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Hi, My name is Dean Groom, and I write Design 4 Learning to help educator’s transition from traditional classrooms. I am interested in renewing curricula and professional practice by embedding new pedagogical classroom practice to create authentic, realistic and relevant learning for today’s learners.

I started my first blog in 2004, to help me better understand how technology changes learning. I now help educators deal with the rapid changes in technology, social media, games and virtual worlds.

I’ve co-authored two books about Learning with Technology with long time friend, Judy O’Connell, whom I regularly work with to provide professional learning for teachers and executives.

My career prior to education was in Advertising and Marketing, specializing in interactive design and media, as an Art Director and Typographer.

I am now Head of Educational Development Design at Macquarie University, and previously Head of Information Technology at a Sydney High School – passionate about creating workable ‘Web2.0’ classroom environments.

I run regular workshops, provide advice to educators and mentor teachers beginning to explore the pedagogical impact of technology – and blended, enquiry approaches to learning. I work with a diverse range of educators in all sectors, participate and speak at conferences and symposia. I have particular interest in virtual worlds and game based learning.

To contact me : please email deangroom@gmail.com

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