The purpose of the Online Learning SIG is to encourage cross institutional connections and share strategies for effective engagement of students in online learning. Studies such as Stone (2023) indicate that students who engage with their learning environment and gain a sense of belonging do better at university. This is particularly important for students from equity groups who may experience imposter syndrome and also challenges with the online environment (Devlin, 2016). If you’re interested in sharing and learning about effective online student engagement please join our webinars.
Special Interest Groups
~Online Learning
Facilitator/s
Suzi Syme
Associate Professor
Associate Professor Suzi Syme is Associate Dean (Education) and Coordinator of the Preparing for Success Program at Southern Cross University. Her interests are in developing curriculum and pedagogy that empower students to reach their potential. Suzi is a NAEEA executive member and has recently co-led a cross-institutional benchmarking project with the aim of establishing a national framework of academic standards for enabling programs across Australia.
Anne Braund
Anne Braundis a lecturer and unit coordinator in the STEPS enabling program and manages the online enabling micro-credentials within the School of Access Education at CQUniversity. Anne has a keen interest in online pedagogical design that is engaging for students. Anne’s PhD research is investigating the factors that influence success for students from equity groups as they transition from enabling education into undergraduate studies.
