Researcher: Technology and Learning, Western Sydney University
My research focuses on understanding our techno-social lives. In particular the ways technology contributes to how we learn, communicate and to our family and social lives. I have published many opinion pieces in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age and regularly speak about my research in the media.
Oct 21, 2022 06:10 am UTC| Health
A Victorian coroner has cited problematic gaming behaviour as the driver of a mood disorder which contributed to the 2019 death of regional school boy Oliver Cronin. The findings from Coroner Paresa Spanoss...
What's not to like? Instagram's trial to hide the number of 'likes' could save users' self-esteem
Jul 22, 2019 13:35 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Instagram is running a social media experiment in Australia and elsewhere to see what happens when it hides the number of likes on photos and other posts. If you have an Instagram account, youll get to see the numbers...
Do you 'zombie check' your phone? How new tools can help you control technology over-use
Sep 25, 2018 18:45 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Technology has undoubtedly become essential for productivity and communication in our professional and personal lives. However, the most prominent reason users of all ages reach for their device is not to work, but to...
Jun 19, 2018 12:20 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
Could your child be addicted to playing video games? Maybe. If youre a parent looking for tips on moderating your childs gaming habits, read on. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has, for the first time, recognised...
Think again before you post online those pics of your kids
Dec 27, 2016 06:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
You might think its cute to snap a photo of your toddler running around in a playground or having a temper tantrum, and then posting it on social media. But did you ever think it might be a mistake, or even illegal? The...
There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well