Background
Michael Fox is currently a Professor of the Department of Geography and Environment at Mount Allison University. He came to Mount Allison in 2002 and served as Vice President (Academic and Research) until he returned to the Department in 2005. Prior to coming to Mount Allison, Michael was a Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies in the Faculty of Science at the University of Winnipeg, also serving as a professor in the Faculty of Education. He also served as Vice President (Student Affairs) and Dean of the Collegiate Division during his six years at the University of Winnipeg. From 1986 – 1996, Michael was an Associate Professor in Geography at Bishop’s University in Lennoxville, Quebec, where he held a cross-appointment in Education and served as University Ombudsman, Dean of Students and Chair of the Canadian Studies Programme. Fox began his career as a secondary school teacher and administrator, serving as a Geography and World Issues teacher, an Academic Dean and a Principal. He holds an Honours B.A. and a M.A. in Geography and Urban Studies from the University of Western Ontario and a Teaching Diploma in Education and a Ph.D in Geography from McGill University. He is married to Catherine Pente and they have three children: Amy (MTA ’08, McGill ‘10), David (Bishop’s ’11) and Laura (MTA ’12).
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Fox, M. “Theory and Practice in the Ecosystem Approach” in Mitchell, Bruce (ed.) Resource and Environmental Management in Canada: Addressing Conflict and Uncertainty, 4th edition. Toronto: Oxford University Press. (in press)
Fox, M. and Greenlaw, J. 2008 ‘Teachers and Principals Share Their Views on a
Government-Initiated Dedicated Notebook Computer Project’ Proceedings of the World Conference on E-learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (Las Vegas: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education) 2636-2646
Fox, M. 2008 review of Jennifer Jenson, Chloë Brushwood Rose and Brian Lewis ‘Policy Unplugged: Dis/Connections between Technology Policy and Practices in Canadian Schools’ (McGill-Queen’s University Press, Montreal and Kingston, 2007) CPP 34, 2, 275-276
Fox, M.J. “Near-Campus Student Housing and the Growth of the Town and Gown Movement in Canada”. TownGownWorldE-Journal. January, 2008. <http://www.towngownworld.com/home.htm>
Fox, M., Greenlaw, J.C. & MacPherson, M.A. “Student Views on the Role of
Dedicated Notebook Computers in Transforming the Teaching and Learning Environment.” Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Media, Hypermedia & Telecommunications. Vancouver: ED-MEDIA, 2007, 8 pgs.
Fox, M., Greenlaw, J. C. & MacPherson, M. A. 2007 “Teacher-mentors and professional development in New Brunswick's dedicated notebook laptop computer project.” In D. A. Willis et al. (Eds.). Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education International Conference Annual. Chesapeake, V.A. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, pp. 3376-3383.
Fox, M.J. 2007. “Bridging the Digital Divide: The Impact of a Laptop Computer Initiative on Middle School Teaching and Learning.” International Journal of Learning, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 43-55.
Fox, M., Greenlaw, J.C. & MacPherson, M.A. 2006. The New Brunswick Dedicated Notebook Research Project: Final Report to the Government of New Brunswick. Fredericton: Department of Education, October, 148 pages.
Fox, M.J. 2006. “A Review of Inclusive Education Programming for Pre-Service and In- Service Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Student Service Administrators” in MacKay, A.W. Connecting Care and Challenges: Tapping Our Human Potential. A Review of Programming and Services in New Brunswick. Fredericton: Government of New Brunswick.
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