New Non-Executive Director for RM Asia-Pacific

Educator, educational software developer and entrepreneur, Bruce Dixon, has joined the Board of RM Asia Pacific as  a Non-Executive Director. Bruce’s detailed biography is included below – suffice to say, he’s made a significant contribution to developing the use of learning technologies, not just in Australia, but in the US, Canada and the UK as well. 

Over the last twelve months, the Asia-Pacific team has strengthened significantly, most notable with the appoint of Nathan Turner as MD. The appointment of Bruce adds real national expertise.

Bruce’s biography:

From a background as an educator, educational software developer, business and social entrepreneur, and strategic consultant, Bruce Dixon has developed a unique niche in building effective strategies for educational leaders and policy makers around the effective use of emerging technologies.

His work in Australia throughout the late 80’s and 90’s led the development of the first 1-to-1 student:computer  initiatives in the world. In 1996, he took the concept to North America, Canada and the UK, before co-founding the not-for-profit Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation, which provides thought leadership and resources to policy makers and educational leaders in the effective implementation of 1-to-1 initiatives world-wide.

In 1997 Bruce received a award from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC for his work world-wide  pioneering ubiquitous access to technology, and in 2006 was named as one of  “20 People to Watch”” by the National School Boards Association of America.

Bruce continues to work on a diverse range of innovative projects that aim to making learning a more compelling experience for kids through their immersion in a technology-rich learning environment, and continues to challenge traditional notions of what school should be. He has recently taken up the position as Director of ideaslab in Victoria to better explore the dimensions of what learning technology might make possible.