Research Projects
The BMU's Research group is currently engaged in a number of research projects that are listed below.
Educating the Net Generation: Implications for Learning and Teaching in Australian Universities. Gregor Kennedy, Kerri-Lee Krause, Kathleen Gray, Terry Judd, Sue Bennett, Barney Dalgarno, Karl Maton & Andrea Bishop. A project funded by the Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.
MUVES: Melbourne University Virtual Environments for Simulation Project. An interdisciplinary project led by Professor Peter Harris funded by the Strategic Research Initiative Fund, The University of Melbourne.
Digital Natives: First year students' experiences with information and communications technologies and preferences about their use in Higher Education. Gregor Kennedy, Kerri-Lee Krause, Kathleen Gray & Terry Judd. A project sponsored by Associate Professor Susan Elliott, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and Equity), The University of Melbourne.
Using communications technologies to improve students' learning experiences in clinical settings. Gregor Kennedy & Kathleen Gray. A project funded by the Learning and Teaching Performance Fund. The University of Melbourne.
Lab-based learning: Understanding and improving student access to and use of digital resources in self-directed learning environments. Terry Judd & Gregor Kennedy. A project funded by the Learning and Teaching Performance Fund. The University of Melbourne.
The creation of a web-based learning system to enhance the learning and teaching of biochemistry: Reusing Learning Objects. Kristine Elliott, Helen Irving & Kevin Sweeney. A project funded by the Melbourne/Monash Committee for collaboration in Educational Technologies.
Computer-based decision support: Evaluation and development of a 3D anatomical interface for kidney function and pathology. Peter Harris, Andrew Lonie & Raj Buyya. A project funded by the Australian Research Council.
An exploration of the physiological basis for engagement in computer games and interactive learning environments. Barney Dalgarno, Gregor Kennedy & Sue Bennett. A project funded by a Charles Sturt University Small Grant.
Using educational technologies to understand how learners solve problems. Kristine Elliott.
Using educational technologies to enhance the ability of students to conduct biomedical enquiry. Kristine Elliott & Kevin Sweeney.
Using multimedia learning designs, particularly simulation-based designs, to promote active learning. Tom Petrovic, Gregor Kennedy & Terry Judd.
The development of clinical informatics capabilities in early career health sciences professionals. Kathleen Gray & Jenny Sim.
Implications of Web 2.0 authoring for assessment, attribution and academic integrity in higher education. Kathleen Gray, Celia Thompson, Judithe Sheard, Rosemary Clerehan, Martin Dick & Margaret Hamilton.
Student Research Projects
Evaluation of multimedia genetic education resources in Victorian secondary schools. A PhD project of Amy Nisselle. Supervised by Sylvia Metcalfe, Gregor Kennedy & Mary Anne Aitkin.
Clarificative Program Evaluation of Medical Imaging in The University of Melbourne Medical curriculum. A Master of Education project of Imogene Rothnie. Supervised by Bradley Shrimpton & Gregor Kennedy.
Changing emotions to enhance learning: An affective computing challenge. A PhD project of Nilma Perera. Supervised by Jon Pearce & Gregor Kennedy.
A conceptual framework for improving the informed consent process. A PhD project of Damian Claydon-Platt. Supervised by Gregor Kennedy & Bruce Mann.
Modeling the information needs and behaviour of informal carers. A PhD project of Basil Alzougoul. Supervised by Shanton Chang & Kathleen Gray.
A comparison of health science students' use of emerging technologies.
An Advanced Medical Science project of Harvey Romolo. Supervised by
Kathleen Gray, Gregor Kennedy, Terry Judd & Kristine Elliott.
Please contact staff from the BMU for further details about any of these projects.
If you are interested in carrying out a collaborative research project with the BMU please contact Dr Gregor Kennedy.