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Tunde Varga-Atkins

Dr Tunde Varga-Atkins
BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PgCert, PhD, PFHEA

Senior Educational Developer (Digital Education)
Centre For Innovation In Education

Publications

Selected publications

  1. Students tell us what good written feedback looks like (Journal article - 2020)
  2. Focus Group meets Nominal Group Technique: an effective combination for student evaluation? (Journal article - 2017)
  3. The Choices that Connect Uncertainty and Sustainability: Student-Centred Agile Decision-Making Approaches Used by Universities in Australia and the UK during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Journal article - 2021)
  4. Learning, Student Digital Capabilities and Academic Performance over the COVID-19 Pandemic (Journal article - 2021)
  5. Digital capabilities, study practices and COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of veterinary and psychology undergraduate students in the UK (Chapter - 2021)
  6. Beyond description: in search of disciplinary digital capabilities through signature pedagogies (Journal article - 2020)
  7. From drawings to diagrams: maintaining researcher control during graphic elicitation in qualitative interviews (Journal article - 2009)
  8. Editorial: Special issue on “Learning Design and Education for Sustainable Development Bootcamp" (Journal article - 2024)
  9. Handbook of Digital Higher Education (Book - 2022)
  10. Students’ perceptions of fairness in groupwork assessment: validity evidence for peer assessment fairness instrument (Journal article - 2024)
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2024

Meeting reports

Mello, L. V., Varga-Atkins, T., Voelkel, S., Watson, H., & Smith, D. (2024). Meeting reports. The Biochemist, 46(4), 44. doi:10.1042/bio_2024_134

DOI
10.1042/bio_2024_134
Journal article

Disciplinary digital capabilities of professionals

Varga-Atkins, T. (n.d.). Disciplinary digital capabilities of professionals. Proceedings of the International Conference on Networked Learning, 12, 164-174. doi:10.54337/nlc.v12.8652

DOI
10.54337/nlc.v12.8652
Journal article

Reframing digital capabilities in higher education

Papageorgiou, V., Beer, N., Bryant, P., Lameras, P., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2024). Reframing digital capabilities in higher education. In A. McNamara, D. Mahon, V. Papageorgiou, & J. Ramdeo (Eds.), Inspire: Learning for Teaching in Higher Education (pp. 17-34). Nov Publishing.

Chapter

Exploring 30 years of research in learning technology: an analysis of the RLT journal

Voce, J., Bennett, L., Brunton, J., Rolewicz, E. D., Flavin, M., Honeychurch, S., & Varga-Atkins, T. (n.d.). Exploring 30 years of research in learning technology: an analysis of the RLT journal. Research in Learning Technology, 32. doi:10.25304/rlt.v32.3332

DOI
10.25304/rlt.v32.3332
Journal article

Students’ perceptions of fairness in groupwork assessment: validity evidence for peer assessment fairness instrument

Rasooli, A., Turner, J., Varga-Atkins, T., Pitt, E., Asgari, S., & Moindrot, W. (n.d.). Students’ perceptions of fairness in groupwork assessment: validity evidence for peer assessment fairness instrument. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 1-16. doi:10.1080/02602938.2024.2354510

DOI
10.1080/02602938.2024.2354510
Journal article

2023

2022

Handbook of Digital Higher Education

Sharpe, R., Bennett, S., & Varga-Atkins, T. (Eds.) (2022). Handbook of Digital Higher Education. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781800888494

DOI
10.4337/9781800888494
Book

How digital is my curriculum? Embedding signature digital capabilities in engineering

Varga-Atkins, T. (2022). How digital is my curriculum? Embedding signature digital capabilities in engineering. In Handbook of Digital Higher Education (pp. 51-64).

Chapter

Introduction to the handbook of digital higher education

Sharpe, R., Bennett, S., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2022). Introduction to the handbook of digital higher education. In Handbook of Digital Higher Education (pp. 1-12).

Chapter

2021

The Choices that Connect Uncertainty and Sustainability: Student-Centred Agile Decision-Making Approaches Used by Universities in Australia and the UK during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Varga-Atkins, T., Sharpe, R., Bennett, S., Alexander, S., & Littlejohn, A. (2021). The Choices that Connect Uncertainty and Sustainability: Student-Centred Agile Decision-Making Approaches Used by Universities in Australia and the UK during the COVID-19 Pandemic. JOURNAL OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA IN EDUCATION, (1). doi:10.5334/jime.649

DOI
10.5334/jime.649
Journal article

Digital capabilities, study practices and COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of veterinary and psychology undergraduate students in the UK

Varga-Atkins, T., Limniou, M., Hands, C., Durrani, Z., & Duret, D. (2021). Digital capabilities, study practices and COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of veterinary and psychology undergraduate students in the UK. In Challenges and Opportunities of Online Learning (pp. 221-271).

Chapter

HOW ARE DIGITAL CAPABILITIES RELEVANT TO MY DISCIPLINE? SIGNATURE PEDAGOGIES TO THE RESCUE…

Varga Atkins, T. (2021). HOW ARE DIGITAL CAPABILITIES RELEVANT TO MY DISCIPLINE? SIGNATURE PEDAGOGIES TO THE RESCUE…. In INTED Proceedings Vol. 1 (pp. 4583-4590). IATED. doi:10.21125/inted.2021.0934

DOI
10.21125/inted.2021.0934
Conference Paper

A structured reflective process supports student awareness of employability skills development in a science placement module

DOI
10.1101/2021.02.07.430108
Preprint

2020

Culture Club: Experiences of running a journal club for continuing professional development in higher education

Turner, J. C., Mason, A., Harrison, R., & Varga-Atkins, T. (n.d.). Culture Club: Experiences of running a journal club for continuing professional development in higher education. Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice, 8(2), 81-89. doi:10.14297/jpaap.v8i2.404

DOI
10.14297/jpaap.v8i2.404
Journal article

A STUDY FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT DIGITAL CAPABILITIES, INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN PERIOD

Limniou, M., Durrani, Z., Hands, C., Duret, D., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2020). A STUDY FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT DIGITAL CAPABILITIES, INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN PERIOD. In ICERI Proceedings Vol. 1 (pp. 706-713). IATED. doi:10.21125/iceri.2020.0217

DOI
10.21125/iceri.2020.0217
Conference Paper

2019

Crafting poems for data analysis?

Varga-Atkins, T. (2019). Crafting poems for data analysis?. In Methods Fair: Creativity in Social Science Research. University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.

Conference Paper

2018

2017

Focus Group meets Nominal Group Technique: an effective combination for student evaluation?

Varga-Atkins, T., McIsaac, J., & Willis, I. (2017). Focus Group meets Nominal Group Technique: an effective combination for student evaluation?. INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION AND TEACHING INTERNATIONAL, 54(4), 289-300. doi:10.1080/14703297.2015.1058721

DOI
10.1080/14703297.2015.1058721
Journal article

2016

Making new connections

Varga-Atkins, T. (n.d.). Making new connections. Proceedings of the International Conference on Networked Learning, 10, 440-448. doi:10.54337/nlc.v10.8915

DOI
10.54337/nlc.v10.8915
Journal article

Taking the employer’s view helps students prepare for their job hunt

Voelkel, S., Alston, P. O., Dillon, V. M., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2016). Taking the employer’s view helps students prepare for their job hunt. In Inspire to succeed: Transforming teaching and learning in STEM - HEA STEM Conference. Nottingham, UK.

Conference Paper

2013

Diagrammatic Elicitation: Defining the Use of Diagrams in Data Collection

Umoquit, M., Tso, P., Varga-Atkins, T., O'Brien, M., & Wheeldon, J. (n.d.). Diagrammatic Elicitation: Defining the Use of Diagrams in Data Collection. The Qualitative Report. doi:10.46743/2160-3715/2013.1487

DOI
10.46743/2160-3715/2013.1487
Journal article

2012

Cyber Behavior with Wikis

Varga-Atkins, T., Prescott, D., & Dangerfield, P. (2012). Cyber Behavior with Wikis. In Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior (pp. 164-177). IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-0315-8.ch014

DOI
10.4018/978-1-4666-0315-8.ch014
Chapter

Cultural–historical activity theory and ‘the visual’ in research: exploring the ontological consequences of the use of visual methods

O'Brien, M., Varga-Atkins, T., Umoquit, M., & Tso, P. (2012). Cultural–historical activity theory and ‘the visual’ in research: exploring the ontological consequences of the use of visual methods. International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 35(3), 251-268. doi:10.1080/1743727x.2012.717433

DOI
10.1080/1743727x.2012.717433
Journal article

2010

Developing professionalism through the use of wikis: A study with first-year undergraduate medical students

Varga-Atkins, T., Dangerfield, P., & Brigden, D. (2010). Developing professionalism through the use of wikis: A study with first-year undergraduate medical students. MEDICAL TEACHER, 32(10), 824-829. doi:10.3109/01421591003686245

DOI
10.3109/01421591003686245
Journal article

The importance of interplay between school-based and networked professional development: School professionals’ experiences of inter-school collaborations in learning networks

Varga-Atkins, T., O’Brien, M., Burton, D., Campbell, A., & Qualter, A. (2010). The importance of interplay between school-based and networked professional development: School professionals’ experiences of inter-school collaborations in learning networks. Journal of Educational Change, 11(3), 241-272. doi:10.1007/s10833-009-9127-9

DOI
10.1007/s10833-009-9127-9
Journal article

2009

School professionals’ attitudes to professional development in a networked context: developing the model of ‘believers, seekers and sceptics’

Varga‐Atkins, T., Qualter, A., & O’Brien, M. (2009). School professionals’ attitudes to professional development in a networked context: developing the model of ‘believers, seekers and sceptics’. Professional Development in Education, 35(3), 321-340. doi:10.1080/19415250902846815

DOI
10.1080/19415250902846815
Journal article

From drawings to diagrams: maintaining researcher control during graphic elicitation in qualitative interviews

Varga‐Atkins, T., & O’Brien, M. (2009). From drawings to diagrams: maintaining researcher control during graphic elicitation in qualitative interviews. International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 32(1), 53-67. doi:10.1080/17437270902759998

DOI
10.1080/17437270902759998
Journal article

Social inclusion and learning networks: a 'wider notion of learning' or taking things in a different direction?

O'Brien, M., Atkinson, A., Burton, D., Campbell, A., Qualter, A., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2009). Social inclusion and learning networks: a 'wider notion of learning' or taking things in a different direction?. RESEARCH PAPERS IN EDUCATION, 24(1), 57-75. doi:10.1080/02671520801945818

DOI
10.1080/02671520801945818
Journal article

School professionals' attitudes to professional development in a networked context: developing the model of 'believers, seekers and sceptics'.

Varga-Atkins, T., Qualter, A., & O'Brien, M. (2009). School professionals' attitudes to professional development in a networked context: developing the model of 'believers, seekers and sceptics'.. Professional Development in Education., 35(3), 321-340.

Journal article

School professionals' attitudes to professional development in a networked context: developing the model of 'believers, seekers and sceptics'

Varga-Atkins, T., O'Brien, M., & Qualter, A. (2009). School professionals' attitudes to professional development in a networked context: developing the model of 'believers, seekers and sceptics'. Professional Development in Education, 35(3), 321-340. Retrieved from http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~content=a913469859

Journal article

2008

Power in Research And The Theory and Practice Conundrum: The Experience Of Working With A Local Authority

O'Brien, M., Clayton, S., Varga-Atkins, T., & Qualter, A. (2008). Power in Research And The Theory and Practice Conundrum: The Experience Of Working With A Local Authority. Evidence and Policy, 4(4).

Journal article

How are the perceptions of learning networks amongst school professionals shaped at an early stage in their introduction? What does this mean for their implementation?

O'Brien, M., Burton, D., Campbell, A., Qualter, A., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2008). How are the perceptions of learning networks amongst school professionals shaped at an early stage in their introduction? What does this mean for their implementation?. International Review of Education, 54(2). doi:10.1007/s11159-008-9084-1

DOI
10.1007/s11159-008-9084-1
Journal article

HOW ARE THE PERCEPTIONS OF LEARNING NETWORKS SHAPED AMONG SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS AND HEADTEACHERS AT AN EARLY STAGE IN THEIR INTRODUCTION?

O'Brien, M., Varga-Atkins, T., Burton, D., Campbell, A., & Qualter, A. (2008). HOW ARE THE PERCEPTIONS OF LEARNING NETWORKS SHAPED AMONG SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS AND HEADTEACHERS AT AN EARLY STAGE IN THEIR INTRODUCTION?. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF EDUCATION, 54(2), 211-242. doi:10.1007/s11159-008-9084-1

DOI
10.1007/s11159-008-9084-1
Journal article

‘I know it’s not<i>proper</i>research, but…’: how professionals’ understandings of research can frustrate its potential for CPD

Clayton, S., O’Brien, M., Burton, D., Campbell, A., Qualter, A., & Varga‐Atkins, T. (2008). ‘I know it’s not<i>proper</i>research, but…’: how professionals’ understandings of research can frustrate its potential for CPD. Educational Action Research, 16(1), 73-84. doi:10.1080/09650790701833121

DOI
10.1080/09650790701833121
Journal article

"I know its not proper research but …": How professionals' understandings of research can frustrate its potential for CPD

Clayton, S., O'Brien, M., Burton, D., Campbell, A., Qualter, A., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2008). "I know its not proper research but …": How professionals' understandings of research can frustrate its potential for CPD. Education Action Research Journal, 16(1).

Journal article

Power and the theory-and-practice conundrum: the experience of doing research with a local authority

O’Brien, M., Clayton, S., Varga-Atkins, T., & Qualter, A. (2008). Power and the theory-and-practice conundrum: the experience of doing research with a local authority. Evidence &amp; Policy, 4(4), 371-390. doi:10.1332/174426408x366676

DOI
10.1332/174426408x366676
Journal article

2007

The Liverpool Learning Networks: growing, deepening, delivering

Varga-Atkins, T., Qualter, A., & O'Brien, M. (2007). The Liverpool Learning Networks: growing, deepening, delivering. Liverpool: Educational Development Division of the Centre for Lifelong Learning.

Report

2006

Learning networks for schools: keeping up with the times or a leap into the unknown?

O'Brien, M., Burton, D., Campbell, A., Qualter, A., & Varga‐Atkins, T. (2006). Learning networks for schools: keeping up with the times or a leap into the unknown?. The Curriculum Journal, 17(4), 397-411. doi:10.1080/09585170601081438

DOI
10.1080/09585170601081438
Journal article

The Liverpool Learning Networks: from concept to implementation

O'Brien, M., Qualter, A., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2006). The Liverpool Learning Networks: from concept to implementation. Liverpool: Educational Development Division of the Centre for Lifelong Learning.

Report

2005

Developing e-learning for interprofessional education

Varga-Atkins, T., & Cooper, H. (2005). Developing e-learning for interprofessional education. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 11(SUPPL. 1), 102-104. doi:10.1258/1357633054461561

DOI
10.1258/1357633054461561
Journal article

Developing e-learning for interprofessional education

Varga-Atkins, T., & Cooper, H. (2005). Developing e-learning for interprofessional education. JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE, 11, 102-104. doi:10.1258/1357633054461561

DOI
10.1258/1357633054461561
Journal article

Learning Activity Management System (LAMS) Specialist Schools Trust pilot review

Russell, T., Varga-Atkins, T., & Roberts, D. (2005). Learning Activity Management System (LAMS) Specialist Schools Trust pilot review. Coventry: BECTA. Retrieved from http://www.becta.org.uk/page_documents/research/lams.pdf

Report

Learning paths: e-learning at the edge

Varga-Atkins, T. (2005). Learning paths: e-learning at the edge. In Complexity, Science and Society (pp. na). Liverpool: University of Liverpool.

Conference Paper

2004

Developing e-learning for Interprofessional Education: testing the waters.

Varga-Atkins, T., & Cooper, H. (2004). Developing e-learning for Interprofessional Education: testing the waters.. In TeleMed and eHealth'04 Conference on Citizen centred care (pp. pp). London: Royal Society for Medicine.

Conference Paper

Enticing learners: rethinking the relationship between e-learning via DiTV and the Internet.

Russell, T., Varga-Atkins, T., & Smith, S. (2004). Enticing learners: rethinking the relationship between e-learning via DiTV and the Internet.. In EuroITV 2004 (pp. pp). Brighton: University of Brighton.

Conference Paper

Information skills of undergraduate business students

Varga-Atkins, T., & Ashcroft, L. (2004). Information skills of undergraduate business students. Library Management, 25(1), 39-55.

Journal article

Information skills of undergraduate business students – a comparison of UK and international students

Varga‐Atkins, T., & Ashcroft, L. (2004). Information skills of undergraduate business students – a comparison of UK and international students. Library Management, 25(1/2), 39-55. doi:10.1108/01435120410510247

DOI
10.1108/01435120410510247
Journal article

The eLearning Place

Russell, T., Clark, R., Roberts, D., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2004). The eLearning Place. Liverpool: University of Liverpool.

Report

The eLearning Place: progress report on a complete system for learning and assessment

Boyle, A. P., Russell, T., Smith, S., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2004). The eLearning Place: progress report on a complete system for learning and assessment. In M. Ashby (Ed.), 8th International CAA Conference (pp. 71-77). Loughborough: University of Loughborough. Retrieved from http://www.caaconference.co.uk/pastConferences/2004/proceedings/index.asp

Conference Paper