Tootell, Holly I.

Overview

Dr Holly Tootell is a senior lecturer in the School of Computing and Information Technology, University of Wollongong. Holly joined the University of Wollongong in January 2001. She has published and presented papers in many international conferences and journals in the field of Social Implications of Location-Based Technology. She previously co-chaired the RNSA Workshop on the Social Implications of National Security Measures. She is an experienced researcher in technical translation and the social impact of technology. Holly’s current area of research is technology use in early years education settings and is currently researching the experiences of early years educators from a socio-technical perspective. She has been awarded grants to develop interactive technology resources for preschool-aged children, working with a multidisciplinary research team.

At the University of Wollongong, Holly teaches many subjects in the Social and Digital Innovation major in the Bachelor of Information Technology. Subjects of expertise have included Social Informatics, Social Media and the Workplace, Corporate Social Responsibility and IT, IT and Citizens Rights, Information and Communication Security Issues, Information Technology and Innovation. She has also taught Case Studies in Information Technology, Organisational Issues in Information Technology, and Corporate Network Planning, and Principles of eBusiness. Holly has also delivered courses to the Sydney Business School, INTI College Sarawak, Malaysia, and to Singapore and Hong Kong partners.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2015	The applicability of gaming elements to early childhood education
2014	Generation alpha at the intersection of technology, play and motivation
2014	Increasing retention in first-year systems analysis through student collaboration using real world examples

Research Areas

Available as Research Supervisor

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	The design and development of a community based multisensory room Published In Design for Health
2018	Engaging young children as application design partners: A stakeholder-inclusive methodological approach Published In IEEE Technology and Society Magazine
2018	From good ideas to practical solutions: The changing nature of participation in our evolving digital landscape Published In IEEE Technology and Society Magazine

Chapter

Year	Title
2015	The applicability of gaming elements to early childhood education Published In Gamification: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
2014	The applicability of gaming elements to early childhood education Published In Gamification for Human Factors Integration: Social, Educational, and Psychological Issues

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2018	Human behavior in online social networks Published In IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, Proceedings
2017	Collaboration and co-location: making sense of digital design for early childhood games Published In 2017 IEEE International Symposium on Technology in Society (ISTAS 2017)
2014	Generation alpha at the intersection of technology, play and motivation Published In 47th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)
2014	Increasing retention in first-year systems analysis through student collaboration using real world examples Published In Information Systems Development: Transforming Organisations and Society through Information Systems: Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD2014)
2013	Gestural interface technology in early childhood education: a framework for fully engaged communication Published In Hawaii International Conference on system sciences 2013 (HICSS46)
2013	Touch screen technology adoption and utilisation by educators in early childhood educational institutions: A review of the literature Published In 24th Australasian Conference on Information Systems
2012	A study of information security awareness and practices in Saudi Arabia Published In International Conference on Communications and Information Technology (ICCIT)
2011	Supporting developers in complex systems modelling Published In Proceedings of the Australiasian Conference on Information Systems ACIS 2011 - "Identifying the Information Systems Discipline"
2007	A comparison of media response to recent national security events Published In Research Network for a Secure Australia Security Technology Conference

Investigator On

Year	Title
2017	Deepening and Widening the Asian Community: The Role of Private Sector, Corporate Responsibility and ICT Awarded by: One Asia Foundation Funding Scheme: Research Grant
2013	Learning, Creating, Sharing in Early Education Awarded by: IMB Community Foundation Funding Scheme: Grant

Other Research Activities

Jindaola CI, Researcher 2019 - 2020

Impact Story

Sensory Environments for Supporting Experiences: learning from the CareWays Community Multi-Sensory Room
Summary
Drawing on international research this project has designed and developed a community-based multi-sensory environment (MSE) at the Horsley Community Centre in the Illawarra. An MSE provides a safe, non-threatening environment for children and adults with cognitive, behavioural and physical impairments to engage in a range of sensory experiences. The experiences provided by an MSE can either calm or stimulate the primary senses using sensory-based materials such as fibre optics sprays, bubble tubes, music, colour, lighting and aroma. We know that multisensory environments provide the ability to control sensory experiences and stimulation of the primary senses to encourage relaxation and enjoyment which can be helpful for multiple groups such as senior citizens/aged care, people with physical disabilities and those with conditions such as dementia, autism spectrum disorders and also people with anxiety and challenging behaviours. The project forged a unique partnership between CareWays Illawarra and the University of Wollongong (UOW). Methodologically, this project used participatory action research to foster the involvement of people with disabilities, their carers, families and disability services to assist in the design and development of the space to best meet the needs of the whole community. Initially known as the SMILE team, the project is now called Sense (Sensory Environments for Supporting Experiences) Spaces. It has expanded to explore the impact of MSEs for cross-sector user groups. The project has grown from establishing an MSE to examining the immediate and lasting impact of using an MSE, and whether personalisation of the MSE can increase use or provide a more meaningful experience. Utilising different design-thinking approaches with coordinated communication plans will be significant as we engage, define, ideate, prototype and test across sectors to provide effective ways of delivering MSEs. 

Detail View

Detail View Summary View
Detail of Impact
Giving voice to the unheard By using a community based participatory research approach, the SMILE team created space for the voice of parents, carers and people with disabilities to shape the development of this community-based resource. Often these end-users are marginalised, however by using this approach throughout the three phases of the research study, the research team was able to include new perspectives on knowledge and understanding of multi-sensory environments. Public Access and Leisure Use The room is available from 7 am – 11 pm, seven days a week. It can be reserved through an online booking system, with the cost per session set at a minimal rate to cover running costs. Multiple people can use the room at once. The room is also registered with the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which can fund the use of the MSE for people living with recognised disabilities. The room is designed to be used independently of therapy. This impacts on the self-determination of individuals and groups such as playgroups, aged-care and disability support groups to create meaningful personal engagement with the MSE as it allows the individual to choose the equipment that they interact within the room. Co-Design and Expanding InfluenceThe initial SMILE team has completed it's funding. An extended team was successful in securing 2019/20 Global Challenges funding to explore the impact of MSEs for cross-sector user groups. Now known as Sense Spaces, the project is strengthening its co-design theoretical background to be able to build replicable models for leisure-based MSEs in different domains. Alongside this, the inclusion of Public Relations expertise allows the scope of research to examine theories to inform strategic communication plans in community organisations. Over the past two years, the MSE project has supported three Information Technology/Human-Computer Interaction Masters projects, and two Information Technology/Computer Science undergraduate projects. The MSE has provided a platform for these students to understand that their technical expertise can have significant benefits to the wider community in a non-traditional career area.
Field of Research
Countries / Regions
Beneficiaries

Beneficiary Quantification Description
External Partners
Evidence of Impact

Evidence Description
UOW Centres / Programs
UOW Researchers / Collaborators

Available as Research Supervisor

Teaching Activities

ISIT313 Corporate Social Responsibility and IT Subject Coordinator 2019

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Technology Impact on Attachment in Early Childhood Education and Care Environments
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Increasing user engagement in not-for-profit organisations	Gillen, Joshua
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Understanding Cybersecurity Behaviour and Attitudes of Young Adults in Saudi Arabia	Alanazi, Marfua
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Influence of data analytics on decision making of leaders in the private health insurance organization	Alebnalshaikh, Hussain Ali A
Doctor of Philosophy	Healthcare Record Management in the Botswana Healthcare System	Corrigan, Guy

Keywords

Technology use in early childhood education environments, social implications of technology, collaborative design, socio-technical theory

Located In Facility

Building 3 Room 11

Fax

02 42214045

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4074-9089 (confirmed)

Web Of Science Researcher Id

D-7102-2012

Top Publications

Year	Title
2015	The applicability of gaming elements to early childhood education
2014	Generation alpha at the intersection of technology, play and motivation
2014	Increasing retention in first-year systems analysis through student collaboration using real world examples

Research Areas

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	The design and development of a community based multisensory room Published In Design for Health
2018	Engaging young children as application design partners: A stakeholder-inclusive methodological approach Published In IEEE Technology and Society Magazine
2018	From good ideas to practical solutions: The changing nature of participation in our evolving digital landscape Published In IEEE Technology and Society Magazine

Chapter

Year	Title
2015	The applicability of gaming elements to early childhood education Published In Gamification: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
2014	The applicability of gaming elements to early childhood education Published In Gamification for Human Factors Integration: Social, Educational, and Psychological Issues

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2018	Human behavior in online social networks Published In IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, Proceedings
2017	Collaboration and co-location: making sense of digital design for early childhood games Published In 2017 IEEE International Symposium on Technology in Society (ISTAS 2017)
2014	Generation alpha at the intersection of technology, play and motivation Published In 47th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)
2014	Increasing retention in first-year systems analysis through student collaboration using real world examples Published In Information Systems Development: Transforming Organisations and Society through Information Systems: Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD2014)
2013	Gestural interface technology in early childhood education: a framework for fully engaged communication Published In Hawaii International Conference on system sciences 2013 (HICSS46)
2013	Touch screen technology adoption and utilisation by educators in early childhood educational institutions: A review of the literature Published In 24th Australasian Conference on Information Systems
2012	A study of information security awareness and practices in Saudi Arabia Published In International Conference on Communications and Information Technology (ICCIT)
2011	Supporting developers in complex systems modelling Published In Proceedings of the Australiasian Conference on Information Systems ACIS 2011 - "Identifying the Information Systems Discipline"
2007	A comparison of media response to recent national security events Published In Research Network for a Secure Australia Security Technology Conference

Investigator On

Year	Title
2017	Deepening and Widening the Asian Community: The Role of Private Sector, Corporate Responsibility and ICT Awarded by: One Asia Foundation Funding Scheme: Research Grant
2013	Learning, Creating, Sharing in Early Education Awarded by: IMB Community Foundation Funding Scheme: Grant

Other Research Activities

Jindaola CI, Researcher 2019 - 2020

Impact Story

Sensory Environments for Supporting Experiences: learning from the CareWays Community Multi-Sensory Room
Summary
Drawing on international research this project has designed and developed a community-based multi-sensory environment (MSE) at the Horsley Community Centre in the Illawarra. An MSE provides a safe, non-threatening environment for children and adults with cognitive, behavioural and physical impairments to engage in a range of sensory experiences. The experiences provided by an MSE can either calm or stimulate the primary senses using sensory-based materials such as fibre optics sprays, bubble tubes, music, colour, lighting and aroma. We know that multisensory environments provide the ability to control sensory experiences and stimulation of the primary senses to encourage relaxation and enjoyment which can be helpful for multiple groups such as senior citizens/aged care, people with physical disabilities and those with conditions such as dementia, autism spectrum disorders and also people with anxiety and challenging behaviours. The project forged a unique partnership between CareWays Illawarra and the University of Wollongong (UOW). Methodologically, this project used participatory action research to foster the involvement of people with disabilities, their carers, families and disability services to assist in the design and development of the space to best meet the needs of the whole community. Initially known as the SMILE team, the project is now called Sense (Sensory Environments for Supporting Experiences) Spaces. It has expanded to explore the impact of MSEs for cross-sector user groups. The project has grown from establishing an MSE to examining the immediate and lasting impact of using an MSE, and whether personalisation of the MSE can increase use or provide a more meaningful experience. Utilising different design-thinking approaches with coordinated communication plans will be significant as we engage, define, ideate, prototype and test across sectors to provide effective ways of delivering MSEs. 

Detail View

Detail View Summary View
Detail of Impact
Giving voice to the unheard By using a community based participatory research approach, the SMILE team created space for the voice of parents, carers and people with disabilities to shape the development of this community-based resource. Often these end-users are marginalised, however by using this approach throughout the three phases of the research study, the research team was able to include new perspectives on knowledge and understanding of multi-sensory environments. Public Access and Leisure Use The room is available from 7 am – 11 pm, seven days a week. It can be reserved through an online booking system, with the cost per session set at a minimal rate to cover running costs. Multiple people can use the room at once. The room is also registered with the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which can fund the use of the MSE for people living with recognised disabilities. The room is designed to be used independently of therapy. This impacts on the self-determination of individuals and groups such as playgroups, aged-care and disability support groups to create meaningful personal engagement with the MSE as it allows the individual to choose the equipment that they interact within the room. Co-Design and Expanding InfluenceThe initial SMILE team has completed it's funding. An extended team was successful in securing 2019/20 Global Challenges funding to explore the impact of MSEs for cross-sector user groups. Now known as Sense Spaces, the project is strengthening its co-design theoretical background to be able to build replicable models for leisure-based MSEs in different domains. Alongside this, the inclusion of Public Relations expertise allows the scope of research to examine theories to inform strategic communication plans in community organisations. Over the past two years, the MSE project has supported three Information Technology/Human-Computer Interaction Masters projects, and two Information Technology/Computer Science undergraduate projects. The MSE has provided a platform for these students to understand that their technical expertise can have significant benefits to the wider community in a non-traditional career area.
Field of Research
Countries / Regions
Beneficiaries

Beneficiary Quantification Description
External Partners
Evidence of Impact

Evidence Description
UOW Centres / Programs
UOW Researchers / Collaborators

Teaching Activities

ISIT313 Corporate Social Responsibility and IT Subject Coordinator 2019

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Technology Impact on Attachment in Early Childhood Education and Care Environments
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Increasing user engagement in not-for-profit organisations	Gillen, Joshua
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Understanding Cybersecurity Behaviour and Attitudes of Young Adults in Saudi Arabia	Alanazi, Marfua
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Influence of data analytics on decision making of leaders in the private health insurance organization	Alebnalshaikh, Hussain Ali A
Doctor of Philosophy	Healthcare Record Management in the Botswana Healthcare System	Corrigan, Guy

Keywords

Technology use in early childhood education environments, social implications of technology, collaborative design, socio-technical theory

Located In Facility

Building 3 Room 11

Fax

02 42214045

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4074-9089 (confirmed)

Web Of Science Researcher Id

D-7102-2012

Overview

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Available as Research Supervisor

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Chapter

Conference Paper

Funding

Investigator On

Other Research Activities

Impact

Impact Story

Sensory Environments for Supporting Experiences: learning from the CareWays Community Multi-Sensory Room

Supervision

Available as Research Supervisor

Teaching Activities

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Background

Keywords

Contact

Located In Facility

Fax

Identity

Orcid Id

Web Of Science Researcher Id

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Chapter

Conference Paper

Funding

Investigator On

Other Research Activities

Impact

Impact Story

Sensory Environments for Supporting Experiences: learning from the CareWays Community Multi-Sensory Room

Supervision

Teaching Activities

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Background

Keywords

Contact

Located In Facility

Fax

Identity

Orcid Id

Web Of Science Researcher Id

Visualisations

Research Areas