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Dr. Chris Campbell serves as the Nexus Fellow at UNSW Canberra, working across both the city and ADFA campuses within the School of Professional Studies. With a Doctor of Education from the University of Wollongong (2007), she brings extensive expertise in educational innovation and technology-enhanced learning to her role engaging staff in innovative teaching practices.
Her educational qualifications include:
- Doctor of Education, University of Wollongong, 2007
- Bachelor of Education (Honours), University of Wollongong, 1996
- Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), University of Wollongong, 1995
- Associate Diploma in Sports Science, University of Wollongong, 1990
Dr. Campbell's research focuses on leveraging educational technologies to improve student learning and engagement, particularly in online environments. She has significant expertise in digital pedagogies, learning design, and the implementation of emerging technologies including ePortfolio systems like PebblePad. Her work spans virtual worlds research (including Second Life), mobile learning applications, and TPACK frameworks in mathematics education. She has conducted research on middle years students' capacity for self-regulation and has a strong track record of implementing and evaluating new educational technologies across various contexts.
Analysis of her recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on educational innovation during and post-pandemic, with particular attention to women's leadership in academia, digital equity, and the evolving landscape of technology-enhanced learning. Her work spans multiple disciplines including teacher education, aviation training, pharmacy education, and STEM fields, consistently addressing the integration of technology to enhance learning experiences while considering accessibility and equity concerns.
Notable recognition:
- ASCILITE Life Member Award (2023) - becoming the 17th Life Member of ASCILITE
Dr. Campbell has held significant leadership positions including President of ASCILITE for two consecutive 2-year terms with prior service on the Executive for 5 years. She has been the co-lead of the TELAS portfolio since 2019, implementing frameworks and developing training procedures. She developed the Women in Academic Leadership initiative and previously implemented micro-credentials strategy at another institution, managing a $1.1m TIES NSW Department of Education funded project. As a Queensland-Smithsonian Fellow, she examined implications of the Smithsonian Learning Lab for teachers.
Her collaborative work spans multiple research teams focused on educational technology implementation, digital equity in higher education, and the development of frameworks for technology-enhanced learning. She maintains active involvement in the ASCILITE community and contributes to numerous interdisciplinary projects examining the impact of educational technologies across diverse educational contexts.
