Elizabeth A. Childs

Elizabeth A. Childs is a Professor and Program Head of the Master of Arts in Learning and Technology at Royal Roads University. Her research focuses on designing flexible learning environments leveraging information and communication technology (ICT), with expertise in open educational practices, online communities, and instructional design. She consults internationally on blended and online learning strategies, collaborating with K-12, post-secondary, government, and industry sectors.

Education:

• PhD in Educational Technology, University of Calgary
• Master of Education in Educational Technology, University of Calgary
• Bachelor of Education (junior-intermediate science education and art), Queen's University
• Bachelor of Science, Queen's University

Research Interests: Open educational practices and pedagogies, online community design, immersive professional development models, and the integration of design thinking in education. Her work emphasizes accessibility, equity, and engagement in technology-enabled learning environments.

Key Projects:

• "Taking Making": Developing open-access materials for classroom integration.
• FOLC Model: Investigating digital technology competence and collaborative learning in fully online environments.

Grants & Collaborations: Engages in interdisciplinary partnerships to advance educational technology, including projects with government and industry stakeholders. Active in presenting at international conferences such as OER 19 and OE Global.