Riteshni Lata

Education Technologist

Credentials: MEdu, PGDipEdu. BEd (S.Pac)

Phone: 323 2275

Biography

Riteshni Lata is an Education Technologist at University of the South Pacific attached with Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL). Prior to joining USP, she had been a secondary school teacher over 18 years. Currently she is a PhD student at the University of the South Pacific. She has also attained a Certificate in Applying the Quality Matter Rubric and a Certificate in Peer Reviewer Course from Quality Matters (QM), USA.

She is interested in learning how collaborative tools can enhance the online students learning experience. Her job entails developing and implementing training programs for staff and learning materials for students at the university. She is dedicated to keeping up with the latest trends and technologies in the field of learning design. Riteshni has also attained Certificate of Completion in Specialized Program on Design, Development & Implementation of e-learning Courses from Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Noida in India.

Presentations

Lata, R., & Sahayam, B. (2024, November 26-27). Exploring Experiences of Using ‘Discussion Forum’ as a Teaching, Learning and Communication Tool: A Case Study at the University of the South Pacific. Paper presented at the 2024 MoodleMoot AU, Melbourne, Australia.

Projects & Working Groups

Mahara ePortfolio
Online Exam Proctoring
USP Conferencing Group (Zoom and Webex)
Teacher Training Mentor for Science for “Development of the e-Learning Resources and Teacher Capacity in Fiji” consultancy for the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Enhancing Stem Education: Integrating OER and Technology for Effective Learning workshop for Fiji Ministry of Education STEM teachers.

Conferences:

Conference of Pacific Education Ministers 2025 – Badge of attendance

Professional Membership:

ITEC Alumni
Member of Asia Pacific Mentoring Program