Ana Hol | Associate Professor, Associate Dean International
Western Sydney University

Associate Professor Ana Hol, PhD, Winner of the University Medal, is an Associate Dean International at the School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences at the Western Sydney University. Her research interests are in the areas of Information Systems, Information Technology use, acceptance and adoption; eTransformation and eCollaboration across industries within developed and developing countries. Ana authored over 70 publications. She is a co-editor of the International Journal on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions and a program committee member and the reviewer for 13 international conferences. Ana is a keen educator and innovator. She received a Vice Chancellor Excellence Award for the excellence in leadership in 2016. She is a winner of both 2018 Australian Computer Society Digital Disruptor ICT Educator of The Year Award and 2018 SEARCC Global ICT Educator of the Year Award. Ana is an executive member of ACPHIS (Australian Council of Professors and Heads of Information Systems) and a member of the Australian Computer Society.

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Pre-conference Workshops @ 14:00

[W11] 5 Nov (PM) - Innovative strategies and digital tools for effective online teaching

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, tertiary educators face the challenge of effectively transitioning their teaching practices to the online environment. This workshop is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in online instruction. Participants will explore a variety of digital tools and strategies that enhance course design, foster student engagement and improve assessment techniques.

Understand best practices in online teaching, focusing on course structure, clear communication and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Learn how to leverage ‘free-to-use’ tools (such as Miro and Padlet) to identify and discuss common challenges and innovative solutions.

Create interactive and dynamic learning experiences for virtual learning through role-playing scenarios and practice these strategies with your peers to refine your approaches.

Be equipped with your own digital toolkit of resources and practical strategies to enhance your online teaching. In this session, you’ll have the tools at your fingertips to ensure a more engaging and effective learning experience for your students.

Workshop participants will:

Design effective online teaching methods, including course design, student engagement techniques and assessment strategies
Learn how to increase student engagement and participation, creating a more interactive classroom
Explore a variety of tech tools and platforms to enhance your teaching experience

Ana Hol, Associate Professor, Associate Dean International, Western Sydney University