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Professional Overview
Katrina Tour is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Monash University, specializing in digital literacies and their application in English as an Additional Language (EAL) contexts. She leads research on how digital technologies empower refugee and migrant communities, focusing on education, employment, and policy. Her roles include Course Leader for MTESOL and expertise in generative AI, multimodal composing, and strengths-based practices.
Educational Background
- Began career as a school teacher in Belarus.
- Taught English and Spanish across primary to tertiary levels before moving to Australia.
- Completed postgraduate studies at Monash University, including an Australian Postgraduate Award (2010).
Research Interests
Dr. Tour's work centers on digital literacies in EAL/TESOL, with projects exploring:
- Technology use in refugee/migrant education.
- Generative AI applications for language learning.
- Strengths-based pedagogies and policy development.
- Visual methodologies and sociocultural theories.
Recent Projects & Media
Recent initiatives include the AMEP Digital Literacies Framework (2021–2022) and contributions to media discussions on AI in language learning. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to quality education and reducing inequalities.
Awards & Recognition
- Recipient of Best Paper Award (2021).
- Dean's Award for Teaching and Learning (2023).
- ACTA Conference Scholarship (2018).
Professional Engagement
Leads the Digital Literacies in EAL Special Interest Group and chairs the Digital Technologies Advocacy Group (Australian Council of TESOL Associations). Active in international conferences, delivering keynote speeches on refugee empowerment and AI integration.
