Frances Bell

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I joined the University of Salford in 1993 as a lecturer in Information Systems. I have been a postgraduate programme leader and was seconded half-time as Learning Technology Fellow. I have conducted in research into online learning (formal and informal) and am currently Editor of Research in Learning Technology

I teach modules on Information Systems integration and implementation on postgraduate programmes, and Emerging Technologies on a Level 4 module. I also supervise dissertations.

My main research interests focus around the links between learning technology and Information systems.

• BSc Mathematics 1974
• PGCE 1978
• MSc Information Technology (Distinction) 1989
• Fellow of Higher Education Academy 2004
• Registered for PhD by Publications 2012

Bell, F 2011, 'Connectivism: its place in theory-informed research and innovation in technology-enabled learning', The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 12 (3).

Keegan, H and Bell, F 2011, 'YouTube as a repository: the creative practice of students as producers of Open Educational Resources', European Journal of Open and Distance e-Learning.

Bell, F 2011, 'Emerging technologies: bridging personal and organisational uses' , in: Education in a Changing Environment (ECE) 6th International Conference: Creativity & Engagement in Higher Education, 6 - 8 July 2011, The University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK.

Bell, F 2010, 'The implication of context in applying learning technologies (Editorial)' , ALT-J, 18 (1) , p. 1.

Bell, F 2010, 'Network theories for technology-enabled learning and social change: Connectivism and actor network theory' , in: Networked Learning Conference 2010: Seventh International Conference on Networked Learning, 3-4 May 2010, Aalborg, Denmark.

Bell, F 2009, 'Connectivism: a network theory for teaching and learning in a connected world' , Educational Developments, The Magazine of the Staff and Educational Development Association, 10 (3) .

Bell, F 2009, 'The agency of students, teachers and learning technologists (Editorial)' , ALT-J, 17 (2) , p. 2.

Bell, F, Savin-Baden, M and Ward, R 2008, 'Special issue: Learning and teaching in immersive virtual worlds (Editorial)' , ALT-J, 16 (3) , pp. 137-138.

Briceño Ortega, AC and Bell, F 2008, 'Online social lending: Borrower-generated content' , in: 14th Americas Conference on Information Systems- AMCIS 2008, 14-17 August, 2008, Toronto, Canada.