DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Offer expert Digital Learning advice and support to course teams and related key areas such as Academic Support, Library, Disability and Technical teams. To work alongside academic, technical and administrative staff to design, develop and implement effective online, blended learning and related content. Act as mentor or change agent for staff who wish to introduce technology into their teaching practice – co- developing pedagogic approaches in response to agreed frameworks. Be an active member of the university wide network of Digital Learning Work with colleagues to develop and deliver Digital Learning training and staff development Contribute to the design and implementation of college/university facing research and evaluation of Digital Learning to inform our direction and activities. Contribute to the upgrade, testing and development of the core Digital Learning platforms. Assist the embedding of practice and support around the introduction of Digital Learning platforms Advise on the development direction and design of our current Digital Learning platforms Assist in gathering key metrics and qualitative data relating to our Digital Learning services and platforms Undertake scholarly activity (research, knowledge exchange or teaching) related to Digital Learning To ensure compliance with legislation concerning accessibility and usability in Digital Learning

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with academic and professional staff to enablethe University’s vision for DEL to be realisedProactively identify staff development needs in the area of learning technologies, and facilitate appropriate interventions which meet these needs focusing specificallyon the effective pedagogical use and application of appropriate learning technologies for learning, teaching and assessmentProvide bespoke advice, guidance and training in the application of learning technologiesas required by academic or professional staff.Designand create appropriate online learning resources and case studies that demonstrate how to use the different learning technologies and how to make the most effective use of these technologies for learning, teaching and assessment.Work in partnership with colleagues inCRIT and Academic Qualityto supportCourseTeams toembed DEL in the curriculum. To disseminate good practice from within and outside LSBU to inform pedagogically sound use of the learning technologies and encourage innovation.Advise on issues such as inclusivity, usability and accessibilityas they relate to the application of learning technologies.Where appropriate, and with agreement from the Head of DEL or the Director of CRIT make a contribution to the scholarly activities of the Centre for Research Informed Teaching.To take on such other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Head of DEL or Director of CRIT (as required).

Additional Responsibilities:• Leading and managing the Learning Technology Team reporting directly to the Head of Learning Resources.• Managing RUL learning technology systems and their integration with other RUL systems, taking responsibility for overseeing scheduled maintenance and resolving and reporting on any unscheduled issues.• Working closely with the Head of Learning Resources to develop policies and procedures relating to learning technology to support the strategic direction of the University’s teaching and learning.• Working collaboratively with Head of Learning Resources in planning of learning technology development projects particularly in support of LTAS and enhancing the student experience.• Line managing colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of a high quality service, overseeing their workload, conducting 1-1 and related line management meetings, and conducting performance and development reviews in line with university policies.• Managing an agreed staff development budget for the team, keeping records and reporting regularly to the Head of Learning Resources, in accordance with University financial procedures.• Writing reports / papers etc. as requested / agreed by the Head of Learning Resources. • Delivering on agreed priorities within agreed timescales.In addition to this, in response to the new University strategic direction, a number of new priorities for the team have been identified for this year, including:• Revising the existing minimum requirements for Blackboard module area usage to provide an improved student experience when interacting with resources on Blackboard.• Development of an RUL App to improve communication with students.• Enhancing the processes for lecture / presentation recording to enable the option for staff to implement a flipped classroom model for their teaching.• Supporting the development of modules to be delivered fully online for the PGCertHE and other programmes.

Leadership and Networking• lead and manage Learning Technology and facilitate productive working relationships across Regent’s University.• develop and maintain productive collaborative working relationships with IT, Registry and other support services to ensure that e-learning services developments are in line with developments of other institutional systems• advise on current and anticipated resourcing needs for e-learning• To contribute to scholarship/ research in TEL Strategic Development• lead the development of the University’s strategy for e-learning to enhance the quality of learning, teaching, assessment and the student experience• proactively plan for future e-learning needs of staff and students and identify and prioritise possible areas of development• initiate and lead projects aimed to enhance the functionality, performance and user experience of the RUL e-learning platforms• project manage specific initiatives and/or procure and manage projects using third party providers• lead on going evaluation of the quantity and quality of e-learning use for institutional reporting and to inform future developmentsGeneral• To participate in international and national e-learning networks and events to stay abreast of VLE and e-learning developments to inform developments and provision at Regent’s University.• To undertake continuous personal and professional development, and to support it for any staff in the Learning Technology team

During this post I have planned, delivered and coordinated a variety of staff training on all aspects of TEL. The training was varied and included workshops on all aspects of Regent's Virtual Learning Environment, ‘Blackboard’ (adding content, methods of communications, collaboration tools and different types of electronic assignments). Apart from the VLE training I also delivered sessions on ‘new and emerging technologies’ which includes all aspects of social media, such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Wordpress, Blogger etc. I organised weekly ‘show and tell’ sessions where I invited lecturers from inside and out of the University to give demonstrations on individual projects or teaching tools they are using with their students. The final type of training I delivered was broadly based around the use of ‘Open Educational Resources’ (OER’s), I have delivered sessions on ‘Useful Resources for Teaching Research Methods’ and individual subjects such as Business, Film Studies, Psychology and Photography. Also as part of my normal routine at Regents I was invited to give presentations to various groups within University, such as, departmental meetings, Faculty Teaching and Learning Committees, Learning Resources Committee meetings. Here I was asked to demonstrate a new piece of learning technology and give an overview of the alternatives that could address the specific issues being discussed. Again, a good example of this was an invitation to the Psychology's departmental meeting where I gave a presentation on Poll Everywhere, an ‘audience response systems’ that could be used by lecturers to get feedback from students in their lessons.

I worked as a lecturer and Curriculum leader on the BA in Education Studies. This course was specifically designed for lecturers working in the post-compulsory sector. I taught a number of modules on this programme using a ‘blended’ approach to teaching such as; Study Skills, History Context of Education, Learning in a Digital Age, Online and Distance learning, Mentoring, Reflective Practice, Professionalism & CPD, Creating a Learning Community, Research Methods, Comparative Education, Creativity in Teaching and Learning. I also supervised the third year dissertations who were researching eLearning topics. I was also responsible for the design, preparation and development of the teaching materials. I delivered the modules through lecturers, seminars and a variety of learning technologies using the College’s VLE.

Working as a Course Team Leader for Economics and Business I had responsibility for a large number of students (over 300) and staff (both full and part time). I had responsibility for timetabling the staff, observing their lessons, chairing team meetings, writing Course and programme Quality Reviews and controlling a small budget.Over my teaching career I have been involved with numerous inspections of my department, school and college. Mainly from Ofsted and QAA, this has meant preparing and organising the team to produce the necessary documents and evidence for a inspection.

As a lecturer in Economics and Politics I had the experience of working in three different departments; A Levels, Vocational Business and Access to HE. I taught A level Economics and Government & Politics, BTEC National Business and both International Economics and Politics to both the traditional A level students and to more mature adult learners returning to education.

Teaching numerous modules on the BA and HND/C in Business.