Anne Yates

Anne Yates is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Victoria University of Wellington. She teaches in the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary/Secondary), Masters of Teaching and Learning, and Masters of Education programs. Her research centers on digital technologies in education, online/distance learning, assessment methodologies, and initial teacher education. Prior to academia, she taught secondary school economics, accounting, and legal studies, contributing to New Zealand's NCEA development through standards design, professional development, and curriculum support.

Education:

• BA (University of Otago)
• DipTchg (University of Canterbury)
• Dip Bus Studies (Massey University)
• MEd, PhD (Victoria University of Wellington)

Research Focus: Her work investigates digital competence frameworks, AI in education (e.g., ChatGPT), MOOC recommender systems, and career-change teachers' professional identity. She emphasizes pedagogical adaptations during crises (e.g., COVID-19) and discipline-specific digital capabilities in higher education.

Publication Trends: Her recent articles analyze technology-enhanced learning, teacher education reform, and educational resilience. Dominant themes include digital equity, personalized learning algorithms, and critical pedagogy, reflecting a consistent focus on innovation in teacher preparation and digital infrastructure.

Professional Service:

• Member: THW-VUW Human Ethics Committee (2024), Faculty of Education Research Committee (2023–2025)
• Reviewer: Computers & Education, Technology Pedagogy and Education, Australian Journal of Career Development
• Advisor: New Zealand Qualifications Authority (2022–2023)

Supervision & Grants: She supervises doctoral projects on digital competence in rural China, post-pandemic learning preferences, and gifted transgender youth. Funded projects include studies on undergraduate digital capabilities (2024) and ChatGPT in teacher education (2023).