Dr James Hobson

Learning Designer

Teaching and Learning Innovation

Academic


James is a Learning Designer in the Teaching Innovation Unit.
He is the lead for the TIU Consultations, and can provide expert advice on course and program development.
He is involved in a diverse range of projects for the TIU, such as the development of course quality tools, the Authentic Assessment project and exam support.
James has worked on the development of a wide variety of fully online courses for UniSA Online, ranging across multiple disciplines, including Engineering, Health Sciences, Business, IT, Construction and Aged Care.

McInnes, R, Hobson, J, Johnson, K, Cramp, J, Aitchison, C & Baldock, K 2024, 'Online course quality evaluation instruments: a scoping review', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, online, pp. 1-21. https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.8978

Strambi, A, Hobson, JE, Baldock, K & Janssen, A 2023, 'Exploring the role of academic development in supporting tertiary educators' well-being: the case of online consultations at UniSA. A practice report', Student Success, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 128-135. https://doi.org/10.5204/ssj.2782

Nallaya, S, Hobson, JE & Ulpen, T 2022, 'An investigation of first year university students' confidence in using academic literacies', Issues in Educational Research, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 264-291.

Nallaya, S & Hobson, J 2021, 'A division-wide framework to scaffold the development of English language and intercultural learning', Journal of Academic Language and Learning, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 162-186.

Date Position Institution name
2018 - 2018 Learning Designer University of Adelaide
2018 - 2025 Learning Designer University of South Australia
2012 - 2017 Online Learning Consultant AQA Education
2011 - 2012 eLearning Technician AQA Education
2006 - 2010 HRD Administrator AQA Education
2005 - 2006 Clerical Officer AQA Education

Date Institution name Country Title
2010 - 2014 University of Hull United Kingdom Master of Education
2000 - 2004 University of York United Kingdom Doctor of Philosophy
1996 - 2000 University of York United Kingdom Master of Chemistry

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