DrKaren Le Rossignol

Karen is an educator and researcher with a strong interest in work-oriented and student-centred engagements in learning. She has a particular research interest in creative nonfiction, memoir, manifestos and the personal essay, and developing storytelling skills through digital learning scenarios. She also enjoys creative projects as diverse as writing and editing of commissioned books, working with collaborative teams on creative proposals and events, and setting up regional and global networks of creative collaborators.
As a freelance writer Karen ran a creative freelance business in writing, editing and publishing for more than fifteen years. She has extensive experience in industry projects, and has produced 13 texts related to running a small business, communication and working with teams/projects. In recent times her interest has developed into creating online scenarios for higher education writing and experiential learning programs, and developing micro-publishing for emerging writers to develop publication options.

Research Groups
Reading Writing Futures - Deakin University

Deakin Motion Lab Immersive Realities - Deakin University

previously: Creative Arts Emerging Research Group, Flows and Catchments - Deakin University

JumpLeads social enterprise community and arts initiatives  - Australia

Virtual Worlds Working Group - Australia

Experiential Learning in Virtual Worlds Steering Group - Interdisciplinary.net, UK