Kathy A. Mills

Professor Kathy A. Mills is a leading academic in the Faculty of Education and Arts at Australian Catholic University, affiliated with the Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE). Her research focuses on multimodal literacy, digital education innovation, and the integration of emerging technologies like virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) into learning environments. She explores topics such as computational thinking across curricula, Indigenous literacy practices, and the role of emotion in digital learning experiences.

Research Interests

• Designing immersive educational technologies (VR/AR)
• Multimodal composition and transmediation
• Educational equity through digital tools
• Critical race theory in digital spaces
• Embodied learning and sensory pedagogies

Her recent work highlights trends in:
- Using VR for 3D multimodal knowledge construction
- Analyzing social media's impact on youth identity
- Developing frameworks for scalable educational technology (CRAFTS, Triple-S)
- Ethical considerations of AI in education

Key Projects

• Senses Together project: Multisensory literacy for primary education
• Research on Indigenous multimodal literacies
• Study of teachers' emotions in digital education contexts

Collaborations include work with institutions like the Australian Catholic University and international scholars in literacy studies, educational technology, and cultural studies.