Career highlights
- Associate Professor
- Associate Head (Teaching and Learning) (ongoing)
- Chair, Faculty Academic Progress and Discipline Committee
- eLearning Manager (Faculty of Science and Technology)
Research interests
- Digital Literacy
- eLearning, technologies to support online learning, student engagement
- Gender issues IT
- IT education
Teaching interests
Teaching areas
IT practice and professional ethics
Fundamentals of IT
Database
Research Methods
Work Integrated Learning
IT placements and internships
Units taught
SIT223
SIT306
Professional activities
- Chair, Facilities Committee, Go Girl Go for IT
- Track Chair, ACIS 2012
- Editor, JITE
- Reviewer, Computers & Education, JITE, ACIS2012, AJET
Awards
Australian Learning and Teaching Fellow
Publications
Digital fluency - a dynamic capability continuum
Kat Cain, Jo Coldwell-Neilson
(2024), Vol. 40, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, Tugun, QLD., C1
Integrating career development into an undergraduate IT curriculum at an Australian University
S McKenzie, J Coldwell-Neilson, S Palmer
(2021), Vol. 26, pp. 5971-5990, Education and Information Technologies, Netherlands, C1
Capability demands of digital service innovation
Josette Coldwell-Neilson, Trudi Cooper, Nick Patterson
(2020), pp. 45-64, Leadership, management, and adoption techniques for digital service innovation, Hershey, Pa., B1
Gathering intelligence on student information behavior using data mining
L Pan, N Patterson, S McKenzie, S Rajasegarar, G Wood-Bradley, J Rough, W Luo, E Lanham, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2020), Vol. 68, pp. 636-658, Library Trends, C1
Digital Literacy Meets Industry 4.0
Josette Coldwell-Neilson, Trudi Cooper
(2019), Vol. 4, pp. 37-50, Education for employability. Volume 2, Learning for future possibilities, Leiden, The Netherlands, B1
S Malik, R Mathew, R Al-Nuaimi, A Al-Sideiri, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2019), Vol. 24, pp. 2779-2796, Education and Information Technologies, C1
Implications of updating digital literacy - a case study in an optometric curriculum
J Coldwell-Neilson, J Armitage, R Wood-Bradley, B Kelly, A Gentle
(2019), Vol. 16, pp. 033-049, Issues in informing science and information technology, Santa Rosa, Calif., C1
Digital literacy expectations in higher education
J Coldwell-Neilson
(2019), pp. 103-112, ASCILITE 2018 : Open oceans: learning without borders : Proceedings of the 35th International Conference of Innovation, Practice and Research in the use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education, Geelong, Vic., E1
The Push-pull of digital literacy
Jo Coldwell-Neilson, Kat Cain
(2019), pp. 1-11, IATUL 2019 : Shifting Sands and Rising Tides - Leading Libraries through Innovation : Proceedings of the International Association of Scientific and Technological University Libraries, Perth, Western Australia, E1
Understanding the career development and employability of information technology students
S McKenzie, J Coldwell-Neilson, S Palmer
(2018), Vol. 10, pp. 456-468, Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, C1
S Malik, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2018), Vol. 23, pp. 2453-2475, Education and information technologies, New York, N.Y., C1
S Palmer, J Coldwell-Neilson, M Campbell
(2018), Vol. 28, pp. 280-299, Computer science education, Abingdon, Eng., C1
A model for teaching an introductory programming course using ADRI
S Iqbal Malik, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2017), Vol. 22, pp. 1089-1120, Education and information technologies, Berlin, Germany, C1
S McKenzie, J Coldwell-Neilson, S Palmer
(2017), Vol. 26, pp. 14-23, Australian Journal of Career Development, C1
Impact of a new teaching and learning approach in an introductory programming course
S Iqbal Malik, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2017), Vol. 55, pp. 789-819, Journal of Educational Computing Research, Thousand Oaks, Calif., C1
Comparison of Traditional and ADRI Based Teaching Approaches in an Introductory Programming Course
S Malik, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2017), Vol. 16, pp. 267-283, Journal of information technology education: research, Santa Rosa, Calif., C1
Assumed digital literacy knowledge by Australian universities: are students informed?
J Coldwell-Neilson
(2017), pp. 75-6, ACE 2017 : Proceedings of the 19th Australiasian Computing Education Conference 2017, Geelong, Vic., E1
Digital literacy - a driver for curriculum transformation
J Coldwell-Neilson
(2017), Vol. 40, pp. 84-94, HERDA 2017 : Research and development in higher education: curriculum transformation : Proceedings of the 40th HERDSA Annual International Conference, Sydney, N.S.W., E1
Career aspirations and skills expectations of undergraduate IT students: are they realistic?
S Mckenzie, J Coldwell-Neilson, S Palmer
(2017), Vol. 40, pp. 229-240, HERDSA 2017: Research and development in higher education: curriculum transformation : Prcoeedings of the 40th HERDSA Annual International Conference, Sydney, N.S.W., E1
Towards a framework for aligning learning outcomes, academic literacies and assessment criteria
R Dew, A Goscinski, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2016), Vol. 21, pp. 401-423, Education and Information Technologies, C1
The book: production and participation
S Luck, J Lamp, A Craig, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2016), Vol. 65, pp. 2-19, Library review, Bingley, Eng., C1
Students' computing use and study: when more is less
C McLachlan, A Craig, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2016), Vol. 20, pp. 1-17, Australasian journal of information systems, Canberra, A.C.T., C1
Influencing girls' interest in information technology
E Gorbacheva, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2016), pp. 1-14, ECIS 2016: Proceedings of the 24th European Conference on Information Systems, Istanbul, Turkey, E1
A Atalatti, E Lanham, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2015), Vol. 1, pp. 213-219, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, Lisbon, Portugal, E1
Responding to student evaluation of teaching : closing the loop
J Coldwell-Neilson, R Dew, A Goscinski
(2015), Vol. 38, pp. 72-81, HERDSA : Learning for Life and Work in a Complex World, Melbourne, Victoria, E1
Developing career aspirations of information technology students at Deakin University
S McKenzie, J Coldwell-Neilson, S Palmer
(2015), Vol. 38, pp. 331-343, HERDSA 2015: Proceedings of the 38th International Conference of Research and Development in Higher Education : Learning for life and work in a complex world, Melbourne, Victoria, E1
A Hamilton, J Coldwell-Neilson, A Craig
(2014), Vol. 44, pp. 59-93, Vine : the journal of information and knowledge management systems, Bingley, England, C1
ICT Interventions for girls : factors influencing ICT career intentions
E Gorbacheva, A Craig, J Beekhuyzen, J Coldwell
(2014), Vol. 18, pp. 289-302, Australasian journal of information systems, Canberra, A.C.T., C1
Managing learning evidence using eportfolio
Shang Gao, Jo Coldwell-Neilson, Andrzej Goscinski
(2014), Vol. 05, pp. 1585-1590, Creative Education, Irvine, CA, C1
Longitudinal evaluation of ICT intervention programs for girls
E Gorbacheva, J Beekhuyzen, A Craig, J Coldwell
(2014), pp. 1-11, ASICS 2014 : Proceedings of the 25th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Auckland, New Zealand, E1
The impact of IT intervention programs for girls
J Coldwell-Neilson, A Craig, E Gorbacheva, J Beekhuyzen
(2014), pp. 10-20, Gender IT '14: Proceedings of Gender and IT Appropriation. Science and Practice on Dialogue - Forum for Interdisciplinary Exchange, Siegen, Germany, E1
Impact of Assurance of Learning (AOL) in programming course for novices
S Iqbal Malik, R Mathew, M Chowdhury, J Coldwell-Neilson
(2014), pp. 1-5, BCS 2014 : Proceedings of 2nd BCS The Chartered Institute for IT International Conference, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, E1
Understanding career aspirations of Information Technology students at Deakin University
S McKenzie, J Coldwell-Neilson, S Palmer, K Coleman
(2014), pp. 301-305, TALE 2014 : Learning for the future now : Proceedings of the 2014 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, Wellington, New Zealand, E1
The silicon ceiling : women managers and leaders in ICT in Australia
A Craig, J Coldwell, J Fisher, C Lang
(2013), pp. 177-200, Women and management : global issues and promising solutions, Santa Barbara, Calif., B1
Managing expectations : a changing landscape
J Coldwell-Neilson
(2013), pp. 1-17, ePedagogy in online learning : new developments in web mediated human computer interaction, Hershey, Pa., B1
Approaches to improving teaching
S Gao, J Coldwell-Neilson, A Goscinski
(2013), Vol. 4, pp. 1-7, Creative education, Irvine, Calif., C1
Constructivist learning: understanding and experience in IT tertiary education
S Gao, J Coldwell-Neilson, A Goscinski
(2013), Vol. 2, pp. 140-146, Journal of curriculum and teaching, Toronto, Ont., C1
Improving assessment management using tools
S Gao, J Coldwell-Neilson, A Goscinski
(2013), Vol. 4, pp. 168-173, International journal of advanced computer science and applications, New York, N.Y., C1
Are IT interventions for girls a special case?
A Craig, J Coldwell-Neilson, J Beekhuyzen
(2013), pp. 451-456, SIGCSE 2013 : Proceedings of the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education 2013 technical symposium, Denver, Colorado, E1
E Gorbacheva, J Beekhuyzen, A Craig, J Coldwell-Nielson
(2013), pp. 1-10, Proceedings of the 24th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Melbourne, Vic., E1
Which e-learning technology is right for me?
J Coldwell-Neilson, J Beekhuyzen, A Craig
(2012), Vol. 7, pp. 13-21, International journal of emerging technologies in learning, Kassel, Germany, C1
A review of e-learning technologies - opportunities for teaching and learning
A Craig, J Coldwell-Neilson, A Goold, J Beekhuyzen
(2012), pp. 29-41, CSEDU 2012 – 4th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, Porto, Portugal, E1
Preparing for WIL : online career development for IT students
J Coldwell-Neilson, A Craig
(2012), pp. 37-41, ACEN 2012 : Collaborative education, investing in the future : Proceedings of the 2012 Australian Collaborative Education Network national conference, Geelong, Vic., E1
Using e Technologies for active learning
J Coldwell, A Craig, A Goold
(2011), Vol. 6, pp. 1-12, Interdisciplinary journal of information, knowledge and management, Santa Rosa, Calif., C1
Using eTechnologies for Active Learning
Jo Coldwell-Neilson, Annemieke Craig, Annegret Goold
(2011), Vol. 6, pp. 95-106, Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Santa Rosa, Calif., C1-1
An initiative to address the gender imbalance in tertiary IT studies
A Craig, J Coldwell
(2010), Vol. 5, pp. 177-190, Interdisciplinary journal of information, knowledge and management, Santa Rosa, Calif., C1
An examination of the role of the e-tutor
A Goold, J Coldwell, A Craig
(2010), Vol. 26, pp. 704-716, Australasian journal of educational technology, Wollongong, N.S.W., C1
Student perceptions of ICT : a gendered analysis
C McLachlan, A Craig, J Coldwell
(2010), ACE 2010 : Proceedings of the twelfth Australasian computing education conference, Brisbane, Queensland, E1
The role of the online teacher in supporting student learning: A case study
A Craig, J Coldwell, A Goold
(2009), pp. 1181-1187, E-Learn 2009 : Proceedings of the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada, E1
Professional ethics and responsibilities
J Coldwell
(2008), pp. 277-302, Ethics in ICT : an Australian perspective, Frenchs Forest, N.S.W., B1-1
Perceptions of roles and responsibilities in online learning : a case study
A Craig, A Goold, J Coldwell, J Mustard
(2008), Vol. 4, pp. 205-223, Interdisciplinary journal of e-learning and learning objects, Santa Rosa, Calif., C1
The student experience of working in teams online
A Goold, A Craig, J Coldwell
(2008), ASCILITE 2008 : Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology? : Proceedings of ASCILITE 2008, Melbourne, Vic., E1
Accommodating culture and cultural diversity in online teaching
A Goold, A Craig, J Coldwell
(2007), Vol. 23, pp. 490-507, Australasian journal of educational technology, Como, W.A., C1
Gender and equity in e-Learning
J Coldwell, A Goold, A Craig, J Mustard
(2007), Vol. 15, pp. 9-24, Australasian journal of information systems, Wollongong, N.S.W., C1
Gender and equity in elearning
J Coldwell, A Goold, A Craig, J Mustard
(2006), pp. 1-8, AusWIT 2006: Participation One Year On: Proceedings of the 2006 Australian Women in IT Conference, Adelaide, Australia, E1
Student perspectives of online learning
J Coldwell, A Craig, A Goold
(2006), pp. 97-107, ALT-C 2006 : the next generation : research proceedings : Association for Learning Technology, Edinburgh, Scotland, E1
Video games research: gender inequities
I Zupanovic, J Coldwell
(2006), pp. 1-8, AusWIT 2006: Participation One Year On: Proceedings of the 2006 Australian Women in IT Conference, Adelaide, S.A., E1
Managing student expectations online
D Newlands, J Coldwell
(2005), Vol. 3583, pp. 355-363, Lecture notes in computer science, Heidelberg, Germany, C1
P Smith, J Coldwell, S Smith, K Murphy
(2005), Vol. 42, pp. 123-134, Innovations in education and teaching international, London, England, C1
M van der Klooster, J Coldwell
(2005), pp. 1-14, 3rd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education Conference Proceedings, Honolulu, Hawaii, E1
P Smith, S Smith, J Coldwell, K Murphy
(2005), pp. 1-8, WCCE 2005 : 8th IFIP world conference on computers in education, Cape Town, South Africa, E1
Teaching ethics in a virtual classroom
A Goold, J Coldwell
(2005), pp. 232-236, SIGCSE 2005: Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, Monte de Caparica, Portugal, E1
Deakin Online: An Evolving Case Study
Jo Coldwell-Neilson, Jo Coldwell-Neilson, Douglas Newlands, Douglas Newlands
(2004), Vol. 1, pp. 1-10, Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, Santa Rosa, Calif., C1
A model of online teaching and learning
J Coldwell, D Newlands
(2003), pp. 77-85, CBLIS'03 : Computer based learning in science : proceedings, Nicosia, Cyprus, E1
Mapping pedagogy to technology - a simple model
J Coldwell
(2003), pp. 180-192, ICWL 2003 : Advances in Web-Based Learning, Melbourne, Vic., E1
Students' perspective of online learning
J Coldwell, J Wells
(2003), pp. 101-108, Quality Education @ a Distance : IFIP TC3/ WF3.6 Working Conference on Quality Education @ at a Distance, Geelong, Vic., E1
Using technologies in teaching: an initiative in academic staff development
Christine Spratt, Stuart Palmer, Jo Coldwell
(2000), Vol. 3, pp. 455-461, Journal of educational technology and society, [Palmerston North, N.Z.], C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
Develop Digital Literacy understanding and benchmark
Prof Jo Coldwell-Neilson
OLT Fellowship - Office for Learning and Teaching
- 2016: $90,000
Other Public Sector Funding
Responsible gambling for preventing and reducing harm through digital education.
Dr Sophie Mckenzie, Dr Nick Patterson, Prof Jo Coldwell-Neilson, Dr Elicia Lanham, Dr Guy Wood-Bradley, A/Prof Chathu Ranaweera, Prof Samantha Thomas, Dr Hannah Pitt
NSW Government - Office of Responsible Gambling
- 2022: $25,000
- 2021: $150,000
- 2019: $75,000
Industry and Other Funding
Go Girl Go for IT programme in Victoria-to ascertain its short term and longer term impact
A/Prof Annemieke Craig, Prof Jo Coldwell-Neilson
VicICT Grant - Research - Victorian Women in ICT Network
- 2010: $5,000
- 2009: $4,500
Evaluation of the 'Go Girls G for IT 2012' Showcase
Prof Jo Coldwell-Neilson, A/Prof Annemieke Craig
Victorian ICT for Women
- 2012: $5,000
ACDICT Grant - Exploring the contexts of ICT degrees with high female participation
Prof Jo Coldwell-Neilson
Australian Council of Deans of ICT
- 2013: $13,925
Go Girls Go for IT Evaluation
Prof Jo Coldwell-Neilson, A/Prof Annemieke Craig
Victorian ICT for Women
- 2014: $6,454
Lightweave Project - Part 2
Dr Greg Bowtell, Dr Jordan Vincent, Prof Jo Coldwell-Neilson
Lightweave Pty Ltd
- 2020: $57,725
Supervisions
Sonia Ivetac
Thesis entitled: Exploring the consequences of ICT realisation in a secondary school
Doctor of Philosophy, Dept. of Information Systems and Business Analytics
Sophie Claire McKenzie
Thesis entitled: A Career Development Model Improving Information Technology Students¿ Graduate Outcomes
Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology), School of Information Technology
Sohail Iqbal Malik
Thesis entitled: Role of ADRI Model in Teaching and Assessing Novice Programmers
Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology), School of Information Technology
Shona Leitch
Thesis entitled: A Systems Analysis Strategy for Online Teaching and Learning Systems
Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology), School of Information Technology
Paul Sullivan
Thesis entitled: The Evolving Nature of Fraud Investigation and Prevention
Master of Science (Information Technology), School of Information Technology
Anita Hamilton
Thesis entitled: The Importance of Digital Literacy in the Knowledge Era
Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology), School of Information Technology
Christine McLachlan
Thesis entitled: Teachers' Perceptions of factors affecting the successful teaching of ICT
Doctor of Philosophy, Dept. of Information Systems and Business Analytics