Digital Education and Society
As a transdisciplinary research group, our mission is to advance the understanding and implementation of digital education technologies to foster inclusive, equitable, and innovative learning environments. We aim to explore the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and society, conducting cutting-edge research that informs policy, practice, and the broader discourse on digital education. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we strive to empower educators, learners, and communities, ensuring that digital education contributes positively to societal development and lifelong learning.
The Digital Education and Society Research Group includes postgraduate students, PhD and EdD students, Early Careers Researchers, Research Associates, Lecturers and senior academics from National and International settings. We meet monthly in hybrid seminars showcasing our work, hosting external keynote speakers and offering research training. Through these meetings we have gained an overview of the activities of our members:
Members undertake research projects across several areas from the Arts and Humanities to Sciences, but particularly in the following areas:
- Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Critical digital pedagogy
- Digital parenting and families
- Data and Learning Analytics in Education
- ICT for Development (ICT4D)
- Digital technologies and learning
- Immersive Virtual, Mixed, Augmented and Personal Learning Environments
- Digital literacies
- Supporting student and teacher well-being with digital technologies
- Digital-games based learning
- Digital health
- Digital humanities
- Digital technologies and sport
- Learning analytics
- Online learning
In terms of impact, members:
- are committed to engaging with the public to present research findings to the Liverpool community of educators
- participate in international forums about the role of digital technologies
- commission leading book series and service on international editorial boards
- contribute to international projects in teacher training
- coordinate the “Distance Learning and Digital Technologies” LinkedIn Group (ca. 5,000+ members)
- founded the International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments
- organiser of over fifty international conferences, symposia and workshops in the field
- participate as frequent keynote speakers around the globe
- contribute to the international media as subject experts on digital technologies and cultures
Please contact either of the group coordinators if you want to become a member of the research group: Dr Fran Tracy or Dr Pete Atherton.