The cornerstone of the program was its collaboration with Microsoft-supported technologies and platforms, fostering partnerships with forward-thinking academics dedicated to enhancing the student experience. Led by esteemed Microsoft facilitators Amanda Frampton, Education Success Manager, and Wasim Anwar, Technology Strategist, the initiative empowered academic participants to conceive, integrate, and demonstrate innovative solutions throughout the academic semester.
The Academic Innovation Champions program aimed to elevate student-teacher collaboration through innovative educational practices. By emphasising digital fluency, agility, and adaptability, the program equipped students with essential skills to meet the evolving demands of tomorrow’s workforce.
Each project undertaken by the academic participants was crafted to align with strategic learning outcomes, including enhanced student engagement through interactive tools, increased collaboration among peers, personalised learning experiences facilitated by AI recommendations and analytics, and improved accessibility for remote or hybrid learning environments.
The program’s impact extended beyond theoretical innovation, directly enhancing the learning experiences of students and staff across various disciplines within the University. An enhancement in student engagement and participation was observed during the program, as well as a marked improvement in the quality of interactions facilitated by these technological interventions.
As the Faculty of Humanities continues to champion academic innovation, the legacy of the 2024 Academic Innovation Champions program serves as a testament to the digital projects and learning and teaching teams’ focus and commitment to pioneering educational excellence and preparing students for success in our current dynamic, global landscape.
Videography: Digital Projects Team, Faculty of Humanities
Director, Digital Innovation and Learning: Matt Reed
Dean Learning and Teaching: Associate Professor Nicole Slatter
Director, Centre for Learning Enterprise & Partnership Engagement Learning Partnerships: Chandra Sundareswaran
