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4G - Professional learning

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
1:45 PM - 3:10 PM
Meeting Room 8 - Level 2

Overview

Meeting Room 8 - Level 2


Speaker

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Assoc Prof Anne-Marie Chase
Swinburne University of Technology

Optimising blended learning: Overcoming educator challenges with sustainable design

1:45 PM - 2:10 PM

Biography

With over three decades of dedicated experience in education, Anne-Marie has been at the forefront of advancing teaching, learning, assessment, and research across diverse education settings. Areas of Expertise: • Research Impact: With a substantial publication record and an established international research profile, Anne-Marie makes impactful contributions. Her work benefits both students and the broader academic community. • Strategic Leadership: Anne-Marie’s strategic vision fosters a culture of innovation, driving best practices in teaching, curriculum development, and assessment. Her leadership consistently yields team success, aligning with strategic objectives. She. • Educational Technology: As an innovative and technologically savvy educator, Anne-Marie leverages her deep understanding of educational technology to enhance learning experiences. She explores cutting-edge tools and methodologies to support research and scholarly pursuits. • AI Governance: Anne-Marie is committed to ethical use of AI, in the context of academic integrity and assessment. She advocates for transparent, fair, and accountable practices, prioritising validity and reliability in assessment. Sandra is a successful researcher, program developer and manager with strong focus on relationship management. Research active, published in several international journals. Excellent teaching evaluations and successful supervision outcomes. Significant experience in online education and committed to flexible and blended learning. Strong links to industry with commitment to bridge the relationship between practitioners and academia. Passion for study tour programs and creating opportunities for students to graduate 'industry ready'. Specialties: Brand, org culture and applied marketing research. Advertising and marketing communication education and academic research. Study tour programs, facilitation of student competitions and campaign pitches. Mentoring roles: Online content development/teaching, Emerging Marketers, Aust Marketing Institute, L'Oreal Brandstorm student competition - national winners, 2010 - competed in world finals, Paris. Corporate projects, Ad campaigns student pitches to BadjarOgilvy and Draft FCB.
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Dr Arpana Dhar
Curtin University

Pearls and perils of collaboration – Lessons learnt

2:15 PM - 2:40 PM

Biography

I am an experienced educator with over 30 years of teaching experience across various countries, including 17 years at Curtin University. Skilled in both single-teacher and co-taught classrooms, I specialise in delivering dynamic learning experiences to diverse student groups. My dedication to educational excellence is reflected in my passion for research and innovation in teaching pedagogy. A key focus of my work has been on co-teaching in higher education, an approach that fosters interprofessional collaboration and enhances student engagement. My research insights have been showcased at numerous prestigious domestic and international conferences, contributing to the evolving conversation on effective teaching practices in academia. With a career characterized by adaptability, global experience, and a dedication to teaching excellence, I remain steadfast in my mission to shape meaningful educational experiences. My work continues to inspire both students and colleagues, through collaborative, research-driven approaches to learning and teaching.
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Assoc Prof May Kocatepe
Dean of Higher Education
Endeavour College of Natural Health

Navigating multiple agendas in online course design: An activity theory analysis

2:45 PM - 3:10 PM

Biography

May Kocatepe is Head of Teaching and Learning at Endeavour College. She has been involved in higher education for over 20 years as an educator, curriculum designers and academic leader.

Onsite chair

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Esther Adama
Associate Professor
Edith Cowan University and Federation University

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