Research Overview

Sarah Julia Calderwood's research focuses on the intersection of education, technology, and ethics, particularly in higher education contexts. Her work explores the impact of digital surveillance and platformized learning environments on teacher-student relationships, behaviors, and expectations. She is deeply influenced by posthuman, postdigital, and sociomaterial paradigms, employing concepts such as diffraction, assemblage, and nomadic subjectivities to analyze the entanglement of human and non-human actors in virtual learning environments.

Her studies address how digital tools shape student and teacher subjectivities, emphasizing cultural and linguistic dimensions in the context of Emirati higher education. Sarah also investigates the ethical implications of technology integration, including AI, automation, and datafication in learning and assessment practices. Her teaching and research aim to create frameworks for ethical engagement with AI and innovative pedagogies, fostering critical thinking and inclusivity in blended and virtual learning settings.