Publications

2007
Wozniak H and Silveira S Transforming learning: using structured online discussions to engage learners, chapter in The Transformed University 2007

Silveira S, Jolly N, Heard R, Clunas N and Kay L. Current Licencing Authority Standards for Peripheral Vision and Safe On Road Senior Driver Performance. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology July 2007 35: 5

2005
Jolly N, Silveira S and Kay L (2005) Vision Based Skills of drivers 60 years and older with full vision and vision defects. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology 33, A78

2004
Silveira S Wozniak H and Heard R.  Using online discussion groups to enhance the learning outcomes of undergraduate orthoptic students. What have we learnt? Poster presentation and  In D. Verlohr, A. Rydberg, Z. Georgievski (Eds), Global perspectives converge downunder: Transactions of the 10th International Orthoptic Congress (pp 359-362). Melbourne 14-17 November 2004.

Wozniak H and Silveira S. Online discussions – Promoting effective student-to-student interaction  In R. Atkinson, C. McBeath, D. Jonas-Dwyer & R. Phillips (Eds), Beyond the comfort zone: Proceedings of the 21st ASCILITE Conference (pp. 956-960). Perth, 5-8 December. http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/perth04/procs/wozniak.html

2001
Jolly N, Silveira S and Thompson K.  Self directed learning in action. Proceedings of the University of Sydney Showcase for Teaching and Learning

1999
Silveira S. The dangerous decline of vision screening , Parent and Citizen Journal, vol. 50, No. 1

Conference and Seminar Presentations

2007
Silveira S Current Vision Standards for Safe Driving – Are We on the Right Track? Presented at the Annual Australian Ophthalmic Nursing Association Conference, Sydney June 2007.

Silveira S. Vision Surveillance and Screening in 2007 Seminar Presentation to the College of Nursing, February 2007, Sydney, Australia.

2006
Silveira S, Jolly N, Clunas N, Heard R and Kay L. The Relationship between the Current Licencing Authority Vision Standards and Safe Onroad Senior Driver Performance. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Orthoptic Association of Australia, November 2006, Sydney, Australia.

Silveira S. NSW Vision Surveillance and Screening in 2006 – Some Questions Answered, Many More to Ask. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Orthoptic Association of Australia, November 2006, Sydney, Australia.

Silveira S. Paediatric Ocular Injury and Prevention – A Review of the Current Literature. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Orthoptic Association of Australia, November 2006, Sydney, Australia.

Silveira, S. Early Childhood Vision Screening. Presented at the Annual Australian Ophthalmic Nursing Association Conference, Sydney June 2006.

Silveira S. Vision Surveillance and Screening in 2006. Seminar Presentation to the College of Nursing, June 2006, Sydney, Australia.

2005
Silveira, S Comparison of the Goldmann Perimeter and Esterman when visual fields are assessed for Driving  Presented at the Annual Conference of the Orthoptic Association of Australia, November 2005 Hobart, Tasmania

Silveira, S Progress in Vision Surveillance and Screening in NSW – The Fight Goes On.  Presented at the Annual Conference of the Orthoptic Association of Australia, November 2005 Hobart, Tasmania

Silveira, S and Ibbotson, S.  Vision screening in Preschool Children using the Melbourne Acuity Screening Test (MAST).  Presented at the Annual Conference for Orthoptic Association of Australia, November 2005 Hobart, Tasmania

Silveira S. Vision Screening: where are we at present? Presented at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology Scientific Meeting, April 2005, Sydney, Australia.

Silveira S. Vision Surveillance and Screening in 2005. Seminar Presentation to the College of Nursing, November 2005, Sydney, Australia.

2004
Silveira, S  How much amblyopia do we miss – the state of paediatric vision screening in NSW, 2004. Presented at the Annual Squint Club, Sydney 2004.

Wozniak H and Silveira S. Online Discussions – Enhancing Student Interaction Without the Time Drain. Presentation at the University of Sydney College of Health Science and Technology show case on Information and Communications Technology, 13th August 2004. (http://www.cst.usyd.edu.au/showcase/2004/slides/ict/wozniak.ppt)

Silveira S. & Wozniak H.  Online discussion, where is the interaction? Research into Teaching & Learning Seminar 26th May 2004 Faculty of Health Sciences University of Sydney

Silveira, S. & Wozniak, H. Online discussions, where is the interaction?  WebCT Seminar 15th September 2004 University of Sydney
Wozniak, H. & Silveira, S. Online discussions –enhancing student interactions without the timedrain College of Science and Technology Showcase 13th August, 2004

2003
Silveira S. & Wozniak H. How does participation in online discussion contribute to the learning outcome? College of Health Sciences EdHealth 2003. University of Sydney: College of Health Sciences.

Wozniak H. & Silveira S. Making online discussions and chatrooms work (invited speakers) 2003 University Web CT Seminar