Holly Tootell

University of Wollongong, Computing and Information Technology, Faculty Member

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Exploring the factors that influence the cybersecurity behaviors of young adults

Computers in Human Behavior

Collaboration and co-location: Making sense of digital design for early childhood games

2017 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS), 2017

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The design and development of a community based multisensory room

Design for Health, 2020

This case study describes the design and development of a multisensory environment for use by a l... more This case study describes the design and development of a multisensory environment for use by a local community, in response to local needs. Multisensory environments allow users to control the sensory inputs they experience from the environment. This autonomy may be especially impactful for those living with autism or dementia. The evidence base supporting the design, development and implementation of multisensory environments has been limited to date. This case study explores the evolution of the interdisciplinary team from a request for collaboration to the creation of a functioning multisensory room. It describes the experiences of the group of researchers finding shared understandings and evolving to a transdisciplinary approach.

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Bridging the digital divide: the ESCAPEE model

An inspection of a series of research projects conducted by the Social Informatics Research and E... more An inspection of a series of research projects conducted by the Social Informatics Research and Education Network (SIREN) identified a number of issues and trends in the ongoing adoption of ICTs by rural, remote and indigenous communities. The issues include a need: for strong community engagement with ICT- based community programs; for technical expertise and, in the cases of e-Commerce programs, governmental and business expertise; and for financial support for such programs. The observed trends include: the vital importance of a perceived need by a community as a catalyst for initial ICT use; the significance of community stakeholders in promoting dissemination and further adoption of ICTs; the potential of ICTs to produce an income stream which would allow further adoption of ICT-based programs; and the ability of ICTs to provide much of the expertise that is required for ICT adoption. These observations have given rise to an initial model of how rural, remote and indigenous com...

Integrating Information Literacy into Curriculum Assessment Practice: An Informatics Case Study

Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 2004

This article describes how an Informatics subject has integrated information literacy skills into... more This article describes how an Informatics subject has integrated information literacy skills into its curriculum assessment practice. The paper provides a background on the role information literacies have in student learning and explains the importance of ensuring the literacies are aligned with subject content and assessment practice. It describes the results of an informatics subject that has been developed through collaboration between Academic and Faculty Librarian.

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From Good Ideas to Practical Solutions: The Changing Nature of Participation in Our Evolving Digital Landscape [Guest Editorial]

IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, 2018

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Engaging Young Children as Application Design Partners: A Stakeholder-Inclusive Methodological Approach

IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, 2018

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Human behavior in online social networks

2017 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS), 2017

The emergence of Online Social Networks (OSNs) has led to a change in the method of how communica... more The emergence of Online Social Networks (OSNs) has led to a change in the method of how communication occurs; from one user being a content creator with other users making the audience, to now allowing all OSN users to be both content creators and audience members. However, the effects of OSN usage on the communication behaviors of people in today's society are yet to be fully understood. This is of concern for society as advancements are being created in portable technologies leading to increased access to OSNs. The introduction of new OSNs may increase the influence OSNs have on human behavior in society. This paper provides a systematic review of the literature on this change in behavior from the perspectives of trust and decision-making. The results of this study show trust as a key component within decision-making and personality to play a role in how OSNs are used.

Introducing Location-Based Services into Information Technology Curriculum: Reflections on Practice

International Conference on Mobile Business (ICMB'05)

This paper describes how location-based services (LBS) was introduced into the information techno... more This paper describes how location-based services (LBS) was introduced into the information technology curriculum at the University of Wollongong in 2004. The inquiry is based on two academic reflections on practice. The results indicate that students found the course experience both intellectually challenging and rewarding. Academics linked to the project found the topic aligned well to their research interests and stimulated new ideas for grant applications. And industry representatives found the experience advantageous, a vehicle for collaboration, and subsequently a way to give something back to their local community. In summary the dynamic exchange of knowledge between staff, students, and industry was very successful.

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Investigating the relationship between Location-Based Services and National Security

TENCON 2005 - 2005 IEEE Region 10 Conference, 2005

Public awareness of national security has increased significantly since September 11, 2001. Liter... more Public awareness of national security has increased significantly since September 11, 2001. Literature has discussed ways to respond or prevent breaches of National security with some of these methods employing information technologies, including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Global Positioning System (GPS). Other studies have focused on the privacy impact the proposed solutions will have. This research examines the technologies under the umbrella of Location-Based Services (LBS). The preliminary findings of this research indicate that the broader notion of LBS is what needs to be focused on in order to understand the impact that they are having in the effort to ensure national security.

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Location-Based Services and the Price of Security

2006 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, 2006

Location-Based Services (LBS) are one of many hightech solutions to national security, providing ... more Location-Based Services (LBS) are one of many hightech solutions to national security, providing advanced information capabilities. With their use comes a perceived increase in citizens having reduced access to services and information as well as waiving certain liberties in order for national security initiatives to be fully implemented. Focusing particularly on the role of LBS, this research will establish an understanding of the 'price' people pay for national security when it is achieved using LBS. The exchange of liberties for security will be illustrated by the results of the content analysis. This research provides insight in to how far a locationbased technology can be utilized in national security applications before its perceived cost-benefit is exceeded.

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A study of information security awareness and practices in Saudi Arabia

2012 International Conference on Communications and Information Technology (ICCIT), 2012

While the Web, cell phone "apps" and cloud computing put a world of information at our fingertips... more While the Web, cell phone "apps" and cloud computing put a world of information at our fingertips, that information is under constant threat from cyber vandals and hackers. Although awareness of information threats is growing in the Western world, in places like Saudi Arabia, information security is very poor. Unlike Western pluralistic democracies, Saudi Arabia is a highly-censored country, with a patriarchical and tribal culture, which may influence its poor information security rating. This paper examines the level of information security awareness (ISA) among the general public in Saudi Arabia, using an anonymous online survey, based on instruments produced by the Malaysian Cyber Security Organization and KPMG. The survey attracted 462 respondents and the results confirmed that ISA in Saudi Arabia is extremely low. Several of the areas of weakness in ISA appear to be related to the level of censorship or the patriarchical and tribal nature of Saudi culture.

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Understanding human attitudes to location-based counter-terrorism measures

Increasing Retention in First-Year Systems Analysis Through Student Collaboration Using Real World Examples

It is important in teaching Systems Analysis to maintain currency with industry trends, and for t... more It is important in teaching Systems Analysis to maintain currency with industry trends, and for teachers of these subjects to maintain close relationships with students' potential employers. This study presents a qualitative analysis of text responses from IS/IT students to open-ended questions concerning the introduction of a scaffolded small group problem based learning (PBL) task and the introduction of guest lectures. The results indicate that both of these enhancements to the subject have improved the learning experiences of students. These methods can be applied in other ISD subjects; and it is envisaged that enhanced student experiences will also be obtained through such applications.

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Information security awareness in Saudi Arabia

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Touch screen technology adoption and utilisation by educators in early childhood educational institutions

The adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) in early childhood educational set... more The adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) in early childhood educational settings, in particular touch screen technology such as interactive whiteboards and tablet computing devices has potential for use within early childhood educational institutions. We conducted a literature review in order to understand what literature currently exists in this research area. The nature of ICT implementation as a dynamic, complex process, and concepts of organisational innovation were considered when examining articles. We demonstrate that there is a significant gap in the body of knowledge in regards to touch screen technology in early childhood, particularly from a process perspective, and suggest that further research is required to understand the interplay between individual actions and organisational structural influences. This will contribute to the development of an understanding that can support the successful implementation of touch screen technology within early childhood educational institutions.

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Supporting developers in complex systems modelling

Development of complex systems often requires building a large number of models with many interco... more Development of complex systems often requires building a large number of models with many interconnections and dependencies among them. The success of a project can be compromised by cognitive overload or limits of developers, who might miss relationships between elements of the models. Developing Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) is a typical example of where this may occur. Despite of its potential, this technology has not yet been widely adopted by industry due to its complexity and frequent errors in modelling activities. These errors typically propagate to later phases of the MAS development lifecycle, becoming costlier to fix and then lowering the quality of the final product. Early validation of MAS models can prevent rework efforts or building a system that is non-compliant with the client's specification. In this paper we propose a process to support developers in modelling tasks using ontologies to validate and improve the quality of requirement analysis models as they are being developed and at the same time bridging the traditional gap between developers and clients. The proposed ontology-mediated validation is easily applicable to other kinds of architectures, however we illustrate this for MAS development as its complexity justifies any additional cost associated with applying it.

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Location-based intelligence - Modeling behavior in humans using GPS

This paper introduces the notion of location-based intelligence by tracking the spatial propertie... more This paper introduces the notion of location-based intelligence by tracking the spatial properties and behavior of a single civilian participant over a two-week study period using a global positioning system (GPS) receiver, and displaying them on a geographic information system (GIS). The paper clearly shows the power of combining speed (S), distance (D), time (T) and elevation (E) data with the exact longitude and latitude position of the user. The issues drawn from the observation and the civilian's personal diary are useful in understanding the social implications of tracking and monitoring objects and subjects using GPS. The findings show that while GPS has been used in some very innovative ways, there are a plethora of ethical dilemmas associated with its use on civilians, even if they are requesting a given service and paying for its utilization. From the information recorded during the field observation, a number of inherent technical limitations in GPS were identified which add to the complexity of such related areas as law and commerce. In conclusion, while the benefits of GPS for specific applications is apparent, safeguards need to be put in place to ensure that information gathered by the GPS is not misused or abused. One can envisage that if the wrong hands obtain location information records for individual subscribers that the potential exposure and risk might be even greater than that of stolen credit cards.

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The Hybridization of Automatic Identification Techniques in Mass Market Applications: Towards a Model of Coexistence

2006 IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology, 2006

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Gestural Interface Technology in early childhood education: A framework for fully-engaged communication

Gestural Interface Technology (GIT) has changed the way technology is adopted in classrooms for a... more Gestural Interface Technology (GIT) has changed the way technology is adopted in classrooms for all ages. The accessibility of control through touch means that technology such as Apple's iPad can be used in early childhood education. In this paper, we introduce a framework for fully-engaged communication, developed from educational pedagogy and critical engagement in information systems. The intersection of these dimensions creates a view of a GIT lifeworld approach which allows it to be used to understand multiple layers of engagement that exist within an early childhood education environment.

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Exploring the factors that influence the cybersecurity behaviors of young adults

Computers in Human Behavior

Collaboration and co-location: Making sense of digital design for early childhood games

2017 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS), 2017

Collaboration and co-location: making sense of digital design for early childhood Collaboration a... more

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The design and development of a community based multisensory room

Design for Health, 2020

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Bridging the digital divide: the ESCAPEE model