| 2026 |
Dawson, S., & Pardo, A. (2026). Leveraging Complex Systems: Leading for transformative change. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 100563. DOI |
| 2026 |
Ebbert, D., Mills, C., Winne, P. H., Wilson, N., Mirriahi, N., Joksimovic, S., & Dawson, S. (2026). The (Un)Conscious Learner: How Meta‐Awareness Influences Self‐Regulated Learning and Mitigates Task‐Unrelated Thoughts. Cognitive Science, 50(1), e70164-1-e70164-25. DOI |
| 2025 |
Jovanović, J., Zamecnik, A., Barthakur, A., & Dawson, S. (2025). Curriculum analytics: exploring assessment objectives, types, and grades in a study program. Education and Information Technologies, 30(4), 4843-4866. DOI WoS1 |
| 2025 |
Toofaninejad, E., Dawson, S., Sohrabi, S., & Kalantarion, M. (2025). Exploring the transformative potential of learning analytics in medical education: a systematic review. Journal of Advances in Medical Education and Professionalism, 13(1), 12-24. DOI Scopus3 Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 |
Venaruzzo, L., Mirriahi, N., Poquet, O., & Dawson, S. (2025). Study of motivational beliefs and behaviours among second-year university students in an emergency remote teaching context. Higher Education Research & Development, online(8), 1-19. DOI |
| 2025 |
Barthakur, A., Marrone, R., Esnaashari, S., Kovanovic, V., & Dawson, S. (2025). Advancing Holistic Decision-Making Systems in Schools: Insights From Academic Research and Practical Applications. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 41(3), 13 pages. DOI |
| 2025 |
Brinkman, S. A., Lam, B., Dawson, S., Marrone, R., Schunk, D., Winkel, K., . . . Engelhardt, D. (2025). Pragmatic clustered randomised control trial to evaluate a self-regulated learning intervention to be implemented in South Australian primary schools—study protocol. Trials, 26(1), 12 pages. DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 |
Whitehorn, M., Kovanović, V., Marrone, R., & Dawson, S. (2025). Creative Thinking and Non-Cognitive Factors in Science: Implications for Diversity in STEM Subjects. Creativity Research Journal, online, 15 pages. DOI Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2025 |
Marrone, R., Fowler, S., Bathakur, A., Dawson, S., Siemens, G., & Singh, C. (2025). Perceptions and perspectives of Australian school leaders on the integration of artificial intelligence in schools. School Leadership & Management, 45(1), 30-52. DOI Scopus6 WoS3 |
| 2024 |
Marrone, R., Lam, B., Barthakur, A., Brinkman, S., Dawson, S., & Gabriel, F. (2024). The Relationship between Wellbeing and Academic Achievement: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Analysis of System Wide Data From 2016-2019. Journal of Learning Analytics, 11(3), 123-141. DOI Scopus3 WoS2 |
| 2024 |
Ebbert, D., Claassen, A., Wilson, N., Joksimovic, S., Mirriahi, N., & Dawson, S. (2024). Tackling mind wandering in video learning environments. Pacific Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, 6(1), 1-2. DOI |
| 2024 |
Barthakur, A., Kovanović, V., Dawson, S., & Deneen, C. C. (2024). The application of curriculum analytics for improving assessments and quality assurance in higher education. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 40(4), 20-37. DOI Scopus4 WoS4 |
| 2024 |
Venaruzzo, L., Mirriahi, N., Poquet, O., & Dawson, S. (2024). 'Strained and strange': second-year university students' help-seeking strategies. Student Success, 15(1), 1-8. DOI Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2023 |
Salehian Kia, F., Pardo, A., Dawson, S., & O’Brien, H. (2023). Exploring the relationship between personalized feedback models, learning design and assessment outcomes. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 48(6), 860-873. DOI Scopus7 WoS5 |
| 2023 |
Mansouri, M., Rumrill, S., Dawson, S., Johnson, A., Pinson, J. -A., Gunzburg, M. J., . . . Tachedjian, G. (2023). Targeting HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase Using a Fragment-Based Approach. Molecules, 28(7), 3103-1-3103-26. DOI WoS4 |
| 2023 |
Dawson, S., Joksimovic, S., Mills, C., Gašević, D., & Siemens, G. (2023). Advancing theory in the age of artificial intelligence. British Journal of Educational Technology, 54(5), 1051-1056. DOI Scopus18 WoS15 |
| 2022 |
Poquet, O., Nguyen, Q., Kovanovic, V., Brooks, C., Dawson, S., & Biotteau, A. (2022). Grade-based similarity prevails in online course forums at scale. Computers and Education, 178(104401), 1 n-17. DOI Scopus10 WoS6 |
| 2022 |
Venaruzzo, L., Mirriahi, N., Poquet, S., & Dawson, S. (2022). Second-year student perceptions and use of technology during emergency remote teaching to connect with peers and instructors. Pacific Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, 41(1), 31-33. DOI |
| 2021 |
Poquet, O., Kitto, K., Jovanovic, J., Dawson, S., Siemens, G., & Markauskaite, L. (2021). Transitions through lifelong learning: implications for learning analytics. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 2(100039), 1-11. DOI Scopus27 |
| 2021 |
Lim, L. A., Gentili, S., Pardo, A., Kovanović, V., Whitelock-Wainwright, A., Gašević, D., & Dawson, S. (2021). What changes, and for whom? A study of the impact of learning analytics-based process feedback in a large course. Learning and Instruction, 72(SI, article no.101202), 1-11. DOI Scopus118 WoS93 |
| 2021 |
Barthakur, A., Kovanovic, V., Joksimovic, S., Siemens, G., Richey, M., & Dawson, S. (2021). Assessing program-level learning strategies in MOOCs. Computers in Human Behavior, 117(106674), 13 pages. DOI Scopus40 WoS34 |
| 2020 |
Lim, L. A., Dawson, S., Gašević, D., Joksimović, S., Pardo, A., Fudge, A., & Gentili, S. (2020). Students’ perceptions of, and emotional responses to, personalised learning analytics-based feedback: an exploratory study of four courses. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 46(3), 1-21. DOI Scopus82 WoS86 |
| 2020 |
Lim, L. A., Dawson, S., Gaševic, D., Joksimović, S., Fudge, A., Pardo, A., & Gentili, S. (2020). Students’ sense-making of personalised feedback based on learning analytics. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 36(6), 15-33. DOI Scopus56 WoS39 |
| 2020 |
Poquet, O., Jovanovic, J., & Dawson, S. (2020). Differences in forum communication of residents and visitors in MOOCS. Computers & Education, 156(103937), 1-17. DOI Scopus14 WoS9 |
| 2019 |
Joksimović, S., Dowell, N., Gasevic, D., Mirriahi, N., Dawson, S., & Graesser, A. C. (2019). Linguistic characteristics of reflective states in video annotations under different instructional conditions. Computers in human behavior, 96, 211-222. DOI Scopus21 WoS17 |
| 2019 |
Zhang, J., Burgos, D., & Dawson, S. (2019). Advancing open, flexible and distance learning through learning analytics. Distance education, 30(3), 303-308. DOI Scopus21 WoS12 |
| 2019 |
Joksimovic, S., Kovanovic, V., & Dawson, S. (2019). The journey of learning analytics. HERDSA Review of Higher Education, 6, 37-63. |
| 2019 |
Jovanovic, J., Mirriahi, N., Gašević, D., Dawson, S., & Pardo, A. (2019). Predictive power of regularity of pre-class activities in a flipped classroom. Computers and Education, 134, 156-168. DOI Scopus112 WoS89 |
| 2019 |
Gasevic, D., Tsai, Y. S., Dawson, S., & Pardo, A. (2019). How do we start? An approach to learning analytics adoption in higher education. International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 36(4), 342-353. DOI Scopus86 WoS62 |
| 2019 |
Tsai, Y. S., Poquet, O., Gašević, D., Dawson, S., & Pardo, A. (2019). Complexity leadership in learning analytics: Drivers, challenges and opportunities. British Journal of Educational Technology, 50(6), 2839-2854. DOI Scopus103 WoS66 |
| 2019 |
Pardo, A., Jovanovic, J., Dawson, S., Gašević, D., & Mirriahi, N. (2019). Using learning analytics to scale the provision of personalised feedback. British Journal of Educational Technology, 50(1), 128-138. DOI Scopus352 WoS252 |
| 2019 |
Pardo, A., Gasevic, D., Jovanovic, J., Dawson, S., & Mirriahi, N. (2019). Exploring Student Interactions with Preparation Activities in a Flipped Classroom Experience. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 12(3), 333-346. DOI Scopus42 WoS32 |
| 2019 |
Kovanović, V., Joksimović, S., Poquet, O., Hennis, T., de Vries, P., Hatala, M., . . . Gašević, D. (2019). Examining communities of inquiry in Massive Open Online Courses: The role of study strategies. Internet and Higher Education, 40, 20-43. DOI Scopus76 WoS65 |
| 2019 |
Knapp, A. B., & Dawson, S. (2019). Crab claw diverticulitis. GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, 90(2), 313-314. DOI |
| 2018 |
Kovanović, V., Joksimović, S., Poquet, O., Hennis, T., Čukić, I., de Vries, P., . . . Gašević, D. (2018). Exploring communities of inquiry in Massive Open Online Courses. Computers and Education, 119, 44-58. DOI Scopus81 WoS75 |
| 2018 |
Poquet, O., Kovanović, V., de Vries, P., Hennis, T., Joksimović, S., Gašević, D., & Dawson, S. (2018). Social presence in massive open online courses. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 19(3), 43-68. DOI Scopus63 WoS54 |
| 2018 |
Joksimović, S., Dowell, N., Poquet, O., Kovanović, V., Gašević, D., Dawson, S., & Graesser, A. C. (2018). Exploring development of social capital in a CMOOC through language and discourse. Internet and Higher Education, 36, 54-64. DOI Scopus48 WoS40 |
| 2018 |
Joksimović, S., Poquet, O., Kovanović, V., Dowell, N., Mills, C., Gašević, D., . . . Brooks, C. (2018). How do we model learning at scale? A systematic review of research on moocs. Review of Educational Research, 88(1), 43-86. DOI Scopus148 WoS121 |
| 2018 |
Helal, S., Li, J., Liu, L., Ebrahimie, E., Dawson, S., Murray, D., & Long, Q. (2018). Predicting academic performance by considering student heterogeneity. Knowledge-Based Systems, 161, 134-146. DOI Scopus168 WoS116 |
| 2018 |
Helal, S., Li, J., Liu, L., Ebrahimie, E., Dawson, S., & Murray, D. J. (2018). Identifying key factors of student academic performance by subgroup discovery. International Journal of Data Science and Analytics, 7(3), 227-245. DOI Scopus40 WoS29 |
| 2018 |
Mirriahi, N., Jovanovic, J., Dawson, S., Gašević, D., & Pardo, A. (2018). Identifying engagement patterns with video annotation activities: a case study in professional development. Australasian journal of educational technology, 34(1), 57-72. DOI Scopus31 WoS23 |
| 2018 |
Pardo, A., Bartimote, K., Buckingham Shum, S., Dawson, S., Gao, J., Gašević, D., . . . Vigentini, L. (2018). OnTask: Delivering Data-Informed, Personalized Learning Support Actions. Journal of Learning Analytics, 5(3), 235-249. DOI WoS75 |
| 2018 |
Mirriahi, N., Joksimović, S., Gašević, D., & Dawson, S. (2018). Effects of instructional conditions and experience on student reflection: a video annotation study. Higher education research and development, 37(6), 1245-1259. DOI Scopus25 WoS24 |
| 2017 |
Toofaninejad, E., Zaraii Zavaraki, E., Dawson, S., Poquet, O., & Sharifi Daramadi, P. (2017). Social media use for deaf and hard of hearing students in educational settings: a systematic review of literature. Deafness and education international, 19(3-4), 144-161. DOI Scopus22 WoS13 |
| 2017 |
Gašević, D., Mirriahi, N., Dawson, S., & Joksimović, S. (2017). Effects of instructional conditions and experience on the adoption of a learning tool. Computers in human behavior, 67, 207-220. DOI Scopus48 WoS36 |
| 2017 |
Jovanović, J., Gašević, D., Dawson, S., Pardo, A., & Mirriahi, N. (2017). Learning analytics to unveil learning strategies in a flipped classroom. Internet and higher education, 33, 74-85. DOI Scopus343 WoS262 |
| 2017 |
Gašević, D., Jovanović, J., Pardo, A., & Dawson, S. (2017). Detecting learning strategies with analytics: links with self-reported measures and academic performance. Journal of learning analytics, 4(2), 113-128. DOI |
| 2017 |
Molenaar, I., Ochoa, X., & Dawson, S. (2017). LAK 2017 program chairs' welcome. ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, iii. |
| 2016 |
Dawson, S., Drachsler, H., & Rosé, C. P. (2016). LAK 2016 program chairs' welcome. ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 25-29-April-2016, iii. |
| 2016 |
Macfadyen, L. P., Dawson, S., Prest, S., & Gašević, D. (2016). Whose feedback? A multilevel analysis of student completion of end-of-term teaching evaluations. Assessment & evaluation in higher education, 41(6), 821-839. DOI Scopus28 WoS20 |
| 2016 |
Gašević, D., Dawson, S., Rogers, T., & Gasevic, D. (2016). Learning analytics should not promote one size fits all: the effects of instructional conditions in predicting academic success. Internet and higher education, 28, 68-84. DOI Scopus576 WoS427 |
| 2016 |
Ognjanovic, I., Gasevic, D., & Dawson, S. P. (2016). Using institutional data to predict student course selections in higher education. Internet and higher education, 29, 49-62. DOI Scopus69 WoS57 |
| 2016 |
Mirriahi, N., Liaqat, D., Dawson, S., & Gasevic, D. (2016). Uncovering student learning profiles with a video annotation tool: reflective learning with and without instructional norms. Educational technology research and development, 64(6), 1-24. DOI Scopus38 WoS28 |
| 2015 |
Carceller, C., Dawson, S., & Lockyer, L. (2015). Social capital from online discussion forums: Differences between online and blended modes of delivery. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 31(2), 150-163. DOI Scopus12 WoS11 |
| 2015 |
Gašević, D., Dawson, S., & Siemens, G. (2015). Let's not forget: learning analytics are about learning. TechTrends, 59(1), 64-71. DOI Scopus764 WoS539 |
| 2015 |
Kovanović, V., Gasevic, D., Dawson, S., Joksimovic, S., Baker, R. S., & Hatala, M. (2015). Does time-on-task estimation matter? Implications on validity of learning analytics findings. Journal of learning analytics, 2(3), 81-110. DOI |
| 2015 |
Skrypnyk, O., Joksimović, S., Kovanović, V., Gasšević, D., & Dawson, S. (2015). Roles of course facilitators, learners, and technology in the flow of information of a CMOOC. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 16(3), 188-217. DOI Scopus55 WoS39 |
| 2015 |
Adam, S., Akroyd, R., Bernabei, S., Bollhalder, S., Boocock, S., Burlina, A., . . . Zweers, H. (2015). How strict is galactose restriction in adults with galactosaemia? International practice. MOLECULAR GENETICS AND METABOLISM, 115(1), 23-26. DOI WoS8 |
| 2014 |
Dawson, S., & Hubball, H. (2014). Curriculum analytics: Application of social network analysis for improving strategic curriculum decision-making in a research-intensive university. Teaching and Learning Inquiry, 2(2), 59-74. DOI Scopus21 |
| 2014 |
Dawson, S., & Siemens, G. (2014). Analytics to literacies: the development of a learning analytics framework for multiliteracies assessment. International review of research in open and distance learning, 15(4), 284-305. DOI Scopus49 WoS31 |
| 2014 |
Dawson, S. P., & Hubball, H. (2014). Curriculum analytics: application of social network analysis for improving strategic curriculum decision-making in a research-intensive university. Teaching and learning inquiry, 2(2), 59-74. DOI WoS21 |
| 2014 |
Macfadyen, L. P., Dawson, S. P., Pardo, A., & Gasevic, D. (2014). Embracing big data in complex educational systems: the learning analytics imperative and the policy challenge. Research and practice in Assessment, 9, 17-28. |
| 2013 |
Carceller, C., Dawson, S., & Lockyer, L. (2013). Improving academic outcomes: does participating in online discussion forums payoff. International journal of technology enhanced learning, 5(2), 117-132. DOI Scopus15 WoS9 |
| 2013 |
Haythornthwaite, C., De Laat, M., & Dawson, S. P. (2013). Introduction to the Special Issue on Learning Analytics. American behavioral scientist, 57(10), 1371-1379. DOI Scopus20 WoS13 |
| 2013 |
Risko, E. F., Foulsham, T., Dawson, S., & Kingstone, A. (2013). The collaborative lecture annotation system (CLAS): A new TOOL for distributed learning. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 6(1), 4-13. DOI Scopus63 WoS45 |
| 2013 |
Lockyer, L., Heathcote, E., & Dawson, S. (2013). Informing pedagogical action: Aligning learning analytics with learning design. American Behavioral Scientist, 57(10), 1439-1459. DOI Scopus397 WoS277 |
| 2012 |
Macfadyen, L. P., & Dawson, S. (2012). Numbers are not enough. Why e-learning analytics failed to inform an institutional strategic plan. Educational technology and society, 15(3), 149-163. Scopus250 WoS181 |
| 2011 |
Dawson, S., Tan, J. P. L., & McWilliam, E. (2011). Measuring creative potential: Using social network analysis to monitor a learners' creative capacity. Australasian journal of educational technology, 27(6), 924-942. DOI Scopus46 WoS38 |
| 2011 |
Dawson, S., Macfadyen, L., Lockyer, L., & Mazzochi Jones, D. (2011). Using social network metrics to assess the effectiveness of broad based admission practices. Australasian journal of educational technology, 27(1), 16-27. DOI Scopus25 WoS22 |
| 2010 |
Dawson, S. P., Heathcote, L., & Poole, G. (2010). Harnessing ICT potential: The adoption and analysis of ICT systems for enhancing the student learning experience. International journal of educational management, 24(2), 116-128. DOI Scopus63 WoS43 |
| 2010 |
Macfadyen, L., & Dawson, S. P. (2010). Mining LMS data to develop an 'early warning system' for educators: A proof of concept. Computers & Education, 54(2), 588-599. DOI Scopus868 WoS634 |
| 2010 |
Dawson, S. P. (2010). 'Seeing' the learning community: an exploration of the development of a resource for monitoring online student networking. British journal of educational technology, 41(5), 736-752. DOI Scopus183 WoS121 |
| 2008 |
Dawson, S. P. (2008). A study of the relationship between student social networks and sense of community. Educational Technology & Society, 11(3), 224-238. Scopus190 WoS143 |
| 2008 |
McWilliam, E., & Dawson, S. P. (2008). Teaching for creativity: towards sustainable and replicable pedagogical practice. Higher education, 56(6), 633-643. DOI Scopus139 WoS112 |
| 2008 |
McWilliam, E., & Dawson, S. P. (2008). Pedagogical practice after the information age. Journal of Futures Studies, 12(3), 1-14. DOI Scopus6 WoS3 |
| 2008 |
McWilliam, E., Dawson, S. P., & Tan, J. F. (2008). From vaporousness to visibility : what might evidence of creative capacity building actually look like?. UNESCO Observatory, 1(3), 1-19. |
| 2006 |
Dawson, S. (2006). The impact of institutional surveillance technologies on student behaviour. Surveillance and Society, 4(1-2), 69-84. Scopus21 WoS10 |
| 2006 |
Dawson, S. (2006). A study of the relationship between student communication interaction and sense of community. Internet and Higher Education, 9(3), 153-162. DOI Scopus154 |
| 2006 |
Dawson, S., Burnett, B., & O'Donohue, M. (2006). Learning communities: An untapped sustainable competitive advantage for higher education. International Journal of Educational Management, 20(2), 127-139. DOI Scopus21 WoS19 |
| 2000 |
Stern, D., Eisenhardt, P., Spinrad, H., Dawson, S., van Breugel, W., Dey, A., . . . Stanford, S. A. (2000). Evidence against a redshift <i>z</i> > 6 for the galaxy STIS123627+621755. NATURE, 408(6812), 560-562. DOI WoS13 |
| 1996 |
Dawson, S. P., & Dennison, W. C. (1996). Effects of ultraviolet and photosynthetically active radiation on five seagrass species. Marine Biology, 125(4), 629-638. DOI Scopus96 WoS83 |
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Barthakur, A., Jovanović, J., Baker, R., Kovanović, V., Deneen, C. C., & Dawson, S. (2026). Assessing Patterns of Students’ Attainment of Professional Standards in Higher Education. Journal of Learning Analytics, 1-15. DOI |
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KIRCH, P. V., FLENLEY, J. R., STEADMAN, D. W., LAMONT, F., & DAWSON, S. (n.d.). ANCIENT ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION. RESEARCH & EXPLORATION, 8(2), 166-179. WoS14 |
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Dawson, S. (2002). The impact of institutional surveillance technologies on student behaviour. Surveillance & Society, 4(1/2). DOI |
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Dawson, S. (2006). Online forum discussion interactions as an indicator of student community. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 22(4). DOI |
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