books, monographs and book chapters

Oliver, R. & Newhouse, P. (1986). Let's Go With Computers An Introductory Information Processing Course, Student Workbook. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Newhouse, P. (1981). Programming is Fun. An Introduction to Programming with BASIC. Victoria Park, Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Newhouse, P. (1982). Welcome to Computers. A Computer Literacy Course for Schools. A Guide Victoria Park, Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Newhouse, P. (1983). Programming Techniques. Advanced Programming in BASIC. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Newhouse, P. (1983). Investigating Computers. An Information Processing Course for Secondary Students. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. (1984). Getting Started on Your Micro. Melbourne: Pitmans:
Oliver, R. (1984). Using A Word Processor in the Writing Process: A Case Study. Project completed as partial fulfillment for the degree of Graduate Diploma of Science Education. Western Australian Institute of Technology,Western Australia.
Oliver, R. & Newhouse, P. (1984). Programming with Style. An Introduction to Structured Programming with BASIC. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Newhouse, P. (1986). Let's Go With Computers An Introductory Information Processing Course, Teacher's Guide. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Newhouse, P. (1986). Let's Go With Computers: An Introductory Information Processing Course, Student Text. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. (1986). A Study of Computer Literacy in Western Australian Schools. Thesis completed for the degree of Master of Applied Science. Western Australian Insitute of Technology, Western Australia.
Oliver, R. (1986). Using Computers in Schools, A Guide for Teachers. Willetton: Heron Computing.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1987). Programming Principles, An Introduction to Programming with BASIC. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1987). Programming Principles, An Introduction to Programming with Pascal. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Moynihan, K. (1988). Ausparts, Information Processing in the Motor Vehicle Industry: The Computer Program. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1988). Ausparts, Information Processing in the Motor Vehicle Industry : The Activity Book. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1988). Ausparts, Information Processing in the Motor Vehicle Industry The Case Study. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1988). Application Packages: Data Processing, Spreadsheets and Word Processing. Victoria Park, Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1988). The Beginner's First Choice. An Introduction to PFS First Choice 2.0. Victoria Park, Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. (1989). Computer Education Project: An external study guide for CPE 4102. Edith Cowan University, Claremont: WADEC.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1989). Programming with Pascal: An Introduction to Structured Programming. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Newhouse, P. (1989). Teachers Use Computers. A Guide for Using Computers in Schools. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1993). Working with Works 3. An Introduction to Works 3.0 on the Macintosh. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1990). Computers Today: A Computer Literacy Course for Lower Secondary Students. Victoria Park, Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1991). MSDOS Works: An Introduction to Microsoft Works for IBM PC's and Compatibles. Victoria Park, Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1991). Working with Works. An Introduction to Microsoft Works on the Macintosh. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. (1991). The Efficacy of an Alternative Model for the Teaching of Introductory Computer Programming. Thesis completed for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Curtin University, Western Australia.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1991). The Beginner's First Choice. An Introduction to PFS First Choice 3.0. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. (1991). Teaching Computing An external study guide for CPE 5101. Edith Cowan University, Claremont: ECU External Studies.
Oliver, R. (1991). Learning Authorware: Authorware Professional on the Macintosh. Willetton: Heron Computing.
Newhouse, P. & Oliver, R. (1992). Learning Authorware 2.0. An Introduction to Interactive Multimedia with Authorware Professional. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. (1992). Teaching Computing: A Guide for the Beginning Teacher. Booragoon: Heron Computing.
Oliver, R. (1992). Eudcational Computing Research An external study guide for IMM 5101. Mt Lawley: Edith Cowan Unievrsity.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1992). Programming Principles, An Introduction to Programming with Pascal 2nd Edition. Victoria Park, Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Newhouse, P. (1996). Learning Authorware 3.0: An Introduction to Interactive Multimedia with Authorware Professional. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. (1993). Teaching Computing An external study guide for CSE 4201 Edith Cowan University, Claremont: ECU External Studies.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1993). Working with Works for Windows. An Introduction to Microsoft Works for Windows 2.0. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. & Newhouse, P. (1997). Learning Authorware 3.5: An Introduction to Interactive Multimedia with Authorware Professional. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Oliver, R. (1994). An Evaluation of Stage one of the Priority Country Areas Program (WA) National Element Project. Perth: Western Australian Ministry of Education.
Oliver, R. & Grant, M. (1994). Distance Education Technologies: A Review of the Technologies for Open Learning and Distance Education. Mt Lawley Western Australia: InTech Research, Edith Cowan University.
Oliver, R. & Reeves, T. (1994). Telematics in Rural Education. An investigation of the use of telematics for the delivery of specialist programs for students in rural schools. Mt Lawley Western Australia: InTech Research, Edith Cowan University.
Oliver, R. (1995). Networks into the future: An evaluation of the Western Australian Telecentre Network. Perth: Western Australian Department of Training.
Oliver, R. (1995). Interactive Information Systems: An external study guide for IST 5120 Edith Cowan University, Claremont: ECU External Studies.
McLoughlin, C. & Oliver, R. (1996). Tailoring technologies to workplace education and training. Perth, Western Australia: TAFE International.
Oliver, R. & Lake, M. (1996). Teaching and learning with telematics: A set of readings for prospective teachers. Mt Lawley: Edith Cowan University.
Oliver, R. & Lake, M. (1996). Teaching and learning with telematics: A guide for prospective teachers. Mt Lawley: Edith Cowan University.
Oliver, R. & Omari, A. (1996). HTML: Electronic Publishing and Multimedia for the Internet. Mt Lawley: Edith Cowan University.
Kevill, R., Oliver, R. & Phillips, R. (1997). What works and why: Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Computers in Tertiary Education. Perth, WA: Academic Computing Services.
Oliver, R. (1997). Designing World Wide Web Learning Environments. Research Report, National Institute of Multimedia Education, Japan.
Oliver, R. & Oliver, H. (1997). Let's Go On-Line:An introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web. Victoria Park: Napier Publications.
Herrington, A.J., Sparrow, L., Herrington, J. & Oliver, R. (1997). Investigating assessment strategies in mathematics classrooms. [CD ROM]: Perth: MASTEC, Edith Cowan University.
Herrington, A.J., Sparrow, L., Herrington, J. & Oliver, R. (1997). Investigating assessment strategies in mathematics classrooms. Perth: MASTEC, Edith Cowan University.
Herrington, A.J., Sparrow, L., Herrington, J. & Oliver, R. (1997). Investigating teaching strategies in mathematics classrooms. [CD ROM]: Perth: MASTEC, Edith Cowan University.
Herrington, A.J., Sparrow, L., Herrington, J. & Oliver, R. (1997). Investigating teaching strategies in mathematics classrooms. Perth: MASTEC, Edith Cowan University.
Oliver, R. (1998). Teaching and learning on the WWW: A guide for teachers. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
Collis, B. & Oliver, R. (1999). (Eds.). Proceedings of the 11th World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. Virginia: Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education.
Oliver, R. (1999). Introduction to the Internet. In S.Stoney & M. Wild, (Eds.) Introduction to Multimedia and the Internet, Perth: Intuitive Media Australia. (pp 1-18).
Oliver, R. (1999). The World Wide Web. In S.Stoney & M. Wild, (Eds.) Introduction to Multimedia and the Internet, Perth: Intuitive Media Australia. (pp 19-36).
Oliver, R. (1999). Information Access and the World Wide Web. In S.Stoney & M. Wild, (Eds.) Introduction to Multimedia and the Internet, Perth: Intuitive Media Australia. (pp 37-54).
Brunetto, Y., Farr Wharton, R., Oliver, R., Skippington, P. & Towers, S. (1999). Toolboxes for on-line Learning: Evaluation Report of the 1998- 1999 ANTA Toolbox Initiative. Brisbane: Queensland Open Learning Network.
Oliver, R. (2000). Using new technologies to create learning partnerships. In Evans, T D & Nation, D E (Eds) Changing University Teaching: reflections on creating educational technologies. London, Kogan Page pp. 147-159
Oliver, R. & Herrington, J. (2000). Using situated learning as a design strategy for Web-based learning. In B. Abbey (Ed.). Web-Based Education (pp178-191). Hershey, USA. The Idea Group.
Harper, B.. & Oliver, R. (2000). New Millennium, New Technology, New Worlds of Learning. Proceedings of the Apple University Consortium Academic and Developer’s Conference. Wollongong, Australia. Apple Computer.
Oliver, R. & Towers, S. (2000). Up time: Information Communication Technology: Literacy and Access for Tertiary Students in Australia. Canberra: Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs.
Oliver, R. & McLoughlin, C. (2000). Tools for the Teacher, in F. Lockwood & A. Gooley (Eds.) Issues and Innovations in Distance Education. (pp 138-149). London: Kogan Page.
Oliver. R., Towers, S. Skippington, P., Brunetto, Y., Farr-Wharton, R. & Gooley, A, (2000). Flexible toolboxes: A solution for developing online resources. In F.Lockwwood & A.Gooley (Eds). Issues and Innovations in Distance Education (pp100-110). London: Kogan Page.
Oliver, R. (2000). Exploring the development of critical thinking skills through a Web-supported problem-based learning environment. In J. Stephenson (Ed.) On-line teaching and learning: New pedagogies (pp 148-159). London: Routledge.
Brunetto, Y., Clark, T., Farr Wharton, R., Oliver, R., Skippington, P. & Towers, S. (2000). Online Learning Products – the Next Wave. Final Report of the Evaluation of Series 2 of the Toolbox Program (1999 to 2000). Brisbane: Learning Network Queensland.
Oliver, R. & McLoughlin, C. (2001). Tools for the Teacher in F. Lockwood & A. Gooley (Eds.). Issues and Innovations in Distance Education, (pp 148-159). London: Kogan Page.
Oliver. R., Towers, S. Skippington, P. & Gooley, A, (2001). Where will the on-line learning materials come from? In F.Lockwwood & A.Gooley (Eds). Issues and Innovations in Distance Education, (pp 100-110). London: Kogan Page.
Oliver, R. (2001). Exploring the development of critical thinking skills through a Web-supported problem-based learning environment. In J.Stephenson (Ed.) On-line teaching and learning :New pedagogies, (pp98-111). London: Routledge.
Oliver, R. (2001). It seemed a good idea at the time. In G. Gibb (Ed.). Case Studies in On-Line Education, (pp 81-90). London: Kogan Page.
Downes, T., Fluck, A., Gibbons, P., Leonard, R., Matthews, C., Oliver, R., Vickers, M. & Williams, M. (2001). Making better connections: Models of teacher professional development for the integration of information and communication technology into classroom practice. Camberra: Department of Education, Science and Training.
Oliver, R. (2002). New learning settings and activities. In J. Pawlowski, J. (Ed.). Handbook on Information Technologies for Education and Training, (pp 219-232). Amsterdam: Springer Verlag.
Oliver, R. & McLoughlin, C. (2003). Pedagogical designs for scalable and sustainable online learning. In A. Littlejohn (Ed.) Reusing online resources: a sustainable approach to e-learning. London: Kogan Page.
Oliver, R. & Herrington, J. 2003). Factors influencing quality online learning experiences. In (G. Davies & E. Stacey Eds.) Quality Education @ a Distance. London: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Oliver, R., O’Donoghue, J. & Harper, B. (2003). Institutional implementation of ICT in higher education: an Australian perspective. In J. Seale (Ed.) Learning Technology in Transition: From Individual Enthusiasm to Institutional Implementation. (pp. 101-116). Meppel, The Netherlands: Swets & Zeitlinger.
Oliver, R. (2005). Using a blended learning approach to support problem-based learning with first year students in large undergraduate classes. In (C. Looi, D. Jonassen & M. Ikeda,(Eds). Towards Sustainable and Scalable Educational Innovations Informed by the Learning Sciences. (pp. 848-851). Amsterdam: IOS Press.
Oliver, R., Wirski, R., Wait, L. & Blanksby, V. (2005). Learning designs and learning objects: where pedagogy meets technology. . In (C. Looi, D. Jonassen & M. Ikeda,(Eds). Towards Sustainable and Scalable Educational Innovations Informed by the Learning Sciences. (pp. 330-337). Amsterdam: IOS Press.
Oliver, R., Herrington, J. & Reeves, T. (2005). Creating authentic learning environments through blended-learning approaches.   In C. Bonk & C. Graham (Eds). Handbook of Blended Learning . New York: Pfieffer.
Brook, C. & Oliver, R. (2005). Exploring the influence of instructor actions on community development in online settings. In N. Lambropoulos and P. Zaphiris (Eds). User-Centered Design of Online Learning Communities . Hershey: Idea Group.
Herrington, J. & Oliver, R. (2006). Professional development for the online teacher: An authentic approach.   In A. Herrington, & J. Herrington (Eds). Authentic Learning Environments in Higher Education , Hershey: Idea Group.
Oliver, R., Herrington, A,. Stoney, S., & Millar, J. (2006). Authentic teaching and learning standards that assure quality higher education. In A. Herrington, & J. Herrington (Eds). Authentic Learning Environments in Higher Education , Hershey: Idea Group.
Oliver, R. (2006). Reusable resources and authentic learning environments. In A. Herrington, & J. Herrington (Eds). Authentic Learning Environments in Higher Education , Hershey: Idea Group.
Brook, C. & Oliver, R. (2007). Exploring the influence of instructor actions on community development in online settings. In N. Lambropoulos and P. Zaphiris (Eds). User-Centered Design of Online Learning Communities. (pp 341-364). Hershey: Idea Group.
Herrington, J., Oliver, R., & Herrington, A. (2007). Authentic learning on the web: Guidelines for course design. In B. Khan (Ed.), Flexible learning in an Information Society (pp. 26-35). Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing.
Oliver, R., Harper, B., Wills, S. Agostinho, S. & Hedberg, J. (2007). Describing ICT-based learning designs that promote quality learning outcomes. In H. Beetham & R. Sharpe (Eds.) Rethinking pedagogy for the Digital Age. (pp 64-80). Abingdon Routledge.
Agostinho, S., Harper, B., Oliver, R., Hedberg, J. & Wills, S. (2008). A Visual Learning Design Representation to facilitate dissemination and reuse of innovative pedagogical strategies in University Teaching. In L. Botturi & T. Stubbs (Eds.). Handbook of Visual Languages for Instructional Design: Theories and Practices. Hershey, Idea Group.