Bonnie Stewart

Bonnie Stewart serves as Associate Professor of Online Pedagogy and Workplace Learning at the University of Windsor, following her role at the University of Prince Edward Island. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Educational Studies from UPEI (2015), where her dissertation examined influence and attention in scholarly networks. Her research explores digital literacies, networked scholarship, and identity in online spaces, with significant contributions to early MOOC research and Twitter ethnography. She has authored influential works including "The MOOC Model for Digital Practice" and publications on academic influence in networked environments. Her expertise spans digital pedagogy, data literacies, and AI ethics in education, earning her the Hessian Award for Excellence in Teaching (2016). As a keynote speaker, she addresses digital transformation in higher education across North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, while leading initiatives in professional learning and digital strategy. Her current work investigates digital belonging, data literacies, and systemic change in education, particularly focusing on preserving participatory learning in an AI-dominated landscape.