.Most Recent Publications, Collaborations, and Presentations, 2023 -
Chauncey, S. A., & McKenna, H. P. (2023). A framework and exemplars for ethical and responsible use of AI chatbot technology to support teaching and learning. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence. doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2023.100182
Chauncey, S. A., & McKenna, H. P. (2023). An Exploration of the Potential of Large Language Models to Enable Cognitive Flexibility in AI-Augmented Learning Environments. In: Arai, K. (eds) Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2023, Volume 4. FTC 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 816. Springer, Cham. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47448-4_11
McKenna, H. P. (2023). The nurturing of theory for smart environments and spaces: The case of ambient theory for smart cities. In: Streitz, N.A., Konomi, S. (eds) Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. HCII 2023. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14037. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34609-5_8
McKenna, H. P. (2023). Urban Life and Ambient in Smart Cities, Learning Cities, and Future Cities. IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4096-4.
Publications, Presentations, and Other Collaborations (2011 - 2022)
McKenna, H. P. (2022). Exploring the usefulness and usability of ambient theory for smart cities. 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII2022). In: Streitz, N., Konomi S. (eds). Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. HCII 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 13325, pp. 169-180. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05463-1_12
McKenna, H. P. (2022). Ambient theory for smart cities: Is it a good theory? In: Tareq Ahram, Waldemar Karwowski, Pepetto Di Bucchianico, Redha Taiar, Luca Casarotto and Pietro Costa (eds). International Intelligent Human Systems Integration Conference (IHSI) 2022: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems. Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) International. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe100959
McKenna, H. P. (2022). Is ambient theory for smart cities even a theory? An affirmative assessment. Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2021, Volume 2, FTC 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 359. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89880-9_41.
McKenna, H. P. (2021). The importance of theory for understanding smart cities: Making a case for ambient theory. In: Streitz, N., Konomi S. (eds). Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. HCII 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12782, Cham. Https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77015-0_4. Best Paper Award, International Conference on Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions
McKenna, H. P. (2021). Visibilities and Invisibilities in Smart Cities: Emerging Research and Opportunities. IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3850-0
McKenna, H. P. (2021). Seeing Smart Cities Through a Multi-Dimensional Lens: Perspectives, Relationships, and Patterns for Success. Springer. Link. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-70821-4
McKenna, H. P. (2020). Adaptability and attuning in smart cities: Exploring the HCI grand challenges of learning and creativity. In: Streitz N., Konomi S. (eds) Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. HCII 2020. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12203. Springer, Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-50344-4_31. Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2020). Human-smart environment interactions in smart cities: Exploring dimensionalities of smartness. Future Internet, special issue, Smart Cities, Innovation, and Multi-Dimensionality, 12(5). doi: 10.3390/fi12050079.
McKenna, H. P. (2020). Awareness and smart city implementations: Sensing, sensors, and the IoT in the public sector. In J. R. Gil Garcia, T. A. Pardo, and M. Gascó (Eds.). Beyond smart and connected governments: Sensors and the Internet of Things in the public sector. Springer, Public Administration and Information Technology (PAIT), pp. 111-137. Link
McKenna, H. P. (2020). Urban sensibilities, sharing, and interactive public spaces: In search of a good correlation for information and communication in smart cities. In K. Arai et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC) 2020, Advances in Information and Communication, Volume 1, AISC 1129, pp. 563-575. Springer, Switzerland. Link
McKenna, H. P. (2020). Beyond confluence, integration and symbiosis: Creating more aware relationships in smart cities. In T. Ahram et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems (IHSI 2020), AISC 1131, Springer, pp. 1063-1068. DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-39512-4_161. Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2019). Getting smarter about data and access in smart cities. In: Antona M., Stephanidis C. (eds) Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Theory, Methods and Tools. HCII 2019. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 11572. Springer, Cham. Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2019). Reflections on evolving urban correlations for connected smart cities. In P. Kommers and G. C. Peng (Eds.), Proceedings of the Connected Smart Cities (CSC) 2019 Conference, pp. 448-451, Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems, IADIS.
McKenna, H. P. (2019). Ambient Urbanities as the Intersection Between the IoT and the IoP in Smart Cities. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2019). Innovating metrics for smarter, responsive cities. Data, (Special Issue – Big Data Challenges in Smart Cities). Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2019). Exploring the quantified experience: Finding spaces for people and their voices in smarter, more responsive cities. Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2018, 13-14 November 2018, Vancouver, Canada. In: K. Arai et al. (Eds.): FTC 2018, AISC 880, pp. 269–282, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2018). Creativity and ambient urbanizing at the intersection of the Internet of Things and People in smart cities. In M. Antona, C. Stephanidis (Eds.) UAHCI 2018, LNCS 10908, pp. 295-307. PDF
McKenna, H. P. (2018). Re-conceptualizing social inclusion in the context of 21st century smart cities. In J. Choudrie, S. Kurnia, and P. Tsatsou (eds.), Social inclusion and usability of ICT-enabled services. Routledge Studies in Technology, Work and Organizations. Routledge.
Chauncey, S. A., & McKenna, H. P. (2018). Scenario VII: Engaging the at-risk student. In R. Small & M. Mardis (Eds.), Research Methods for Librarians and Educators: Practical Applications in Formal and Informal Learning Environments. pp. 186-187. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440849633
McKenna, H. P. (2017). Urbanizing the ambient: Why people matter so much in smart cities. In S. Konomi and G. Roussos (eds.), Enriching urban spaces with ambient computing, the Internet of Things, and smart city design, pp. 209-231. PDF. Hershey, PA: IGI Global book link. This work is also published In M. Khosrow-Pour (ed.), Smart technologies: Breakthroughs in research and practice, pp. 550-574. Information Management Resource Association. IGI Global, 2018.
McKenna, H. P. (2017). Adaptive reuse of cultural heritage elements and fragments in public spaces: The Internet of Cultural Things (IoCTs) and applications as infrastructures for learning in smart cities. 4th International Workshop on Visions on Internet of Cultural Things & Applications (VICTA2017), 4-7 Dec, Jaipur, India, 13th International Conference on Signal-Image Technology and Internet-Based Systems (SITIS 2017). PDF
McKenna, H. P. (2017). Re-conceptualizing jobs, work, and labour: Transforming learning for more creative economies in 21st century smart cities. Proceedings of the 10th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (iCERi2017), pp. 8367-8376, 16-18 November, Seville, Spain. Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2017). Civic tech and ambient data in the public realm: Exploring challenges and opportunities for learning cities and smart cities. In: Streitz N., Markopoulos P. (eds) Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. DAPI 2017. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 10291. Springer, Cham. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Emergent ambient culture in smart cities: Exploring the Internet of Cultural Things (IoCTs) and applications in 21st century urban spaces. 3rd International Workshop on Visions on Internet of Cultural Things & Applications (VICTA2016), 28 Nov - 1 Dec, Naples, Italy, in Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Signal-Image Technology and Internet-Based Systems (SITIS 2016), pp. 420-427. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Innovating relationships for learning in 21st century smart cities. Proceedings of the 9th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (iCERi2016), pp. 4695-4704, 14-16 November, Seville, Spain. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Edges, surfaces, and spaces of action in 21st century urban environments - Connectivities and awareness in the city. HCC12 - 12th IFIP TC9 Human Choice and Computer Conference, 7-9th September, Manchester, UK. In D. Kreps, G. Fletcher, M. Griffiths, (eds.), Technology and Intimacy: Choice or coercion, v. 474 of the series IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, pp 328-343. PDF. Springer book link.
McKenna, H. P., & Chauncey, S. A. (2016). Exploring creativity, innovation, and value during a library event: Extending feedback and assessment to interactive places and spaces. In Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2016 (pp. 1402-1408). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Is it all about awareness? People, smart cities 3.0, and evolving spaces for IT. SIGMIS-CPR'16: Proceedings of the 2016 ACM SIGMIS Conference on Computers and People Research. ACM: New York, NY, pp. 47-56. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Making/Incubating a difference: Getting smarter about learning in smart cities. Proceedings of Global Learn 2016, Global Conference on Learning and Technology, pp. 144-148. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). PDF.
McKenna, H. P., & Chauncey, S. A. (2016). Caring about our impact: Collaboratively connecting and assessing the digital dots and fragments (Poster presentation). Vancouver Island Library Staff Conference (VILSC) 2016, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada, 29 April. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Learning in the city: Leveraging urban spaces as real world environments for interactive solution-making. Proceedings of the 10th International Technology, Education & Development Conference (INTED2016), Valencia, Spain, 7-9 March, pp. 4367-4375. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). ReThinking learning in the smart city: Innovating through involvement, inclusivity, and interactivities with emerging technologies. In J. R. Gil-Garcia, T. A. Pardo, T. Nam (eds.), Smarter as the new urban agenda: A comprehensive view of the 21st century city. Public Administration and Information Technology Series, Vol. 11., pp. 87-107. NY: Springer. Preview. Visit the Springer site for more details.
McKenna, H. P., & Chauncey, S. A. (2015). Exploring a creativity assessment technique for use in 21st century learning, library, and instructional collaborations. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (iCERi2015), pp. 5371-5380. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2015). Beneath the surfaces and beyond the edges of social media in the city: Designing spaces for meaningful engagement, learning, and participation in 21st century urban environments (Poster presentation). Social Media & Society Conference (#SMSociety15), Toronto, 27-29 July. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2015). Learning to iterate in the city: Interactive environments for socially responsive urban participation. In S. Carliner, C. Fulford & N. Ostashewski (Eds.), Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (EdMedia 2015), pp. 1713-1717. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2015). AboutTheCity: Civic engagement in 21st century smart cities/communities. Information Technology and City Life (ITCL) Workshop, ACM CSCW & SC 2015 Conference, 14-15 March, Vancouver. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2015). Ambient culture in 21st century urban educational environments: An exploration of awareness, learning, openness, and engagement. Proceedings of the 9th International Technology, Education & Development (INTED2015) Conference, pp. 1502-1512. PDF.
McKenna, H. P., & Chauncey, S. A. (2014). Frictionless learning environments for 21st century education and learning cities: A response to digital inequalities. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (iCERi2014), pp. 2505-2515. Virtual presentation. Article PDF.
Chauncey, S. A., & McKenna, H. P. (2014). Argumentation spaces for learning: Toward a new coherence in teaching, learning, and assessments for frictionless interactions. Proceedings of the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (E-Learn2014), pp. 63-70. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. E-Learn 2014 Conference, New Orleans, LA, 27-30 October. PDF.
McKenna, H. P., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2014). Advancing ambient privacy and informational self-determination as key components of a national privacy research strategy. Submission in Response to a Request for Information (RFI) - National Privacy Research Strategy, US, NITRD, 17 Oct. Outcomes are highlighted on the Computing Community Consortium (CCC) blog, 11 May 2015 - CCC community report for a national privacy research strategy. Our contribution is noted among a host of 'Community Contributors' to the document: Towards a privacy research roadmap for the computing community.
McKenna, H. P. (2014). AboutTheCity: An art installation envisioning new forms of civic engagement and the emergence of ambient culture. OpenCity/Art City Festival – An event by IFTF (The Institute for the Future) and YBCA (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts), as part of the Future of Open Cities Conference: How the Maker Mindset is Reinventing Urban Life, San Francisco, Oct 2-4. One of several featured artists.
McKenna, H. P., & Chauncey, S. A. (2014). Taking learning to the city: An exploration of the frictionless learning environment innovation. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EduLearn14), pp. 6324-6334. Virtual presentation. Article PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Chauncey, S. A., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., & McKnight, L. W. (2014). Emergent learning through playful interactions and serious games when combining ambient intelligence with wireless grids. Proceedings of the 8th International Technology, Education and Development (INTED 2014) Conference, pp. 5080-5090, 10-12 March. Article PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2013). Ambient privacy with wireless grids: Forging new concepts of relationship in 21st century information society. International Journal for Information Security Research (IJISR), 3(1-2), pp. 408-417. PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2013). Application of the Consensual Assessment Technique in 21st Century Technology-Pervasive Learning Environments. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (iCERi2013), pp. 6410-6419, 18-20 November. Abstract & virtual presentation. Article PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2013). Ambient and emergent learning with wireless grid technologies. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EduLearn13), International Association of Technology, Education, & Development (IATED), pp. 4046-4053, 1-3 July. Abstract & virtual presentation. Article PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2013). Ambient intelligence and information interactions: Theorizing autonomies and awareness for 21st century society - A technology-people balance. Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS'13 SmartWorld), pp. 227-236, 27-29 June, Toronto, Canada. Presentation. Article PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2013). Social interactions with wireless grids: Conceptualizing 21st century ambient information society. Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Society (i-Society 2013), IEEE, pp. 36-41, 24-26 June, Toronto, Canada. Presentation. Abstract.
McKenna, H. P. (2013). AmbientEase: Leveraging Interactive Learning Environments by Combining Smart Technologies with Wireless Grid Edgeware. Virtual Corporate Showcase, Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications (EdMedia 2013), Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). 24-27 June, Victoria, Canada. Abstract and virtual presentation.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., & McKnight, L. W. (2013). Ambient intelligence (AmI) with wireless grid enabled applications: A case study of the launch and first use experience of WeJay social radio in education. [Summary of doctoral dissertation]. Proceedings of the 7th International Technology, Education & Development (INTED) Conference, pp. 1875-1884, 4-6 March. Abstract & virtual presentation. Article PDF
McKenna, H. P. (2012). Ambient intelligence (AmI) with wireless grid enabled applications: A case study of the launch and first use experience of WeJay social radio in education. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.
Arnone, M. P., Small, R. V., Chauncey, S. A., & McKenna, H. P. (2011). Curiosity, interest and engagement in technology-pervasive learning environments: A new research agenda. Educational Technology Research and Development, 59(2), pp. 181-198.
Other Collaborations
McKnight, L. W. (Ed.). (2012). WiGiT Group open specifications for wireless grids: Use cases. Version 0.1. Syracuse, NY: School of Information Studies, Syracuse University; Including Virginia Tech, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Tufts University. (H. P. McKenna, one of several primary contributors from Syracuse University, Wireless Grid Innovation Testbed (WiGiT)).
Small, R. V., Chauncey, S. A., McKenna, H. P. (2010). Motivation at a Glance: An iSchool Collaborative. A work in progress describing over 80 theories of motivation related to learning, education, and information processing. Retrieved from http://sites.google.com/site/motivationataglanceischool/
Macdonald, M., et al., (2010). Safety in home care for unpaid caregivers: a scoping literature review. Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI). (P. McKenna assisted in setting and executing the search protocol).
Unpublished Articles
(2013). Ambient intelligence with wireless grid technologies: a 21st century landscape for learning.
(2013). Reconceptualizing the Internet with ambient-aware wireless grids: Smart, human-centered interactions and connectivities.
(2010). Ambient information: a literature review, typology, and ambient information model.
Chauncey, S. A., & McKenna, H. P. (2023). A framework and exemplars for ethical and responsible use of AI chatbot technology to support teaching and learning. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence. doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2023.100182
Chauncey, S. A., & McKenna, H. P. (2023). An Exploration of the Potential of Large Language Models to Enable Cognitive Flexibility in AI-Augmented Learning Environments. In: Arai, K. (eds) Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2023, Volume 4. FTC 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 816. Springer, Cham. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47448-4_11
McKenna, H. P. (2023). The nurturing of theory for smart environments and spaces: The case of ambient theory for smart cities. In: Streitz, N.A., Konomi, S. (eds) Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. HCII 2023. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14037. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34609-5_8
McKenna, H. P. (2023). Urban Life and Ambient in Smart Cities, Learning Cities, and Future Cities. IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4096-4.
Publications, Presentations, and Other Collaborations (2011 - 2022)
McKenna, H. P. (2022). Exploring the usefulness and usability of ambient theory for smart cities. 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII2022). In: Streitz, N., Konomi S. (eds). Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. HCII 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 13325, pp. 169-180. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05463-1_12
McKenna, H. P. (2022). Ambient theory for smart cities: Is it a good theory? In: Tareq Ahram, Waldemar Karwowski, Pepetto Di Bucchianico, Redha Taiar, Luca Casarotto and Pietro Costa (eds). International Intelligent Human Systems Integration Conference (IHSI) 2022: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems. Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) International. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe100959
McKenna, H. P. (2022). Is ambient theory for smart cities even a theory? An affirmative assessment. Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2021, Volume 2, FTC 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 359. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89880-9_41.
McKenna, H. P. (2021). The importance of theory for understanding smart cities: Making a case for ambient theory. In: Streitz, N., Konomi S. (eds). Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. HCII 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12782, Cham. Https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77015-0_4. Best Paper Award, International Conference on Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions
McKenna, H. P. (2021). Visibilities and Invisibilities in Smart Cities: Emerging Research and Opportunities. IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3850-0
McKenna, H. P. (2021). Seeing Smart Cities Through a Multi-Dimensional Lens: Perspectives, Relationships, and Patterns for Success. Springer. Link. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-70821-4
McKenna, H. P. (2020). Adaptability and attuning in smart cities: Exploring the HCI grand challenges of learning and creativity. In: Streitz N., Konomi S. (eds) Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. HCII 2020. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12203. Springer, Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-50344-4_31. Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2020). Human-smart environment interactions in smart cities: Exploring dimensionalities of smartness. Future Internet, special issue, Smart Cities, Innovation, and Multi-Dimensionality, 12(5). doi: 10.3390/fi12050079.
McKenna, H. P. (2020). Awareness and smart city implementations: Sensing, sensors, and the IoT in the public sector. In J. R. Gil Garcia, T. A. Pardo, and M. Gascó (Eds.). Beyond smart and connected governments: Sensors and the Internet of Things in the public sector. Springer, Public Administration and Information Technology (PAIT), pp. 111-137. Link
McKenna, H. P. (2020). Urban sensibilities, sharing, and interactive public spaces: In search of a good correlation for information and communication in smart cities. In K. Arai et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC) 2020, Advances in Information and Communication, Volume 1, AISC 1129, pp. 563-575. Springer, Switzerland. Link
McKenna, H. P. (2020). Beyond confluence, integration and symbiosis: Creating more aware relationships in smart cities. In T. Ahram et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems (IHSI 2020), AISC 1131, Springer, pp. 1063-1068. DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-39512-4_161. Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2019). Getting smarter about data and access in smart cities. In: Antona M., Stephanidis C. (eds) Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Theory, Methods and Tools. HCII 2019. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 11572. Springer, Cham. Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2019). Reflections on evolving urban correlations for connected smart cities. In P. Kommers and G. C. Peng (Eds.), Proceedings of the Connected Smart Cities (CSC) 2019 Conference, pp. 448-451, Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems, IADIS.
McKenna, H. P. (2019). Ambient Urbanities as the Intersection Between the IoT and the IoP in Smart Cities. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2019). Innovating metrics for smarter, responsive cities. Data, (Special Issue – Big Data Challenges in Smart Cities). Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2019). Exploring the quantified experience: Finding spaces for people and their voices in smarter, more responsive cities. Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2018, 13-14 November 2018, Vancouver, Canada. In: K. Arai et al. (Eds.): FTC 2018, AISC 880, pp. 269–282, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2018). Creativity and ambient urbanizing at the intersection of the Internet of Things and People in smart cities. In M. Antona, C. Stephanidis (Eds.) UAHCI 2018, LNCS 10908, pp. 295-307. PDF
McKenna, H. P. (2018). Re-conceptualizing social inclusion in the context of 21st century smart cities. In J. Choudrie, S. Kurnia, and P. Tsatsou (eds.), Social inclusion and usability of ICT-enabled services. Routledge Studies in Technology, Work and Organizations. Routledge.
Chauncey, S. A., & McKenna, H. P. (2018). Scenario VII: Engaging the at-risk student. In R. Small & M. Mardis (Eds.), Research Methods for Librarians and Educators: Practical Applications in Formal and Informal Learning Environments. pp. 186-187. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440849633
McKenna, H. P. (2017). Urbanizing the ambient: Why people matter so much in smart cities. In S. Konomi and G. Roussos (eds.), Enriching urban spaces with ambient computing, the Internet of Things, and smart city design, pp. 209-231. PDF. Hershey, PA: IGI Global book link. This work is also published In M. Khosrow-Pour (ed.), Smart technologies: Breakthroughs in research and practice, pp. 550-574. Information Management Resource Association. IGI Global, 2018.
McKenna, H. P. (2017). Adaptive reuse of cultural heritage elements and fragments in public spaces: The Internet of Cultural Things (IoCTs) and applications as infrastructures for learning in smart cities. 4th International Workshop on Visions on Internet of Cultural Things & Applications (VICTA2017), 4-7 Dec, Jaipur, India, 13th International Conference on Signal-Image Technology and Internet-Based Systems (SITIS 2017). PDF
McKenna, H. P. (2017). Re-conceptualizing jobs, work, and labour: Transforming learning for more creative economies in 21st century smart cities. Proceedings of the 10th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (iCERi2017), pp. 8367-8376, 16-18 November, Seville, Spain. Link.
McKenna, H. P. (2017). Civic tech and ambient data in the public realm: Exploring challenges and opportunities for learning cities and smart cities. In: Streitz N., Markopoulos P. (eds) Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. DAPI 2017. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 10291. Springer, Cham. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Emergent ambient culture in smart cities: Exploring the Internet of Cultural Things (IoCTs) and applications in 21st century urban spaces. 3rd International Workshop on Visions on Internet of Cultural Things & Applications (VICTA2016), 28 Nov - 1 Dec, Naples, Italy, in Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Signal-Image Technology and Internet-Based Systems (SITIS 2016), pp. 420-427. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Innovating relationships for learning in 21st century smart cities. Proceedings of the 9th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (iCERi2016), pp. 4695-4704, 14-16 November, Seville, Spain. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Edges, surfaces, and spaces of action in 21st century urban environments - Connectivities and awareness in the city. HCC12 - 12th IFIP TC9 Human Choice and Computer Conference, 7-9th September, Manchester, UK. In D. Kreps, G. Fletcher, M. Griffiths, (eds.), Technology and Intimacy: Choice or coercion, v. 474 of the series IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, pp 328-343. PDF. Springer book link.
McKenna, H. P., & Chauncey, S. A. (2016). Exploring creativity, innovation, and value during a library event: Extending feedback and assessment to interactive places and spaces. In Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2016 (pp. 1402-1408). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Is it all about awareness? People, smart cities 3.0, and evolving spaces for IT. SIGMIS-CPR'16: Proceedings of the 2016 ACM SIGMIS Conference on Computers and People Research. ACM: New York, NY, pp. 47-56. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Making/Incubating a difference: Getting smarter about learning in smart cities. Proceedings of Global Learn 2016, Global Conference on Learning and Technology, pp. 144-148. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). PDF.
McKenna, H. P., & Chauncey, S. A. (2016). Caring about our impact: Collaboratively connecting and assessing the digital dots and fragments (Poster presentation). Vancouver Island Library Staff Conference (VILSC) 2016, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada, 29 April. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). Learning in the city: Leveraging urban spaces as real world environments for interactive solution-making. Proceedings of the 10th International Technology, Education & Development Conference (INTED2016), Valencia, Spain, 7-9 March, pp. 4367-4375. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2016). ReThinking learning in the smart city: Innovating through involvement, inclusivity, and interactivities with emerging technologies. In J. R. Gil-Garcia, T. A. Pardo, T. Nam (eds.), Smarter as the new urban agenda: A comprehensive view of the 21st century city. Public Administration and Information Technology Series, Vol. 11., pp. 87-107. NY: Springer. Preview. Visit the Springer site for more details.
McKenna, H. P., & Chauncey, S. A. (2015). Exploring a creativity assessment technique for use in 21st century learning, library, and instructional collaborations. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (iCERi2015), pp. 5371-5380. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2015). Beneath the surfaces and beyond the edges of social media in the city: Designing spaces for meaningful engagement, learning, and participation in 21st century urban environments (Poster presentation). Social Media & Society Conference (#SMSociety15), Toronto, 27-29 July. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2015). Learning to iterate in the city: Interactive environments for socially responsive urban participation. In S. Carliner, C. Fulford & N. Ostashewski (Eds.), Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (EdMedia 2015), pp. 1713-1717. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2015). AboutTheCity: Civic engagement in 21st century smart cities/communities. Information Technology and City Life (ITCL) Workshop, ACM CSCW & SC 2015 Conference, 14-15 March, Vancouver. PDF.
McKenna, H. P. (2015). Ambient culture in 21st century urban educational environments: An exploration of awareness, learning, openness, and engagement. Proceedings of the 9th International Technology, Education & Development (INTED2015) Conference, pp. 1502-1512. PDF.
McKenna, H. P., & Chauncey, S. A. (2014). Frictionless learning environments for 21st century education and learning cities: A response to digital inequalities. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (iCERi2014), pp. 2505-2515. Virtual presentation. Article PDF.
Chauncey, S. A., & McKenna, H. P. (2014). Argumentation spaces for learning: Toward a new coherence in teaching, learning, and assessments for frictionless interactions. Proceedings of the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (E-Learn2014), pp. 63-70. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. E-Learn 2014 Conference, New Orleans, LA, 27-30 October. PDF.
McKenna, H. P., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2014). Advancing ambient privacy and informational self-determination as key components of a national privacy research strategy. Submission in Response to a Request for Information (RFI) - National Privacy Research Strategy, US, NITRD, 17 Oct. Outcomes are highlighted on the Computing Community Consortium (CCC) blog, 11 May 2015 - CCC community report for a national privacy research strategy. Our contribution is noted among a host of 'Community Contributors' to the document: Towards a privacy research roadmap for the computing community.
McKenna, H. P. (2014). AboutTheCity: An art installation envisioning new forms of civic engagement and the emergence of ambient culture. OpenCity/Art City Festival – An event by IFTF (The Institute for the Future) and YBCA (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts), as part of the Future of Open Cities Conference: How the Maker Mindset is Reinventing Urban Life, San Francisco, Oct 2-4. One of several featured artists.
McKenna, H. P., & Chauncey, S. A. (2014). Taking learning to the city: An exploration of the frictionless learning environment innovation. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EduLearn14), pp. 6324-6334. Virtual presentation. Article PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Chauncey, S. A., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., & McKnight, L. W. (2014). Emergent learning through playful interactions and serious games when combining ambient intelligence with wireless grids. Proceedings of the 8th International Technology, Education and Development (INTED 2014) Conference, pp. 5080-5090, 10-12 March. Article PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2013). Ambient privacy with wireless grids: Forging new concepts of relationship in 21st century information society. International Journal for Information Security Research (IJISR), 3(1-2), pp. 408-417. PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2013). Application of the Consensual Assessment Technique in 21st Century Technology-Pervasive Learning Environments. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (iCERi2013), pp. 6410-6419, 18-20 November. Abstract & virtual presentation. Article PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2013). Ambient and emergent learning with wireless grid technologies. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EduLearn13), International Association of Technology, Education, & Development (IATED), pp. 4046-4053, 1-3 July. Abstract & virtual presentation. Article PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2013). Ambient intelligence and information interactions: Theorizing autonomies and awareness for 21st century society - A technology-people balance. Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS'13 SmartWorld), pp. 227-236, 27-29 June, Toronto, Canada. Presentation. Article PDF.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., McKnight, L. W., & Chauncey, S. A. (2013). Social interactions with wireless grids: Conceptualizing 21st century ambient information society. Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Society (i-Society 2013), IEEE, pp. 36-41, 24-26 June, Toronto, Canada. Presentation. Abstract.
McKenna, H. P. (2013). AmbientEase: Leveraging Interactive Learning Environments by Combining Smart Technologies with Wireless Grid Edgeware. Virtual Corporate Showcase, Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications (EdMedia 2013), Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). 24-27 June, Victoria, Canada. Abstract and virtual presentation.
McKenna, H. P., Arnone, M. P., Kaarst-Brown, M. L., & McKnight, L. W. (2013). Ambient intelligence (AmI) with wireless grid enabled applications: A case study of the launch and first use experience of WeJay social radio in education. [Summary of doctoral dissertation]. Proceedings of the 7th International Technology, Education & Development (INTED) Conference, pp. 1875-1884, 4-6 March. Abstract & virtual presentation. Article PDF
McKenna, H. P. (2012). Ambient intelligence (AmI) with wireless grid enabled applications: A case study of the launch and first use experience of WeJay social radio in education. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.
Arnone, M. P., Small, R. V., Chauncey, S. A., & McKenna, H. P. (2011). Curiosity, interest and engagement in technology-pervasive learning environments: A new research agenda. Educational Technology Research and Development, 59(2), pp. 181-198.
Other Collaborations
McKnight, L. W. (Ed.). (2012). WiGiT Group open specifications for wireless grids: Use cases. Version 0.1. Syracuse, NY: School of Information Studies, Syracuse University; Including Virginia Tech, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Tufts University. (H. P. McKenna, one of several primary contributors from Syracuse University, Wireless Grid Innovation Testbed (WiGiT)).
Small, R. V., Chauncey, S. A., McKenna, H. P. (2010). Motivation at a Glance: An iSchool Collaborative. A work in progress describing over 80 theories of motivation related to learning, education, and information processing. Retrieved from http://sites.google.com/site/motivationataglanceischool/
Macdonald, M., et al., (2010). Safety in home care for unpaid caregivers: a scoping literature review. Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI). (P. McKenna assisted in setting and executing the search protocol).
Unpublished Articles
(2013). Ambient intelligence with wireless grid technologies: a 21st century landscape for learning.
(2013). Reconceptualizing the Internet with ambient-aware wireless grids: Smart, human-centered interactions and connectivities.
(2010). Ambient information: a literature review, typology, and ambient information model.