معرفی
Zina Cordery is a Lecturer and Coordinator of the Digital Technologies specialisation (Secondary) in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University. She is currently undertaking a PhD focused on Virtual Reality technology in secondary education. Zina coordinates core units teaching ICT integration across curriculum areas for pre-service teachers, including CSE3151, CSE3152, DGT6711, and others.
Education:
- Master of Research Practice, Edith Cowan University (2019)
- Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Communications, Edith Cowan University (2011)
Research Interests: Zina's work spans Digital Technology curriculum, Immersive technologies (VR/AR/MR), eLearning, Digital Literacy, STEM Education, and Teacher Professional Learning. She explores how technologies like Virtual Reality enhance educational outcomes and supports teacher preparation in integrating digital tools into pedagogy.
Professional Engagement:
- Editorial Board Member - Australian Education Computing Journal (2025–present)
- ECAWA Committee Member (2025–present)
- Member - Immersive Learning Research Network and Australian Technology Teacher Educators Network (2019–present)
Awards:
- School of Education Teaching and Learning Award (2021)
Her work bridges pedagogical innovation and technology integration, with recent research examining collaboration strategies in pre-service teacher training and the role of programmable toys in early childhood education.
