Blended Learning Designs in STEM Higher Education

Christopher N. Allan is a Learning and Teaching Consultant for Griffith Sciences, Griffith University. Christopher has extensive experience in blended learning, learning design and the implementation of technology to support and enhance learning and teaching. He has 20 years' experience in all forms of education and more than 10 years working in Higher Education. His contributions have recently been recognized by his being named a Senior Fellow with the Higher Education Academy. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Griffith Learning and Teaching Academy.Chris Campbell currently works at the Centre for Learning Futures at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. As an emerging research leader, she has been involved in numerous grants and projects involving digital and emerging technologies. Her skills in implementing and trialing new technologies are documented in over 70 publications, where she has conducted research on online tools in educational settings, including LAMS, Second Life and Assistive eXtra Learning Environments, as well as technology integration, mobile learning and augmented reality. Chris has previously taught first-year pre-service teachers and trialed interactive and emerging technologies in lectures. In 2016, Chris was a Queensland-Smithsonian Fellowship holder, and investigated the Smithsonian Learning Lab and its implications for teachers. Julie Crough is a Learning and Teaching Consultant (Curriculum) for Griffith Sciences as well as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Griffith Learning and Teaching Academy. Her extensive experience and background in science education span more than 25 years of working collaboratively with, and for, higher education institutions and scientific research organisations on curriculum development and innovation. Her curiosity and drive to learn (BSc Hons, Grad Dip Ed, MSc and DTEM) is foregrounded by her passion for integrating active and authentic learning experiences and learning technologies in STEM higher education.