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South Tyneside, United Kingdom

WordPress For Education Specialists and Producer of Award-Winning Digital Learning Solutions, based near Newcastle Upon Tyne. Available to work directly with clients looking to develop modern and engaging eLearning solutions. Specialists in bespoke digital learning platform development built on WordPress, providing modern and feature-rich digital learning experiences whilst also helping to reduce running costs and deliver measurable benefits for businesses. Discover eLearning… Show more WordPress For Education Specialists and Producer of Award-Winning Digital Learning Solutions, based near Newcastle Upon Tyne. Available to work directly with clients looking to develop modern and engaging eLearning solutions. Specialists in bespoke digital learning platform development built on WordPress, providing modern and feature-rich digital learning experiences whilst also helping to reduce running costs and deliver measurable benefits for businesses. Discover eLearning provides consultancy for WordPress use in education and training, and is a UK-based recommended developer for LearnDash LMS, producing tailor-made learning management solutions for organisations at any scale. Show less

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Working with the college to develop a fully distance learning QAA Access To HE Diploma in Health course. Continuing to support the college with the development of new E-Health modules in 2019.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Providing freelance digital consultancy and development towards the production of a new online promotional platform, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service. The site is freely accessible using the following link:

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Responsible for the design and development of high quality digital learning content, working with stakeholders across the business to identify the most appropriate learning and development options and then leading on the creation of high-quality digital products and initiatives. Continuously improving upon the organisation's blended and social learning strategy, I provided technical support to enhance learning management system use and implementation of blended learning approaches into… Show more Responsible for the design and development of high quality digital learning content, working with stakeholders across the business to identify the most appropriate learning and development options and then leading on the creation of high-quality digital products and initiatives. Continuously improving upon the organisation's blended and social learning strategy, I provided technical support to enhance learning management system use and implementation of blended learning approaches into new areas of the business. As a dedicated developer for the Smart Implementation project at npower, I helped to produce innovative tools and digital solutions such as interactive Smart home-device simulations and staff induction modules specific to the Smart Advisory Teams at npower.I also led on up-skill initiatives for the benefit of all learning content development staff based across the country that worked for npower, planning and facilitating instructional design workshops and creating digital material to support the enhanced use of creative tools such as Adobe CC and Articulate 360. Show less

Supporting the charity in the design and implementation of online training for national staff & volunteers utilising a variety of blended learning channels incorporating in-house operational systems and eLearning.

Sunderland, United Kingdom

- Responsible for developing a strategic approach to technology enhanced learning for a leading automotive, manufacturing and logistics training provider, operating across multiple regions nationally- Working with curriculum and centre managers to create platforms, products and systems for the presentation and dissemination of multimedia enhanced learning. Responsible for reporting on KPIs and strategic targets to Senior Management and Board of Directors- Supporting team… Show more - Responsible for developing a strategic approach to technology enhanced learning for a leading automotive, manufacturing and logistics training provider, operating across multiple regions nationally- Working with curriculum and centre managers to create platforms, products and systems for the presentation and dissemination of multimedia enhanced learning. Responsible for reporting on KPIs and strategic targets to Senior Management and Board of Directors- Supporting team capacity to produce effective E-Learning content through Train the Trainer workshops, one-to-one consultation and online staff webinars- Bespoke online learning platform development for Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Show less

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Supporting and advising learning providers based in the North of England, working with FE, Work Based Learning, Specialist colleges and Adult Community Learning on ILT strategies and policies.Planning and implementing staff development sessions around E-Learning themes.Contributing to the planning and delivery of in-house forums to disseminate knowledge and experience of utilising technology for learning and teaching across the region.Bid marking of applications for project funding… Show more Supporting and advising learning providers based in the North of England, working with FE, Work Based Learning, Specialist colleges and Adult Community Learning on ILT strategies and policies.Planning and implementing staff development sessions around E-Learning themes.Contributing to the planning and delivery of in-house forums to disseminate knowledge and experience of utilising technology for learning and teaching across the region.Bid marking of applications for project funding through Jisc. Show less

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Responsible to the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Northumbria University across two distinct roles. The first role was as E-Learning Developer and Strategist providing personal assistance in the technical development of E-Learning content and bespoke virtual learning environments. Involving large scale projects with programme leaders and external NHS Trust partners, delivering up to date E-Learning methodologies and pedagogical approaches that enhance the student experience and… Show more Responsible to the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Northumbria University across two distinct roles. The first role was as E-Learning Developer and Strategist providing personal assistance in the technical development of E-Learning content and bespoke virtual learning environments. Involving large scale projects with programme leaders and external NHS Trust partners, delivering up to date E-Learning methodologies and pedagogical approaches that enhance the student experience and met the University’s Corporate Strategy outlined for institution wide blended Learning & Teaching standards. Involved the use of video equipment and specialist video editing software to produce vocational training material that was utilised predominantly through the Blackboard E-Learning Portal. The secondary role was as Clinical Skills Centre Technician, providing technical support before, during and after medical simulation teaching sessions, maintaining and managing all associated simulation technology including the full range of Laerdal high fidelity simulation manikins and the Scotia Medical Observation and Training System SMOTS. In addition, the role supported academic research conducted into best dissemination of structured clinical simulation based teaching, and its impact on students' performance knowledge, skills and motivation to learn. Show less

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Involved the production of web based digital learning materials and distance learning course structure and content, accessed by students enrolled at Northumbria University through our online e-learning portal Blackboard, and externally through our dedicated web servers. The team is project based, working to provide solutions for academic staff across all University faculties, delivering up to date e-Learning methodologies and pedagogical approaches that enhance the student experience… Show more Involved the production of web based digital learning materials and distance learning course structure and content, accessed by students enrolled at Northumbria University through our online e-learning portal Blackboard, and externally through our dedicated web servers. The team is project based, working to provide solutions for academic staff across all University faculties, delivering up to date e-Learning methodologies and pedagogical approaches that enhance the student experience and meet the University’s Corporate Strategy outlines for institution wide Learning & Teaching standards. Interactive Media, Web Development and Video Production are a big part of my role, with recent large-scale projects utilising green screen video technology and an increase in demand for learning materials to be accessible on modern student devices. I also worked with the E-Learning Portal Support staff to provide our dedicated help service for users of the e-learning systems that we operate including Blackboard 9.1 and the PebblePad e-Portfolio system. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Multimedia Production

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