Publications
Glenn Auld, Lena Djabibba, Joanne O'Mara
(2021), pp. 73-83, Rethinking languages education : directions, challenges and innovations, Abingdon, Eng., B1
Researching and parenting in the iWorld: the dialogism of family life
Joanne O'Mara, Linda Laidlaw
(2020), pp. 160-177, Child-parent research reimagined, Leiden, The Netherlands, B1
Children as architects of their digital worlds
J O'Mara, L Laidlaw, S Wong
(2020), pp. 144-151, The Routledge companion to digital media and children, New York, N.Y., B1
Translanguaging: Towards a strength-based literacy curriculum
Glenn Auld, Lena Djabibba, Joanne O'Mara
(2020), Vol. 28, pp. 32-40, Literacy Learning: The Middle Years, Crows Nest, NSW, C1
Assessment of Literacy Pedagogy using Gratitude
Glenn Auld, Andrew Eyers, Joanne O'Mara
(2020), Vol. 45, pp. 62-75, Australian Journal of Teacher Education, Perth, W.A., C1
Joanne O'Mara, Catherine Beavis
(2019), pp. 215-226, The future of English teaching worldwide: celebrating 50 years from the Dartmouth Conference, Abingdon, Eng., B1
Researching in the IWorld: from home to beyond
Linda Laidlaw, Joanne O'Mara, Suzanna So-Har Wong
(2019), pp. 182-195, The routledge international handbook of learning with technology in early childhood, Abingdon, Eng., B1
Morphologies of knowing: Fractal methods for re-thinking classroom technology practices
Julianne Lynch, Joanne O'Mara
(2019), pp. 166-186, Practice methodologies in education research, London, ENg., B1
The evidence of literacy learning through contemporary Kunibídji knowledge systems
Lena Djabibba, Glenn Auld, Joanne O'Mara
(2019), Vol. 19, pp. 15-32, Literacy education and indigenous Australians : theory, research and practice, Berlin, Germany, B1
S Ohi, Joanne O'Mara, Ruth Arber, Catherine Hartung, Gary Shaw, Christine Halse
(2019), Vol. 18, pp. 234-247, European educational research journal, London, Eng., C1
Linda Laidlaw, Joanne O’Mara, Suzanna Wong
(2019), pp. 1-14, Contemporary issues in early childhood, London, Eng., C1
'Four boys Nga-Lerebina Ngana': Oracy and translanguaging in English and Ndjébbana
J O'Mara, G Auld, L Djabibba
(2019), Vol. 54, pp. 59-68, English in Australia, Melbourne, Vic., C1
Indexing drama research: NJ 1997-2018
Mary Mooney, Joanne O’Mara
(2019), Vol. 43, pp. 114-135, NJ: drama Australia journal, Abingdon, Eng., C1
The contribution of becoming reflective on the employability of teachers and social workers
Bowles Wendy, Chambers Belinda, Robyn Ewing, Josephine Fleming, Lisa Kervin, Jessica Mantei, Morely Christine, Joanne O'Mara, Fran Waugh, David Smith
(2019), Canberra, A.C.T., A6
A critical review of the effectiveness of narrative-driven digital educational games
L Jackson, J O'Mara, J Moss, A Jackson
(2018), Vol. 8, pp. 32-49, International journal of game-based learning, Hershey, Pa., C1
Inclusive education, subjectivities and the posts
B Whitburn, J Moss, J O'Mara
(2017), Vol. 6, pp. 31-44, Inclusive education: making sense of everyday practice, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, B1
The new digital divide: digital technology policies and provision in Canada and Australia
J O'Mara, L Laidlaw, J Blackmore
(2017), pp. 87-104, The case of the iPad: mobile literacies in education, Singapore, B1
Impassioned learning and Minecraft
M Dezuanni, J O'Mara
(2017), pp. 36-48, Serious play: literacy, learning and digital games, New York, N.Y., B1
Narratives come to life through coding: digital game making as language and literacy curriculum
J O'Mara
(2017), pp. 102-114, Serious play: literacy, learning and digital games, New York, N.Y., B1
Mining the Cli-Fi world: renegotiating the curriculum using Minecraft
J O'Mara, K Robinson
(2017), pp. 114-131, Serious play: literacy, learning and digital games, New York, N.Y., B1
Games as text and games as action: English, literacy and digital games
C Beavis, S Prestige, J O'Mara
(2017), pp. 135-150, Serious play: literacy, learning and digital games, New York, N.Y., B1
B Whitburn, J Moss, J O'Mara
(2017), Vol. 32, pp. 467-479, Journal of education policy, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Supervisory scratchings: critical autoethnography complicating "process" in doctoral supervision
L McKnight, J O'Mara
(2017), pp. 1-12, Journal of curriculum and pedagogy, Abingdon, Eng., C1
J Moss, J O Mara, T McCandless
(2017), pp. 1-18, International Journal of Inclusive Education, United Kingdom, C1
B Whitburn, J Moss, J O'Mara
(2017), Vol. 21, pp. 1065-1079, International journal of inclusive education, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Thinking on your feet: a model for teaching teachers to use process drama
J O'Mara
(2016), pp. 98-112, Drama and theatre with children : international perspectives, Abingdon, Eng., B1
Shifting practices and frames: literacy, learning and computer games
C Beavis, J O'Mara
(2016), Vol. 22, pp. 239-253, Leadership in diverse learning contexts, Berlin, Germany, B1
"Daddy, look at the video I made on my iPad!": reconceptualizing 'readiness' in the digital age
L Laidlaw, J O'Mara, S Wong
(2015), pp. 65-77, Rethinking readiness in early childhood education : implications for policy and practice, New York, N.Y., B1
L Laidlaw, J O'Mara
(2015), Vol. 17, pp. 59-74, Language and literacy, Kingston, Ont., C1
'Redstone is like electricity': Children's performative representations in and around Minecraft
M Dezuanni, J O’Mara, C Beavis
(2015), Vol. 12, pp. 147-163, E-Learning and Digital Media, C1
'Turning around' to the affordances of digital games: English curriculum and students' lifeworlds
C Beavis, C Walsh, C Bradford, J O'Mara, T Apperley, A Gutierrez
(2015), Vol. 50, pp. 30-40, English in Australia, Melbourne, Vic., C1
Doing diversity: intercultural understanding in primary and secondary schools
C Halse, F Mansouri, J Moss, Y Paradies, J O'Mara, R Arber, N Denson, C Arrowsmith, N Priest, C Charles, A Cloonan, B Fox, C Hartung, C Mahoney, S Ohi, G Ovenden, G Shaw, L Wright
(2015), Melbourne, Vic., A6
With rest... and time... and a little hope: moving into virtual worlds through multi literacy forms
L Laidlaw, J O'Mara, L Makovichuk
(2014), pp. 223-234, International perspectives on teaching English in a globalised world, Abingdon, England, B1
Supporting intercultural engagement in literacy education
A Cloonan, J O’Mara, S Ohi
(2014), pp. 83-98, Becoming a teacher of language and literacy, Port Melbourne, Vic., B1
J O'Mara, L Paatsch
(2014), pp. 99-116, BECOMING A TEACHER OF LANGUAGE AND LITERACY, Cambridge, Eng., B1
Closing the emergency facility: Moving schools from literacy triage to better literacy outcomes
J O'Mara
(2014), Vol. 13, pp. 8-23, English teaching: practice and critique, Hamilton, New Zealand, C1
Teachers' beliefs about the possibilities and limitations of digital games in classrooms
C Beavis, L Rowan, M Dezuanni, C Mcgillivray, J O'Mara, S Prestridge, C Stieler-Hunt, R Thompson, J Zagami
(2014), Vol. 11, pp. 569-581, E-Learning and Digital Media, C1
The literacy and numeracy strategy literature review
A Kostogriz, C Vale, G Auld, D Blake, L Bragg, S Ohi, T Ollis, J O'Mara, L Paatsch, G Williams
(2013), Melbourne, Vic., A6-1
Finding aesthetic form inside the tome: the doctorate and arts based educational research
J Moss, J O'Mara
(2013), pp. 1-1, AARE 2013 : Shaping Australian educational research : Proceedings of the Australian Association for Research in Education 2013 annual conference, Adelaide, S. A., E1-1
J O'Mara, L Laidlaw
(2013), pp. 1-1, AARE 2013 : Shaping Australian educational research : Proceedings of the Australian Association for Research in Education 2013 annual conference, Adelaide, S. A., E1-1
A blank slate of potential : using GameMaker to create computer games
J O'Mara, J Richards
(2012), pp. 57-64, Digital games : literacy in action, Kent Town, S. Aust., B1
Literacy learning and computer games : a curriculum challenge for our times
C Beavis, J O'Mara, L McNeice
(2012), pp. 3-10, Digital games : literacy in action, Kent Town, S. A., B1
Breaking through the fourth wall : invitation from an avatar
J O'Mara, B Lees
(2012), pp. 33-40, Digital games : literacy in action, Kent Town, S. A., B1
J O'Mara
(2012), Vol. 17, pp. 517-534, Research in drama education : the journal of applied theatre and performance, Abingdon, England, C1
C Beavis, J O'Mara
(2012), pp. 1-1, AARE 2012 : Regional and global cooperation in educational research : Proceedings of the Australian Association for Research in Education 2012 annual conference, Sydney, N. S. W., E1-1
As if they could be otherwise...finding spaces for creativity in the enacted curriculum
J O'Mara
(2011), pp. 155-168, Creating an Australian curriculum for English : national agendas, local contexts, Putney, N. S. W., B1
J O'Mara, L Laidlaw
(2011), Vol. 10, pp. 149-159, English Teaching, C1
Research into the connection between built learning spaces and student outcomes
J Blackmore, D Bateman, J Loughlin, J O'Mara, G Aranda
(2011), East Melbourne, Vic., A6
Classroom teachers as co-researchers: The affordances and challenges of collaboration
O Joanne, G Amanda
(2010), Vol. 33, pp. 1-1, Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, C1-1
Computer games - pushing at the boundaries of literacy
C Beavis, C Beavis, J O'Mara, J O'Mara
(2010), Vol. 33, pp. 65-76, Australian journal of language and literacy, Norwood, S. Aust., C1-1
Literacy in the digital age: Learning from computer games
C Beavis, T Apperley, C Bradford, J O’Mara, C Walsh
(2009), Vol. 43, pp. 162-175, English in Education, C1
Reading and writing ourselves into the twenty-first century
J O'Mara
(2008), pp. 149-159, Drama and english teaching : imagination, action, and engagement, South Melbourne, Vic., B1-1
C Beavis, C Bradford, J O'Mara, C Walsh
(2008), pp. 1-9, AARE 2008 : Changing climates : education for sustainable futures : Proceedings of the 2008 Australian Association for Research in Education conference, Brisbane, Qld., E1-1
Proteus, the giant at the door : drama and theater in the curriculum
J O'Toole, J O'Mara
(2007), pp. 203-218, International handbook of research in arts education, Dordrecht , Netherlands, B1-1
Preparing English teachers for a changing world
C Beavis, J O'Mara
(2006), pp. 349-355, Only connect : English teaching, schooling and community, Kent Town, S. Α., B1
Becoming l(IT)erate : pre-service English teachers and ICTs
J O'Mara
(2006), Vol. 41, pp. 44-47, English in Australia, Melbourne, Vic., C1
Capturing the ephemeral : reflection-in-action as research
J O'Mara
(2006), Vol. 30, pp. 41-50, NJ (Drama Australia journal), Brisbane, Qld., C1
At Sunny Bay: building students` repertoire of literacy practices through process drama
J O'Mara
(2004), pp. 119-136, Text next : new resources for literacy learning, Sydney, N.S.W., B1
RepositioningDrama toCentreStage:Drama, English, Text andLiteracy
Joanne O'Mara
(2003), Vol. 27, pp. 17-26, NJ, C1
A challenge, a threat and a promise: drama as professional development for teacher educators
J Raphael, J O'Mara
(2002), Vol. 43, pp. 77-87, Melbourne Studies in Education, Carlton, Vic., C1
Carole Miller, Allison Preece, Joanne O'Mara
(1999), Vol. 77, pp. 137-143, Language arts, Urbana, Ill., C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
Literacy in the digital world of the twenty-first century: learning from computer games.
Prof Catherine Beavis, Prof Clare Bradford, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara, Dr Christopher Walsh
ARC Linkage - Projects Rnd 1
- 2010: $52,596
- 2008: $41,626
- 2007: $65,295
Intercultural understanding in primary and secondary schools
Prof Christine Halse, Prof Fethi Mansouri, A/Prof Colin Arrowsmith, Prof Julianne Moss, Dr Ruth Arber, Dr Nida Denson, Dr Naomi Priest, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara
ARC Linkage - Projects Rnd 2
- 2015: $76,337
- 2014: $149,988
- 2013: $108,321
- 2012: $70,097
Serious Play: Using digital games in school to promote literacy and learning in the twenty first century
Prof Catherine Beavis, Dr Michael Dezuanni, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara, Dr Sarah Prestridge, Dr Leonie Rowan, Prof Claire Wyatt-Smith, Dr Jason Zagami, A/Prof Yam San Chee
ARC Linkage - Projects Rnd 2
- 2014: $44,500
- 2013: $39,500
- 2012: $38,500
The contribution of becoming reflective on the employability of teachers and social workers
A/Prof Fran Waugh, Prof Robyn Ewing, A/Prof Wendy Bowles, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara, Prof Joan Fook, Dr Jonothan Doherty, Dr Jane McLenachan, A/Prof Christine Morley, A/Prof Lisa Kervin, Dr Jessica Maneti
OLT Innovation and Development Grants - Office for Learning and Teaching
- 2017: $6,250
Other Public Sector Funding
Literacy in the digital world of the twenty-first century: learning from computer games.
Prof Catherine Beavis, Prof Clare Bradford, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara, Dr Christopher Walsh
- 2010: $25,000
- 2008: $30,000
- 2007: $25,000
Review of the literature on the connections between physical learning spaces and student learning outcomes
Prof Jillian Blackmore, Dr Debra Bateman, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara, Dr Jill Loughlin
- 2010: $30,844
Innovative Learning Environments Research Study
Prof Jillian Blackmore, A/Prof Mary Dixon, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara, Dr Jill Loughlin, Dr Debra Bateman, A/Prof Anne Cloonan, Dr Kim Senior, Dr Jill Bamforth, Dr George Aranda, Mr Rod Le Cudennec, Ms Kate McCulloch
- 2011: $143,524
- 2010: $54,000
Intercultural understanding in primary and secondary schools
Prof Christine Halse, Prof Fethi Mansouri, A/Prof Colin Arrowsmith, Prof Julianne Moss, Dr Ruth Arber, Dr Nida Denson, Dr Naomi Priest, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara
- 2013: $10,000
- 2012: $125,000
Literacy and Numeracy Strategy - Literature Review
A/Prof Colleen Vale, Prof Damian Blake, Dr Glenn Auld, Dr Leicha Bragg, Prof Louise Paatsch, Dr Trace Ollis, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara, Dr Gaye Williams, Dr Sarah Ohi
- 2013: $54,420
Transition: Improved Literacy and Numeracy Outcomes (Survey)
Dr Brian Doig, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara
- 2015: $50,959
Evaluation of NISA project: Supporting implementation of Digital Technologies Curriculum
A/Prof Julianne Lynch, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara, A/Prof Anne Cloonan, Dr Glenn Auld
- 2020: $47,835
- 2019: $22,500
- 2018: $22,500
- 2017: $5,000
Virtual Learning Principles for Teachers: Best Practices.
A/Prof Joanne O'Mara, Prof Catherine Beavis
- 2019: $45,454
Industry and Other Funding
Intercultural understanding in primary and secondary schools
Prof Christine Halse, Prof Fethi Mansouri, A/Prof Colin Arrowsmith, Prof Julianne Moss, Dr Ruth Arber, Dr Nida Denson, Dr Naomi Priest, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara
- 2014: $30,000
- 2013: $30,000
- 2012: $30,000
Evaluation of the Professional Learning Flagship Program: Leading Curriculum Change
Prof Brenton Doecke, Prof Julianne Moss, A/Prof Anne Cloonan, A/Prof Julianne Lynch, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara
- 2012: $47,117
Literacy Learning in Playful Spaces: Using multimodal strategies to develop narrative with young learners
A/Prof Linda Laidlaw, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara
- 2014: $18,043
Reimagining literacy education: Being literate in the twenty-first century
A/Prof Linda Laidlaw, Prof Jannifer Rowsell, A/Prof Joanne O'Mara
- 2021: $15,597
Improving the outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Project.
A/Prof Joanne O'Mara, Prof Julianne Moss, A/Prof Tim Corcoran, Dr Glenn Auld
- 2020: $42,867
Supervisions
Susan Mullane
Thesis entitled: Coming to Know the Accompanied Solo
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), School of Education
Gary Robert Shaw
Thesis entitled: How might interculturality be developed in an Australian primary school?
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), School of Education
Lucinda McKnight
Thesis entitled: The Glitterbomb: Designing Curriculum and Identity with Girls' Popular Culture
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), School of Education
Michelle Ludecke
Thesis entitled: Using beginning teachers' 'firsts' to understand identity formation and transformation
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), School of Education
Margaret Milne
Thesis entitled: Doing Without School! Spaces becomes places: adolescent identity and engagement
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), School of Education
Kynan Mackintosh Robinson
Thesis entitled: Enabling Collective Creativity in Schools using Minecraft: Serious Play
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), School of Education
Luke Conrad Jackson
Thesis entitled: The Role of the Writer in Creating Narrative-Driven Digital Educational Games
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Education
Benjamin Whitburn
Thesis entitled: Critical Engagement with Insider Accounts of Inclusive Schooling
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), School of Education
Nishta Devi Rosunee
Thesis entitled: Who's culture, where and why? - identity, culture and artistic expression
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), School of Education
Brandi Nichole Fox
Thesis entitled: Intercultural subjectivities of the everyday: A study of Australian school kids
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), School of Education
Lisa Breen
Thesis entitled: Teacher professional practice and an ethic of care: an everyday problematic
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), School of Education