Academic Advisor (eLearning & Learning Technologies)
Thomas Cochrane is an Academic Advisor (elearning and Learning Technologies) with Unitec (March 2004 to present). His role at Unitec includes providing support for elearning and learning technologies for Unitec teaching staff, and pushing the boundaries of educational technology for enhancing teaching and learning at Unitec.
His research interests include mobile learning, web 2.0, and communities of practice. He is currently implementing mobile learning trials for his PHD thesis: "Mobilizing Learning: Transforming teaching and learning in higher education in New Zealand". Harnessing the potential of social software tools (such as: Mobile Blogging, RSS, Instant Messaging, Moodle and Elgg…) using wireless mobile devices, such as: PDAs, netbooks, tablets, and the new generation of mobile phones.
BE, BD, GDHE, MTS, Mcomp, PHD Student
Academic Advisor (eLearning & Learning Technologies)
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