Childs, Elizabeth

Researcher Title
Professor and Program Head, MA of Learning and Technology

Research Focus
The design, creation and implementation of flexible learning environments; Models for professional development; Digital learning environments, networks, communities; Innovative uses of technology for learning; Openness in educational practice; Design thinking and maker movement

Key Collaborators
van Oostveen, R.; DiGiuseppe, M.

Top Cited Paper (past 5 years)

Veletsianos, G., Childs, E., Cox, R., Cordua-von Specht, I., Grundy, S., Hughes, J., Karleen, D. & Willson, A. (2022). Person in environment: Focusing on the ecological aspects of online and distance learning. Distance Education, 43(2). Available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01587919.2022.2064827

2nd Top Cited Paper (past 5 years)

Axe, J., Childs, E., DeVries, I., & Webster, K. (2020). Student experiences of Open Educational Practices: a systematic literature review. Journal of E-Learning and Knowledge Society, 16(4). Available at: http://www.je-lks.org/ojs/index.php/Je-LKS_EN/article/view/1135340

3rd Top Cited Paper (past 5 years)

Harris, B., Childs, E.A., Axe, J. and Gorley, C. (2022), Developing a university learning, teaching and research framework through practice conversations. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, 14(2). Available at: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JARHE-11-2020-0380/full/html

Department
School of Education and Technology

Affiliation
Royal Roads University

elizabeth.childs@royalroads.ca

Phone Number

250-888-2318

Address
Royal Roads University, School of Education and Technology, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2 Canada