DoctorSandra Williamson-Leadley

I have diverse research interests that all revolve around teachers' and/or students' use of digital toolsto support teaching and learning. These research interests include: professional learning and development of teachers; teachers' use of digital tools in their classroom practice; teachers' use of digital tools to support indigenous students' learning; teachers' use of tablet technology in Primary settings; and, preparedness of pre-service teachers to use digitals tools to teach and to support students in their learning. 

My doctoral research focused on New Zealand primary school teachers' ICT professional development and classroom practices. My other research activities have included exploring the use of tablet technology for assessment in mathematics; investigating mainstream primary teachers' use of digital tools to support their indigenous students' learning and the lessons that can be learned from teachers' use of digital tools in indigenous schools. This has also led to developing an interest in indigenous research methodologies.

My current research interest is in pre-service teachers' preparedness to teach in a range of learning environments (e.g., innovative/flexible learning environments, traditional single cell classrooms and online environments. This includes the skills and pedagogical approaches needed to teach effectively in these varied learning spaces.