Dr Diana Quinn

Welcome to Diana Quinn's homepage at the University of South Australia. This year I embark on a 2 day/week secondment, working on the Engineering hubs and spokes project that links UniSA with ANU.

I moved office in 2009 to C1-54 - this 38 second video will show you how to get there.

Since May 18, 2008, the number of visitors to this page has been approximately

This map shows where in the world the visitors are coming from (refreshed August 1, each year).

I am interested in online teaching and learning, particularly the use of online collaboration (wikis, blogs, google docs and spreadsheets, virtual classrooms, online discussions and chat) to assist learning. This process is most successful when strategies to develop a learning community are in place.

I aim to teach for student engagement as I believe this maximises the effectiveness of learning episodes. This doesn't always come naturally, but I use collaborative reflection and action research to continually improve my work.

In a nutshell - Online summaries of teaching and learning topics that take less than 5 minutes

Haematology case studies (module 1)

Haematology cell identification training exercise

Using CEI feedback to improve teaching

Blog about bushwalking in South Australia

Assessment Futures

• Efficient, effective and flexible academic development
• Practice based learning
• Assessing Graduate Qualities
• First year experience
• Interactive online teaching and learning (virtual classrooms, conferencing, quizzes, discussions, blogs, wikis)

ACODE Australasian Council on Open, Distance and E-Learning

ODLAA Open and distance learning association of Australia

Member of Centre for Research in Education, Equity and Work, University of South Australia

Hawke Research Institute for Sustainable Societies

Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) 1986 SAIT

PhD (Health Science) 1996 UniSA

Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education) 2002 QUT

• Efficient, effective and flexible academic development
• First year experience
• Implementation of Graduate Qualities through aligned assessment
• Medical science: von Willebrand's disease, hereditary breast cancer, detection of Her2 gene amplification in breast cancer, pathogenesis of endometrial cancer, Aeromonas adhesins

TEACHING AND LEARNING RESEARCH - NON-ONLINE

Johnston, H., Aziz, M., Kaya, Y., and Quinn D. (2008). "Engaging students, Encouraging success" Refereed conference paper at the ATN Assessment conference, Adelaide Nov 20 - 21 2008.

Quinn D, Birbeck, D., Johnston, H. and Murray, D. (2008). "Developing assessment for service learning in business" Conference poster at the ATN Assessment conference, Adelaide Nov 20 - 21 2008.

ATN Asssessment Conference proceedings, November 20-21, 2008. Editors A. Duff, D. Quinn, M. Green, K. Andre, T. Ferris and S. Copeland. University of South Australia.

ONLINE EDUCATION RESEARCH:

Gursanksky, D., Le Sueur, E. and Quinn, D. (2010). "Authenticity in Reflection: Building Reflective Skills for Social Work" Social Work Education (in press).

Quinn, D. and Shurville, S. (2009). "Technology to enhance student engagement with assessment" (Eds.) Campus-wide information systems 26 (5) p. 329-432.

Quinn, D. and Shurville, S. (2009). "From little things big things grow: Scaling-up assessment of experiential learning" Campus-wide information systems 26 (5) p. 329-344.

Johnston, H., Duff, A. and Quinn, D. (2009). "Cutting the cloth to fit new needs and communication preferences" ERGO- The Journal of the Educational Research Group of Adelaide, 1 (2) 27-38.

Quinn D. (2008). "Letting students teach and learn using YouTube" Conference poster at the ATN Assessment conference, Adelaide Nov 20 - 21 2008.

Quinn, D., Stokes-Thompson, F., Johnston, H. and Luong, L. (2008). "Experimenting with new approaches to work-integrated learning with international students in engineering". Refereed conference paper for the Australian Collaborative Education Network - World Association for Collaborative Education Conference, Sydney Sept 30 - Oct 3 2008 p480-486 E-proceedings.

Johnston, H., Duff, A. and Quinn, D. (2008). "Cutting the cloth to suit new communication needs and preferences", Refereed conference paper for the Education Research Group of Adelaide (ERGA) Conference, Adelaide, 24-25 September 2008.

Duff, A., Quinn, D., Johnston, H. and Lock, P. (2007). "A clue a quest and a blog", Refereed conference paper for the First Year in Higher Education conference, Brisbane, July 4 - 7 2007. Full paper

Quinn, D., Duff, A., Johnston, H. and Gursansky, D. (2007). "Blogging: Infusing engagement, enjoyment (joy) and reflection into teaching", Refereed conference paper for HERDSA 2007 - Enhancing Higher Education Theory and Scholarship, Adelaide 8 - 11 July 2007. Full paper Linked blog

Johnston, H., Duff, A. and Quinn, D. (2007). "Cutting the cloth to suit new communication needs and preferences", Non-refereed conference paper for the Association of Language and Academic Learning conference, Bundoora, Victoria, 29-30 November 2007. Full paper

Duff, A. and Quinn, D. (2006). "Retention in Online Courses: Using a Motivational Framework and Online Peers to Enlighten Potential Learners About Learning Online. Journal of Learning Design 1(3) 29-40. Full Paper

Quinn, D. and Piltz, W. (2005). "Supporting teaching and learning about working collaboratively" Herdsa 2005 conference, Sydney July 2005.

Nichols, S. Quinn, D. and Ashmore L. (2004). "A Multimedia Online Resource for Analysing Classroom Events: Real Learning for Teachers" paper presented at the Get Real and all the Speil Education conference, Darling Harbour, Sydney. 4-7 July Web site

Quinn, D. and I. Reid (2003). "Using innovative online quizzes to assist learning" Proceedings of AusWeb03, Sanctuary Cove, July 2003. Abstract Full paper Presentation

O’Regan, K, D. Quinn and D. Wache (2002). "Can a virtual community be a reality? Developing and maintaining community in an online campus". Proceedings of the 2002 Effective Teaching and Learning Conference, Brisbane, October 2002. View Paper

RESEARCH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC STAFF:

Shurville, S. and Quinn D. (2009). "From little things big things grow: Scaling-up assessment of experiential learning" Campus-Wide Information Systems, 26 (5) (in press).

Gilbert, S., Espinoza, S., Purdom, R., Quinn, D., & Zakrajsek, T. (2007). "Low-Threshold Programs of Faculty Support". 32nd Conference of the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education (p. 27). Pittsburg: POD Network.

Quinn, D. (2005). "Asynchronous academic development for online teachers using rapidly-generated online movies." HERDSA 2005, Sydney, July 2005.

Gelade, S. and D. M. Quinn (2004). "Looking for Harry Potter: Professional development, resistance and the magic wand effect." Proc 12th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training: Gold Coast, Aust December 6-8 2004.

Quinn, D. (2003) "Valuing evaluation: A Case Study of Professional Development to Support Academic Engagement in Online Evaluation Processes and Outcomes" paper presented at the Evaluations and Assessment conference, Adelaide. Full Paper

RESEARCH IN HAEMATOLOGY EDUCATION:

Quinn, D. M. and R. L. P. Flower (2000). A retrospective study of viral status of human plasma for practical classes. Vox Sang. 2000;78(2):130.

Quinn D.M. and R.L.P. Flower (1998) Haematology education at the University of South Australia. Proc. Haem Soc Aust NZ:Sydney, Aust (Abstract).

Quinn, D. M. and R. L. P. Flower (1998). Haematology education at the University of South Australia. Proc. Adel. Blood Club: Wirrina, Aust (Abstract).

Quinn, D. M., L. A. Kutek, et al. (1996). Investigation of the viral status of human sera for use in practical classes. Proc Int Aust NZ Soc Microbiol: Christchurch, NZ (Abstract 17:A97).

BREAST CANCER RESEARCH:

Siah, S. P., D. M. Quinn, et al. (2000). "Microsatellite instability markers in breast cancer: A review and study showing MSI was not detected at 'BAT 25' and 'BAT 26' microsatellite markers in early-onset breast cancer." Breast Can Res Treat Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2000 Mar;60(2):135-42. Electronic version Database

HEREDITARY BLEEDING DISORDER RESEARCH:

Rodgers, S. E., Duncan, E. M., Quinn, D. M., and Lloyd, J. V. and Barbulescu, D. (2007) In vitro kinetics of factor VIII activity in patients with mild haemophilia A and a discrepancy between one-stage and two-stage factor VIII assay results. British Journal of haematology 136(1): 138-145.

Rodgers, S. E., Lerda, N.V., Favaloro, E. J., Duncan, E. M., Casey, G. J., Quinn, D. M., Hertzberg, M., Lloyd, J. V. (2002) Identification of von Willebrand’s disorder type 2N (Normandy) in Australia: A cross-laboratory investigation using different methodologies. American Journal of Clinical Pathology Aug;118(2):269-76

Barbulescu, D. M., Rodgers, S. E., Duncan, E. M., Quinn, D. M., and Lloyd, J. V. (2001) Discrepant test results in haemophilia A caused by different factor VIII kinetics in the laboratory assays. Australian Medical Research Society Annual Conference, Adelaide (Abstract).

Rodgers, S. E., E. M. Duncan, et al. (1999). "Usefulness of factor VIII binding assay and two-stage factor VIII assay in the diagnosis of haemophilia A, carriers and von Willebrand's type 2N." Proc Haem Soc Aust NZ: Hobart, Aust (Abstract).

Rodgers, S. E., N. V. Lerda, et al. (1999). "A patient with heterozygous von Willebrand's Type 2N genotype and severe phenotype." Proc Haem Soc Aust NZ: Hobert, Aust (Abstract).

Duncan, E. M., S. E. Rodgers, et al. (1999). "Different underlying causes for the discrepancy between FVIII:C 1-stage and 2-stage results in type 2 N VWD and variant mild haemophilia A." Proc XVIIth Cong Int Soc Throm Haem: Washington DC, USA (Abstract).

Duncan, E. M., S. E. Rodgers, et al. (1999). "Discrepant FVII:C 1-stage and 2-stage results in type 2N von Willebrand's disorder." Proc Xth Aust Haemophilia Conf: Perth, Aust (Abstract).

AEROMONAS RESEARCH:

Quinn, D. M. and P. Majerik (1996). "A study of bacterial adhesion assays and their correlation to virulence in Aeromonas species." Proc Aust Inst Med Sci: Adelaide, Aust (Abstract).

Quinn, D. M., P. Majerik, et al. (1996). "The distribution of blood group antigens A, B, H, Lewis a and Lewis b in tissue culture cell monolayers and normal human intestinal sections as revealed by monoclonal antibodies and a H type-2 reactive bacterium." Proc haem Soc Aust: Adelaide, Aust (Abstract).

Wong, C.Y., M.W. Heuzenroeder, D.M. Quinn and R.L.P. Flower (1997). "Cloning and characterization of two immunophilin-like genes, ilpA and fkpA, on a single 3.9-kilobase fragment of Aeromonas hydrophila genomic DNA." J Bacteriol 179(11): 3397-403.

Wong, C.Y., G. Mayrhofer, M.W. Heuzenroeder, H.M. Atkinson, D.M. Quinn and R.L.P. Flower (1996). "Measurement of virulence of aeromonads using a suckling mouse model of infection." FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol 15(4): 233-41.

Quinn, D.M. and R.L.P. Flower (1995). "Porin-adhesins" in Aeromonas hydrophila?" Med Micro Lett 15: 233-41.

Quinn, D.M. and R.L.P. Flower (1995). "Porin-adhesins" in Aeromonas hydrophila?" Proc Vth Int Sym Aeromonas Plesiomonas: Edinburgh, Scot (Abstract).

Quinn, D.M., H.M. Atkinson, A.H. Bretag, M. Tester, T.J. Trust, C.Y.F. Wong, and R.L.P. Flower. (1994). Carbohydrate-reactive, pore-forming outer membrane proteins of Aeromonas hydrophila [published erratum appears in Infect Immun 1995 Mar;63(3):1146].Infect Immun 62(9): 4054-8.

Quinn, D.M., C.Y. Wong, H.M. Atkinson, and R.L.P. Flower (1993). "Isolation of carbohydrate-reactive outer membrane proteins of Aeromonas hydrophila." Infect Immun 61(2): 371-7.

ALPHA THALASSAEMIA RESEARCH:

Barbulescu, D. and D. M. Quinn (1999). "Detection of mutations in non-deletional forms of alpha thalassaemia." Proc Haem Soc Aust NZ: Hobart, Aust (Abstract).

Barbulescu, D. and D. M. Quinn (1999). "Detection of mutations in non-deletional forms of alpha thalassaemia." Proc Haem Soc Aust NZ: Hobart, Aust (Abstract).

I am able to provide media comment in the following areas of expertise:

Discipline: Educational Computing, Biomedical Science, Cancer Genetics, Bacterial Microbiology, Haematology

• Computer Assisted Delivery of Education
• Inherited Blood Coagulation Disorders
• Pathogenesis of Early-onset Cancer
• Haematology