Janet

Janet Williams, Ph.D., was born in Sydney, Australia. A professor of cognitive science and education at Monash University, Janet leads the innovative learning technologies initiative and is dedicated to integrating technology into educational practices. In 2023, she received the prestigious Education Innovation Award from the Australian Academy of Science for her contributions to the field of education technology.

Janet has been a visiting scholar at Stanford University (2019) and has lectured widely across the Asia-Pacific region. She has also served as a consultant on digital literacy for UNESCO projects in Southeast Asia.

As an advocate for modern learning environments, Janet became fascinated by the role of interactive technology in enhancing student engagement and achievement. Her research focuses on how virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) can transform traditional teaching methods into immersive experiences that captivate learners' minds. Janet has published extensively on these topics, with titles including "Transforming Classrooms: The Impact of VR on Learning" (2020), "Engaging Minds: AR's Potential in Education" (2022), and "The Future Classroom: Integrating Technology for Better Outcomes" (2024).

She has co-authored several textbooks designed to introduce students to the world of computer science and coding, such as "Coding for Beginners: An Interactive Guide" (2018; 2nd ed. 2021) and "Mastering Python: From Novice to Expert" (2020). Janet is also the editor of the Journal of Educational Technology and Society, and oversees the publication of various series on digital pedagogy and innovative teaching methods.

In addition to her academic work, Janet teaches a popular course on the future of education at the university, exploring the possibilities of emerging technologies in the classroom. Over the years, she has collaborated with tech developers and educational psychologists to create tech-based tools that support personalized learning pathways for students across different subjects.

Janet's insights have been highlighted in media outlets like the Sydney Morning Herald, The Conversation, and Wired magazine, and she has appeared as a guest speaker on ABC Radio National and TEDx events.