Elita Partosoedarso

Dr. Elita Partosoedarso is a Senior Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University. She holds a PhD in Neurogastroenterology and Pharmacology from the University of Adelaide (1999) and a Master of Education from Ontario Tech University (2012). Her research focuses on educational technologies, open resources, and pharmacology, with particular interest in leveraging digital tools to enhance teaching and learning in both traditional and online environments.

Education:

• PhD in Neurogastroenterology and Pharmacology, University of Adelaide (1999)
• Master of Education, Ontario Tech University (2012)

Research Interests:

• Clicker technology in large classes
• Transactional distance reduction in online education
• Educational innovations
• Pharmacology pedagogy

Grants and Collaborations:

• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases grants (2002-2003)
• Johnson & Johnson Foundation grant (2002-2004)
• Collaborators include Dr. Lorayne Robertson, Dr. Francois Desjardins, and others

Dr. Partosoedarso has transitioned from biomedical research to academia, emphasizing teaching excellence and educational technology integration since 2006.