Rachael Adlington

Associate Professor Rachael Adlington is a faculty member in the School of Education at the University of New England (UNE), where she serves as Coordinator of Initial Teacher Education and Accreditation. Her work focuses on enhancing teaching and learning through technology, with a strong emphasis on digital literacies, online professional development, and systemic functional linguistics.

Research Interests:

• Technology integration in education
• Multiliteracies and Web 2.0 literacies
• Online learning and professional development
• Initial and ongoing teacher education
• Systemic functional linguistics and social semiotics
• Young children as digital authors

Her recent publications (2019–2024) highlight a strong focus on interpersonal meaning-making in online teacher learning, formative assessment in preservice education, and the role of blogs and digital tools in literacy and engagement. These works span journals in educational technology, language and literacy, and teacher education, reflecting interdisciplinary scholarship grounded in digital pedagogy and linguistic theory.

Scientific Awards:

• Vice-Chancellor Citation for Education Excellence (2024, team award)
• NSW Leadership Award (2024, team award)
• Faculty Citation for Educational Excellence (2023, team award)
• HTB Harris Award (2023, team award)
• Reviewer of the Year, Australian Journal of Educational Technology (2019)

Rachael has led and contributed to significant research projects, including reports for the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Council of Deans of Education. She supervises research students and collaborates widely on topics related to digital learning, teacher education, and literacy. She is also an experienced reviewer for journals such as Australian Journal of Educational Technology and Australian and International Journal of Rural Education.

She is affiliated with professional organizations including the Australian Literacy Educators' Association and contributes to national conversations on teacher education and digital literacy.