HEDC
EdTech
Future Orientated Scholarship in Technology, Education and Research
Exploring Educational Technologies
The EdTech Group is housed within the Higher Education Development Centre. Through a combination of workshops, one to one support, research and dissemination, we aim to explore and harness the potential of educational technologies and the innovation they bring to teaching and learning spaces.
STAFF SUPPORT linebreak Enhancing skills and knowledge
The EdTech team aims to empower staff to use educational technologies in their teaching practice via workshops, 1:1 consultations and technology platform support.
COLLABORATIONS linebreak Research and Projects
Learn about the current research and projects we are completing with other academics across our campus and beyond.
POSTGRADUATE STUDY linebreak Specialise in Educational Technologies
Meet our current PhD students
ABOUT US linebreak Introducing our people and community
Introducing our team, our students and our community.
WHAT THE TECH? linebreak Our podcast on educational technologies
Check out our 'What the Tech?' podcast to hear a variety of views and experiences in using educational technology for teaching and learning.
WHAT'S NEW? linebreak Exploring the hot topics in our field
Check out our latest blogs articles
Check out our latest podcast
podcast episode
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT EDTECH?
"Exceptional support "
The support I had during my PhD was exceptional, all discussions with my supervisors where always intellectually stimulating and contributed immensely to my successful completion. I highly recommend doing a PhD in Edtech at the HEDC
Dr Larian Nkomo
Surveys Officer, University of Otago
"A wonderful experience"
I've had the privilege of presenting at two workshops. This has been a wonderful experience for me. The EdTech team handled all of the logistics and provided valuable guidance on content. Both of my sessions were well-attended and ran efficiently, allowing me to concentrate on making the most of the chance to exchange ideas with like-minded individuals."
Dr Sheena Townsend
Professional Practice Fellow
"I appreciated their depth of reflection and scientific rigor"
I have worked with HEDC EdTech since June 2018, when we collaborated on a reflection on the topic of learning spaces that lead to two quality scientific publications with Springer Editions. Throughout our research meetings, I appreciated their depth of reflection and scientific rigor. I appreciated the quality of work done in terms of scientific publications as well as the accompaniment during the pandemic period that led to the submission of a quality thesis within the prescribed timeframe.
Valéry Psyché
Professor, Université TÉLUQ
"Very informative"
"EdTech workshops are very informative and really made me think about possible applicable scenarios. Personally, the opportunity to reflect on my practice within the context presented has always been invaluable for my approach to teaching. "
Philip Morrison
Computing and Physics Teacher, Pathway and English Language Centre, University of Otago
"Invaluable!"
"Collaboration with EdTech has been invaluable to developing the EMR platform for our medical students. Their combination of technical and educational expertise, and willingness to work alongside and support students and clinicians, is outstanding."
Deborah Wright
Senior Lecturer, Department of Surgical Sciences, Otago Medical School
LOOKING FOR SUPPORT?
We work side by side with staff and postgraduates to provide support, share knowledge and conduct research into areas of innovation.