AUSTRALIA'S chief scientist, Ian Chubb, joined UNE vie-chancellor Annabelle Duncan at the launch of the Virtual Institute for Teaching and Learning centre on Friday.
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Professor Chubb was visiting the university to share his thoughts on the importance of investing in science, technology, engineering and maths education.
Professor Duncan said the Institute was vital in more ways than one.
“UNE is continuing its strong reputation in online education by establishing UNE VITAL to carryout a programme of evidence-based research on meeting the needs of our students studying by distance,” Professor Duncan said.
“VITAL will promote collaborative research into more innovative and dynamic ways of integrating technology into tertiary education to the benefit of all our students.”
Initial research projects under UNE VITAL will use eye-tracking technology for greater understanding of the ways students interact with computer screens and online learning systems.
UNE academics will also be researching various virtual reality environments and e-pedagogies particularly in STEM.
Here are some photos from Friday's proceedings.
