Katharina Freund
I am a scholar, teacher, and educational designer specialising in digital video, social media, and virtual worlds. In my current role as a Senior eLearning Advisor at the Australian National University, I advise academics on eLearning design and initiatives, lead course design and development projects, create resources and training, and design technology initiatives.
I also teach and research in digital communication, social media, and fan cultures. In addition to my scholarly work on remix videos & fan communities, I have taught undergraduate subjects in media studies, communication, and sociology at the University of Wollongong and Southern Cross University.
I also teach and research in digital communication, social media, and fan cultures. In addition to my scholarly work on remix videos & fan communities, I have taught undergraduate subjects in media studies, communication, and sociology at the University of Wollongong and Southern Cross University.
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vids) can be used as critical commentary not just on the television shows they are based on, but also on the practices and communities of the fans themselves. It undertakes a deep reading of Counteragent's vid "Still Alive", which chronicles the conflict surrounding fan responses to Supernatural season 3.
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Edited Anthologies
Edited by Valerie Estelle Frankel
Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Co., 2016
Print ISBN: 978-1-4766-6423-1
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-4766-2487-7
Outlander fever is sweeping the world. But what is behind the hit television drama’s popularity? Is it author Diana Gabaldon’s teasing posts on social media? Is it the real history reimagined? The highly emotional melodrama? Or is it the take-charge heroine and the sweet hero in a kilt? One of the show’s biggest draws is its multigenre appeal. Gabaldon—whose Outlander novels form the basis of the series—has called it science fiction, fantasy, romance, historical fiction and military fiction, depending on her audience. This collection of new essays explores the series as romance, a ghost story, an epic journey, a cozy mystery, a comedy of manners, a gothic thriller and a feminist answer to Game of Thrones, and considers the source of its broad appeal.
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Keywords: MOOCs, moderation, community, emotion, social medial, learning design
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Abstract: How do you design a Moodle site for a university's entire study body? This presentation shares the challenges and strategies of creating a Moodle site for Australian National University (ANU) students to practice and learn about Turnitin and academic integrity. We discuss the design process for this Moodle site, with a focus on universal design and inclusion, including mobile accessibility. Sustainability in online resources is a key factor that has enabled us to work smarter, not harder - even after grant funding expired. Practical tips on Moodle activities and settings are a focus of this presentation.
Presented by Katharina Freund & Stephanie Kizimchuk on 5 December 2016 at the Moodleposium conference in Canberra at the University of Canberra (UC). This presentation was part of the 'Enhance Engagement' stream and suitable for participants of all levels.
Book Chapters
vids) can be used as critical commentary not just on the television shows they are based on, but also on the practices and communities of the fans themselves. It undertakes a deep reading of Counteragent's vid "Still Alive", which chronicles the conflict surrounding fan responses to Supernatural season 3.
Edited by Valerie Estelle Frankel
Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Co., 2016
Print ISBN: 978-1-4766-6423-1
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-4766-2487-7
Outlander fever is sweeping the world. But what is behind the hit television drama’s popularity? Is it author Diana Gabaldon’s teasing posts on social media? Is it the real history reimagined? The highly emotional melodrama? Or is it the take-charge heroine and the sweet hero in a kilt? One of the show’s biggest draws is its multigenre appeal. Gabaldon—whose Outlander novels form the basis of the series—has called it science fiction, fantasy, romance, historical fiction and military fiction, depending on her audience. This collection of new essays explores the series as romance, a ghost story, an epic journey, a cozy mystery, a comedy of manners, a gothic thriller and a feminist answer to Game of Thrones, and considers the source of its broad appeal.
Keywords: MOOCs, moderation, community, emotion, social medial, learning design
Abstract: How do you design a Moodle site for a university's entire study body? This presentation shares the challenges and strategies of creating a Moodle site for Australian National University (ANU) students to practice and learn about Turnitin and academic integrity. We discuss the design process for this Moodle site, with a focus on universal design and inclusion, including mobile accessibility. Sustainability in online resources is a key factor that has enabled us to work smarter, not harder - even after grant funding expired. Practical tips on Moodle activities and settings are a focus of this presentation.
Presented by Katharina Freund & Stephanie Kizimchuk on 5 December 2016 at the Moodleposium conference in Canberra at the University of Canberra (UC). This presentation was part of the 'Enhance Engagement' stream and suitable for participants of all levels.