[ASA] Developing an evaluation framework for mobile learning: Post Doc and PhD scholarships

[John O'Byrne]

From Bard Carter at USQ:

Collaborative Research Network Post Doc and PhD

Australian Digital Futures Institute, University of Southern Queensland

 

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has been successful in receiving funding of $5.1M under the Commonwealth’s Collaborative Research Networks scheme for the Digital Futures – Collaborative Research Network (CRN) program. Partners in the network are the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of South Australia (UniSA). The Digital Futures (CRN) program will explore the future in a digital age within three specific sub-themes:

 

·         social and policy challenges in a digital future
·         participation in higher education
·         technology rich learning environments 
 

One of the projects that has received funding under this scheme is Developing an evaluation framework for mobile learning.

 

A global trend towards widespread and highly functional mobile computing offers many new opportunities for devices such as smartphones and tablet computers to be used in a range of educational settings. Given the importance of education to the wealth, economic productivity and political engagement of both developed and developing nations, mobile computing holds promise as a way to increase the quality and quantity of education in many nations to produce a range of positive benefits. Nevertheless, a crucial issue is how most effectively to use current and likely future mobile computing technologies for maximum educational benefits. This project aims to build a framework for evaluating mobile learning technologies – a crucial enterprise, given that the authoritative evaluation of mobile learning is still an emergent scholarly discipline.

 

Post Doc Information

The core focus of the project entitled Developing an evaluation Framework for Mobile Learning is to develop a framework for evaluating learning through the use of mobile technology (Smartphones, tablets, etc). A half-time or full-time, level A or level B Post Docposition is available for the project. The suitable candidate will have education research experience in one of the following areas: digital futures, education, science, mathematics and computing, or business.

 

For more information: http://bit.ly/IBCRPc

 

PhD scholarship information

This is a rare opportunity for students looking to progress their career by engaging in research in digital futures, one of the most quickly developing areas of social interaction and impact in society today. Successful applicants will contribute to the enhancement of world class research programs at USQ in collaboration with experienced, high quality researchers at ANU and UniSA.

 

Collaborative Research Network PHD scholarships carry a stipend of $30 000 per annum to the successful applicant. Payments are made on a fortnightly basis over the year. The period of the tenure for the award is three years. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure. Successful candidates will be enrolled full time on campus at USQ. It is expected that successful projects will advance research collaboration between USQ, Australian National University (ANU) and the University of South Australia (UniSA) and as a result may involve joint supervision between the partner institutions. Recipients of the award will work across collaborative projects and may spend some time at the partner institutions.

 

For more information see: http://bit.ly/JwLUNu

 

For more information about the project, contact Project Leader, Dr Helen Farley: helen.farley at usq.edu.au

 

Dr Helen Farley

Senior Lecturer (Digital Futures)

Australian Digital Futures Institute

University of Southern Queensland Q 4350

Australia

 

Ph: +617 4631 1738

Mob: +61 401 878 880

Email: Helen.Farley at usq.edu.au

Skype: helenf5300

Second Life: Helen Frak

ADFI Blog: http://adfi.usq.edu.au/starlog/

 


 


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