Jaime Garcia Salinas

Dr. Jaime Garcia Salinas is a language education researcher affiliated with the School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Queensland. His work bridges applied linguistics and educational technology, particularly focusing on blended and virtual learning environments.

• Education: PhD in Education from the University of Queensland (2017) with a thesis on cooperative learning in 3D virtual environments.

Research interests include:

• Task-based and blended learning models
• Intercultural communication in transnational education
• Virtual reality applications in pedagogy
• EFL curriculum design
• Teacher professional development during pandemics

Recent publications span:

• Feedback mechanisms in higher education (2024)
• Pandemic-driven teaching transitions (2023)
• Intercultural dynamics in articulation programs (2019)
• Blended learning implementations (2015)

Technological focus: Virtual worlds, digital pedagogy, and hybrid learning spaces.