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Cyntia Franco, Educational Designer Technologist at University of Sydney

Cyntia Franco


Educational Designer Technologist
University of Sydney

Throughout my career I have consistently been at the "cutting edge" of visual arts, art technology, 3D modelling and visualisation, digital imagery, video production, and ongoing specialist projects as Web Designer and Developer, Instructional Designer, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality designer and developer.

My philosophy of work and life is to facilitate and improve learning and engagement outcomes for students, in a creative way that empowers them to learn independently and become the best professionals they can be.

I am passionate about “students interacting and participating” and this has been my legacy while working as Instructional Designer and Technologist over the years. I have been actively improving tertiary learning by applying active learning with the use of new technologies to many different units within the universities where I have worked. I see technology as a tool to improve on-line learning, allowing flexibility for learners, opening channels of communication and peer collaboration.

 

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Conference Day One: Thursday, 14 March 2019

Thursday, March 14th, 2019

10:50 AM Innovative Space Designs that Optimise Advanced Learning Tools

Innovative technologies have delivered exciting opportunities for learning; however, it is critical that these learning tools are strategically integrated to optimise learning spaces, strengthen connectivity and student outcomes.

  • Innovative infrastructure and learning space designs are priorities to make changes in pedagogic approaches of learning
  • The need to integrate a blended approach to Virtual and Face-to-face learning methodologies
  • The introduction of Virtual Reality learning spaces to develop critical thinking in students cognition