Presentations

Hall, M. (2025) The red deer of Rum. Talk to Milton Keynes Natural History Society, Milton Keynes, 25 March 2025. 

Hall, M. (2025) The red deer of Rum. Talk to Milton Keynes U3A Open Meetings series, Milton Keynes, 22 January 2025. 

Hall, M (2019) Ecology and behaviour of the speckled bushcricket, Leptophyes punctatissima. Talk to Milton Keynes Natural History Society, Milton Keynes, 29 October 2019.

Hall, M. and Robinson, D. (2018) Diet, fecundity and longevity in speckled bushcrickets, Leptophyes punctatissima. Talk to Orthopterists Annual Conference, Royal Entomological Society Special Interest Group, Natural History Museum, London, UK, 7 November, 2018.

Hall, M, Kilduff, I. and Robinson, D. (2017) Mating and reproductive success in speckled bushcrickets, Leptophyes punctatissima. Talk to School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences, Open University, 5 December 2017.

Hall, M. and Robinson, D. (2016) Diet and reproductive success in speckled bush-crickets, Leptophyes punctatissima. Talk to Orthopterists Annual Conference, Royal Entomological Society Special Interest Group, Natural History Museum, London, UK, 2 November, 2016.

Robinson, D., Ash, P., Hall, M.and Rheinlaender, J. (2016) Ultra fast, ultra short and ultrasonic: the ecological and evolutionary implications of an enigmatic communication system in a bush cricket. Talk to 2016 XXV International Congress of Entomology, Orlando, Florida, USA, 25-30 September 2016.

Nix, I and Hall, M (2014) What students want: designing learning to optimise engagement in digital literacy skills development. Talk to Computers and Learning Research Group 35th Annual Conference, Open University, 10-11 June 2014.

Hall, M., Nix, I. and Baker, K. (2012) “Why should I?” Engaging learners in digital literacy skills development. Talk at the 11th European Conference on e-Learning, University of Groningen, The Netherlands, 26-27 October 2012.

Nix, I., Hall, M. and Baker, K. (2012) “Why bother?” Learner perceptions of digital literacy skills development: learning design implications. Talk at the 11th European Conference on e-Learning, University of Groningen, The Netherlands, 26-27 October 2012.

Hall, M., Nix, I. and Baker, K. (2012) “Why should I bother?” Engaging learners in digital literacy skills development. Talk at Association for Learning Technology Conference, University of Manchester, UK, 13 September 2012.

Baker, K, Hall, M. and Nix, I. (2012) The role of ‘context’ in the design of integrated information literacy skills – learner preferences. Centre for Learning and Teaching Research (CLTR) conference, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK, 14 June 2012.

Nix, I., Hall, M. and Baker, K. (2012) “What do I need?” – evaluating learner perceptions of digital literacy skills development to inform enhancements to learning design. Talk at Blended Learning Conference, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK, 14 June 2012.

Hall, M., Nix, I. and Baker, K. (2012) Are learner perceptions of digital literacy skills teaching affected by demographic factors? Talk at Blended Learning Conference, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK, 13 June 2012.

Hall, M. (2011) Teaching ICT skills within a subject context. Talk at the Higher Education Academy Health Sciences and Practice subject centre eLearning Special Interest Group conference, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK, 1 March 2011.

Hall, M. (2010) Working with laboratory-reared Leptophyes punctatissima: Colin Hartley’s legacy. Invited talk at Orthopterists Meeting: A Tribute to the Contributions to Orthopteran Research Made by the Late Dr J C Hartley, Natural History Museum, London, UK, 3 November 2010.

Hall, M. (2010) Online teaching of ICT skills within subject content – resolving the tensions. Talk at Alt-C (Association for Learning Technology) conference, Nottingham, UK, 7‑9 Sept 2010.

Hall, M. (2010) Tracking the bush-cricket Leptophyes punctatissima – monitoring the position of individuals around the clock and in three dimensions. Invited talk at Royal Entomological Society conference on ‘Tracking Insects – Techniques and Analysis’, The Mansion House, St Albans, UK, 7 April 2010.

Hall, M. J. (2009) Learning to Share: the HSC Resource Bank. Talk at eLearning in Health Conference, University of Warwick, UK, 16–17 July 2009.

Ash, P., Hall, M and Robinson, D (2008) The ecology of the duetting bush cricket Leptophyes punctatissima. Talk at the XXIII International Congress of Entomology, Durban, South Africa, 12 July 2008.

Hall, M (2008) Learning on demand: The HSC Resource Bank. Presentation at Open University Conference on ‘Making Connections’, Milton Keynes, UK, 29 April, 2008.

Hall, M (2007) Behaviour and ecology of the speckled bushcricket, Leptophyes punctatissima. Invited keynote talk, Orthopterists Meeting, Natural History Museum, London, UK, 7 November, 2007.

Hall, M., Robinson, D. and Rheinlaender, J. (2005). Wandering bush crickets: movement patterns in Leptophyes punctatissima. Poster at the Orthopterists Meeting, Royal Entomological Society, London, UK, 2 November, 2005.

Hall, M., Robinson, D. and Rheinlaender, J. (2005). Bushcrickets on the move. Poster at the Royal Entomological Society Annual Symposium, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK,14–16 September, 2005.

Hall, M., Robinson, D. and Rheinlaender, J. (2005). Wandering bushcrickets: movement patterns in Leptophyes punctatissima. Poster at the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour Summer Meeting, University of Lancaster, UK, 19–21 July, 2005.

Hall, M. J. (2000) Real entomology on computer— using multimedia to teach practical skills.  Talk at the International Congress of Entomology, Iguassu Falls, Brazil, 20–26 August, 2000.

Hall, M. J. (2000) Organizer and moderator for Symposium on ‘Teaching Entomology Using Multimedia’, International Congress of Entomology, Iguassu Falls, Brazil, 20–26 August, 2000. 

Kilduff, I., Hall, M. J. and Robinson, D. J. (1999) Mate choice in Leptophyes punctatissima.  Invited talk to Zoology Department, University of Oxford, UK, 25 November 1999.

Kilduff, I., Hall, M. J. and Robinson, D. J. (1999) Mate choice and reproductive success in Leptophyes punctatissima. Talk at the Orthopterists Conference, Natural History Museum, London, UK, 17 November, 1999. 

Kilduff, I., Hall, M. J. and Robinson, D. J. (1999) Diet, body size and mating success in Leptophyes punctatissima.  Talk at Entomology 99 and Royal Entomological Society’s 20th Symposium, Imperial College, University of London, UK, 13–15 September, 1999.

Kilduff, I., Hall, M. J. and Robinson, D. J. (1999) Aspects of mate choice in Leptophyes punctatissima. Talk at the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour Easter Meeting, University of Newcastle, UK, 30–31 March. 1999. 

Kilduff, I., Hall, M. J. and Robinson, D. J. (1998) Mate choice in Leptophyes punctatissima. Talk at the Orthopterists Conference, Imperial College Field Station, Silwood Park, UK, 18 November 1998. 

Robinson, D. J. and Hall, M. J. (1998) Mixed media in distance learning — integrating web-based resources.  Talk at the International Conference on Computers in Education, Beijing, China, 14–17 October, 1998. 

Hall, M. and Robinson, D. (1998) Lost in hyperspace: linearity versus exploration in the design of multimedia for independent learners.  Talk at the International Conference on Computers in Education, Beijing, China, 14–17 October, 1998. 

Hall, M. and Robinson, D. (1998)The Human Brain CD-ROM.  Demonstration as part of the Finals of the European Academic Software Awards, University of Oxford, UK, September 1998. 

Hall, M. J., Tucknott, G. and Robinson, G. (1998) The Human Brain CD-ROM.  Demonstration at a Workshop on Qualitative Computer Assessment, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK, 15 January, 1998. 

Hall, M. J., Tucknott, G. and Robinson, D. J. (1998) The Human Brain: a shell-based multimedia tutorial with qualitative assessment.  Talk at a Workshop on Qualitative Computer Assessment, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK, 15 January, 1998.

Hall, M. J., Robinson, D. J. and Anjaneyulu, K. S. R. (1997) The Human Brain: a multimedia tutorial for the independent learner.  Presentation of ‘example-in-practice’ at the International Conference on Computers in Education, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 2–6 December, 1997. 

Hall, M. J. (1997) Recording movement patterns in adult Leptophyes punctatissima. Talk at Orthopterists Conference, Natural History Museum, London, UK, November 1997.

Hall, M. J. (1997) Evaluation of the Human Brain CD-ROM.  Invited talk at the National Centre for Software Technology, Bombay and Open University joint seminar on ‘Multimedia in Science Education’, Bombay, India, 29–31 January, 1997.

Hall, M. J. (1997) Evaluation of the Galapagos CD-ROM.  Invited talk at the National Centre for Software Technology, Bombay and Open University joint seminar on ‘Multimedia in Science Education’, Bombay, India, 29–31 January, 1997.

Hall, M.  (1997) The Galapagos CD-ROM.  Invited demonstration at the National Centre for Software Technology, Bombay and Open University joint seminar on ‘Multimedia in Science Education’, Bombay, India, 29–31 January, 1997.

Robinson, D. J. and Hall, M. J. (1997) The Galapagos Project.  Invited talk at the National Centre for Software Technology, Bombay and Open University joint seminar on ‘Multimedia in Science Education’, Bombay, India, 29–31 January, 1997. 

Hall, M. J. (1997) How to Develop Multimedia.  Invited talk at the National Centre for Software Technology, Bombay and Open University joint seminar on ‘Multimedia in Science Education’, Bombay, India, 29–31 January, 1997.

Robinson, D. J. and Hall, M. J. (1996) Producing educational multimedia — empowering individuals or building teams?  Talk at European Distance Education Network conference on ‘Lifelong Learning, Open Learning, Distance Learning’, Poitiers, France, 8–10 July 1996.

Hall, M. J. and Robinson, D. J. (1996) The Multimedia Brain CD-ROM. Invited talk and demonstration, ASLIB Biosciences Conference, Rothampstead Experimental Station, UK, 14 May 1996. 

Hall, M. J., Robinson, D. J. and Tucknott, G. (1996) The Multimedia Brain CD-ROM.  Invited demonstration at the Brain Research Association Meeting, University of Newcastle, UK, 26 March 1996. 

Robinson, D. J. and Hall, M. J. (1995) Computer-based practicals from Open University Biology Summer Schools.  Invited demonstration at CTI workshop on ‘Computers in Neurophysiology’, University of Liverpool, UK, 18 December 1995.

Robinson, D. J. and Hall, M. J. (1995) The use of computers in teaching neurophysiology.  Invited talk at CTI workshop on ‘Computers in Neurophysiology’, University of Liverpool, UK, 18 December 1995.

Hall, M. J. and Robinson, D. J. (1995) The Multimedia Brain CD-ROM.  Invited demonstration at The Library Association Colleges of Further and Higher Education Group meeting, Oxford Brookes University, UK, 13 December 1995.

Hall, M. J. and Robinson, D. J. (1995)  The Multimedia Brain CD-ROM.  Demonstration at the CTI and TLTP joint exhibition on ‘Embedding Technology into Teaching’, Heathrow, UK, 29 November 1995. 

Robinson, D. J. and Hall, M. J. (1995) The Multimedia Brain CD-ROM.  Invited demonstration, Tropical Medicine Resource, Wellcome Institute CD-ROM launch and exhibition, London, UK, 15 November 1995. 

Hall, M. J. (1995) Determinants of dominance in peacocks.  Talk at International Ethological Conference, University of Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 10–17 August, 1995.

Hall, M. J. and Petrie, M. (1995) Determinants of dominance in peacocks, Pavo cristatus. Poster, Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour Conference, University of Leiden, The Netherlands, 11–14 July, 1995.

Robinson, D. J. and Hall, M. J. (1995)  The Multimedia Brain.  Invited talk and demonstration at CTI Workshop on ‘Virtual Dissection’, University of Liverpool, UK, 11 April 1995.

Hall, M. J. and Petrie, M. (1994) Dominance status in peacocks (Pavo cristatus). Poster, Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour Conference, University of Bern, Switzerland, July 1994. 

Hall, M. J. and Robinson, D. J. (1994) Computer-based teaching of human neurophysiology.  Demonstration at Biodiversity Consortium 2nd Annual Conference, University of Nottingham, UK, January, 1994.

Hall, M. J. (1992) Winter dominance status in peacocks is related to distance from site of breeding territory.  Poster, Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour Conference, University of Glasgow, UK, September 1992. 

Robinson, D. J. and Hall, M. J. (1992) Computer-based teaching of human neurophysiology.  Poster and invited talk, Computers in Biology Symposium, University of York, UK, March 1992.

Hall, M. J. and Robinson, D. J. (1991) Computer-based teaching of human neurophysiology. Poster and demonstration, CTI Conference on Computers in Biology Teaching, University of Liverpool, UK, 1991. 

Hall, M. J. (1990) Inter-male competition in peacocks.  Talk at British Ecological Society Conference, University of Manchester, UK, December 1990.

Hall, M. J. (1989) Biological models of speciation.  Invited talk, British Palaeontological Association Review Seminar on Macroevolution, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK, 15 November 1989.

Hall, M. J. (1977) Mother–offspring relationships in red deer. Invited talk, Society for Veterinary Ethology Conference, University of Sussex, UK, July 1977.