Chris Blundell

Dr. Chris Blundell is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. He specializes in assessment, digital pedagogies, and educational leadership, serving as Course Coordinator for the Master of Education and Graduate Certificate of Education programs. With 26 years of secondary teaching experience, including 11 years as Academic Dean of a P-12 school, he has extensive leadership experience in curriculum development and assessment. He contributed to Queensland's Earth Science curricula and served on the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for two decades, including 13 years as State Review Panel Chair.

His research focuses on transformative professional learning through collaborative inquiry, challenges in integrating digital technologies, and pedagogy-assessment interactions. He holds a PhD from QUT, exploring teacher collaboration in designing digital pedagogies. Key qualifications include a Master of Education, Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice, and multiple teaching diplomas. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Queensland College of Teachers.

Dr. Blundell's teaching spans units in digital fluency, STEM learning, and educational leadership. His recent publications (2020–2025) emphasize design thinking in teacher development, SAMR model applications, and teacher self-efficacy in reform contexts. His work bridges theory and practice, advocating for innovative educational approaches through technology and collaborative inquiry.