Derek Powell is passionate about the possibilities for technology in the hands of the upcoming generation of students to transform the ways people engage and learn at university. As UQ Manager, Teaching Technology Support, he was a pivotal figure in the team that delivered Australia’s first, purpose built Collaborative Learning Centre, designing and integrating around $1.5m of technology into the seven rooms. He conceived the Advanced Concept Teaching Spaces model (a radical experimental didactic space, currently under construction at UQ) and is a co-principal investigator in the Carrick Foundation funded "Next Generation Learning Spaces" research project.
As well as qualifications in communications and management Derek brings a broad perspective to the application of technology as his previous experience includes integration of AV and IT into spaces ranging from function and event centres to Expo pavilions. In a wider sense, his focus on technically mediated communication includes experience in broadcast and video production with scores of short subjects to his credit. Derek also writes regularly in the popular and technical press on audio and video technology.
Email:
D.Powell@uq.edu.au