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Personal profile
Biography
Amber McLeod is an accomplished educator and researcher within the Faculty of Education at Monash University. With a background spanning diverse fields, she brings a unique blend of expertise to her role. Formerly a microbiologist, Amber also taught English in Japan, Brunei, and Australia. Currently, she heads the technology units in the Bachelor of Education program.
Her research centres on demystifying technology to enhance educators' digital confidence and competence. Her doctoral thesis, funded by the Australian Research Council, critically evaluated a digital technology intervention program in Australian secondary schools and highlighted the need for more research. Amber’s experiences have granted her keen insights into the challenges educators face in an increasingly digital age. Her hope is that equipping teachers with the skills to effectively leverage digital technologies for teaching and learning will contribute to the digital proficiency of the next generation.
Research interests
Access and equity in education
Cultural and gendered understandings of ICT
Digital literacy in pre-service teachers
Research area keywords
- Digital Technology
- Gender and diversity
- Computers and society
- Community attitudes
- F-12 education
- Information Technology
- Transition
- Stereotypes
- Teacher Education
- Adult education and training
- Educational Technology
- Digital learning
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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EdTech Innovation: Improving efficacy through research and industry partnerships
Henderson, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Tan, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McLeod, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Creely, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Blannin, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Awdry, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
7/12/21 → 30/09/22
Project: Research
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BLCSI 2019: Building Leadership for Change through School Immersion 2019
Tudball, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Adams, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lancaster, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johnson, L. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Smith, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burke, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rady, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Round, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), George, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Welch, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pruyn, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Creely, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gesthuizen, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tan, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burke, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mansfield, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Clarke, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kewalramani, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McLeod, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kalogeropoulos, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ozzimo, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/04/19 → 14/02/20
Project: Research
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Developing inter-faculty and faculty-specific interpersonal-communication skills amongst culturally diverse students
Nobis, F. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Jevons, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thompson, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Choate, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Walker, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & McLeod, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Monash University – Internal University Contribution
1/06/18 → 31/05/19
Project: Other
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Digital Divas: Designing approaches to enthuse girls' interest in ICT studies and ICT careers
Fisher, J. L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Craig, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Forgasz, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lang, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McLeod, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ellul, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Harlos, B. (Partner Investigator (PI))
ARC - Australian Research Council, Victorian Women in ICT Network, Department of Education (Victoria), Australian Computer Society Incorporated, Netspace Online Systems Pty Ltd, Brentwood Secondary College
1/01/09 → 13/05/12
Project: Research
Research output
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Critical literacies in upper primary in Australia (2014–2024): a thematic literature review
Creely, E., Parr, G., Richardson, H., Carabott, K., McLeod, A. & Scull, J., 2026, In: The Australian Journal of Language and Literacy. 49, p. 1-18 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Students as designers with Augmented Reality
Schutt, S., Barbieri, W., Cantone, A., Maher, D. & McLeod, A., 2026, Creative Technologies Education: Students as Digital Designer. Bower, M. & von Mengersen, B. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon UK: Routledge, p. 93-106 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Playing video games: the educational power of “storying”
Carabott, K. & McLeod, A., Mar 2025, Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2025. Cohen, J. & Hartshorne, R. (eds.). Waynesville NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), p. 395-399 5 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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The action-reflection process required in the age of GenAI
Nemorin, S., Richardson, H. & McLeod, A., Mar 2025, Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2025. Cohen, J. & Hartshorne, R. (eds.). Waynesville NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), p. 831-841 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Digital skill mythology and understanding in preservice teachers
McLeod, A., 2024, Research Thinking for Responsive Teaching: Research Skill Development with In-service and Preservice Educators. Willison, J. (ed.). 1st ed. Singapore Singapore: Springer, p. 105-120 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference 2026
Richardson, H. (Speaker), Carabott, K. (Speaker), McLeod, A. (Speaker), Creely, E. (Speaker), Parr, G. (Speaker) & Scull, J. (Speaker)
7 Jul 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Australian Association for the Teaching of English and Australian Literacy Educators Association Conference
Carabott, K. (Speaker), Parr, G. (Speaker), Creely, E. (Speaker), McLeod, A. (Speaker) & Richardson, H. (Speaker)
3 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Universitas Jambi (Jambi University)
Carabott, K. (Visiting academic) & McLeod, A. (Visiting academic)
2024Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference 2022
McLeod, A. (Speaker), Richardson, H. (Speaker), Barley, K. (Speaker) & Manzari, E. (Speaker)
30 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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International Conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education 2022
McLeod, A. (Speaker), Richardson, H. (Speaker), Barley, K. (Speaker) & Manzari, E. (Speaker)
30 Nov 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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Videogames or homework? Why not both, as ACMI has 75 game lessons for you to try
15/10/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Gaming in the classroom: what we can learn from Pokémon Go technology
15/08/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Students struggle with digital skills because their teachers lack confidence
29/03/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment