Vic Farrell
Learning Design | Curriculum Innovation | Online Learning
Award-winning learning designer with more than 30 years’ experience leading curriculum innovation, designing engaging online learning experiences and partnering with educators to improve teaching quality across secondary, tertiary and professional learning environments. Expertise in Moodle, Articulate Storyline 360, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), AI literacy, curriculum renewal and digital resource development.
Queensland, Australia
vicfarrell.com.au | vicfarrellpublishing.com
LinkedIn: Victoria Farrell
Qualifications
Masters of Education: Management and Leadership
(2008, Sydney University, NSW)
Graduate Diploma of Education: Secondary IT & English
(1999, Queensland University of Technology, Qld)
Bachelor of Arts: Media Communications
(1998, Southern Cross University, NSW)
Bachelor of Science: Australian Environmental Studies
(1989, Griffith University, Qld)
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
(2011, Victoria)
Learning Design & Leadership Experience
Educational Consultant & Learning Designer
Vic Farrell Publishing | 2024–Present
Moodle course development
Cyber Safety and AI Literacy programs
Micro:bit curriculum resources
Accessibility for Online Educators
Introduction to eCommerce
Educational publishing
Assessment design
Teacher professional learning
- Designed complete Moodle learning environments using evidence-based learning design principles.
- Developed self-paced professional learning courses incorporating accessibility, UDL and authentic assessment.
- Designed interactive Storyline learning modules using scenario-based learning.
- Developed AI literacy, digital literacy and cyber safety programs for educators.
- Applied learner-centred design principles to improve engagement and accessibility.
- Managed complete learning design lifecycle from needs analysis through evaluation.
Head of Department: Technology
St Kevin’s College | 2017–2026
Hume Grammar | 2012 – 2017
- Led curriculum renewal across Years 7–12.
- Designed assessment frameworks aligned to curriculum outcomes.
- Led improvements with evidence-based practice
- Introduced innovative digital learning practices.
- Coached teaching staff in curriculum development.
- Led adoption of emerging educational technologies.
- Designed authentic assessment programs.
External Relations Specialist
Macquarie University | 2000–2003
- Partnered with academic and professional staff
- Developed educational communications and resources
- Reviewed curriculum of undergraduate courses to support employers and student needs.
- Managed stakeholder engagement initiatives
- Supported student recruitment and outreach programs
Education Officer
NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service | 1992–2000
- Designed environmental education programs
- Developed curriculum-aligned learning resources
- Facilitated community and school education initiatives
Core Expertise
- Learning Design & Instructional Design
- Curriculum Design, Review & Renewal
- Online, Hybrid & Blended Learning
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Learning Management Systems (Moodle)
- Articulate Storyline 360
- Assessment Design
- Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Digital Literacy & Cyber Safety
- Educational Technology Integration
- Project Leadership
- Academic Staff Support & Professional Learning
- Educational Publishing
- Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Educational Technology
- Moodle
- Articulate Storyline 360
- Rise 360 (Learning)
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft 365
- Canva
- Camtasia
- H5P
- HTML/CSS
- School Box & Canvas LMS
- AI tools for learning design
State & National Conference Presentations
2017 – 2023
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Year |
Conference |
Presentation |
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2017 |
DLTV (DigiCon) |
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2018 |
DLTV (DigiCon) |
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2019 |
DLTV (DigiCon) |
Digital Technologies in Schools |
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2021 |
CET Conference |
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2021 – 2023 |
EduTECH |
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2017 – 2022 |
DLTV |
Annual Software Development Teacher Professional Development Presenter |
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2022 |
ICT in SCHOOLS Summit VIC |
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2023 |
National Education Summit |