MET Adjunct Professor
Faculty of Educational Support and Development,
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Email: Jovita.Vytasek@kpu.ca
MET Courses: ETEC 543
“My journey into education began with a fascination with the science of how we learn, and it continues to drive my work today. This led me to explore how technology can illuminate and improve these complex, unseen processes, and to pursue a PhD in Educational Technology and Learning Design. I wanted to examine the potential of learning analytics to generate meaningful insights into the learning process as a way to understand, improve, and support learners in achieving their goals.
My research explores the interconnections between learning design and learning sciences, with a focus on how learning analytics can offer insights into learning processes. In my doctoral work, I investigated the application of natural language processing to help students reflect on their analytical writing through novel visual representations of the ways they connected different topics. This led to postdoctoral research exploring analytics applications in STEM education, developing approaches for inquiry-based prompting and interactive feedback. My research trajectory spans from large-scale MOOCs to individual classroom applications, reflecting my interest in understanding learning in different settings. I also work on developing learning resources and program supports as I enjoy creating, collaborating, and hearing from students and faculty about their needs and challenges, and being involved in practical application.
I truly enjoy working with students in the MET program and appreciate the diversity of this learning community. Students bring rich experiences from various educational contexts, creating an engaging community environment for exploring complex questions of theory and practice. I get excited when I can support students’ learning journeys, engaging with their innovative project ideas, and I am continually inspired by their passion and creativity. The program provides an ideal space for collaborative exploration of how technology can enhance learning while maintaining a critical perspective on its implementation and impact.”