welcome.
I am a Canadian researcher, educator, and learning scientist specializing in student agency and the mediating role of online learning technologies and social media on student success, mental health, and well-being. As the Director of the ALIVE Research Lab at the University of British Columbia I study agency ‘unbundled’ from formal learning contexts including social media, online and virtual immersive environments.
I am also a two-time heart transplant recipient, heart failure survivor, and co-founder of the HeartLife Foundation of Canada whose mission is to engage, educate, and empower the voices of those living with heart failure.
Please check out my profile and contact me if you have further inquiries.
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I am an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia and Director of the Assessment for Learning in Immersive and Virtual Environments (ALIVE) Research Lab.
My research focuses on transforming learner agency in the postdigital era by integrating advanced technologies with critical pedagogy to innovate educational practices. I lead groundbreaking projects that utilize immersive virtual environments and game-based learning, actively engaging students in shaping their own educational experiences. My aim is to empower students to take control of their learning by setting goals and making informed decisions. Additionally, I tackle significant social issues such as equity and digital access. My work is essential in developing educational frameworks that equip learners to navigate and excel in the complexities of the 21st century.
postdigital learner agency.
Where humans meet machines in learning.
Think critically. Act ethically. Shape the system.
my research is funded by
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documentary.
THIS IS MY STORY
My Broken Heart is a feature-length documentary shot over 5-years. The documentary follows the lives of Jillianne Code, Mark Wilson, and Cody Halfpenny as they face the challenges of heart transplantation.
Exploring the journey from end-stage heart failure, LVAD, heart transplantation, and organ rejection, My Broken Heart is an unflinching look at the possible complications and consequences of organ transplantation.
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🚨 Call for Chapters! 🚨
Are you exploring learner agency in the age of AI, algorithms, and hybrid education?
We’re editing a new volume:
📘 Postdigital Learner Agency: Navigating Hybrid and Algorithmically Mediated Education
Part of the Postdigital Science and Education series (Springer Nature)
We’re inviting scholars, educators, designers & students to contribute chapters on:
🔹 Theoretical frameworks
🔹 Case studies (K–12, higher ed, lifelong learning)
🔹 Global & Indigenous perspectives
🔹 Equity, justice & ethics in AI
🔹 Pedagogical innovations
📅 Proposals due: May 15, 2025
🗓️ Full chapters due: October 1, 2025
📨 Submission info & blog series: link in bio
Let’s reimagine learner agency for our algorithmically mediated future.
#PostdigitalAgency #CallForChapters #EdTech #AIinEducation #HybridLearning #DigitalPedagogy #EquityInEducation #FutureOfLearning #EducationalResearch #PostdigitalScience #academiclife
#AcademicLife #staurdaymorning #editing #TransplantLife #HeartLife #Reviewer2
Saturday morning writing session. Sometimes you just have to go with it - when your brain 🧠 works - use it!
#AcademicLife #TransplantLife #phdchat #professorlife
2025. Time to release the stories I have inside - my theme for this year is ‘catch and release.’
Amazing morning sail on the Loch. Visited Urquhart Castle. Lunch of wood fired pizza “one of the best I’ve ever had” - Nick
Finishing with some local craft and a wee dram before the train back to Edinburgh.
On August 22nd these two kids Ken Code and Judith Code celebrated 54 years together!
Check out the engagement photos below. A couple of babies 🙃❤️
Cc Susan Kreil Shannon Roberta L Malin
Had my annual 🫀 transplant check up. After everything that has transpired since the age of 28 it is always thrilling to hear that everything is good. #ItsAboutLife @HeartLifeCanada
🌟 Discover the Future of Learning with ALIVE! 🚀
We`re diving deep into the heart of immersive learning with our cutting-edge research project, ALIVE (Agency for Learning in Immersive and Virtual Environments). 🎮💡 At ALIVE, we`re exploring the transformative power of game-based assessments to foster agency, boost self-efficacy, and master self-regulated learning.
🌍 Engage in an ecological climate inquiry like never before! Our evidence-centered game design offers adaptable feedback, empowering you to take control of your learning journey. 📚🌱
We`re on a mission to uncover the optimal game design conditions that enable agency and investigate how agentic gameplay modes transform learning outcomes. 🕹️✨
Join us in redefining education and unlocking the full potential of digital learning environments. Are you ready to become part of the ALIVE revolution? Follow the link in our bio to learn more.
#ALIVEResearch #ImmersiveLearning #VirtualEnvironments #GameBasedLearning #EducationalInnovation #SelfEfficacy #SelfRegulatedLearning #ClimateInquiry #FutureOfEducation #LearningRevolution #DigitalLearning
Today, I am 6.
Let`s get this documentary to 100K views before Heart Month (February) ends. Spread the word. There is hope in this world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF7Pv7EZ308
