Dr Rachel Wilson | Program Manager, Bachelor of Communication (Media)
RMIT

Rachel has been teaching within the higher education sector for over 25 and is the Program Manager of the Bachelor of Communication (Media) program at RMIT University. Her industry background is a 1st assistant director in film and television productions. Current research focus is on belonging and reconciliation, moving image archiving, memory and the representation of trauma.

Appearances:

Day 2 @ 09:40

Can film and television contribute to positive student engagement?

Teaching and learning has gone through a dramatic shift over the past 18 months as students disperse around the world
Creating an environment of active student engagement can be enhanced with the use of film and television but the question remains; can it create or solve equity issues for domestic vs international students?
Understanding how film and television shapes social views (gender bias, ethics, culture) and expose cultural differences can help students build critical thinking skills
Explore the future of media in teaching and learning and the impact it can have on student outcomes

Warren Kennard, Director, Online, Melbourne Business School