Flexible Learning - Denise Wood 25 June 2012.mp4
Channel: HEDspace
Date: 2012-06-26

Dr Denise Wood is a Senior Lecturer and researcher in the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages at the University of South Australia (UniSA). Dr Wood's research focuses on the use of accessible information and communication technologies (ICTs) to increase social participation, as well as the pedagogical benefits of social media in learning and teaching. Her qualifications include a PhD (Education), Master of Design, Master of Educational Technology, Graduate Certificate in Flexible Learning, Graduate Diploma in the Instructional Uses of Computers, Diploma in Social Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts (Social Work).Dr Wood has been the project leader of three Australian Learning and Teaching Council funded projects including a recently completed project, which involved the design and development of an open source accessible 3D virtual learning environment. Dr. Wood is also undertaking collaborative research in South Africa (Gauteng and Limpopo Provinces), which is investigating the use of accessible 3D virtual learning environments to enhance student learning and increase student retention in rural and semi-rural basic and special schools.Dr Wood is Associate Editor of the Higher Education and Research Development Journal and a peer reviewer of several high ranked journal publications. She is a member of the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN), Standing Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (SACDI) and the Australian Disability Professionals Association, as well as various advisory committees and working groups concerned with increasing social participation through improved access to ICTs. Dr Wood's work in innovative learning and teaching, and accessibility solutions for learners with special needs has been recognised with several awards including an Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, the inaugural national 2010 Telstra-TJA Christopher Newell award for Telecommunications and Disability, and several University of South Australia teaching awards and equity awards, including the Vice Chancellor's Award for Equity and the Chancellor's award for Community Engagement.