I have over 50 publications in the areas of computing education, educational technology, visualisation, and accessible graphics. You can find my Google Scholar profile here.
Publications include:
J. Hall, V. Dziekan, and M. Butler, “Slow designing inclusive museum experiences,” in MW21. Museums and the Web LLC, 2021, pp. 87–96.
P. Kinnunen, M. Butler, M. Morgan, A. Nylen, A.-K. Peters, J. Sinclair, S. Kalvala, and E. Pesonen, “Understanding initial undergraduate expectations and identity in computing studies,” European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 201–218, 2018.
J. Sheard, M. Butler, K. Falkner, M. Morgan, A. Weerasinghe et al., “Strategies for maintaining academic integrity in first-year computing courses,” in Proceedings of the 2017 ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education. ACM, 2017, pp. 244–249.
M. Morgan, M. Butler, J. Sinclair, G. Cross, J. Fraser, J. Jackova, and N. Thota, “Understanding international benchmarks on student engagement: Awareness, research alignment and response from a computer science perspective,” in Proceedings of the 2017 ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education. ACM, 2017, pp. 383–384.
M. Morgan, A. Nylen, M. Butler, A. Eckerdal, N. Thota, and P. Kinnunen, “Examining manual and semi-automated methods of analysing MOOC data for computing education,” in Proceedings of the 17th Koli Calling Conference on Computing Education Research. ACM, 2017, pp. 153–157.
M. Butler, J. Sinclair, M. Morgan, and S. Kalvala, “Comparing international indicators of student engagement for computer science,” in Proceedings of the Australasian Computer Science Week Multiconference. ACM, 2016, p. 6.
M. Morgan, J. Sheard, M. Butler, K. Falkner, and A. Weerasinghe, “Teaching in first-year ICT education in australia: Research and practice.” in ACE, 2015, pp. 81–90.
J. Sheard, M. Morgan, M. Butler, and K. F. S. A. Weerasinghe, “Assessment in first-year ICT education in australia: Research and practice,” in Proceedings of the 17th Australasian Computing Education Conference (ACE 2015), vol. 27, 2015, p. 30.
M. Butler, J. Sheard, M. Morgan, and K. F. S. A. Weerasinghe, “Understanding the teaching context of first year ICT education in australia,” in Proceedings of the 17th Australasian Computing Education Conference (ACE 2015), vol. 27, 2015, p. 30.
J. Sinclair, M. Butler, M. Morgan, and S. Kalvala, “Measures of student engagement in computer science,” in Proceedings of the 2015 ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education. ACM, 2015, pp. 242–247.
M. Butler, M. Morgan, J. Sheard, K. Falkner, A. Weerasinghe et al., “Initiatives to increase engagement in first-year ICT,” in Proceedings of the 2015 ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education. ACM, 2015, pp. 308–313.
A. Nylen, N. Thota, A. Eckerdal, P. Kinnunen, M. Butler, and M. Mor-gan, “Multidimensional analysis of creative coding MOOC forums: a methodological discussion,” in Proceedings of the 15th Koli Calling Conference on Computing Education Research. ACM, 2015, pp. 137– 141.
P. Ihantola, A. Vihavainen, A. Ahadi, M. Butler, J. Borstler, S. H. Edwards, E. Isohanni, A. Korhonen, A. Petersen, K. Rivers et al., “Educational data mining and learning analytics in programming: Literature review and case studies,” in Proceedings of the 2015 ITiCSE on Working Group Reports. ACM, 2015, pp. 41–63.
J. Sheard, M. Morgan, M. Butler, K. Falkner, A. Weerasinghe, and B. Cook, “Experiences of first-year students in ICT courses: good teaching practices,” Monash University (Lead), 2014.
D. McGivern, M. Morgan, and M. Butler, “Learning theory for collaborative large shared digital spaces,” in EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2012, pp. 1097–1106.
M. Butler, M. Morgan, and J. Sheard, “Scaffolding and reflection to address high concept-low feedback issues in introductory programming,” in EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2012, pp. 2688–2696.
A. K. Wong, M. Morgan, and M. Butler, “Designing a technology enhanced collaborative space for learning entity-relationship modeling,” in Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2012 IEEE 12th International Conference on. IEEE, 2012, pp. 213–217.
D. McGivern, M. Butler, and M. Morgan, “Using multi-touch display technology to support remedial phonics instruction techniques in collaborative learning environments,” in Global Learn. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2011, pp. 56–64.
M. Butler, D. McGivern, A. Artmann, and M. Morgan, “Multi-touch display technology and collaborative learning tasks,” in EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2010, pp. 1441– 1448.
M. W. Butler, “A framework for the effective learning of high concept- low feedback programming curriculum,” Ph.D. dissertation, Monash University, 2010.
M. Morgan and M. Butler, “Considering multi-touch display technology for collaboration in the classroom,” in EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2009, pp. 674–683.
M. Butler and L. Joschko, “Final fantasy or the incredibles: Ultra- realistic animation, aesthetic engagement and the uncanny valley,” Ani- mation Studies: A Peer-Reviewed Online Journal for Animation Theory and History, vol. 3, pp. 16–21, 2009.
M. Butler and P. Neave, “Object appreciation through haptic interaction,” Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology? Proceedings ascilite Melbourne 2008, pp. 133–141, 2008.
M. Butler, M. Morgan et al., “Learning challenges faced by novice programming students studying high level and low feedback concepts,” in Proceedings of the 24th ascilite Conference, 2007, pp. 2–5.
M. Morgan, M. Butler, and M. Power, “Evaluating ict in education: A comparison of the affordances of the ipod, ds and wii,” ICT: Providing choices for learners: Proceedings ascilite Singapore 2007, 2007.