Poster 2

Sonia Dickinson-Delaporte
Curtin University

Aneeshta Gunness
Curtin University

Eva Dobozy
Curtin University

Gayle Kerr
Queensland University of Technology

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Tuesday 5 December 3pm – 3.45pm
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Abstract

The Agency is a technology enhanced learning (TEL) space that provides opportunities for the delivery of authentic and engaging, learning-centric experiences. This research explores how The Agency, an interactive social media command centre, affects the learner experience. We contrast learner engagement and experiences in two units with distinctively different pedagogical approaches. Our findings suggest that The Agency, as a TEL can have a positive impact on the learner experience, however, the pedagogical design decisions are key to maximise student learning experiences and outcomes in TEL environments.

About the authors

Sonia Dickinson-Delaporte

Sonia Dickinson is an Associate Professor in the School of Marketing, Curtin University. She is the recipient of an Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) award, and CBS Teaching Excellence award. Sonia is the Vice President of the Australian New Zealand Academy of Advertising (ANZAA), a collegial network for academics. Sonia is also the author of a book chapter on Learning Designs in Higher Education, and has presented at international education conferences. Sonia was also instrumental in the development of the world class learning space on the Bentley campus; The Agency.

Aneeshta Gunness

Dr Aneeshta Gunness is a Lecturer in the School of Marketing, Curtin University. She leads the project for Distributed Learning for Retail Marketing and Distribution and is the recipient of a Faculty Learning and Teaching award. Her innovation in Distributed Learning was recently recognised by her nomination as a finalist for the Cengage Pride/Ferrell Innovative Teacher competition. Aneeshta has presented a local and international conferences.

Eva Dobozy

Associate Professor Eva Dobozy is the Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching, Curtin Business School. She is the recipient of University and Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards, and an Outstanding Professional Service Award conferred by the Professional Teaching Council of Western Australia. She is the author of numerous book chapters in higher education, and has extensive publications in Tier 1 ERA ranked education journals.

Gayle Kerr

Gayle Kerr is a Professor in advertising and integrated marketing communication (IMC) in the School of Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations. Gayle is the author of Australia’s top advertising textbook, and has published in the Journal of Marketing Education and is on the Review Board of the Journal of Advertising Education. She is the first non-US winner of the American Academy of Advertising Education Award (2012), and recipient of QUT Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Award (2012), National Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2013). She was elected to the Executive of the American Academy of Advertising 2013-2015.