Publications

Monographs and stand alone works | Peer-reviewed Journal Articles | Book Chapters | Refereed Conference Papers | Conference Presentations | Unsolicited Invited Presentations and Professional Presentations | Recent Notable Reports and Presentations | Citation Index

Monograph and Stand-alone Works

• Sankey, M., Marshall, S., McCarthy, S., Leichtweis, S., Selvaratnam, R., Adams, N., Joubert, L., & Ames, K. (2024). The ACODE Benchmarks for Technology Enhanced Learning, 2nd Edition. The Australasian Council on Open and Digital Education. Canberra, Australia.
• Sankey, M., Huijser, H., & Fitzgerald, R. (2023). Technology Enhanced Learning and the Virtual University. Edited Book of 31 Chapters. Springer Nature, Singapore. https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-981-99-4170-4
• Sankey, M., Mishra, S. (2019). Benchmarking Toolkit for Technology-Enabled Learning. The Commonwealth of Learning (COL). British Columbia, Canada.
• Sankey, M., Carter, H., Marshall, S., Obexer, R., Russell, C. & Lawson, R. (Eds). (2014). ACODE Benchmarks for Technology Enhanced Learning. Australasian Council on Open Distance and eLearning (ACODE). Canberra, ACT.
• Sankey, M. (2010). Multimodal Design for Blended Course Delivery. Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM Verlag Publishing House Ltd. ISBN 978-3-639-30811-2  

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

• Pingo, Z., Laudari, S., & Sankey, M. (in Press). Reframing professional identity: professional development framework for learning/educational designers. Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice. Manuscript 3496.
• Wade, B., Dianatti, S., Searle, B., & Sankey, M. (In Press). Navigating An LMS Review Process: Harnessing Next-Generation Digital Learning Through Evidence-Based Decision-Making. Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice.
• Sankey, M. D. 2022. The state of Australasian online higher education post-pandemic and beyond. Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, 19(2), 14-26. https://doi.org/10.53761/1.19.2.2
• Selvaratnam, R., & Sankey, M. 2021. The State of Micro- Credentials Implementation and Practice in Australasian Higher Education. Open Praxis, 13(2), pp. 228–238. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5944/openpraxis.13.2.130
• Sankey, M. 2021. Technology enhanced learning: getting the technology mix right (translated by Junhong Xiao). Distance Education in China, 3, pp. 24-35+60.  DOI:10.13541/j.cnki.chinade.2021.03.003
• Selvaratnam, R.M., & Sankey, M.D. 2021. An integrative literature review of the implementation of micro-credentials in higher education: Implications for practice in Australasia. Journal of Teaching and Learning for Gradate Employability, 12(1), p. 1–17. https://doi.org/10.21153/jtlge2021vol12no1art942
• Sankey, M. 2020. Putting the pedagogic horse in front of the technology cart (translated by Junhong Xiao). Journal of Distance Education in China. 5, pp. 46-53. DOI:10.13541/j.cnki.chinade.2020.05.006 or see the English version
• Sandhu, S.K., Sankey, M., & Donald, P. 2019. Developing a flipped classroom framework to improve tertiary education students’ learning engagements in India. The International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT). Vol. 15, Issue 2, pp. 31-44.
• Sankey, M., & Padro, F. 2016. ‘ACODE Benchmarks for Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL): Findings from a 24 university benchmarking exercise regarding the benchmarks’ fitness for purpose and capacity to generate useful quality assurance information‘. International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences. 8(3). pp.345-362. DOI: 10.1108/IJQSS-04-2016-0033
• Holt, D., Palmer, S., Gosper, M., Sankey, M., & Allan, G. 2014, ‘Framing and enhancing distributed leadership in the quality management Online Learning Environments in higher education‘.  Distance Education. 35(3) pp. 382–399. DOI: 10.1080/01587919.2015.955261
• Sankey, M. & Hunt, L. 2014, ‘Flipped university classrooms: Using technology to enable sound pedagogy‘. Journal of Cases on Information Technology (JCIT). 16(2), pp. 24-36. DOI: 10.1080/01587919.2015.955261
• Palmer, S., Holt, D., Gosper, M., Sankey, M., & Allan, G. 2013, ‘Exploring distributed leadership for the quality management of online learning environments‘.The European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning. 16(2), pp. 61-75.
• Holt, D., Palmer, S., Munrow, J., Solomonides, I., Gosper, M., Hicks, M., Sankey, M., Allan, G., & Hollenbeck, R. 2013), ‘Leading the quality management of online learning environments in Australian higher education‘. Australian Journal of Educational Technology (AJET). 29(3), 387-42
• Sankey, M., Birch, D., Gardiner, M. 2011, ‘The impact of multiple representations of content using multimedia on learning outcomes across learning styles and modal preferences‘. The International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT). Vol. 7 no. 3 pp. 18-35
• Birch, D., Sankey, M., Gardiner, M. 2010, ‘The Impact of Multiple Representations of Content using Multimedia on Learning Outcomes‘. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning (ITDL). 7(4), April. pp.3-19
• Birch, D. & Sankey, M.D. 2008, Drivers for and obstacles to the development of multimodal distance education courses, The International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT). 4(1).
• Sankey, M.D. 2007, ‘ How to develop 15 multimodal design heuristics in 3 easy (not) lessons‘, International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning. 3(2). pp. 60-73. DOI: 10.5172/ijpl.3.2.60
• Little, J. & Sankey, M.D. 2007, ‘Teaching narrative journalism and the APN News and Media Professional Development Program‘. Asia Pacific Media Educator (APME), No.18, December, pp.113-124.
• Sankey, M.D. 2006, ‘A neomillennial learning approach: Helping non-traditional learners studying at a distance‘. The International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT). 2(4), pp. 82-99.
• Sankey, M.D. 2002, ‘Considering Visual Literacy When Designing Instruction.’ The e-Journal of Instructional Science and Technology, 5(2).
• Sankey, M.D. 1998, ‘Differing Views: from the Australian room: A Photo Essay.’ Coppertales: A Journal of Rural Arts, Vol. 5. pp. 59-67.

Book Chapters

• Sankey, M.D., Huijser, H., Fitzgerald, R. 2023. The Virtual University: Moving from Fiction to Fact. In: Sankey, M.D., Huijser, H., Fitzgerald, R. (eds) Technology-Enhanced Learning and the Virtual University. University Development and Administration. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9438-8_1-1
• Sankey, M.D., Huijser, H., Fitzgerald, R. 2023. The Virtual University in Practice. In: Sankey, M.D., Huijser, H., Fitzgerald, R. (eds) Technology-Enhanced Learning and the Virtual University. University Development and Administration. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9438-8_31-1
• Marshall, S., Sankey, M. 2023. The Future of the Learning Management System in the Virtual University. In: Sankey, M.D., Huijser, H., Fitzgerald, R. (eds) Technology-Enhanced Learning and the Virtual University. University Development and Administration. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9438-8_16-1
• Marshall, S., Sankey, M. 2023. The Role of Standards and Benchmarking in Technology-Enhanced Learning. In: Sankey, M.D., Huijser, H., Fitzgerald, R. (eds) Technology-Enhanced Learning and the Virtual University. University Development and Administration. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9438-8_30-1
• Sankey, M. D., & Marshall, S. J. 2023. Perspective Chapter: The Learning Management System of 2028 and How we Start Planning for this Now. In, L. Waller & S. Waller. Higher Education – Reflections From the Field. Vol 2. PP 1-15. IntechOpen. London. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.110120. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/86104 ISBN 978-1-83768-539-4
• Sankey, M. 2021. Learning Technologies. In L. Hunt and D. Chalmers (Eds). University Teaching in Focus: A learning-centred approach. 2nd Edition. Chapter 8. pp. 179-198. Routledge. UK.
• Sankey, M. 2020. Benchmarking for Technology-enabled learning. In S. Panda and S. Mishra (Eds). Technology-Enabled learning: Policy, Pedagogy and Practice. Chapter 16. pp 213-220. Commonwealth of Learning. BC Canada. ISBN 978-1-894975-98-8.
• Padro, F., & Sankey, M. 2018. Benchmarking as an instrument for continuous improvement and organisational activity in a regulated quality assurance environment. In A. Krishnan (Ed.), Cases on Quality Initiatives for Organizational Longevity (pp. 35-73). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-5288-8.ch002
• Sankey, M., & Hunt, L. 2017. ‘Flipped University Classrooms: Using Technology to Enable Sound Pedagogy’. Republished in, Flipped Instruction: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice. IGI Global, London, pp 233-246. DIO: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1803-7.ch014
• Sankey, M.D. 2014. ‘From rags to riches: Democratisation of the photographic art‘. In V.Garnons-Williams (Ed) Photography and Fictions: locating dynamics of practice. Queensland Centre for Photography (QCP), Brisbane. pp. 79-84. ISBN: 978-0-9923225-3-3
• Hunt, L. & Sankey, M.D. 2013. ‘Getting the Context Right for Quality Teaching and Learning’. In D. Salter (Ed) Cases on Quality Teaching Practices in Higher Education. IGI Global, London. pp 261-279.
• Hunt, L., Hammer, S., & Sankey, M.D.  2012. Jewell, S. (Ed.), ‘Getting the context right for good assessment practice’. In Improving Student Engagement and Development through Assessment: Theory and Practice in Higher Education, London, Routledge.
• Huijser, H., & Sankey, M.D. 2011, ‘You can lead the horse to water, but…: Aligning Learning and Teaching in a Web 2.0 Context and Beyond‘. In M. J. W. Lee & C. McLoughlin (Eds.), Web 2.0-based e-learning: Applying social informatics for tertiary teaching. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-294-7.ch014
• Hunt, L., Huijser, H., & Sankey, M.D. 2011, ‘Learning Spaces for the Digital Age: Blending Space with Pedagogy’, In M. Keppell; K. Souter; and M. Riddle (Eds.), Physical and Virtual Learning Spaces in Higher Education: Concepts for the Modern Learning Environment. IGI Global, London.
• Sankey, M.D. & St Hill, R. 2009, ‘The ethics of designing for multimodality: Empowering non-traditional learners’, in U. Demiray, & R. Sharma (Eds.), Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Education, pp.126-155, Ideas Group International, London.
• Sankey, M.D. 2005, ‘Multiple Representations in Multimedia Materials: An Issue of Literacy.’ In Eds. S. Mishra, & R.C. Sharma, Interactive Multimedia in Education and Training. pp.135-157. Ideas Group, London.
• Sankey, M.D. & Nooriafshar, M. 2005. ‘Multiple Representations in Multimedia and e-Learning Materials: An Issue of Literacy.’ In Eds. J. B. Son & S. O’Neill, Enhancing Learning and Teaching: Pedagogy, Technology and Language. pp. 149-172. Flaxton, Queensland: Post Pressed.

Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings

• Sankey, M., & Logan-Fleming, C. (2023). Political. In Porter, D. B., Campbell, C., Logan-Fleming, D., & Jones, H. (Eds.). Bringing Australasian Technology and Practice Trends Into Focus: The 2022–2023 Contextualising Horizon Report. ASCILITE. pp. 10-11. Available from: https://ascilite.org/get-involved/contextualising-horizon/
• Vanderburg, M., Vanderburg, R., Cowling, M., Chugh, R. & Sankey, M. (2023). Digital Literacy, PBL pedagogies and drones for preservice teachers: Using reflexivity while designing an intervention. In T. Cochrane, V. Narayan, C. Brown, K. MacCallum, E. Bone, C. Deneen, R. Vanderburg, & B. Hurren (Eds.), People, partnerships and pedagogies. Proceedings ASCILITE 2023. Christchurch (pp. 583-587). DOI: https://doi.org/10.14742/apubs.2023.585
• Sankey, M. 2023. ePortfolio traditions that are ready to be broken. 2023 ePortfolio Forum (Dual delivery): Emerging, Connecting, Sustaining. pp. 57-62. Charles Darwin University. Darwin. 11-12 October.
• Norman, A., Cowling, M., Sim, K. N. & Sankey, M. 2022. Quasi-synchronous discussions: A proposal to measure the effect of Teams on cooperation, belonging, emotion and interactions. In S. Wilson, N. Arthars, D. Wardak, P. Yeoman, E. Kalman, & D.Y.T. Liu (Eds.), Reconnecting relationships through technology. Proceedings of the 39th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2022, Sydney: e22149. https://doi.org/10.14742/apubs.2022.149
• Sage, J., & Sankey, M. 2021. Managing career transitions into post-secondary learning designer jobs: An Australasian perspective. In Gregory, S., Warburton, S., & Schier, M. (Eds.), Back to the Future – ASCILITE ‘21. Proceedings ASCILITE 2021 in Armidale (pp. 22–31). https://doi.org/10.14742/ascilite2021.0103 
• Bellaby, A., Sankey, M. & Albert, L. 2020. Rising to the occasion: Exploring the changing emphasis on educational design during COVID-19. In S. Gregory, S. Warburton, & M. Parkes (Eds.), ASCILITE’s First Virtual Conference. Proceedings ASCILITE 2020 in Armidale (pp. 145–155). https://doi.org/10.14742/ascilite2020.0137
• Sankey, M., Campbell, C. & Poulsen, S. 2019. The semi-formal benchmarking of TEL practice: Helping the TEL community get its act together. In Y. W. Chew, K. M. Chan, and A. Alphonso (Eds.), Personalised Learning. Diverse Goals. One Heart. ASCILITE 2019 Singapore (pp. 541-545).
• Poulsen, S., Campbell, C. & Sankey, M. 2019. The Active Learning Platform a year after implementation: Lessons from the lake of hope. In Y. W. Chew, K. M. Chan, and A. Alphonso (Eds.), Personalised Learning. Diverse Goals. One Heart. ASCILITE 2019 Singapore (pp. 525-530).
• Sankey, M., & Padro, F. 2019. Seeing COL’s Technology-Enabled Learning Benchmarks in the Light Provided by the ACODE Benchmarking Process. The Ninth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF9): Innovations for Quality Education and Lifelong Learning. PP. 1-8. Edinburgh, Scotland. 9-12 September.
• Sankey, M. 2018. Design heuristics to consider when transitioning across ePortfolio systems (Mahara to PebblePad): Wins, losses and reflections. 2018 Eportfolio Forum: Exploring, Experiencing, Engaging, Energising, Expanding. PP. 33-41. 9-10 October. Griffith University, Brisbane.
• Bailye, M., Steel, C., & Sankey, M. 2017. Developing a technology enhanced learning framework to gain a snapshot of institutional successes and challenges. In H. Partridge, K. Davis, & J. Thomas. (Eds.), Me, Us, IT! Proceedings ASCILITE2017: 34th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education. (pp. 12-16), Toowoomba, Australia, 4-6 December.
• Marshall, S. & Sankey, M. 2017. The ACODE Benchmarks for Technology Enhanced Learning. Proceedings of the THETA 2017 Conference, Connecting Minds. Creating The Future. Auckland, New Zealand. 7-10 May.
• Sankey, M.D. & Whitsed, R. 2016. Failing forward in reseach around technology enhanced learning. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual ASCILITE International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education. University of South Australia, Adelaide. 28-30 November. (pp.519-524).

• Lynch, Z., & Sankey, M. 2016. Reboot Your Course – From Beta to Better. mLearn 2016: 15th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning. University of Technology Sydney, 24-26 October.
• Sankey, M.D. 2015. Benchmarking for technology enhanced learning: Longer term benefits. In T. Reiners, B.R. von Konsky, D. Gibson, V. Chang, L. Irving, & K. Clarke (Eds.), Globally connected, digitally enabled. Proceedings ascilite 2015 in Perth (pp. 537-541).
• Reedy, A. & Sankey, M. 2015. Designing for relatedness: learning design at the virtual cultural interface. In T. Reiners, B.R. von Konsky, D. Gibson, V. Chang, L. Irving, & K. Clarke (Eds.), Globally connected, digitally enabled. Proceedings ascilite 2015 in Perth (pp. 235-247)
• Sankey, M., & Padro, F. 2015. ‘ACODE Benchmarks for Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL): Findings from a 24 university benchmarking exercise regarding the benchmarks’ fitness for purpose and capacity to generate useful quality assurance information’. In S.M. Dahlgaard-Park & J.J. Dahlgaard (Eds.), Proceedings of the 18th QMOD-ICQSS international conference on quality and service sciences, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12-14 October. Lund University Library Press. ISBN 978-91-7623-086-2
• Sankey, M. 2014. Benchmarking for technology enhanced learning: taking the next step in the journey. In B. Hegarty, J. McDonald, & S.-K. Loke (Eds.), Rhetoric and Reality: Critical perspectives on educational technology. Proceedings ascilite Dunedin 2014 (pp. 668-672).
• Sankey, M., & Hunt, L. 2013. Using technology to enable flipped classrooms whilst sustaining sound pedagogy. In H. Carter, M. Gosper and J. Hedberg (Eds.), Electric Dreams. Proceedings ascilite 2013 Sydney. (pp.785-795)
• Sankey, M., & Padro, F. 2013. Using distributed learning as a measure to capture additional data on the quality of technology enhanced learning (TEL). INQAAHE Conference, Managing Diversity: Sustainable quality assurance processes. Taipei, Taiwan, 8-11 April.
• Gosper, M., Holt, D., Palmer, S., Allan, G., Hicks, M., Hollenbeck, R., Munro, J., Sankey, M., & Solmonides, I. 2012. Leading the evaluation of institutional online learning environments for quality enhancement in times of change. In M.Brown, M. Harnett & T.Stewart (Eds.), Future challenges, sustainable futures. Proceedings ascilite Wellington 2012. (pp.353-358).
• Sankey, M. 2012. Aligning your ducks for the student learning journey: Stories from the pond of distance ed. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 884-892). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Available from: http://www.editlib.org/p/39683
• Sankey, M., & Birch, D., Gardiner, M. 2010, Engaging students through multimodal learning environments: The journey continues. ASCILITE 2010 Conference: Curriculum, technology and transformation for an unknown future, Sydney, Australia, 5 – 8 December.
• Birch, D., Sankey, M., & Gardiner, M. 2010, Adopting Educational Technology to Enhance the Marketing Curriculum: Is it Worth the Effort? The Australain and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand, 29 Nov – 1 Dec.
• Sankey, M.D. & Huijser, H. 2009, ‘A ‘likely benefit’ from aligning Web2.0 technologies with an institutional learning and teaching agenda’. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009 (pp. 3686-3695). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. 26-30 October.
• Kek, M., Hunt, L., & Sankey, M.D. 2009, ‘Closing the Loop: A Case Study of a Post-evaluation Strategy‘, Paper presented at The Australian Universities Quality Forum (AUQF), pp.100-105, Alice Springs Convention Centre, Nothern Territory, 1-3 July.
• Sankey, M.D. & Lawrence, J. 2008, ‘I’m not alone: First year course leaders helped through communities of Practice‘. Paper presented at the 5th International Lifelong Learning Conference, pp.348-353, Yeppoon, Queensland, 13-16 June.
• Sankey, M.D. & St Hill, R. 2008, ‘Ethical considerations in providing distance education in the light of massification’. Paper presented at the 5th International Lifelong Learning Conference, pp.342-347, Yeppoon, Queensland, 13-16 June.
• Lawrence, J. & Sankey, M.D. 2008, ‘Communities of practice: a sphere of influence enhancing teaching and learning in higher education‘. Paper presented at the ANZCA08 Conference, Power and Place. Wellington, 9-11 July. Awarded Best Paper (Referees Choice).
• Sankey, M.D. & Kiernan, E. 2007, ‘Still one size does not fit all: Even a multimodal approach to teaching a core communications course‘. In: Kift, S., (ed.). 10th Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference proceedings: Regenerate, engage, experiment, Queensland University of Technology, pp. 1-10.
• Sankey, M.D. & Kiernan, E. 2006, ‘Demystifying assessment with ‘bells and whistles’ in a first year communication course‘. Paper presented at the Evaluations and Assessment Conference, pp.115-122. Perth, Australia, 30 Nov-1 Dec.
• Sankey, M.D. 2006, ‘Transmodal delivery and neomillennial learning approaches‘. Paper presented at the 4th International Lifelong Learning Conference, Yeppoon, Queensland, 13-16 June.
• Kiernan, E; Lawrence, J; & Sankey, M.D. 2006, ‘Preliminary essay plans: assisting students to engage academic literacy in a first year communication course‘. Paper presented at the 9th Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference: Engaging Students. Gold Coast, Australia, 12-14 July.
• Sankey, M. 2005, ‘Maintaining a balance whilst building momentum: Designing for millennial learners and everyone else‘. ascilite 2005: Balance, Fidelity, Mobility: maintaining the momentum? pp.581-591. Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane. 4-7 December.
• Sankey, M.D. 2005, ‘Multimodal design and the neomillenial learner.’ Paper presented at the OLT2005: Beyond Delivery Conference, pp.251-259, QUT, Brisbane, 27 September.
• Sankey, M.D. & St Hill, R. 2005, ‘Multimodal design for hybrid learning materials in a second level economics course.’ Paper presented at the 11th Australasian Teaching Economics Conference. pp.98-106. University of Sydney, Australia, 11-12 July.
• Sankey, M.D. & Smith, A. 2004, ‘Multimodal Design and Hybrid Course Materials: Developing a New Paradigm for Course Delivery at USQ.’ Paper presented at the ICCE2004: International Conference on Computers in Education, RMIT, Melbourne, 30 Nov–3 Dec.
• Sankey, M.D. 2004, ‘Multimodal Design for Hybrid Course Materials: Developing a New Paradigm for Delivery.’ Paper presented at the OLT 2004: Exploring Integrated Learning Environments Conference, pp.159-66. QUT, Brisbane, 3 November.
• Sankey, M.D. 2003, ‘Visual and Multiple Representation in Learning Materials: an Issue of Literacy.’ Paper presented at the CreateEd 2003 Conference, eLearning for the Creative Industries, 2 October, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia.
• Sankey, M.D. 2003, ‘Multiple Representations in Instructional Material: An Issue of Literacy.’ Paper presented at the EDUCAUSE In Australasia 2003 Conference. pp.829-839, 6–9 May, Adelaide, Australia.

Conference Presentations

• Sankey, M. 2023. New Pedagogies that are music to our ears. ACODE 90: The hills are alive with the sound of AI, and new pedagogies that are music to our ears. Australasian Council on Open, Distance and eLearning. Darwin. 16-17 November. Video available at: https://youtu.be/xj-A1h7x6UM
• Sankey, M. 2023. Creating a new culture around authenticity and generative AI. Research Bazaar Northern Territory. Charles Darwin University. Darwin. 25-26 October.
• Sankey, M. 2023. Reimagining authentic curriculum in the age of AI. Exploring AI in Education: Leveraging AI to transform teaching and learning outcomes. The Sydney Boulevard Hotel. Sydney. 24-25 November.
• Sankey, M. 2023. Navigating Peer Learning in a Hybrid World. Peer Learning Forum. UTS Function Centre, Sydney. 25 September.
• Sankey, M. 2023. Technology & Social Inclusion: Enhancing the First Year Experience. Enhancing Student Retention & Success Through First Year Experience, Orientation, and Social Inclusion. SkillingSA. Johannesburg. 7-8 June.
• Sankey, M., Khosravi, H., & Hornal, T. 2023. Authentic assessment in the age of artificial intelligence. Times Higher Education Campus Live.ANZ. University of Queensland. 1-2 June.
• Sankey, M. 2023. Embracing AI for student and staff productivity. THETA 2023 Making Waves. Brisbane Convention Centre. Brisbane. 16-19 April.
• Sankey, M. 2023. Slowly moving from strength to strength: Micro-Credentials Downunder. The International Micro-Credentials Summit. MicroHE Consortium. Barcelona, Spain. 20-24 March
• Sankey, M. 2022. Meeting the challenges of contemporary online learning head-on. Keynote Address. Learning and Teaching Conference 2022. Tabor Institute of Higher Education. 23 November.
• Sankey, M. 2022. New trends for HE in Australasia: Learning to be agile. Te Puna Aurei LearnFest Higher Education Symposium. University of Waikato and Cardiff University. 23-24 November
• Qi, G. Y., Press, N., & Sankey, M. 2022. Mentoring relationships through technology in the third space [Pecha Kucha Presentation]. 39th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2022, Sydney, NSW, Australia. December 4-7 https://doi.org/10.14742/apubs.2022.247
• Sankey, M. 2022. Re-discovering authentic, collaborative and active learning within a TEL ecology. Anthology Together Asia Pacific 2022. Online. 24-25 August.
• Sankey, M. 2022. Advancing knowledge by learning from the past, but by seeing this through TEL coloured glasses. Exploring Boundaries of Global Citizenship Conference. Swinburne Vietnam. Hanoi, Vietnam. 29-30 July
• Sankey, M. 2022. Advancing Hybrid Delivery: Viewing Lessons From the Past But Seeing Them Through Different Glasses. The 3rd Virtual Campus Forum: Imagining the Future of Innovation in Online Education. Online through Erudite Training Solutions. 26-28 July. 
• Martin, I., Sankey, M., Taylor, D., Dunstan, K., & Dorepalli, S. 2022. Changing modes of delivery. Universities Australia Conference 2022: Rebuilding Australia’s future. Canberra. 6-7 July.
• Sankey, M. 2022. Viewing assessment through different coloured glasses: Authentic, collaborative and active. inspirED 2022: Evidence-based practices for the new era of student-centered learning. Virtual Conference. 24-25 May.
• Sankey, M. 2022. Rethinking Assessment post-COVID: Authentic, collaborative and active. Keynote Address.Perspectives in Teaching, Learning and Assessment During COVID-19 Pandemic. MIER College of Education (Autonomous), B.C. Road Jammu. 19-20 May. 
• Sankey, M. 2021. Global Reform: Where are we 21 years into the 21st Century? Virtual Campus: Reshaping Education For The 21st Century. Erudite Training Solutions. Singapore. 24 November.
• Sankey, M. 2021. What is old can be new again: Or don’t throw out the baby with the bath water. Keynote Address. Pathways to Future Learning. Technology for Learning. T3 Learning & Teaching Symposium. Torrens University Australia. 6 September.
• Sankey, M. 2021. Current trends in online delivery and assessment in ANZ. Advancing Learning for a Better Future. Blackboard Teaching & Learning Conference Asia Pacific. Online event. 18-19 August.
• Sankey, M. 2021. When forced into a corner we do have options: Choose to be active, collaborative and authentic. Plenary Address, ED-TECH Symposium. Digital Directions, Setting Sail for Sustainable Teaching and Learning. English Australia Ed-Tech Special Interest Group. 13-15 July.
• Sankey, M. 2021. Tech Tools and Engagement: Why you should care. TAFE Queensland Virtual Summit 2021: Revitalise and Reconnect. 21 January.
• Sankey, M. 2021. Innovative Delivery Doesn’t Just Happen by Accident. TAFE Queensland Virtual Summit 2021: Revitalise and Reconnect. 20 January.
• Evans, D., Sankey, M., & Readman, K. 2020. Where is the Future of Online & e-Leading Heading? The 5th Annual Virtual Online & e-Learning Summit. Online. 28 October.
• Sankey, M. 2020. Designing your way out of a crisis: TEL to the rescue. Day 2 Keynote Presentation at the Scholarship of Tertiary Teaching Online Conference. Central Queensland University. 13-14 October.
• Sankey, M. 2020. The Learning, Teaching and IT Interface; Do TEL. Keynote Address at the Online Teaching Pathways for Early-Career Criminologists & Sociologists Conference. The University of Glasgow (UK) and University of Hong Kong (HK). 7 October.
• Sankey, M. 2020. Keep It Suitably Simple: Leading Scaled Change Management & Upskilling Across Academia & University Resources For Rapid Online Learning Deployment Across 50,000 Students. Online & E-Learning Virtual Summit. 19-20 May. Corporate Learning Network.
• Sankey, M., & McCarthy, S. 2019. Shift Happens…A future-forward VLE. The Shift Happens Conference. Griffith University, Southbank Campus. 10-11 October.
• Sankey.M. 2019. Benchmarking Technology-Enabled Learning: Experience the Difference a Quality Process Can Really Make. The Ninth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF9): Innovations for Quality Education and Lifelong Learning. Workshop. Edinburgh, Scotland. 9-12 September.
• Sankey, M., Sandhu, S., & Donald, P. 2019. Developing a Flipped Classroom Framework to Help Improve Learning Opportunities for Higher Education Students in Northern India. The Ninth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF9): Innovations for Quality Education and Lifelong Learning. Poster presentation. Edinburgh, Scotland. 9-12 September.

Presenting at the Blackboard TLC Conference 2018

• Sankey, M. 2019. Disruption in TEL the way of the future and the way to go. The ACODE Learning Technologies Leadership Institute (LTLI). Mantra, Mooloolaba, Queensland. 18-22 August.
• Sankey, M., & Padro, F. 2018. Longer-term benefits for those benchmarking technology
  enhanced learning: Facilitating excellence slowly but surely. Third Annual TEQSA Conference and Higher Education Quality Forum: Innovation, Excellence, Diversity. Grand Hyatt, Melbourne. 28-30 November. 
• Sankey, M. 2018. Micro-credentialing Workshop. Blackboard Learning and Teaching Conference ANZ 2018. Brisbane, Australia. 28-31 August.
• Sankey, M. 2018. Latest Trends in Standards and Benchmarking for Technology Enhanced Learning: As This Space Continues to Evolve. Blackboard Learning and Teaching Conference ANZ 2018. Brisbane, Australia. 28-31 August.
• Sankey. M., Casey, K., Bradley. S., & Cleland, B. 2018. Transition to Ultra Workshop. Blackboard Learning and Teaching Conference ANZ 2018. Brisbane, Australia. 28-31 August.
• Bailye, M., Sankey, M. Searle. B. 2018. Consistency is not sameness when designing the perfect online course environment: Understanding where quality matters. Blackboard Learning and Teaching Conference ANZ 2018. Brisbane, Australia. 28-31 August.
• Sankey, M. 2018. Learning spaces as mash-ups: The future is nigh. Developing 21st Century learning Spaces in Tertiary Education. Melbourne, 14-15 August.
• Sankey, M. 2017. Governing Quality Of Online Content Through Threshold Standards: Facilitating A Consistent Learning Experience. Online e-Learning Summit 2017. Sydney, 20-21 June.
• Sankey, M. 2016. Reflections on the first 10 months of a newborn: The Moodle Users Association. MoodleMoot Australia 2016. Perth, 27-29 September
• Sankey, M., & Fowler, J. 2016). Implementing a new Flexi Format, the how’s and whyfor’s. MoodleMoot Australia 2016. Perth, 27-29 September
• Sankey, M. 2016. ‘The three tiered approach to learning analytics for teachers’. ACODE 70: Analytics and Adaptive Learning and Teaching. Charles Sturt University, 17-18 March.
• Sankey, M. & Russell C. 2015. Preparing your institution to benchmark technology enhanced learning in 2016: Using the ACODE Benchmarks. Presented at the ascilite 2015 Conference: Globally connected, digitally enabled. Perth. 30 Nov – 3 Dec. 
• Sankey, M., & Carter, H.2015. ‘Benchmarking Institutional Readiness for Technology Enhanced Learning’, Blended Learning 2015, Fraser Suites, Sydney, 27-28 October.
• Sankey, M., & Padro, F. 2015. ‘ACODE Benchmarks for Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL): Findings from a 24 university benchmarking exercise regarding the benchmarks’ fitness for purpose and capacity to generate useful quality assurance information’. In S.M. Dahlgaard-Park & J.J. Dahlgaard (Eds.), Proceedings of the 18th QMOD-ICQSS international conference on quality and service sciences 12-14 October 2015, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Lund, Sweden: Lund University Library Press. ISBN 978-91-7623-086-2.
• Sankey, M., Beach, B., & Wang, Y. 2015. ‘Integrating digital and online technologies into TNE‘. Australian International Education Conference. Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, 6-9 October.
• Sankey, M., & Fowler, J. 2015. ‘Replacing computer market assessment and Part A exams with Moodle Quiz‘, MoodleMoot Australia Conference. Melbourne, 6-8 July.
• Myatt, F., & Sankey, M. 2015). ‘Using Moodle Assignment as a comprehensive, integrated solution at USQ‘, MoodleMoot Australia Conference. Melbourne, 6-8 July.
• Sankey, M., & van Drimmelen, T. 2015. ‘Staff and Student eLE’s‘, MoodleMoot Australia Conference. Melbourne, 6-8 July.

• Sankey, M., & Padro, F. 2015. ACODE Benchmarks for Technology Enhanced Learning: Findings from a 24 university benchmarking exercise regarding the benchmarks’ fitness for purpose and capacity to generate useful quality assurance information. INQAAHE Conference, March 30 – April 3, Chicago.
• Sankey, M. 2015. e-Assessment: So many tools, but which ones should we use? ACODE 67 Workshop: ‘Assessment practices and technology enhanced learning’. Australian Catholic University, Melbourne. 26 March. 
• Sankey, M., & Carter, H. 2014. Benchmarking your capacity for technology enhanced learning: Helping you take the reigns. Rhetoric and Reality: Critical perspectives on educational technology. Proceedings ascilite Dunedin. 23 – 26 November.
• Sankey, M., & Carter, H. 2014. Benchmarking for future growth, a must for institutions with a strong regional focus: You are not alone. The Digital Rural Futures Conference. University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba. 25 – 27 June.
• Sankey, M. 2014. ‘From rags to riches: Democratisation of the photographic art’. QFP5 Conference: Photography and Fictions. Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 23 – 25 April.
• Sankey, M. 2014. ‘Digital literacy pathways for staff and students.’ ACODE 64 Developing Staff Digital Literacies Concepts, Policies and Practices for Staff. University of Waikato, New Zealand. 20-21 March.
• Sankey, M. 2013. ‘Student experiences and expectations of technology’, In H. Carter, P. Betts. (Eds.), Electric Dreams. Proceedings ascilite 2013 Sydney.
• Sankey, M., Phillips, R., Marshell, S., Carter, H., Suddaby, G. (2013). ‘ACODE Benchmarking: Plotting a bright future’. In H. Carter, P. Betts. (Eds.), Electric Dreams. Proceedings ascilite 2013 Sydney. 1-3 December.
• Tynan, B. & Sankey, M. 2013, ‘Is it the what or is it the who that is driving change in higher education in Australia’. The Unisa Cambridge International Conference on Open and Distance and eLearning. Cape Town, South Aftrica, 29 Sep – 2 Oct.
• Sankey, M. 2013, ‘Students, their use of technologies, and where Moodle fits into the picture: From the student perspective’. Moodlemoot au 2013 Conference: Moodle and Beyond, Melbourne, Australia. 23-26 June. 
• Sankey, M. 2013, ‘Rolling with the punches: Committing to an ongoing upgrade methodology’. Moodlemoot au 2013 Conference: Moodle and Beyond, Melbourne, Australia. 23-26 June.
• Sankey, M. & Tynan, B. 2012, The ever-evolving opportunities provided by technology: Opportunity or hype?  Let’s hear what the students have to say. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Development Day. Griffith University, Brisbane. 28 September.
• Sankey, M. & Janke, D. 2012, ‘Project Managing a Moodle Upgrade – Lessons from the DIY Crew’. Moodlemoot au 2012 Conference: Riding the wave, Gold Coast, Queensland. 1-4 July.
• Sankey, M., Brown, M. & Uys, P. 2011, Do the ACODE benchmarks still cut the mustard or is eLearning maturity just a dream? There is light at the end of the tunnel. In G. Williams, P. Statham, N. Brown & B. Cleland (Eds.),Changing Demands, Changing Directions. Proceedings ascilite Hobart 2011. (pp.1121-1122).
• Holt, D., Palmer, S., Munro, J., Quealy, J., Solomonides, I., Gosper, M., Hicks, M., Sankey, M., Louka, A. & Hollenbeck. 2011. Evidencing the development of distributed leadership capacity in the quality management of online learning environments (OLEs) in Australian higher education. In G. Williams, P. Statham, N. Brown & B. Cleland (Eds.), Changing Demands, Changing Directions. Proceedings ascilite Hobart 2011. (pp.613-615).
• Sankey, M.D. 2010, Incorporating Web2.0, Pedagogy 2.0 and Moodle 2.0 into your learning and teaching agenda: But just wait one sec. Moodle Moot au 2010: Without limits, Melbourne, Australia, 11-14 July.
• Sankey, M.D. 2010, ‘Expected Benefits and Challenges of Incorporating Web 2.0 Technologies in a Futures Oriented Higher Education Context’. Learning Futures Festival 2010, The Beyond Distance Research Alliance, University of Leicester, UK, 7-14 January.
• Sankey, M.D. 2008, Driving institutional change: Through the eyes of others. Moodle Moot AU 08: e-Learning Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 2-3 October.
• Little, J. & Sankey, M.D. 2007, Designing pedagogies for cadet journalists on the ground and doing it. 3rd International Pedagogies and Learning Conference, University of Southern Queensland, 26-28 September.
• Petrus, K. & Sankey, M.D. 2007, Comparing Writely and Moodle Online Assignment Submission and Assessment. 3rd International Pedagogies and Learning Conference, University of Southern Queensland, 26-28 September.
• Sankey, M.D. & Smith, A. 2004, ‘Multimodal Design Considerations for Developing Hybrid Course Materials: in Issue of Literacy.’ Paper presented at the The Third Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF3),Dunedin, New Zealand, 4-8 July.
• Sankey, M.D. & Nooriafshar, M. 2003, ‘Multiple Representations in Multimedia and e-Learning Materials: An Issue of Literacy.’ Paper presented at the Pedagogies and Learning Conference, New Meanings for a New Millennium, 1-4 October, USQ, Toowoomba, Australia.

Unsolicited Invited Presentations and Professional Presentations

• Sankey, M. 2024. Reimagining authentic curriculum in the age of AI. AI for educators: from theory to practice. International Academy of Ecological, Engineering and Pedagogical Sciences. April 23-25. Kazakhstan.
• Bridgeman, A., Sankey, M., & Bond, C. 2024. AI Policy and practice: Cross-institutional perspectives on what we are doing and where we are going, and what it may mean for us as practitioners. English Australia PEAL SIG, Online Panel Session. 11 April. Available from:
• Sankey, M., & Sweaney, N. 2023. Thriving with AI in class: Fresh approaches to incorporating AI into curriculum and assessment. The Great Day In, brought to you by Future Campus. 30 November. Available from: https://thegreatdayin.com.au
• Kift, S., Sankey, M., & Brent, G. 2023. Empowering Graduates: Enhancing Career-Readiness in Higher Education. PebblePad Webinar: Employability & Future Ready. 1 November.
• Sankey, M. 2023. Embracing student innovation in the age of Generative AI (Keynote Presentations). The 2023 WATTLE forum: InspirEd Horizons: Embracing Educational Innovation and Generative AI. University of Wollongong. 25 September.
• Sankey, M. 2023. Disruption in TEL is there any other way to go? Edith Cowan University Learning Technologies Advisory Group. Perth, 11 September.
• Sankey, M. 2023. Disruption in TEL the way of the future and the way to go. ACODE Learning Technologies Leadership Institute (LTLI). Australasian Council on Open Distance and eLearning. Mooloolaba, Queensland. 21-25 August.
• Sankey, M. 2023. Embracing AI in new forms of assessment. The Anthology – Innovate & Educate Australia Conference. Gold Coast, 17 August.
• Sankey, M. 2023. Embracing AI in Assessment. Sydney International School of Technology and Commerce, Academic staff professional development workshop. 22 June. Available from https://youtu.be/1EkakT3cUdc
• Sankey, M. 2023. ACODE Presidential Address. THETA 2023 Making Waves. Brisbane Convention Centre. Brisbane. 16-19 April.
• Sankey, M. 2023. Rethinking (higher) education ideas to stimulate challenging conversations. Education for the digital world: Transformation accelerator – learning session 3. University of Adelaide. 17 March.
• Sankey, M., & Salvaratnam, R. 2022. Microcredentials in Australian universities: Cross-border opportunities. Higher education microcredentials in Australia and India: Challenges, opportunities and change. The Australia India Institute at the University of Melbourne. 20 September.
• Sankey, M. 2022. Strategies for trusting online assessment in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). University of Divinity professional development webinar. 1 July. 
• Sankey, M. 2022. Student productivity and agency: New ways of conceiving of technology enhanced learning. Tech Week. University of Queensland. 21 April.
• Sankey, M. 2022. Microcredentials: A state-of-play in April 2022. Dual Sector Provider Network Meeting. Independent Higher Education Australia. 19 April. 
• Sage, J., & Sankey, M. 2021. ‘Pathways to Learning Design (and more) – skill or luck?’. November Webinar for the ASCILITE TELedvisors Special Interest Group. 25 November. 
• Parsell, M., Sankey, M., & Shoemaker, A. 2021. The lecture: going, gone or getting better. Needed Now: Reimagining the lives of the lectured: New directions for students on campus post COVID. Online. 19-21 October.
• Oliver, B., & Sankey, M. 2021. ITECA Microcredentials Interest Group Meeting. Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia. Canberra, 5 October.
• Sankey, M. 2021. Putting the Pedagogic Horse before the Technology Cart. An Academic  Professional Development Workshop provided to the Singapore Institute of Management. Singapore. 25 August.
• Sankey, M., Benson, K., Simper, N., & Wong, H.M. 2021. Designing Effective Self- and Peer-Assessment Tasks for Varying Modes of Course Delivery. Advancing Learning for a Better Future. Panel Session:  Blackboard Teaching & Learning Conference Asia Pacific. Online event. 18-19 August.
• Sankey, M. 2021. Insights on university e-learning tools. Navigating Higher Education and EdTech in Australia. Austrade and U.S. Commercial Service Webinar. 8 February.
• Custer, S., Kellermann, D., Mukhopadhyay, A., Sankey, M., & White, A. 2021. Where does Technology meet Pedagogy? Campus Connections Summit. Microsoft, GLC Learning Circle. 2 February.
• Sankey, M. & Selvaratnam, R. 2021. Micro-credentialing in Australasian HE. The Reading & Research Group. Kaplan Australia, Kaplan Professional, Kaplan Business School, Kaplan Singapore and Dublin Business School 25 January. 
• Sankey, M. 2020. Reflections on 2020: The pandemic and the response of Australian HE. Teaching and Learning Breakfast Series. University of South Australia. 26 November.
• Sankey, M. 2020. Online Education Quality Assurance. Institutions and Implementation Webinar. Department of Education, Skills and Employment, Australian Government and Ministry of Education, Government of India. 20 November.
• Sankey. M. 2020. COVID19 has resulted in profound changes to higher education: What changes should we keep and what might we do differently to maximise student success in a post-COVID world? Expert Panel Guest. Charles Sturt EdX Conference. Charles Sturt University. 20 November.
• Selvaranam, R., & Sankey, M. 2020. ACODE – Micro Credentialing Survey and White Paper Presentation.ACODE 82: Not Wasting a Crisis. Curtin University, Online. 5th November.
• Sankey, M. 2020. ACODE/CAUDIT Survey Assessment/Examination. ACODE 82: Not Wasting a Crisis. Curtin University, Online. 5th November.
• Bellaby, A., & Sankey, M. 2020. Covid-19 Survey – Learning Design Experiences. ACODE 82: Not Wasting a Crisis. Curtin University, Online. 5th November.
• Oliver, B., Nelson, K., Giollamhichil, M., Sankey, M. & Brown, M. 2020. Unboxing Micro-credentials: Certifying Your Future. The Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA). Australasian Online and Distance Learning Week. 3 November.
• Sankey, M. & Bellaby, A. 2020. The changing nature of academic support roles thanks to COVID-19​. TELedvisors Special Interest Group (SIG) Webinar. 29 October.
• Sankey, M. & Selvaratnam, R. 2020. The revised state of play for micro-credentials in Australasia Council of Australasian University Leaders of Learning and Teaching (CAULLT) Micro-credentials Webinar. Online, Australasia. 22 October.  
• Sankey, M. & Selvaratnam, R. 2020. Micro-credentialing in Australasian HE. Presentation to staff of the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).  Brisbane, Australia. 23 September. 
• Sankey, M. (2020) The COVID-19 Exam Software Survey: 2020. In Ajjawi, R., Henderson, M., Sankey, M., & Dawson, P. CRADLE Seminar Series: Feedback in online learning. Deakin University 11 August.

• Sankey, M. (2020). You can teach an old dog new tricks: Learning to be active, authentic and collaborative online. Education 4.0: Our Next Phase to Curriculum and Assessment Design International Virtual Series. Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, University of Hong Kong. 30 July.
• Sankey, M. (2020). Do online examinations accommodate a higher level of cheating behaviour?. Reducing Cheating in Scheduled Exam from Online Environment. University. Phillipines. 30 July.
• Caddell, M., Dunbar-Morris, H., Sankey, M., Cochrane, T., King, H., & Bridges, S. 2020. On the challenges of supporting extraordinary change. Opening up to voices around our institution. Education 4.0: Our Next Phase to Curriculum and Assessment Design International Virtual Series. Round Table. Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, University of Hong Kong. 9 July.
• Sankey, M. 2020. Quality TEL is quality TEL. How COVID-19 has made us learn how important this really is. International Webinar on ‘On-Line Education to Students of Higher Education; Trends, Innovation, Issues, Challenges, and Coping Strategies’. Riphah International University, Islamabad. 2 July.
• Sankey, M. 2020. Lessons we are learning through pivoting quickly to fully online learning; But did we really have to learn them the hard way?. Technology Enabled Learning Community of Practice. Commonwealth of Learning (CoL). 25 May.
• Sankey, M. 2020. The changing nature of learning management systems and the emergence of a digital ecology. Webinar presented to Faculty and post-graduate students at the Model Institute of Education & Research, Jammu, India. 22 May.
• Sankey, M. 2020. The KISS approach to teaching online in the time of COVID19. Transforming Assessment Workshop. 26 March. Available online at: http://transformingassessment.com/events_26_march_2020.php 
• Sankey, M. 2019. Blackboard and Office 365: Pedagogy First. ACODE 80: Change and Evolution of Learning Systems. Victoria University of Wellington. New Zealand. 14-15 November.
• Sankey, M. 2019. Strategically partnering in co-creating the VLEs of the future. Keynote Address at the Blackboard TLC Asia. Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul, South Korea, 14-16 October.
• Sankey, M. 2019. TEL Benchmarking. Commonwealth of Learning, Technology-Enabled Learning Initiative Partners’ Meeting. Holiday Inn, Edinburgh. 7-8 September.
• Sankey, M. 2019. Getting the Order Right, Pedagogy Before Technology. Presented at Tune in Tuesdays. BlackBoard webinar series. Brisbane. 26 March.
• Sankey, M. 2018. ACODE’s work on benchmarking, the eMM model and TEL standards and frameworks. Presentation at the TEQSA Occasional Forum Series: Quality Assurance of Online Learning. 27 November.
• Sankey, M. 2018. Online Learning Transformations. Chairs of Academic Board Forum. Kings Own Institute, Sydney. 8 March.
• Sankey, M. 2017. Developing a research plan for yourself: If you are aiming for nothing you’re sure to hit it. Research Seminar Series. Western Sydney University. 27 September.
• Sankey, M. 2017. Governing Quality of Online Content Through Threshold Standards: Facilitating a Consistent Learning Experience. Blended Learning Showcase. School of Nursing and Midwifery. Western Sydney University. 29 June.
• Sankey, M., & Jacobs, G. 2016. Leadership Imperatives: Whats Misiing on the Leadership Front? ICDE Presidents’ Summit 2016, A New Era of Leadership & Quality, The Business of Open & Distance Learning 2020. Sydney, Australia, 20-23 November.
• Sankey, M. 2016. No man person is an island in technology enhanced learning, even if you live on an island. Keynote Address at the Vice-Chancellor’s Forum on Learning and Teaching. The University of the South Pacific. Fiji. 1 September.
• Sankey, M. 2015.The student learning journey is more than a concept, it’s about real people and providing them holistic support. Teaching and Learning Breakfast Series: Teaching Innovation Unit Webinar, University of South Australia (UniSA), 4 November.
• Sankey, M. 2015. The Social Media Triage – With so Many Vehicles it is Important to Maximise Your Presence. Red Train: Research Bites Workshop. University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, 14 October.
• Sankey, M. 2015.‘Multimodal design and using technology for effective learning’. Teaching visions: See teaching in new ways. University of the Sunshine Coast. Sippy Downs, 14-18 September.
• Sankey, M. 2014. ‘Student experiences and expectations of technology‘ Open and Distance Learning Seminar, The University of South Africa, Pretoria, 19 September.
• Sankey, M. 2014. ‘Benchmarking your capacity for technology enhanced learning: Helping you take the reins‘.  Open and Distance Learning Workshop, The University of South Africa, Pretoria, 18 September.
• Sankey, M. 2014. ‘The application of technology enhanced learning to enhance the student learning journey‘. Open and Distance Learning Occassinal Lecture, Series 9, The University of South Africa, Pretoria, 16 September.

Presenting at the University of South Aftrica (Unisa) in Sept 2014 

• Sankey, M. 2014. ‘Key Matters Relating to Technology Enhanced Learning‘. Professional development workshop at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. New Zealand. 18 March.
• Sankey, M. & Gosper, M.2013. ‘Quality management for online learning environments’. ACODE Learning Technologies Leadership Institute. Gold Coast, Queensland. 18-22 August.
• Gosper, M. & Sankey, M. 2013. ‘Evaluating and Implementing Innovations in Interactive Technologies’. ACODE Learning Technologies Leadership Institute. Gold Coast, Queensland. 18-22 August.
• Sankey. M. 2013. ‘Flipped classrooms or blended delivery and open education resources (OERs)’. Flipped Classrooms and Open Education Practice, ACODE 62 Workshop, The University of the South Pacific, Fiji, 27-28 June.
• Sankey, M. 2013. ‘The shifting sands of the student experience: Responding to change’. Brisbane North Intitute of TAFE, Bracken Ridge, Brisbane, 3 June.
• Sankey, M. 2013. ‘Building distributed leadership in designing and implementing a quality management framework for online learning environments’. Griffith University, Brisbane, 7 February.
• Sankey, M.D., Gosper, M., Allen, G. 2012. ‘Report on Survey of ACODE Institutional Representatives at Australasian Universities: Building distributed leadership in designing and implementing a quality management framework for Online Learning Environments’. ACODE Workshop, Swinburne University, Melbourne. 28 June.
• Sankey, M.D. 2012. ‘The journey starts by with the first step: Creating the Higher Ed Student Learning Journey’. Invited presentation and workshop to the NSW TAFE Managers Association Conference 2012. 8 June.
• Sankey, M.D. 2012. ‘Transitioning to Uni: Moodle and the PLE’. Invited presentation to the School Moodlemoot 2012: Australian Schools Moodle Conference. Brisbane, 12-14 April.
• Sankey, M.D. 2012. ‘The Student Learning Journey’. Keynote presentation to the Sydney Institute of TAFE Leadership Forum. Sydney. 16 March.
• Sankey, M.D. 2012. ‘Managing and supporting teachers in the transition to e-learning’. Invited presentation to The 2nd annual E-Learning Summit. Sydney. 27-28 February.
• Sankey, M.D. 2011 ‘The USQ Student Learning Journey’. Keynote presentation to the Sydney Institute of TAFE Leadership Forum, ‘The Student Learning Journey’. Sydney. 31 August.
• Sankey, M.D. & Solomonides, I. 2011, ‘Leadership in e-learning: Strategic directions and initiatives in e-learning’. Invited presentation to the ALTC sponsored, Professional Development for Academic Developers Forum, Gold Coast, 7-8 July.
• Sankey, M.D. 2011, ‘Creating frameworks to get the context right: The USQ Course and Program Management System (CPMS)’ Invited presentation to the Joint CADAD/ACODE workshop, Macquarie University, Sydney. 23 March.
• Sankey, M.D. 2010, ‘Aligning Web 2.0 with the USQ L&T agenda’. Invited presentation to the Australian National University, Design and Development Group. 14 January.
• Sankey, M.D. 2009, ‘The USQ Course and Program Management System (CPMS)’. Invited online presentation to the JISC Innovating e-Learning 2009 Online Conference: Thriving, not just surviving! 24 – 27 November.
• Hunt, L & Sankey, M.D. 2009, ‘Workshop: Promoting and Managing Teaching and Learning’. Invited presentation at the Open University Malaysia. November 26.
• Sankey, M.D. 2009, ‘The Learning & Teaching Support Unit (LTSU): Agents of change’. Invited presentation to the Beyond Distance Research Alliance, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK. October 12.
• Sankey, M.D. 2006, ‘Transmodal delivery: Developing a new paradigm at USQ’. Presented to the Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Association, Queensland at the ‘Update: Innovations in eLearning’ forum.Information Industries Bureau, Brisbane. 21 March.
• Sankey, M.D. & McDonald, J. 2005, ‘Transmodal delivery: maintaining a balance whilst building momentum.’ Presented at the Instructional Design Forum: Designing for Diversity, University of Queensland, 28 September.
• Sankey, M.D. 2005, ‘Multiple Delivery Modes.’ Presented to the Griffith University Educational Design Team at the Distance and e-Learning Centre, USQ, 25 May.
• Sankey, M.D. 2004, ‘Multiple Representations in Multimedia Materials: An issue of literacy’, Presented to the Queensland Society for Information Technology in Education – Toowoomba Chapter. 22 April.
• Sankey, M.D., Cottman, C. & McDonald, J. 2004, ‘Hybrid Delivery at USQ’. Presented at the Inter-University Instructional Design Forum, Queensland University of Technology, 20 August.
• Sankey, M.D. 2003, ‘Instructional Design Issues for Online Course Development’. Presented to the Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE LearnScope Project – ‘E-Learning for blended Delivery’. 7 – 8 August.
• Sankey, M.D. 2000, ‘Photography and the World Wide Web’, Keynote address to the Queensland Photographic Societies Annual Conference. Stanthorpe, Queensland, August 17 

Recent Notable Reports and Presentations (since 2012)

• Sankey, M. (2024). Equipping Educators and Students for an AI-First World Education Technology Insights APAC. 13 April.
• Sankey, M. (2023). Eight ways to make AI work for students and staff. Feature Story, Campus Morning Mail. 13 March.
• Sage, J., & Sankey, M. (2021). ‘Managing Career Transitions into post-secondary Learning Designer Jobs – A Teaser‘. ASCILITE Technology Enhanced Learning Blog (TELall). Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. 19 November.
• Sankey, M., & Campbell, C. (2021). On-line and/or in-person: what students want is good teaching: Universities will always do what is in the best interest of their students. Feature Story, Campus Morning Mail. 11 November.
• Roy, S., & Sankey. M. (2021). ‘Virtual Collaboration and Groupwork in Online Learning and Assessment: An ACODE Whitepaper’. Australasian Council on Open Distance and eLearning (ACODE). Canberra. Australia. 15 July. Available from: https://www.acode.edu.au/mod/resource/view.php?id=5194
• Sankey, M. (2021). Active, collaborative, authentic: the evolution of teaching post-Covid. Campus. Times Higher Education. 23 March.
• Sankey, M. (2021). Returning to lectures in 2021. ACODE White Paper. Australasian Council on Open, Distance and eLearning. Canberra, ACT. 28 January.
• Sankey, M. (2020). The changing face of technology enhanced learning. APAC CIOoutlook Magazine. December. Retrieved from: https://education.apacciooutlook.com/cxoinsights/the-changing-face-of-technology-enhanced-learning-nwid-7862.html 
• Sankey, M., & Bellaby, A. (2020). A good year for educational designers. Feature Story, Campus Morning Mail. 1 October.
• Nikoletatos, P., & Sankey. M.  (2020). Ask the experts: How to meet student needs in a changing digital economy. Education Article. Technology One, Resources. September.
• Bellaby, A., & Sankey, M. (2020). ‘Educational Designers: A sure hope and anchor amid a global pandemic’.  ASCILITE Technology Enhanced Learning Blog (TELall). Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. 25 September.
• Sankey, M. (2020). Micro-credentialing: talking isn’t implementing: The stats show most unis don’t have plans in place. Campus Morning Mail. 26 August.
• Selvaratnam, R., & Sankey, M. (2020). Survey of micro-credentialing practice in Australasian universities 2020. ACODE White Paper. Australasian Council on Open, Distance and eLearning. Canberra, ACT. 25 August.
• Sankey, M. (2020). COVID-19 Exam Software Survey – 2020. ACODE White Paper. Australasian Council on Open, Distance and eLearning. Canberra, ACT. 
• Sankey, M. (2020). Unite on invigilation. Campus Morning Mail. 10 August.
• Sankey, M. (2020). To invigilate or not to invigilate, that was the question. Campus Morning Mail. 7 August.
• Sankey, M. (2020). Michael Sankey responds to Lin Martin: “on-line teaching is delivering learning”. Feature Story, Campus Morning Mail. 15 May.
• Sankey, M. (2020). What does best practice online learning look like? Higher Education Remote Learning Series. Microsoft Education Blog. 15 April.
• Sankey, M. (2020). Online proctoring. Council of Australasian Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT) Webinar. Online. 6 April. 
• Sankey, M. (2020). E-Exams: Do we really want to drive headlong towards that cliff.  Feature Story, Campus Morning Mail. 2 April.
• Sankey, M. (2020). Teaching on-line in the present crisis: what you need to know now. Feature Story, Campus Morning Mail. 16 March.
• Sankey, M. (2020). Teaching online isn’t rocket science but it is quite different to teaching face-to-face. Feature Story, Campus Morning Mail. 15 March.
• Sankey, M. (2020).  Needed now: Benchmarks for technology enhanced learning. Feature Story, Campus Morning Mail. 1 March. 
• Sankey, M., & Selvaratnam, R. (2020). Micro-credentialing – a point in time glimpse of the Australasian Sector. The ASCILITE TELall Blog. 7 February.
• Selvaratnam, R., & Sankey, M. (2019) Micro-credentialing as a sustainable way forward for universities in Australia: Perceptions of the landscape. White paper for ACODE 80, Change and evolution of learning systems. Wellington, New Zealand. 15 November.
• Sankey, M. (2019). The importance of Inclusion in Learning and Teaching. Inclusivity in the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Celebrating Teaching and Learning, Griffith University, Nathan Campus. 24 October.
• Sankey, M. (2019). Putting the pedagogic horse in front of the technology cart. The ASCILITE TELall Blog. 4 April.
• Sankey, M. (2018). Preparing for the 2018 ACODE Inter-institutional Benchmarking Summit. Webinar for the Australian Council on Open, Distance and E-Learning (ACODE), 22 March.
• Sankey, M. (2018). Cogitations on ePortfolio in the age of LinkedIn. The ASCILTE TELall Blog. 9 February.
• Sankey, M. (2017). ePortfolios in today’s universities. Education Technology Solutions Magazine. Special University Issue, (Eds) S.Kinash & J.Bigelow., Education Technology University Learning and Teaching Solutions. pp.16-18. December.
• Sankey, M. (2017). Who is using what down-under. Mahara Newsletter, Vol 7, No 3. October.
• Sankey, M. (2017). ACODE Learning Technologies Leadership Institute: 2017. Report to the Australian Council on Open, Distance and E-Learning (ACODE), 5 September.
• Sankey. M. (2017).Preparing for an inter-institutional Benchmarking activity using the ACODE Benchmarks for TEL. Webinar for the Open University, UK. Milton Keans. 7 March.
• Sankey, M. (2017). An Introduction to the ACODE Benchmarks for technology enhanced learning (TEL): Understanding their context for use. Webinar for the Open University, UK. Milton Keans. 7 February.
• Sankey, M., van Drimmelen, T., MacAlpine, G., & Heard, N. (2015). ‘Creating your own simple augmented reality activities to support your teaching‘. USQ Makerspace, University of Southern Queensland. Toowoomba, Australia. 9-12 November.

Working with staff in the USQ Makerspace using augmented reality

• Sankey, M. (2015). ‘ACODE Learning Technologies Leadership Institute: 2015‘. Report to the Australian Council on Online, Distance and E-Learning (ACODE), 22 September.
• Holt, D., Palmer, S., Munro, J., Louka, A., Allan, G., Hollenbeck, R., Solomonides, I., Gosper, M., Sankey, M., & Hicks, M. (2014). Quality management of online learning environments : final report of the project : Building distributed leadership in designing and implementing a quality management framework for online learning environments, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Vic.
• Holt, D., Palmer, S., Quealy, J., Munro, J., Solomonides, I., Gosper, M., Louka, A., Allan, G., Hollenbeck, R., Hicks, M., & Sankey, M. (2014). Quality management of online learning environments: An evidence-based approach to implementing the 6EOLE Quality Management Framework, Australian Government, Office for Learning and Teaching, Sydney, NSW.
• Holt, D., Palmer, S., Quealy, J., Munro, J., Solomonides, I., Gosper, M., Louka, A., Allan, G., Hollenbeck, R., Hicks, M., & Sankey, M. (2014). Quality management of online learning environments: A condensed guide to building distributed leadership for the quality management of online learning environments, Australian Government, Office for Learning and Teaching, Sydney, NSW.
• Sankey, M. & Brady, T. (2014). ‘A USQ case study.’ Mahara Newsletter, Vol 3, No 4. January. Available from: https://mahara.org/view/artefact.php?artefact=310967&view=36871 
• Sankey, M., Tynan, B., & McKeon, C. (2013) ‘Findings from the USQ Student’s’ Experiences and Expectations of Technologies Survey 2012’. Report, University of Southern Queensland. Toowoomba, Australia. 20 December.
• Sankey, M. (2013) ‘Lecture Capture in Australasian Universities‘. Ed. S. Marshall. ACODE Technology Briefings. Australasian Council on Online, Distance and e-Learning. Also available from: http://www.acode.edu.au/course/view.php?id=5
• Sankey, M. & Brosnan, S (2013). Sustainable strategies for broader implementation of presentation capture technologies at the University of Southern Queensland. Report to the Vice-Chancellors Committee. 
• Sankey, M.  (2013). ‘Learning and Educational Analytics‘. Presentation to the USQ MAST CoP, 9 May. 
• Sankey, M., Tynan, B. & Myatt, F. (2013).  ‘A Tale of Three Cities: Research Presentation of student voices and their current use of technologies at USQ’. LTQ Professional Development Forum. 12 March. Abstract of session (PDF).
• Sankey, M. & Tynan, B. (2012). ‘Students have their say in how they want to use technologies to support their learning’. Learning Teaching and Quality Teaching Forum, University of Southern Queensland. Toowoomba. 5 November.
• Forbes, M., Fogerty, R., & Sankey, M. (2012). ‘ePortfolio in Practice’, LTQ Professional Development Forum. 30 November.

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