Eliani Boton is a Lecturer: Academic Development at the University of South Australia (UniSA), specialising in the creation of blended and fully online learning experiences that enhance student outcomes. Her work focuses on inclusive, high-quality programs that combine traditional and innovative teaching approaches to foster engagement and academic success.
Eliani's PhD research focused on improving student retention in online education, exploring factors such as cultural issues, motivation, Learning Management Systems, and online pedagogies. Through qualitative case studies with online lecturers from six countries, she identified effective strategies for enhancing student engagement, underscoring the important role of educators in online ... Read more
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Eliani Boton is a Lecturer: Academic Development at the University of South Australia (UniSA), specialising in the creation of blended and fully online learning experiences that enhance student outcomes. Her work focuses on inclusive, high-quality programs that combine traditional and innovative teaching approaches to foster engagement and academic success.
Eliani's PhD research focused on improving student retention in online education, exploring factors such as cultural issues, motivation, Learning Management Systems, and online pedagogies. Through qualitative case studies with online lecturers from six countries, she identified effective strategies for enhancing student engagement, underscoring the important role of educators in online learning environments.
Prior to joining UniSA, Eliani contributed her expertise to Monash University, where she provided educational advice and design expertise to support academic and professional staff. This role involved a comprehensive approach to unit revitalisation, ensuring that units were constructively aligned and designed with authentic assessments. Additionally, as an Online Learning Advisor for fully online postgraduate courses at QUT, Eliani supports student learning in the Graduate Certificate in Education (Innovative Learning Design) and the Master of Education.
Her research background includes significant contributions to the Whole of Community Engagement initiative at Charles Darwin University, where she collaborated with remote Aboriginal communities to promote an educational reform that is inclusive, culturally respectful, and community-driven.
Eliani’s contributions have been recognised with a DVCE Role Model Award for Educational Design and the Dean's Award for Innovation in Learning and Teaching at Monash Business School, celebrating her innovative approaches to enhancing student learning.