| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Zhao, L., Thomas, P., & Zhang, L. (211201). Do our children learn enough in Sky Class? A case study: online learning in Chinese primary schools in the COVID era March to May 2020. Smart Learning Environments, 8(1), |
| 2014 | Thomas, P. (140701). A case study of using a hypermedia pedagogy in a secondary english classroomz. English in Australia, 49(1), (53-61). |
| 2008 | Sanjakdar, F., Thomas, P., & Cacciattolo, M. (081201). Reconceptualising pre-service teacher education at Victoria university: Putting the byte into inquiry learning. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 3(3), (125-133). |
| 2008 | Thomas, P., & Martin, E. (080201). Using a phenomenographic approach in evaluating hypermedia stories. Computers and Education, 50(2), (613-626). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Digital literacy
- Secondary Teacher Education
- ICT in education
- International student mobility
- Multimedia education
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Peter Thomas
Dr Peter Thomas is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Arts, Business, Law, Education and IT at Victoria University. His research work is in the areas of multimedia education, digital literacy and the technology used by young people. He is also writing on Student Mobility in International Settings, particularly in Timor-Leste. Peter's teaching focuses on literacy education, technology and secondary school education.
He is supervising theses on digital technology in schools, E-learning and young peoples' engagement with technology.
Peter has been on six study tours with the College of Arts & Education to Timor-Leste and Malaysia.
Qualifications
- PhD, Victoria University, Australia, 2010
- Graduate Diploma in Education, University of Melbourne, Australia, 1986
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Melbourne, Australia, 1985
Key publications
Peter has over 6 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Peter's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book chapter (showing 1)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Thomas, P., & Thomas, P. (090101). The Digital Portfolio in Education: True Secrets (pp. 55-63). Pearson Education Australia. |
Journal article (showing 4 of 4)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Funding details for this researcher are currently unavailable.
Acknowledgements
Many thanks to the following organisations for their support and essential contributions to my research:
- Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Acting supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Master of Research | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (2) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Acting supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
| Master of Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doctor of Education | Associate supervisor |
| 4 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 2 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | PhD by Creative Work | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Education (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD (4) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD (2) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD by Creative Work (1) | Associate supervisor |
Teaching activities & experience
Teaching responsibilities:
- B.Ed P-12 Core education units Year 3
- Masters of Teaching core education units
- AED5023 E-Learning
- ESP3002 Understanding Processes of Innovation
Coordination:
Bachelor of Education P- 12 Co-Course Chair
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| May 2003 - Present |
Senior Lecturer
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 1986 - Dec 1999 |
Technical and Secondary Teacher
|
Victorian Education Department |
| Jan 1986 - Dec 1994 |
Teacher and Professional Development Coordinator
|
Chaffey Secondary College |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| May 2003 -
Present
|
Senior Lecturer
Victoria University |
| Jan 1986 -
Dec 1999
|
Technical and Secondary Teacher
Victorian Education Department |
| Jan 1986 -
Dec 1994
|
Teacher and Professional Development Coordinator
Chaffey Secondary College |
