معرفی
Shazia K Jan is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and currently serves as Head of Educational Services in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. She holds an academic casual position in the Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics. Her research focuses on online learning design, educational technology, and social network analysis in learning communities. Shazia has authored influential papers in top-tier journals and serves as Associate Editor of Higher Education Research and Development (HERD).
Education:
- PhD in Education (Macquarie University, 2019)
- MA in Educational Psychology (Eastern Michigan University, 2014)
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (Bennington College, 2001)
Research Interests: Shazia investigates learning communities in online environments, leveraging social network analysis to understand digital networks and communities of learning. She explores pedagogical strategies like team-based learning and the impact of learning technologies on student engagement. Her work bridges theory and practice through innovative educational design.
Awards:
- Excellence in HDR Research (2018)
- Bennington College Leo and Tekla Scholarship (2001)
- Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (2016)
Advising & Grants: Shazia has led projects including Enabling a peer-to-peer learning community with Microsoft Teams (2020) and MQBS Media Library (2020). She collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement scalable educational solutions. Current projects focus on leveraging technology for enhanced student experience and employability.
Labs/Teams: Active in educational technology innovation teams within Macquarie's Faculty of Medicine, she collaborates with iLearn design groups and OpenLearning platforms to advance digital pedagogies.
