Biography
Dr Lisa Jacka is an associate professor at the University of Southern Queensland with over 20 years of experience in education. Lisa has expertise in virtual worlds in education having completed PhD research in this field as she introduced educators to the possibilities of virtual worlds. Her work has been widely published including a sole-authored book in the Routledge Focus series, 7 book chapters, 11 journal articles and numerous conference papers all focusing on the use of virtual worlds and the opportunities for education. In 2015 she was awarded a Vice Chancellor's Citation for innovative design and delivery of online learning experiences that facilitate education students' readiness to teach in learning environments of the future.
Employment
Position | Organisation | From | To |
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Associate Professor | University of Southern Queensland | 2025 | |
Senior Lecturer | University of Southern Queensland | 2021 | 2025 |
Senior Lecturer | Southern Cross University | 2018 | 2021 |
Lecturer | Southern Cross University | 2009 | 2021 |
Lecturer | James Cook University | 2003 | 2008 |
Expertise
Educational technology; Virtual Worlds; Emerging Pedagogies
Fields of Research
- 390303. Higher education
- 390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators
- 390405. Educational technology and computing
Professional Membership
Professional Membership | Year |
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ASCILITE | |