Melodie Corbett
Marketing & Communications Assistant
melodie.corbett@ubc.ca
What are your main “big picture” responsibilities at LDDI?
I assist the LDDI team by promoting the activities and work of the unit, including LDDI’s professional development workshops and events. I help keep the UBC community up to date on what is happening at LDDI and am responsible for communicating with a wide variety of audiences.
What are some of your specific, hands-on, day-to-day tasks at LDDI?
I draft and administer the monthly LDDI newsletter, develop communication materials, and provide graphic design support to the LDDI team. I also manage LDDI’s social media pages, update the website, and provide general administrative support.
How does your work help support the LDDI office and the Faculty of Education as a whole?
My work ensures that LDDI can communicate effectively about its activities and achievements. I strive to make our work more visible, helping educators discover and access education technology tools and professional development opportunities that will enhance their experience in the classroom.
Who do you primarily work with?
I work closely with the LDDI team and with other communicators in the Faculty of Education. I also liaise regularly with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other members of the UBC community.
What are your specific areas of interest in the field of educational technology or beyond? How is your work at LDDI contributing or playing into those areas of interest?
I’m passionate about promoting learning opportunities, like the LDDI workshops, that help people discover and access the wide range of educational technologies available to them. Many success stories in education, as well as other fields, come down to how well people communicate and help one another to learn and create. LDDI leans into this work and helps educators connect meaningfully with their students through technology. My work at LDDI allows me to build and explore communication and design strategies that make this work more visible and accessible to learners and educators.
Credentials
2017 Bachelor of Music, University of British Columbia