Negin Mirriahi

Associate Professor Negin Mirriahi is affiliated with UniSA Education Futures at the University of South Australia (UniSA). Her research focuses on learning analytics, educational design, flipped classroom strategies, and video-based learning. She actively contributes to understanding how educational technology can enhance teaching and learning outcomes, particularly in higher education contexts.

Research Interests: Her work spans learning analytics integration into instructional design, student motivation in remote and emergency teaching environments, and cognitive aspects of video-based learning. She explores how reflective practices and self-regulated learning can be supported through digital tools like video annotation and analytics platforms. Her studies often address ethical considerations in data use and pedagogical impacts of technology adoption.

Publications: Her recent work includes analyzing the role of learning analytics in decision-making (LAK 2025), studying second-year students' motivational strategies during remote learning (2025), and addressing mind wandering in video learning through self-explanation techniques (2024). Earlier contributions include foundational studies on flipped classroom predictability (2019), systematic reviews of video-based learning efficacy (2018), and ethical frameworks for learning analytics (2019).

Awards & Grants: While no specific awards are listed, her prolific publication record and collaborative projects suggest sustained academic recognition. She has led initiatives using tools like OnTask for personalized learning support and contributed to institutional pedagogical strategies at UniSA.

Advising & Labs: As a Research Degree Supervisor, she guides students in learning analytics and educational technology. Her work is often interdisciplinary, collaborating with teams across institutions like Monash University and Stanford University.