Biography

David has worked as a radio broadcaster and content producer, news editor, and multimedia designer. His academic career includes lecturing in journalism, media and communication. His research interests encompass digital game-based learning, applied drama and technology, social media, mobile media, and online education.

Qualifications

• PhD, Charles Sturt University, 2011
• Graduate Certificate in University Teach & Learn, Charles Sturt University, 2008
• Master of Arts, University of Wollongong, 2004
• Bachelor of Arts (Communication - Journalism), Mitchell College of Advanced Education, 1989

Research

Research keywords

• Applied drama
• Digital games
• Education
• Game-based learning
• Journalism
• Media
• Mobile media
• Online
• Simulation
• Social media

Research expertise

David was a Chief Investigator on an Australian Research Council Linkage Project (2007 - 2010) with the Australian Defence Simulation Office, developing and trialing digital game-based and online role-based simulation tools for use in crisis management simulations and training. A protoype scenario and Web-based simulation engine were produced for Australian Defence Force public affairs personnel.

This work draws upon and expands David's research interests in digital game-based learning, the use of 'everyday' digital and online media technologies in learning and teaching, and the application of traditional applied drama conventions and techniques to produce engaging blended learning activities. Recent publications have examined the links between drama, education and technology.

David has also researched and published widely in the communication and journalism education fields. He is interested in the impact and application of mobile media and social media, and the implications for higher education and training in the media and communication disciplines.

Other recent research projects include:

• Scholarship in Teaching grant, Charles Sturt University (2008 – 2010)

Funded by CSU's Division of Learning & Teaching Services ($10,000) this project explored the application of radio production and presentation training resources to educational podcasting.

• Faculty Research Development Grant, Charles Sturt University, (2007 - 2009)

This $10,000 Charles Sturt University Faculty of Arts project developed resources to support introduction of mobile media production skills and techniques to the tertiary journalism curriculum.

Collaboration

David has collaborated on cross-disciplinary projects, including an ARC Linkage project (2007 - 2009) with the Australian Defence Force.

Languages

• English

Fields of Research

Memberships

Body relevant to professional practice.

• Member - Journalism Education Association of Australia
• Member - Australian & New Zealand Communication Association
• Member - Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education
• Member - Association of Internet Researchers
• Member - Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia

Invitations

Administrative

Administrative expertise

David currently coordinates a team of academic and general staff, and deals with the range of administrative duties that entails.

He has administered research projects, including budgeting, staffing and reporting tasks.

Teaching

Teaching keywords

• Broadcasting
• Game-based
• Journalism
• Learning
• Media
• Online
• Radio
• Social media
• Teaching

Teaching expertise

David has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in journalism, media and communication since 2000. He is experienced in developing and teaching blended and online courses, using a range of digital media technologies and Web-based systems.

Throughout his teaching career David has coordinated at course and program level, and has served on Teaching and Learning Committees at School, Faculty and institutional levels.

David has also shared his teaching expertise with colleagues through a teaching fellowship (Flexible Learning Institute, Charles Sturt University), and involvement with postgraduate tertiary teaching courses.