Australian Educational Leader AEL Volume 41 Issue 2 PRINT

Australian Educational Leader AEL Volume 41 Issue 2 PRINT Version

ACEL’s Australian Educational Leader (AEL) publication, is recognised nationally and internationally as a practical journal for the exchange of current research, trends, and innovations. It is a valuable resource for accessing leading educational practice and theory with contemporary techniques and contexts.


Volume 41 Issue 2
Leading in a Digital Environment

Welcome to the latest edition of 2019 of the Australian Educational Leader (AEL). We are delighted to present ‘Leading in a Digital Environment'. Our lead articles have been written by Lee Watanabe-Crockett and Greg Whitby. Other sections include a spotlight interview with Professor Martin Westwell, book review, success stories, plus our NEW addition for 2019 "Student Voice" continues.
Lead Articles


Leading in a digital environment
Greg Whitby


Future-proofing our learners
Lee Watanabe-Crockett

AEL Interview


Professor Martin Westwell - Spotlight Interview

AEL Articles


Exponential technologies and school
Nick Burnett, Dr David Turner


Pedagogy, leading from the middle and digital technologies
Dr Jane Hunter


The role of research in developing policy and practice for children’s digital engagement
Professor Elizabeth Handsley, Barbara Biggins OAM CF


The role of STEM in the 21st Century teaching and learning environment
Jennifer McPhie


Personalising pedagogy for teacher self-esteem
Emeritus Professor Frank Crowther, 2017 ACEL New Voice Scholars


From the Archives:
Digital interfaces for learning
Rob Sieben

Success Stories


Aurora College: Igniting new ways of learning
Chris Robertson, Sharon Ford


The adventures of a humanoid robot in a French classroom
Véronique Preau, Dr Tele Tan, Perrine Lohues and Pierre Cappe


To STEM or not to STEM, that is the question
Rachael Lehr

Book Reviews


Putting Learning Before Technology: The possibilities and limits of digitalization (Klaus Zierer)
Reviewed by Dr Christine Haynes

Other Articles

Student Voice: Providing the opportunities for all students to be heard

AEL In Context


ACEL 2019
ISSN 1832–8245
40.00