Stella Bachtis

Stella Bachtis serves as an Education Design Specialist at the Australian Skills Development Institute, where she specializes in enhancing critical and creative thinking in educational environments. Currently pursuing her doctorate in teaching critical and creative thinking skills to educators, she brings extensive experience in learning design across face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments. Her expertise spans course development in diverse subjects including marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, and project management, with notable contributions to major online learning initiatives through edX. As a key contributor to the University of Adelaide's online courses, she has helped develop successful MOOCs in Project Management and Risk Management, working alongside distinguished faculty members like Frank Schultmann, Noel Lindsay, Anton Jordaan, and John Sing. Her approach combines project management principles with innovative learning design, focusing on simplifying complex content to enhance student engagement. Through her work with the Australian Skills Development Institute, she continues to shape the landscape of educational design, particularly in creating accessible and effective online learning experiences that emphasize critical thinking and practical application.