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Contact Details

Email
steve.gallagher@otago.ac.nz
Position
Co-Acting Associate Dean (Medical Education), Digital Health Programme Course Director
Qualifications
BA PGDip PhD
Research summary
Digital technologies for medical education; virtual and augmented reality in experiential learning, AI in medical education, digital health interventions.

Research

Steve’s research focusses on the use of digital technologies in learning and health. He works broadly in medical education research in areas such as academic motivation, experiential learning using virtual and augmented reality, and the use of generative AI. He is expanding his research with immersive technologies into health interventions for reminiscence, identity and memory.

Publications

Liu, Q., Hu, A., Gladman, T., & Gallagher, S. (2025). Eight months into reality: A scoping review of the application of ChatGPT in higher education teaching and learning. Innovative Higher Education. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s10755-025-09790-4 Journal - Research Article

Finkler, W., Vlietstra, L., Waters, D. L., Zhu, L., Gallagher, S., Walker, R., Forlong, R., & van Heezik, Y. (2025). Virtual nature and well-being: Exploring the potential of 360° VR. Applied Psychology: Health & Well-Being, 17, e70008. doi: 10.1111/aphw.70008 Journal - Research Article

Liu, Q., Hu, A., Gladman, T., & Gallagher, S. (2024). Eight months into reality: A scoping review of the application of ChatGPT in higher education teaching and learning. Proceedings of the Higher Education Research & Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference. P131. Retrieved from https://conference.herdsa.org.au Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Wass, R., Rogers, T., Brown, K., Smith-Han, K., Tagg, J., Berg, D., & Gallagher, S. (2023). Pedagogical training for developing students’ metacognition: Implications for educators. International Journal for Academic Development, 2246442. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/1360144X.2023.2246442 Journal - Research Article

Gladman, T., Gallagher, S., & Grainger, R. (2023). Apps to support learning and professional development in the health professions. In J. P. Higgins & M. P. Morico (Eds.), Smartphone apps for health and wellness. (pp. 177-199). London, UK: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-99271-8.00010-3 Chapter in Book - Research

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