Dr Daniel Searson
Teaching Excellence Manager

Organisation unit

Academic Teaching and Learning Innovation Professional Development and Projects

Location

Adelaide University
Profile of Dr Daniel Searson

Other role

Learning Designer

Organisation unit

Academic Teaching and Learning Innovation Curriculum

Location

Adelaide University

About me

I am a Learning Designer in the Teaching and Learning Innovation team. I support teaching staff in curriculum and assessment design, learning activity design, and the use of educational technology. I have a particular interest in the impact of generative AI on teaching and learning and have facilitated professional development workshops in that area.

I originally completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering before working at the Centre for Automotive Research at the University of Adelaide. While there I completed my PhD and was given the opportunity to teach part of a course in the Automotive Engineering degree. This spurred my passion for education, which eventually lead to me becoming a secondary school Mathematics and Science teacher, and ultimately back to the University in a Learning Design role. I have also worked for a short time at Saab Australia in a learning and development role.
Last updated on 02/02/2026 by Daniel Searson