Doctoral Work Steed, M. B. (1994). Effects of computer simulation construction on shifts in cognitive representation: A case Study using STELLA. (pdf) Doctoral Dissertation, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA. Papers Published: Steed, M. B. (2002). The power of peer review in multimedia production. Journal of educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, November, 11(3). . Retrieved from http://www.aace.org/dl/index.cfm/fuseaction/ViewPaper/id/10594/toc/yes (reviewed by an Editorial Review Board). Steed, M. B. (2001). 3D visualization: using 3D software to represent curricular concepts.(pdf) Learning and Leading with Technology, 22(3), November. (editor reviewed and revisions made) Steed, M. B. (1992). STELLA, a simulation construction kit: Cognitive process and educational implications. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 11(1), 39-52. (peer reviewed) Papers Presented: Steed, M. B. (2006, July). Attribute activation: An approach for learning visual representation. Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. (Proceedings DVD) Boston, MA. (peer reviewed) Retrieved Jan 9, 2007 from http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/1179295.1179336 Steed, M. B. (2006, May). Eastern slopes exploration: Designing a virtual field trip. Paper resented at the Interface 06 Conference, May 10-12, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Steed, M. (2006). Visual Problem Solving with Technology: Implications for Teacher Education. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (pp. 1812-1817). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. (peer reviewed)  Retrieved Jan 9, 2007 from http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=22329 Mrazek, R., Hollingsworth, M., and Steed, M. (2005, March). Scaling the Digital Leadership Divide. SITE 2005. A paper and presentation prepared for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Preparation International Conference. Phoenix, Arizona. Steed, M. B. (2001, June). Zen and the art of designing online courses. (pdf) Paper presented at the annual conference of Interface 2001, an Alberta Odyssey, University of Lethbridge & Lethbridge Community College, May 30 - June 1, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. (note: unfortunately I became sick and never actually made the presentation, although the full article was published at the conference web site). Steed, M. B. & Mrazek, R. (2001, November). Setting sail on the ocean of online education. (pdf) Paper presented at the annual Online Learning Symposium, Nov 1, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (abstract - peer reviewed) Steed, M. B. (2001, March). 3D Visualization. (pdf) Paper presented at the Annual ATACC conference, Mar. 15-17, Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta. (abstract - peer reviewed) Steed, M. B. (2001, November). Setting sail on the ocean of online education. Paper presented at the annual Online Learning Symposium, Nov 1, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (abstract - peer reviewed) Steed, M. B. (2000, March). The Role of audience in multimedia production. (pdf) Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education conference, SITE 2000, Mar. 15-17, San Diego, CA. (peer reviewed) Steed, M. B. & Mrazek, R. (2000, March). Multimedia as research portrayal. (pdf) Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education conference, SITE 2000, Mar. 15-17, San Diego, CA. (peer reviewed) Supplementary report can be retrieved from http://www.edu.uleth.ca/ICTRD/report/MTable/Bkgrnd.html Steed, M. B. & Mrazek, R. (1999, March). Online distributive education project. (pdf) Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education conference, SITE 99, San Antonio, TX. (peer reviewed) Steed, M. B. (1987, May). Educational software evaluation; state of the art. Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Assisted Learning in Post-Secondary Education, (pp. 349-352). Calgary, Alberta, Canada: University of Calgary. (reviewed) Manuscripts Submitted for Publication NA Papers Under Development Steed, M. B. (2006). Technology tools in visual problem solving. Steed, M. B. (2006). Selectivity of Visual Representations for Problems Papers Published on the World Wide Web Steed, M. B. (2003). Innovative practices in teaching video series. MACI project, Retrieved from http://www.edu.uleth.ca/ICTRD/innovative_practices/index.html Steed, M. B. (1996). STELLA, a simulation construction kit: cognitive process and educational implications. Retrieved from http://www.edu.uleth.ca/faculty/members/steed/Articles.htm Steed, M. B. (1997). Beethoven retrograde: Midi interfaces and FreeStyle composition software in music education. Retrieved from http://www.edu.uleth.ca/faculty/members/steed/Articles.htm Steed, M. B. (1998). Tin cans and string: The Internet as cognitive lever. Retrieved from http://www.edu.uleth.ca/faculty/members/steed/Articles.htm Steed, M. B. (1992). Strategy construction in problem solving with Tetris. (pdf) Retreived from http://www.edu.uleth.ca/faculty/members/steed/Articles.htm Conference Presentations Steed, M. B. (1998). Tools for the mind. Presentation made at the third annual SAPDC Technology conference, Technology Integration: Focusing on Teaching and Learning, Lethbridge Lodge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Steed, M. B. (1998). Multimedia and learning. Presentation made at the annual Southern Alberta Teachers Association conference, LCC, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Instructional Material Curriculum Materials Steed, M. B. (1994). Mosaic Thinking Activities. Curriculum materials developed and field tested for Lego®. Unpublished document.