy through Moodle to Improve English Vocabulary Acquisition among High School Students (Mr. Ángel Rafael Serpa Huertas, Columbia), $8,000 (CAD). Granting organization: Globallink, Mitacs. [Awarded: February 2026].

Koole, M. (PI), An online suite of micro-credentials to foster greater understanding of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. $5000. SoTL SPARK Grant, U of S. [Awarded: March 25, 2025].

Koole, M. (PI), Squires, V. (Co-I), Irvine, Valerie (co-I). Post-Pandemic Learning Mode Preferences in Saskatchewan. $10,000. Granting Organization: John Ranton Research Grant, U of S. [Awarded May 10, 2024].

Koole, M. (PI), Morin, R. (Co-I). Supporting and Securing Digital Resources for Indigenous Knowledge and Language: Data Management Policies and Systems, $10,000. Granting Organization: John Ranton Research Grant, U of S. (Returned; a private company launched a similar tool.) [Awarded: 2023].

Koole, M. (PI), Traxler, J. (Co-I). Decolonization of digital learning spaces: Methods and methodologies for remote and marginalized communities, $30,000. Granting Organization: Office of the Vice-President Research (SSHRC PDG Pilot Program), U of S. [Awarded October 11, 2022].

Koole, M. (PI) (Summer, 2022). Mitacs Intern - wîcêhtowin project (Mr. Sudhanshu Agarwal, India), $8,000 (CAD). Granting organization: Globallink, Mitacs.

Koole, M. (PI) (Summer, 2022). Mitacs Intern - wîcêhtowin project (Ms. Yvette Anaïs González Argüello, Mexico), $8,000 (CAD). Granting organization: Globallink, Mitacs.

Morin, R. (Co-PI), Lewis, K. (Co-PI), Koole, M., Vassileva, J, & Deters, R. (2021). The nîswayohk ka-kiskinwahamâsohk (Learning Two Ways) project. $5000 (CAD). Granting organization: SHHRC Explore, U of S. [Awarded: May 5, 2021]

Koole, M. (PI), Lewis, L., Vassileva, L., & Deters, R. (2019 - 2020). nêhiyawê Instructional Syntax Online for Teaching and Knowledge (NISOTAK), $100,000 (CAD). Granting organization: Community Investment Program, Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA). [Awarded: May 2019; Project start: July 2019]

Okoko, J. (PI) & Koole, M. (2020). Enhancing capacity of faculty in the department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies (EMPCS) at Kenyatta University in applied research, ($12,322). Granting organization: Academics Without Borders (AWB).

Koole, M. (PI) (2017). Mitacs Intern - wîcêhtowin project (Ms. Annalena Felber, Germany), $8,000 (CAD). Granting organization: Globallink, Mitacs.

Hellsten, L.A, (PI), Koole, M. & McIntyre, L. (2016 - 2019). Why Do Youth Cyberbully? Exploring Instigating Triggers, Impelling Factors, and Inhibitors in Cyberbullying, $63,645 (CAD). Granting organization: Insight Development Grant, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Koole, M. (PI) & Wilson, J. (2016 - 2017). Using a Makerspace to Explore Perceptions of Technological Self-Efficacy of Pre-and in-Service Teachers, $5,127.50 (CAD). Granting organization: College of Education, U of S.

 Koole, M. (PI) (Summer 2016). Undergraduate Student Research Assistantship (USRA): Two students to work on makerspace project. $4500 (CAD). Granting organization: Office of the Vice-President Research, U of S.

Koole, M. (PI) (2015 - 2020). Faculty Recruitment and Retention Program, $27,000 (CAD). Granting organization: Faculty Recruitment and Retention Program, College of Education, U of S.

wîcihowin: helping each other

• Quick search for Indigenous resources by language, language family, proficiency.
• This website and database was funded through Mitacs Globalink Program and the U of S Faculty Recruitment and Retention Program.

Educational Technology Critique (ETC) Studio for pre-service and in-service teachers, College of  Education:

• Makerspace Workshops - Year 4, July 2018 to June 2019
• Makerspace Workshops - Year 3 – site visits, July 2017 to June 2018
• Makerspace Workshops - Year 2, July 2016 to June 2017
• Makerspace workshops – Year 1, May 2015 to June 2016