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Independent Emerging Technologies Researcher, Consultant, Trainer and Presenter

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You can phone me on 040413 0342
You can email me at seanfitz64@gmail.com.
I'm on LinkedIn here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/seanfitzgerald
I sometimes blog at Sean's Emerging....

What Do I Do?

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I'm an independent researcher, consultant, trainer and presenter with an interest in emerging technologies and their impact on society.

I'm currently providing training and support in using digital technologies for people with disabilities, especially mental health issues and psychosocial disabilities. I am registered with the NDIS. See NDIS Services.

My Research

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I'm currently researching how technology can be used to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing. These technologies include - eMental health, eTherapy, mMealth (mobile health), telehealth, smartphone apps, wearables & sensors, fitness gaming, serious games & gamification, augmented & virtual reality, biofeedback & neurostimulation.

Up until late 2008 my professional focus was on Web 2.0 technologies and social software and their impact on teaching and learning. My most reecent research in the educational field was into the potential and impact of online virtual worlds and Multi-user Virtual Environments (MUVEs) on education and society. With Jo Kay I explored the educational uses of Second Life - a popular online 3D virtual world. Jo and I developed a directory of educational uses of Second Life which was originally available on the discontinued Second Life in Education wiki and is now available here: Educational Uses of Second Life.

Current Projects

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I'm currently developing workshops introducing eMental health technologies and digital resources to people with mental health issues.

Ongoing

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• Sean's Tech Club - weekly 2hr sessions with members of Flourish Australia's Buckingham House Recovery and Wellbeing Centre based in Surry Hills, assisting with smartphones and other digital technologies.

2017

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• Ensuring consumer access to emerging digital mental health resources via digital devices - paper for the 2017 TheMHS Learning Network Annual Conference, 30th August, 2017.
• An innovative funding model of individual capacity building (ICB) trialled in IWSPIR: Proposition of a funding complement to NDIS funding - joint presentation with Kate Ball, Flourish Australia for the 2017 TheMHS Learning Network Annual Conference, 1st September, 2017.
• Celebrating Peer-run Mental Health Initiatives: The development, launch and growth of new peer initiatives in Inner West Sydney - symposium participant at the 2017 TheMHS Learning Network Annual Conference, 31st August 2017.
• Digital Resources for Mental Health & Wellbeing for Mentor and Support and GAPP - Glebe Assistance Partnership Program, 20th February, 2017.
• Consume Reflections Talk for Partners in Recovery Inner West Sydney InsPIRed book launch, 14th December 2016.
• Co-design Workshop for reimagine.today - a website helping people living with mental health conditions to navigate the NDIS. Developed by the Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC). Oct 2016 - June 2017.
• Smartphones and Apps for Mental Health & Wellbeing - under development.

Educational Technology Projects

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2008

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Projects

• TAFENSW Student Association Officer Communication & Technology Workshop - 10th & 11th December, 2008. Program and wiki development.

2007

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Presentations & Workshops

• The Educational Potential of Virtual Worlds - presentation for NSW LearnScope's eLearning07 Conference, 2nd November 2007.
• Virtual Worlds - Trends and Opportunities - keynote for the NSW LearnScope regional event, Go Virtual 07! Teaching and Learning in Virtual Worlds for VET, 24th September 2007.
• In-World Presentation: Showcasing Australasian Educational Projects in Second Life - for the AFLF's E-learning Networks June Online Conference, 20th June 2007
• Virtual Worlds - What are They and Why do Educators Need to Pay Attention to Them? - an Elluminate presentation for the AFLF's E-learning Networks June Online Conference, 19th June 2007
• Get a Second Life – Exploring Educational Uses of Second Life - for the HYPAR Hands-On Learning Workshop, 1st June 2007
• Virtual Worlds and 3D in Online Education - a webinar for the Learning Technologies User Group.

Projects

• Using The Second Life Virtual World in Teaching and Learning - a LearnScope 07 project with TAFENSW Sydney Institute.

2006

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Presentations & Workshops

• Second Life and SAE - with Jo Kay - a presentation and tour for staff and students of SAE Institute Byron Bay, 29 November, 2006.
• Second Life: Touring a Virtual World (with Jo Kay) - as part of the E-learning Networks Online event - Showcasing E-learning in Practice, 20 - 22 November 2006
• Creating your Personal Learning Environment as part of the LearnScope August 3 2006 Workshops.
• Web 2.0 and Social Software in Education for teachers and support staff of Sheldon College.
• Connected Learning Community - Network Launch and Overview - as part of the E-learning Networks Project Online Event - Tapping into Social Networking for E-learning.
• What is Web 2.0? - my view of Web 2.0 for the E-learning 1.0 vs. Elearning 2.0 Panel Session as part of the E-learning Networks Project Online Event - Tapping into Social Networking for E-learning.
• Social Software Tools and their Application in VTE Teaching & Learning - a presentation for the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
• Web 2.0 Networked Learning Community (tentative title) - a project funded by the 2006 E-learning Networks Project, part of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework.

Projects

• Connected Learning Community - a 2006 E-learning Networks Project. Launch and Overview presentation, wiki and blog.
• Engaging Learners with Disabilities - a LearnScope project for the TAFE NSW Sydney Institute Disabilties Unit
• Women Students’ Mentoring and Support Network for the TAFE Women’s Programs Unit at the TAFE NSW Sydney Institute.

2005

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Presentations & Workshops

• Cool Tools for Online Learning - the North Coast Tour - Wikis, Blogs, RSS Feeds, Podcasting and Moblogging. A workshop for VET practitioners in Wollongbar and Port Macquarie for the Australian Flexible Learning Framework
• Podcasting In Education, for the Connecting Access 2005 Conference, 7th - 8th December 2005
• Casting the Net LearnScope Project Overview for Cool Connections, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework face-to-face event
• Knowledge Sharing with Distributed Networking Tools as part of the Networks September 12 – 14 Mini-online Event - Cool Results: Engaging Clients in E-learning
• Networked Learning in Action - an interactive session for the 2005 AUSTAFE Conference
• MP3 Players, Podcasting and Online Audio Materials in Education
• Podcasting in Education as part of the Networks June 8-10 Mini-online Event - Cool Tools for e-Learning
• Cool Tools for Engaging Young People - Blogging and Online Journaling, Moblogging, Audioblogging and Podcasting - for the HYPAR Conference
• Blogging, RSS Feeds and Podcasting for Libraries

Projects

• Cool Talkback! with Sean and Leigh for the 2005 Networks of the Australian Flexible Learning Community
• Learnscope Project - Casting the Net - mLearning with MP3 players, audio lessons, audio blogging and podcasting - EdNA Group, Blog, Podcast & Presentation.
• Networks 2005 Project - Online Mentoring Network (EdNA Group)
• Mentoring, Coaching and Communication - course at Ultimo Campus of TAFE NSW Sydney Institute
• Moodle Course Management System trial at TAFE NSW Sydney Institute for The Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CILT).

2004

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Presentations & Workshops

• NET*Working 2004 Presentation - Online Journaling and Blogging (Login as guest)
• NET*Working 2004 Presentation - Moodle Course Management System (Login as guest)

Projects

• Blog-On! Learnscope Project - Online self-publishing tools for journaling, writing and storytelling

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