Natasha Anne Rappa

Natasha Anne Rappa is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Murdoch University, within the College of Health and Education. Her research focuses on educational technology, generative AI, virtual/mixed reality learning, and 21st-century skills. She holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield and an MA from the University of Michigan.

• Education:
• PhD in Education, University of Sheffield (2011–2015)
• MA in Educational Studies, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (2010–2011)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Nanyang Technological University (1996–1997)
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours, National University of Singapore (1992–1996)
• Awards:
• 2024 Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Supervision
• 2021 Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Innovation
• 2008 Lenovo Innovation Merit Award
• 2003 Service Excellence Award (Ministry of Education, Singapore)

Her work explores AI-driven pedagogy, simulation-based learning, and MOOCs. Recent projects include dialogic approaches to AI integration in secondary education and the validation of work readiness scales. She actively contributes to journals like British Journal of Educational Technology and Asia-Pacific Education Researcher.