Research Publications

Edited Books

• Karunanayaka, S. & Naidu, S. (Eds.) (2016). Dreamweaving Open Educational Practices (ISBN 978-955-23-162-27). Nugegoda: The Open University of Sri Lanka. Retrieved from http://www.ou.ac.lk/home/images/OUSL/publications/Dreamweaving%20Open%20Educational%20Practices.pdf
• Karunanayaka, S. & Naidu, S. (Eds.) (2014). Integrating OER in Educational Practice: Practitioner Stories (ISBN 978-955-23-152-68). Nugegoda: The Open University of Sri Lanka. Retrieved from http://www.ou.ac.lk/home/images/OUSL/publications/intergratingOERinEducationalPractice.pdf

Book Chapters

• Naidu, S. & Karunanayaka, S.P. (In Press). Orchestrating Shifts in Perspectives and Practices about MOOC Design. In Ke Zhang, Curtis J. Bonk, Thomas C. Reeves, and Thomas H. Reynolds (Eds.) MOOCs and Open Education across Emerging Economies: Challenges, Successes, and Opportunities. London: Routledge
• Karunanayaka, S. P. & Naidu, S. (2019). Teachers as Designers: At the Confluence of Technology, Pedagogy and OER. In Divya Singh & Mandala Makhanya (Eds.) Essays in Online Education: A Global Perspective. (pp. 33-46) Pretoria: Unisa Press.
• Karunanayaka, S. P. & Naidu, S. (2019). Designing capacity building of educators in open educational resources integration leads to transformational change. In Jennifer Roberts, Mutuota Kigotho, Adrian Stagg (Eds.) Expanding Horizons in Open and Distance Learning. London: Routledge.
• Peramunugamage, A., Ratnayake, H. U. W., & Karunanayaka, S. P. (2018). Work-in-Progress: Development of a Framework to Foster Collaborative Learning Among Engineering Students Using Moodle Mobile App. in M. E. Auer and T. Tsiatsos (Eds.): The Challenges of the Digital Transformation in Education. ICL 2018, AISC 916. (pp. 3–13). Switzerland AG 2020: Springer Nature. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11932-4_1
• Karunanayaka, S. & Naidu, S. (2017). Impact of integrating OER in teacher education at the Open University of Sri Lanka. In C. Hodgkinson-Williams & P. B. Arinto (Eds.), Adoption and impact of OER in the Global South (pp. 459–498). Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.600398
• Naidu, S. & Karunanayaka, S. (2014). Engines of Education: Integrating OER in Learning and Teaching. In S. Karunanayaka & S. Naidu (Eds). Integrating OER in Educational Practice : Practitioner  Stories. (pp. 3-22). Nugegoda: The Open University of Sri Lanka.   Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2jzeDu1
• Karunanayaka, S. Fernando, C., Jayasinghe, S., De Silva, V., & Hewapathirana, C. (2014). Change through Technology: A Journey. In S. Karunanayaka & S. Naidu (Eds). Integrating OER in Educational Practice: Practitioner Stories. (pp. 93-122). Nugegoda: The Open University of Sri Lanka. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2jzeDu1
• Karunanayaka, S. (2014). Open University of Sri Lanka –Integrating OER in a Teacher Education Course. In S. Naidu & S. Mishra (Eds). Case Studies on OER-based eLearning. (pp. 1-10). New Delhi: CEMCA.  Retrieved from http://oasis.col.org/bitstream/handle/11599/561/CaseStudies_OER-based_eLearning.pdf
• Karunanayaka, S. & Naidu, S. (2009). Developing Professional Competencies of Teacher Educators in the use of Educational Technology, with Scenario-based Learning In W. Kinuthia & S. Marshall (Eds.) Cases 'n' Places: Global Cases in Educational Technology. (pp. 123-132). USA: Information Age Publishing. http://bit.ly/2AiQcuZ
• Karunanayaka, S. (2008). Introducing an online learning course at the Open University of Sri lanka In K. Rama, A. Hope & U. Coomaraswamy (Eds.) Quality Assurance Toolkit: Distance Higher Education Institutions & Programmes. (pp. 275-281). India: NAAC. Retrieved from http://www.icde.org/filestore/Resources/Handbooks/QAToolkit.pdf
• Karunanayaka, S. (2007). Practitioner-oriented postgraduate programme in teacher education In T.K.S. Lakshmi, K. Rama & J. Hendrikz (Eds.) An Anthology of “Best Practices” in Teacher Education. (pp. 14-18).  India: NAAC. Retrieved from http://www.teindia.nic.in/Files/Best_Practices_inTE.pdf
• Naidu, S., Menon, M., Gunawardena, C., Lekamge, D., & Karunanayaka, S, (2007). How can scenario-based learning engender and promote reflective practice in online and distance education. In M. Spector (Eds.), Finding Your Online Voice: Stories Told by Experienced Online Educators (pp. 53-72). NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2006027752-t.html
• Karunanayaka, S. & Wijeratne, R. (2005). Educational media in Sri Lanka. In U.V. Reddi and S. Mishra (eds.) Perspectives on distance education: Educational media in Asia. (pp 55-67). Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning. Retrieved from http://oasis.col.org/bitstream/handle/11599/51/PS_EdMedia_Asia.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Refereed Journal Articles

• Abeywardena, I.S., Karunanayaka, S. P., Nkwenti, M.N., Tlad, L. (2018) A Bottom-up Approach to OER Policy and Guidelines Development in the Commonwealth: The Case of Botswana, Cameroon and Sri Lanka. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL), 19 (2) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v19i2.3415
• Karunanayaka, S. P., Naidu, S., Rajendra, J.C.N., & Ariadurai, S.A. (2018) Designing Continuing Professional Development MOOCs to promote the adoption of OER and OEP. Open Praxis 10 (2), 179-190 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5944/openpraxis.10.2.826
• Karunanayaka, S. P., & Naidu, S. (2018) Designing Capacity Building of Educators in Open Educational Resources Integration Leads to Transformational Change. Research paper published in Distance Education. 39(1), 87-109  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2017.1413933
• Karunanayaka, S. P. & Naidu, S. (2017). A design-based approach to support and nurture open educational practices.  AAOU Journal, 12(1), 1-20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/AAOUJ-01-2017-0010

• Karunanayaka, S.P., (2017). Discourses at the Intersections of Disciplinary Knowledge, Pedagogy and Technology. (Editorial) OUSL Journal. 12(1), 1–4. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/ouslj.v12i1.7392
• Karunanayaka, S., Naidu, S., Rajendra, J., & Ratnayake, H. (2017). Designing reflective practice in the context of OER-based eLearning. Journal of Learning for Development (JL4D). 4(2), 143-160 Retrieved from http://www.jl4d.org/index.php/ejl4d/article/view/210
• Karunanayaka, S. P., Rajendra, J.C.N. & Ratnayake, H.U.W., & Naidu, S. (2016). Peer-facilitated discussions to enhance OER-based eLearning. AAOU Journal, Volume 11, No.1, 1-16 DOI 10.1108/AAOUJ-07-2016-0022 Retrieved from http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1858-3431.htm
• Karunanayaka, S., Naidu, S., Rajendra, J., & Ratnayake, H. (2015). From OER to OEP: Shifting Practitioner Perspectives and Practices with Innovative Learning Experience Design. Open Praxis, 7(4), 339-350. DOI 10.5944/openpraxis.7.4.252 Retrieved from http://www.openpraxis.org/index.php/OpenPraxis/article/view/252/0
• Sandanayake, T.C., Karunanayaka, S.P., & Madurapperuma, A.P.  (2015). A Preliminary study on learner perceptions and learner performance of OER-integrated online courseware. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 2(6), 436-443. Retrieved from http://www.ijirt.org/article.php?manuscript=142823

• Karunanayaka, S., Fernando, C., De Silva, V. (2013). Designing an Online Learning Environment on Open Educational Resources for Science Education. AAOU Journal, 8, (1), 1-11. Retrieved from http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/AAOUJ-08-01-2013-B001
• Lekamge, D., Gunawardena, C., Karunanayaka, S. & de Zoyza, S.(2010). Instructional Strategies used by teachers for development of higher order cognitive skills in students”. Sri Lanka Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 1(1). Retrieved from http://sljhss.sljol.info/articles/abstract/2523/
• Karunanayaka, S. & Thanaraj, T. (2011). Reflections on Design Features Adopted in the Online Courses of MATE-I Programme. Paper published in the Special Journal on OUSL International Conference - Open & Distance Learning in the 21st Century-Challenges & Possibilities. 46-57
• Karunanayaka, S. (2008). Designing an Online Learning Community among Teacher Educators. AAOU Journal, 3 (2), 1-11. Retrieved from http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/AAOUJ-03-02-2008-B001

(Received the OUSL Annual Research Award 2009/10 in the discipline of Open and Distance Learning)

• Karunanayaka, S. (2007). Facing ‘change’ in the process of designing and developing Web-based learning environments. OUSL Journal, 4 (1). 17-32. Retrieved from http://digital.lib.ou.ac.lk/docs/bitstream/701300122/38/1/vol.4-17.pdf
• Karunanayaka, S., Gunawardena, C., Naidu, S., Lekamge D. & Menon, M. (2007). Questioning Best Practices with an Innovative Pedagogical Design for Professional Development of Teacher Educators. INTI International Journal Special Issue on Teaching and Learning-2007, 1-8, INTI International University College, Malaysia. Retrieved from http://ictl.intimal.edu.my/ictl2007/proceeding/index.htm
• Karunanayaka, S., Lekamge, D., Gunawardena, C., Naidu, S., & Menon, M. (2007), Professional development of teacher educators with collaborative learning designs and networking. Indian Journal of Open Learning, 16(2), 101-112. Retrieved from http://journal.ignouonline.ac.in/iojp/index.php/IJOL/article/view/442

(Received the OUSL Annual Research Award 2007/08 in the discipline of Open and Distance Learning)

• Karunanayaka, S. (2006). Computer-Assisted Learning: A challenge for teachers and learners. Journal of the National Science Foundation, 34 (2), 107-108. Retrieved from http://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/jnsfsr.v34i2.2090/
• Karunanayaka, S.P. (2002). Instructional design issues in developing web-based learning material, HSS Faculty Journal "VISTAS", OUSL, 2002. pp. 141-144
• Goonetilake, S.P., Ferry, B. & Hedberg, J. (2000). Developing Internet-based study materials as novice Web designers: Experiences of twelve Sri Lankan teacher educators. Indian Journal of Open Learning, 9 (3), 319-338. Retrieved from http://journal.ignouonline.ac.in/iojp/index.php/IJOL/article/view/471

Papers presented at Conferences, Seminars...etc. (International)- Full paper published online / Abstract published in conference proceedings

• Karunanayaka, S.P., Naidu, S., Ariadurai, S.A., & Rajendra, J. C. N. (2019). Development and Implementation of Continuing Professional Development MOOCS for Practitioners on OER and OEP. Paper accepted to be presented at the ICDE World Conference on Online Learning-2019, 3-7 November 2019, Dublin, Ireland
• Karunanayaka, S.P., Weerakoon, W.M.S., Nawaratne, N.M.R.K., Karunanayake, S. & Careemdeen, J.D. (2019). Adoption of C-DELTA by Sri Lankan Teachers and Students: An Action Research. Paper accepted to be presented at the 9th Pan Commonwealth Forum (PCF9), 9-12 September 2019, Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Premaratne, I.A., Karunanayaka, S.P. & Naidu, S. (2019). Scenario-based videos to support learning in CPD MOOCs. Paper accepted to be presented at the 9th Pan Commonwealth Forum (PCF9), 9-12 September 2019, Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Orchestrating knowledge construction in peer-facilitated online discussion forums - De Zoysa, M.N.K., Hettiarachchi, S.R., Karunanayaka, S.P. & Naidu, S. (2019). Paper s accepted to be presented at the 9th Pan Commonwealth Forum (PCF9). 9-12 September 2019, Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Karunanayaka, S.P. & Naidu, S. (2019). Promoting Open Educational Practices Among Practitioners. Paper accepted to be presented at the Open Education Global 2019 Conference (OE GLOBAL-2019), 26-28 November 2019, Milan, Italy
• Sandanayake, T.C., Karunanayaka, S. P. & Madurapperuma, A. (2018). OER-integrated online course development by incorporating appropriate instructional design features. Research paper presented at the Open University International Research Sessions (iOURS) organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), 29-30 November 2017, Nawala, Sri Lanka.
• Perera, K.G.S.K., Karunanayaka, S. P. & Ariyaratne, A. (2018). The potential of PowerPoint in addressing technological pedagogical knowledge to support student-centred learning. Research paper presented at the Open University International Research Sessions (iOURS) organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), 29-30 November 2017, Nawala, Sri Lanka.
• Premaratne, I.A., Sandanayake, T.C., Hettiarachchi, S.R., Perera, S.A.S.K., Karunanayaka, S. P. & Naidu, S. (2018). Reflections on the design and development of scenario-based videos in MOOCs. Research paper presented at the Open University International Research Sessions (iOURS) organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), 29-30 November 2017, Nawala, Sri Lanka.
• Peramunugamage, Anuradha; Ratnayake, H.U.W.; Karunanayaka, S.P. (2018). Development of a framework to foster collaborative learning among engineering students using Moodle Mobile App. Research paper presented at the 21st International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL-2018), 25-28 September 2018.
• Sirisuriya, S., Ranathunga, L. Karunanayaka, S. P. & Abdullah, A. (2018). Significance of Interaction and Activities Factor in Pedagogical Evaluation Process of Web Based
• .  Research paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE 2018), 8-11 August 2018. Colombo, Sri Lanka

 *(Paper was awarded the Best Paper Runner-up – ICCSE-2018)

• Karunanayaka, S. P., Naidu, S., Rajendra, J.C.N., & Ariadurai, S.A. (2018). Designing Continuing Professional Development MOOCs to promote the adoption of OER and OEP. Research paper presented at the OE Global-2018 Conference 24-26 April 2018, in Delft, Netherlands. Retrieved from https://conference.oeconsortium.org/2018/schedule/
• Karunanayaka, S. P. & Naidu, S. (2017). Teachers as Designers: At the Confluence of Technology, Pedagogy and OER. Research paper presented at the World Conference on Online Learning organized by the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), 16-19 October 2017, Toronto, Canada. Retrieved from https://www.dropbox.com/s/dzwol67rrb8333m/Teachers_as_Designers_At_the.pdf?dl=0
• Naidu, S. & Karunanayaka, S. P. (2017). Development of the Open Educational Practices Impact Evaluation Index. Research paper presented at the OE Global-2017 Conference, 8-10 March 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
• Kugamoorthy, S., Rajini, M., Karunanayaka, S.P., & Naidu, S. (2017).  OER-Integrated Teaching and Learning in a Post-War Northern Sri Lanka. Research paper presented at the OE Global-2017 Conference, 8-10 March 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
• Karunanayaka, S. P., & Naidu, S. (2017). Designing Integration of OER and OEP. Research paper presented at the 2017 ODLAA Conference, 5-7 February 2017, Melbourne, Australia.  

• Sirisuriya, S., Ranathunga, L. Karunanayaka, S. P. & Abdullah, A. (2017). An Analysis to Identify the Most Suitable Readability Formula for Sri Lankan Context: Case Study of Computer Science Students.  Research paper presented at the International Conference on Global Education and E – Learning (GLOBED-2017), Full paper published in the Proceedings-Vol. 1, 2017, pp. 1-8
• Karunanayaka, S. P., Naidu, S. & Menon, M. (2016). Transformational Change at the Intersections of Technology, Education and Design at the Open University of Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Eighth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF8), 27-30 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Retrieved from http://oasis.col.org/handle/11599/2513
• Karunanayaka, S. P., Naidu, S., Rajendra, J.C.N., Ratnayake, H.C.U. (2016). Designing Reflective Practice in the Context of OER-based e-Learning. Paper presented at the Eighth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF8), 27-30 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Retrieved from http://oasis.col.org/handle/11599/2514
• Karunanayaka, S. P. (2016). Enhancing Quality in Online Technical Teacher Education in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Eighth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF8), 27-30 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Retrieved from http://oasis.col.org/handle/11599/2644
• Karunanayaka, S. P., & Abeywardena, I. S. (2016). Advocacy, Sensitization and Development of OER Policy for Provincial Education Ministries in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Eighth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF8), 27-30 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Retrieved from http://oasis.col.org/handle/11599/2626
• *Karunanayaka, S. P., & Naidu, S. (2016). A design-based approach to support and nurture open educational practices. Paper presented at the 30thAnnual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), 26-29 October 2016, Manila, Philippines

*(Paper received the Gold Medal for the Best Practice Award – AAOU-2016)

• *Karunanayaka, S. P., Rajendra, J.C.N. & Ratnayake, H.U.W., Naidu, S. (2015). Peer-facilitated discussions to enhance OER-based eLearning. Research paper presented at the 29thAnnual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), 30 November- 02 December 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Retrieved from http://library.oum.edu.my/oumlib/sites/default/files/file_attachments/odl-resources/796605/aaou-proceedings.pdf (pp. 1252-1264)

*(Paper was selected as a Finalist for the Best Practice Award – AAOU-2015)

• Karunanayaka, S. P., Naidu, S., Kugamoorthy, S., Ariyaratne, A., Dhanapala, T.D.T.L. & Gonsalkorala, L.R. (2015). Openness in Education: Teacher perspectives through concept mapping. Research paper presented at the 29thAnnual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), 30 November- 02 December, 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Retrieved from http://library.oum.edu.my/oumlib/sites/default/files/file_attachments/odl-resources/796605/aaou-proceedings.pdf (pp. 1241-1251)
• Kugamoorthy, S., Karunanayaka, S. P., Ariyaratne, A., Jayasinghe, S. (2015). Professional Development through Reflective Practice: Possibilities and Challenges. Research paper presented at the 29thAnnual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), 30 November- 02 December, 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Retrieved from http://library.oum.edu.my/oumlib/sites/default/files/file_attachments/odl-resources/796605/aaou-proceedings.pdf (pp. 806-813)
• *Karunanayaka, S. P., Naidu, S., Rajendra, J.C.N. & Ratnayake, H.U.W. (2015). From OER to OEP: Shifting Practitioner Perspectives and Practices with Innovative Learning Experience Design. Research paper presented at the International Conference on Distance Education (ICDE), 14-16 October 2015, Sun City, South Africa, hosted by the University of South Africa (Unisa).

*(Paper was awarded the ICDE Prize -2015 for Innovation and Best Practice in Open, Distance, Flexible, Online Education and E-learning; Published in the Journal, Open Praxis)

• Naidu, S. & Karunanayaka, S. P. (2015). Impacts of OER: What difference does it make & how? Research paper presented at the International Conference on Distance Education (ICDE), 14-16 October 2015, Sun City, South Africa, hosted by the University of South Africa (Unisa)
• Perera, S.K., Karunanayaka, S.P., Ariyaratne, A. (2015). Modeling of Perspectives of Secondary School Teachers of Sri Lanka towards the Integration of ICT in Instructional Process. Research paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing (UMEDIA) – 2015, 24-26 August 2015. University of Colombo School of Computing, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Karunanayaka, S. P., Naidu, S., Kugamoorthy, S., Ariyaratne, A., Dhanapala, T.D.T.L. & Gonsalkorala, L.R. (2015). Opening up Access to Education: Role of Open Educational Resources. Research paper presented at the International Conference on Promoting Socio-Economic Equity in South Asia: Challenges and Prospects, 15-16 July 2015, National Science Foundation, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Gunawardena, C., Lekamge, G.D., Karunanayaka, S.P., De Zoysa, S. (2015). Changing Academic Profession: Perceptions of a Sample of Sri Lankan University Academics. Research paper presented at the International Conference on Promoting Socio-Economic Equity in South Asia: Challenges and Prospects, 15-16 July 2015, National Science Foundation, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Karunanayaka, S. P., & Naidu, S. (2014). Impacts of the integration of OER in teacher education programs at the Open University of Sri Lanka, Research paper presented at the 28thAnnual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), 28-31 October 2014, Hong Kong, China. Retrieved from http://www.stou.ac.th/lcm/Uploadfile/AAOU%202014%20Proceedings.pdf
• Karunanayaka, S.P., Naidu, S., Dhanapala,  T.D.T.L., Gonsalkorala, L.R. & Ariyaratne, A.  (2014). From mind maps to mindsets: Shifting conceptions about OER at the Open University of Sri Lanka. Research paper presented at the 2nd Regional Symposium on Open Educational Resources: Beyond Advocacy, Research and Policy, 23-26 June 2014, Wawasan Open University, Penang, Malaysia. Retrieved from http://weko.wou.edu.my/?action=repository_uri&item_id=369

• Karunanayaka, S., De Silva, V. & Fernando, C. (2014). An OER-integrated online learning environment to enhance knowledge construction in Chemistry at secondary school level. Research paper presented at the International Conference on Chemical Education (ICCE), 3-4 April 2014, Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon, Colombo.

• Karunanayaka, S. & Naidu, S. (2013). Capacity building of academic staff in the integration of ICT and OER in teacher education programs at the Open University of Sri Lanka. Research paper presented at the Seventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF7), 2-6 December 2013, Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved from http://pcfpapers.colfinder.org/bitstream/handle/5678/99/Paper%2077%20%20%28Supplementary%20File%29.pdf?sequence=1
• Kugamoorthy, S., Karunanayaka, S., Ariyaratne, A., Jayasinghe, S. &. Thanaraj, T. (2013). Learning Portfolio: An effective tool to enhance higher-order cognitive skills among teacher educators through reflective practice. Research paper presented at the Seventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF7), 2-6 December 2013, Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved from http://pcfpapers.colfinder.org/handle/5678/148
• de S. Sirisuriya, S.C.M., Ranathunga, L., Karunanayaka, S.P., Abdullah, N.A. (2013). Can Pedagogical Evaluation Process of Web based E-Learning be Automated? Research paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE 2013), 26-28 April 2013. Colombo. Retrieved from http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/login.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6553989&url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fxpls%2Fabs_all.jsp%3Farnumber%3D6553989
• de S. Sirisuriya, S. C. M., Ranathunga, L., Karunanayaka, S. P., & Abdullah, N. A. (2013).Calibration checklist to use in an automated pedagogical evaluation process of web based E-Learning. Research paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (IEEE 2013), 26-28 April 2013, Colombo. Retrieved from http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/login.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6731974&url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fxpls%2Fabs_all.jsp%3Farnumber%3D6731974
• Perera, K.D.R.L.J., Lekamge, G.D., Karunanayaka, S.P., Ariyaratne, A. & Kugamoorthy, S. (2012). Identifying students’ perceptions and improving supervisors’ support for completion of research dissertations. Research paper presented at the International Conference on Capacity Development in a Post-War Context, 20-21 July 2012, Jaffna University, Sri Lanka.
• Karunanayaka, S. (2011). Interactive Multimedia to Enhance Distance Mode Multi-grade Teaching Programme. Research paper presented at the 25th AAOU Annual Conference, 28-30 September, 2011, Wawasan Open University, Malaysia
• Ariyaratne, A., Kugamoorthy, S.,  Karunanayaka, S.  & Jayasinghe, S (2011). Perceptions on Master of Arts in Teacher Education Programme conducted in the Open and Distance Mode. Research paper presented at the 25th AAOU Annual Conference, 28-30 September 2011, Wawasan  Open University, Malaysia
• Karunanayaka, S. (2010). Experiences in using standards of accreditation for internal quality assurance proves of Master of Arts in Teacher Education (MATE), OUSL. Paper presented in the International Roundtable Conference in Quality Assurance, 8-9 August 2010, Colombo.
• Karunanayaka, S., (2008) Building an Online Learning Community among Teacher Educators, Paper presented at The 22nd AAOU Annual Conference, 14-16 October 2008, Tianjin, China
• Karunanayaka, S., (2008) Online Learning to Enhance Teacher Professional Development. Paper presented at The Fifth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF5), 13-18 July 2018, London University, The United Kingdom. Retrieved from https://wikieducator.org/images/4/4e/PId_298.pdf

(Received the OUSL Annual Research Award 2007/08 in the discipline of Education)

• Karunanayaka, S. & Gunawardena, C. (2008)  MATE (I) Story. Paper presented at The Fifth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF5), 13-18 July 2008, London University, The United Kingdom. Retrieved from http://wikieducator.org/images/e/ed/PID_791.pdf
• Gunawardena, C &. Karunanayaka, S. (2008) Women’s Participation in Online Learning in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at The Fifth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF5), 13-18 July 2008, London University, The United Kingdom. Retrieved from http://wikieducator.org/images/4/47/PID_336.pdf
• Karunanayaka, S., Gunawardena, C., Naidu, S., Lekamge D.& Menon, M. (2007). Questioning Best Practices with an Innovative Pedagogical Design for Professional Development of Teacher Educators. Paper presented at the International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL 2007), 15- 16 November 2007, Putrajaya, Malaysia. Retrieved from http://ictl.intimal.edu.my/ictl2007/proceeding/Full_Paper/1D-06-Paper%20109%20(Sri%20Lanka).doc.
• Karunanayaka, S., (2006) First Experiences in Collaborative Online Learning: A Case Study. Paper presented at The Fourth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF4), 30 October-03 November 2006,  Ochos Rios, Jamaica. Retrieved from http://pcf4.dec.uwi.edu/viewpaper.php?id=206&print=1
• Karunanayaka, S., Lekamge, D., Gunawardena, C., Naidu, S. & Menon, M. (2006). Millennium Development Goals-Teacher Development and Situated Learning Design. Paper presented at the Parallel Orchestrated Session on “Situated Learning Design for Teacher Development” at the Fourth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF4), 30 October-03 November 2006, Ochos Rios, Jamaica.
• Karunanayaka, S., (2006). ICT to enhance Adult Learning: OUSL experience. Paper presented at the International Conference on Strategies for Strengthening Adult Continuing Education and Extension in 21st Century, 30-31 August 2006, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

(Received the OUSL Annual Research Award 2005/06 in the discipline of Education)

• Karunanayaka, S., (2006). MATE-International Programme: A Novel Approach to Adult Education. Paper presented at the International Conference on Strategies for strengthening Adult Continuing Education and Extension in 21st Century, 30-31 August 2006, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
• Karunanayaka, S., Lekamge D., Gunawardena, C., Naidu, S., & Menon, M. (2005). Professional development of teacher educators with collaborative learning designs and networking in the OUSL – MATE (International) program. Paper presented at the International Council of Distance Education (ICDE) Conference, 19-23 November 2005, IGNOU, New Delhi, India.
• Naidu, S., Menon, M., Gunawardena, C., Lekamge, D. & Karunanayaka, S. (2005). Quality Teaching and Learning in the Master of Arts in Teacher Education (MATE-International) Program at the Open University of Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA), 9-11 November 2005, Adelaide, South Australia.
• Karunanayaka, S., Lekamge D., Gunawardena, C., Naidu, S. & Menon, M. (2005). MATE (International) Programme: A novel approach to developing global partnerships in teacher education. Paper presented at the ‘Asian Roundtable on Open and Distance Learning for attainment of Millennium Development Goals’. Sponsored by the Commonwealth of Learning and the Open University of Sri Lanka. 20-22 May 2005. Colombo.
• Lekamge, G. D. & Karunanayaka, S.P. (2005) Factors affecting the successful completion of students of the Degree of Master of Education Programme at the Open University of Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the AAOU Conference, September 2005, Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Karunanayaka, S., Ferry, B. & Hedberg, J. (2001). Developing Internet-based study materials as novice Web designers: Experiences of twelve Sri Lankan teacher educators. Paper presented at ASCILITE Conference, December 2001, Melbourne

Poster Presentations

• Karunanayaka, S. P., & Naidu, S. (2016). From mindsets to mindstorms: Promoting transformational change in OEP at OUSL. Poster displayed at the fourth OEPS Forum, 09 March 2016, Scotland, UK. Retrieved from from https://oepscotland.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/oepsforum4_poster-karunanayaka_naidu_march2016.pdf 

Papers presented at Conferences, Seminars..etc. (Local)- Published in abstract form

• Perera, K.G.S.K., Karunanayaka, S.P., & Ariyaratne, A. (2017). Teachers’ attitudes towards the use of information and communication technology in the instructional process of secondary education in Sri Lanka. Research paper presented at the Open University Research Sessions (OURS)-2017, 16-17 November, 2017, OUSL, Nawala.
• Karunanayaka, S.P., Naidu, S., Kugamoorthy, S., Dhanapala, T.D.T.L., Ariyaratne, A., Gonsalkorala, L.R., Rajini, M., Weerakoon, S. , Wanasinghe, S., Karunanayaka, S., Sudarshana, M.L., Nawaratne, R., Fernando, M.N.C., & Gnaneratnam, K. (2016). Towards open educational practices with reflective practice. Research paper presented at the Open University Research Sessions (OURS)-2016, 17-18 November, 2016, OUSL. Retrieved from http://www.ou.ac.lk/home/images/OUSL/publications/OURS2016_Extended_Abstracts_Final.pdf (p.10)
• Karunanayaka, S.P. (2016). Capacity building in online courseware development for technical teacher education. Research paper presented at the UVT Research Symposium-2016, 01 September, 2016, University of Vocational Technology, Ratmalana.
• Karunanayaka, S.P., Naidu, S., Kugamoorthy, S., Gonsalkorala, L.R., Ariyaratne, A., Dhanapala, T.D.T.L., Rajini, M., Wanasinghe, S., Weerakoon, S. , Karunanayaka, S., Sudarshana, M.L., Nawaratne, R., Fernando, M.N.C., & Gnaneratnam, K. (2015). Perspectives and practices of student teachers of OUSL in the use of OER in teaching and learning. Research paper presented at the OUSL Annual Academic Sessions-2015, 19-20 November, OUSL, Nawala. Retrieved from http://www.ou.ac.lk/home/images/OUSL/publications/Proceedings_2015.pdf
• Karunanayaka, S., De Silva, V. & Fernando, C. (2013). Perceptions of student teachers on an online learning environment on open educational resources for Science Education. Research paper presented at the OUSL Annual Academic Sessions-2013 – 27-28 November, 2013, OUSL, Nawala. Retrieved from http://www.ou.ac.lk/home/images/OUSL/publications/AAS_2013_PROCEEDINGS.pdf
• Karunanayaka, S. (2013). Perceptions of teacher educators on the use of open educational resources in teaching and learning. Research paper presented at the OUSL Annual Academic Sessions-2012, 27-28 February, 2013, OUSL, Nawala. Retrieved from http://digital.lib.ou.ac.lk/docs/handle/701300122/551
• Kugamoorthy, S., Karunanayaka, S., Ariyaratne, A., Thanaraj, T., Jayasinghe, S. (2013). Learning Portfolios to enhance reflective practice among teacher educators. Research paper presented at the OUSL Annual Academic Sessions-2012, 27-28 February, 2013, OUSL, Nawala. Retrieved from http://digital.lib.ou.ac.lk/docs/bitstream/701300122/552/1/OU5166_000.pdf
• Lekamge, G.D., Karunanayaka, S.P., Ariyaratne, A. & Kugamoorthy, S. & Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2013). Improving supervisors’ support for completion of research dissertations. Research paper presented at the OUSL Annual Academic Sessions-2012 27-28 February, 2013, OUSL, Nawala. Retrieved from http://digital.lib.ou.ac.lk/docs/handle/701300122/549
• Karunanayaka, S. & Ariyaratne, A, T. (2011). Design and Development of Multimedia Learning Materials by Teacher Educators. Research paper presented at the OUSL Annual Academic Sessions-2011, August, 2011, OUSL, Nawala. Retrieved from http://digital.lib.ou.ac.lk/docs/handle/701300122/755
• Ariyaratne, A., Kugamoorthy, S.,  Karunanayaka, S.  & Jayasinghe, S (2011). Evaluation of Master of Arts in Teacher Education Programmes: Outreach and Equity.  Research paper presented at the OUSL Annual Academic Sessions-2011, August, 2011, OUSL, Nawala. Retrieved from http://digital.lib.ou.ac.lk/docs/handle/701300122/763
• Dilhani, K.A.D.N., De Silva, D.V.M., Fernando, M.N.C. & Karunanayaka, S. P. Impact of School-based Projects Implemented by Student Teachers of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education Programme.  Research paper presented at the OUSL Annual Academic Sessions-2011, August, 2011, OUSL, Nawala. Retrieved from http://digital.lib.ou.ac.lk/docs/handle/701300122/761
• Karunanayaka, S. & Thanaraj, T. (2010). An  indepth study on the design features adopted in the online courses developed in Moodle at the Faculty of Education, Paper  presented at the International Research Conference at OUSL, 20-21 August 2010, OUSL, Nawala.
• Gunawardena, C. & Karunanayaka, S. (2008). Women’s participation in online learning: A study of OUSL Educational Technology course  Paper presented at the 11th National Convention on Women’s Studies, 4-7 April 2008, CENWOR, Colombo.
• Lekamge, D., Gunawardena, C, Karunanayaka, S. and De Zoysa, S (2008). A study on instructional strategies used by teachers for development of higher order cognitive skills in students 

(Received the OUSL Annual Research Award 2008/09 in the discipline of Education)

• Karunanayaka, S. (2007). Examining social presence in an online learning environment of adult learners. Paper presented at the 63rd SLAAS Annual Sessions, December, 2007, Colombo.
• Lekamge, G.D. & Karunanayaka, S. (2007). Using Portfolios as a Learning Tool with Post Graduate Students. Paper presented at OUSL Annual Academic Sessions 2007, 28-29 June, 2007, OUSL, Nawala.
• Karunanayaka, S. (2006). Enhancing distance education via online learning: Case of Teacher Educators Paper presented at the 62nd SLAAS Annual Sessions, 10-16 December, 2006, Colombo.
• Karunanayaka, S. (2005). Teachers as designers and developers of computer-assisted learning materials. Paper presented at the 61st SLAAS Annual Sessions, 12-17 December, 2005, OUSL, Nawala.
• Karunanayaka, S., Pallewatte, N., Jayasooriya, T. & Jayamanne, S.C. (2005). Environmental Education via field-based activities: Teachers as change agents  Paper presented at the 61st SLAAS Annual Sessions, 12-17 December, 2005, OUSL, Nawala.
• Gunawardena, G.I.C., Lekamge, G.D., Karunanayaka, S. &  Dhanapala, T.D.T.L. (2005). Development of teacher competencies through the Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme Paper presented at the Silver Jubilee Academic Sessions of OUSL, 24-25 November, 2005, OUSL, Nawala.
• Karunanayaka, S. & Ariyaratne, A. (2004) Multimedia courseware development. Presentation made at 1st Anniversary Commemoration Seminar of the Faculty of Education, 3rd February, 2004, OUSL, Nawala.
• Lekamge, G.D. & Karunanayaka, S. (2004) A study on the completion of the Master of Education Programme at the Open University of Sri Lanka – A Gender Analysis. Paper presented at Annual Conference of CENWOR, 21st March, 2004, CENWOR, Colombo.
• Karunanayaka, S.P. & Jayasooriya, H.T.R. (2003) Novel Approaches to Environmental Education in Sri Lanka (with Jayasuriya, H.T.R.) Paper presented at OUSL Annual Academic Sessions-2003, 9-12 December, 2003, OUSL, Nawala.
• Karunanayaka, S.P., Kularatne, N.G. & Udugama, L.S.K. (2003). Status and Prospects of Information Technology Education in Sri Lankan schools. Paper presented at 59th SLAAS Annual Sessions, 9-13 December, 2003, SLAAS, Colombo.
• Lekamge, G.D. & Karunanayaka, S.P. (2003). Factors affecting the successful completion of students of the Degree of Master of Education Programme at the Open University of Sri Lanka. Paper presented at Faculty of Education/HSS Annual Academic Sessions 2003, 9 July, 2003, OUSL, Nawala.
• Karunanayaka, S. P. (2002). Perceptions of teacher educators on studying IT coures in their Masters Degree Programme at the Open University of Sri Lanka. Paper presented at 58th SLAAS Annual Sessions, 2-8 December, 2002, University of Colombo.
• Karunanayaka, S. P. (2002). Instructional design issues in developing Web-based learning materials. Paper presented at Faculty of HSS Annual Academic Sessions 2002, 5 October, 2002, OUSL, Nawala.
• Karunanayaka, S. P. (2001). Experiences of Sri Lankan teacher educators as they developed Internet-based study materials as novice Web-designers. Paper presented at 57th SLAAS Annual Sessions, 26 November-01 December, 2001, University of Moratuwa.
• Kudaligama, P.K.D.P. & Goonetilake, S.P. (1995). Humanistic approach in distance teacher education: Expected outcomes vs. what is achieved, Studied in relation to the B.Ed. (Nat. Sc.) Degree programme of the Open University of Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Workshop on distance education initiatives in teacher education in South Asia. 7-10 November, 1995. Colombo.

Ongoing Research

• Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Massive Open Online Course for Continuing Professional Development (CPD MOOCs) for educators on ‘Adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP)’ – Research project implemented at OUSL, supported by CRADE- OUSL

Research Supervision

PhD Supervision (OUSL)-

T. C. Sandanayaka - Innovative Design of Open Educational Resources-Integrated Online Courses to Support Undergraduate Learning - Degree Awarded (2018)

K.G.S.K. Perera - Development of a Framework to Design Professional Development Programs for School Teachers to Support Integration of ICT in Their Instructional Practices - Completed (2019)

MPhil Supervision (OUSL)

A. Peramunugamage - Development of a Framework to foster collaborative learning among engineering students using Moodle mobile app - Ongoing

MPhil Supervision (Moratuwa)

C. Sirisuriya - Completed (2019)

Other Publications

Unpublished Doctoral dissertation

• Karunanayaka, S.P. (2001). Design processes adopted by Sri Lankan teacher educators to develop Internet-based study materials. Unpublished Doctoral dissertation. Australia: University of Wollongong. Retrieved from http://ro.uow.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1969&context=theses

Unpublished Papers

• Karunanayaka, S. (2007). Quality improvement in schools: Problems and Issues. Paper presented at the National Symposium on Quality Improvement of School Education System, organized by the Ministry of Education 2007, 17-19 July, 2007, AGRI, Colombo.
• Karunanayaka, S.P. (2003). Status and professional needs of key persons of preschools in Colombo District (Research undertaken for Child Study Centre, OUSL) Paper presented at the ‘Child Study Centre Research Presentations’ at ‘UK Save the Children’, 06 May, 2003, Colombo.

Research Project Reports

• Karunanayaka, S.P. (2019). Adoption of the Commonwealth Digital Education Leadership Training in Action (C-DELTA) Programme by Teachers and Students of Higher Secondary School Level in Sri Lanka – Research project supported by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada (2018-2019 - Completed)
• Karunanayaka, S. P. (2019). Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Massive Open Online Courses for Continuous Professional Development (CPD MOOCs) on Adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) – A Design-based Capacity Development Initiative – Phase 2 – 2018-2019. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/OUSLCPDMOOCsReport2
• Karunanayaka, S. P. (2018). Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Massive Open Online Courses for Continuous Professional Development (CPD MOOCs) on Adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) – A Design-based Capacity Development Initiative – Phase 1 – 2017-2018. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/OUSLCPDMOOCsReport1

Research Reports

• Study on the Professional Development of Teachers and Teacher Educators in Sri Lanka (2016). National Education Commission. Research Series (2014)-No. 2. Research Commissioned by NEC under the “Transforming School Education Project” (TSEP) World Bank. (Research Team Member)
• An action research on the quality improvement of teaching practice component of the PGDE Programme (2014) Faculty of Education Research Series 1 (Research Team member)

• A National Study on student achievement in English Language in Grade 10 - (2010) (Research Team member)
• Research Study to examine the horizontal and vertical integration of the modernized curriculum introduced at Secondary Level (Grades 6-11) since 2007  (2010) (Research Team member)
• Karunanayaka, S. (2009). A reflective study on the design, development and delivery of the first online course delivered in Moodle at OUSL (CRADE research) (Research Team Leader)
• Karunanayaka, S. (2009). An in-depth study on the design features adopted in the online courses developed in Moodle at Faculty of Education, OUSL (CRADE research) (Research Team Leader)
• Lekamge, D., Gunawardena, C, Karunanayaka, S. and De Zoysa, S (2008). A study on instructional strategies used by teachers for development of higher order cognitive skills in students  (Research Team Member)
• Gunawardena, G.I.C., Lekamge, G.D., Karunanayaka, S. &  Dhanapala, T.D.T.L. (2005). Development of teacher competencies through the Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme (Research Team Member)
• Karunanayaka, S. Kularatne, N.G. & Udugama, L.S.K. (2003), A Process Evaluation of the ICT centres established under the GEP II – A study commissioned by the Ministry of Education (Research Team Leader)

Consultancy Reports

Karunanayaka, S. P. (2016) Provincial OER Policy Development, Sri Lanka - Consultant Report –  Commissioned by Commonwealth of Learning (COL)

Retrieved from http://oasis.col.org/handle/11599/2386

Articles in Magazines

Karunanayaka, S. P. (2016). “Open Educational Resources: What, Why and How?” Article published in OPEN Quarterly, 2016, The Open University of Sri Lanka