Rate My Professor Jenelle Benson

Dr. Jenelle Benson serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Southern Cross University, where she taught introductory statistics in engineering, mathematics, and science programs at SC College. She also holds the position of Teaching Associate in the Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples. Prior to her appointment at Southern Cross University, Dr. Benson worked in the education department at Griffith University, delivering mathematics and science content to undergraduate students and preparing them for practicums in the Graduate Diploma program. Additionally, she taught Introductory Chemistry at the University of Queensland. Her teaching experience spans foundational science and mathematics courses, contributing to student success in STEM disciplines and educational transitions into tertiary studies.

Dr. Benson's research interests include mathematics and science education, online education, online pedagogy, STEM education, constructive alignment, educational design, and generative AI. She conducts research within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples, with her work aligned to UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key publications feature 'Your success is our goal: an intervention for failing students' (2022, Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice), co-authored with Marilyn Chaseling, Elizabeth Emmanuel, Christos Markopoulos, and Julie-Ann Paredes; 'Unit Warm-up: Jump start into tertiary studies' (2023); 'Evaluating the computing student experience of a new block model: student results, satisfaction and comments' (2025, Cogent Education); and 'Emerging technology trial 2011: digitizing paper-based instruction with smartpens and pencasting' (2011). She has contributed to presentations and projects on generative AI, including 'An Open Door Approach to Generative AI: Best Practice on Setting AI Expectations' and 'Emerging Practices for Generative Artificial Intelligence.' Dr. Benson has also participated in initiatives such as the Cottonwood Fishing Net Project, which revitalizes Indigenous cultural practices through sustainable fishing nets, and cultural connection activities involving string-making with local Elders. Her scholarship focuses on innovative teaching interventions, technology integration in education, and supportive strategies for at-risk students.