EdTech Lead, Craven College

• Jan 2022 - Present

Digital Academic Practice Adviser

• Oct 2014 - Jan 2022

Working in Organisational Development and Professional Learning (OD&PL). Supporting colleagues with digital skills and hybrid teaching by planning and delivering pedagogically relevant training, facilitating online webinars and designing online resources. Involved in various projects including: Digital Transformation, Live Streaming, Lecture Capture and Media Management, Microsoft Office 365, Virtual Classrooms, LinkedIn Learning, Digital Accessibility, Hyflex, Learning Spaces. Working in Organisational Development and Professional Learning (OD&PL). Supporting colleagues with digital skills and hybrid teaching by planning and delivering pedagogically relevant training, facilitating online webinars and designing online resources. Involved in various projects including: Digital Transformation, Live Streaming, Lecture Capture and Media Management, Microsoft Office 365, Virtual Classrooms, LinkedIn Learning, Digital Accessibility, Hyflex, Learning Spaces.

Staff Development eLearning Trainer

• Jan 2000 - Oct 2014

To plan and deliver bespoke, targeted training in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) to academic and central service staff at Bradford College. Working in partnership and collaboration with all staff and some students. To advise lecturers and senior managers on technological and pedagogical solutions for enhancing teaching, learning and assessment through discussions, mentoring, training, networking and PPD activities. To support colleagues within the Staff Development team to… Show more To plan and deliver bespoke, targeted training in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) to academic and central service staff at Bradford College. Working in partnership and collaboration with all staff and some students. To advise lecturers and senior managers on technological and pedagogical solutions for enhancing teaching, learning and assessment through discussions, mentoring, training, networking and PPD activities. To support colleagues within the Staff Development team to organise, administer and facilitate Personal Professional Development activities for all staff within the College including Training and Planning (TAP) days. To provide guidance to teaching staff and managers on implementing policies and procedures in the College with reference to the inclusion of technology in the curriculum and digital practices in line with the College Strategy. To collaborate and work in partnership with colleagues within the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Learning Resources teams to showcase effective use of technologies recently adopted by the College. To engage in research with colleagues and promote scholarship by providing relevant, up-to-date advice and support on projects which explore the adoption of new and innovative technologies. To roll out CPD programmes for academic staff on Transforming Learning with Digital Innovation and to contribute to a Foundation Degree and Masters Module on TEL. Show less To plan and deliver bespoke, targeted training in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) to academic and central service staff at Bradford College. Working in partnership and collaboration with all staff and some students. To advise lecturers and senior managers on technological and pedagogical solutions for enhancing teaching, learning and assessment through discussions, mentoring, training, networking and PPD activities. To support colleagues within the Staff Development team to… Show more To plan and deliver bespoke, targeted training in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) to academic and central service staff at Bradford College. Working in partnership and collaboration with all staff and some students. To advise lecturers and senior managers on technological and pedagogical solutions for enhancing teaching, learning and assessment through discussions, mentoring, training, networking and PPD activities. To support colleagues within the Staff Development team to organise, administer and facilitate Personal Professional Development activities for all staff within the College including Training and Planning (TAP) days. To provide guidance to teaching staff and managers on implementing policies and procedures in the College with reference to the inclusion of technology in the curriculum and digital practices in line with the College Strategy. To collaborate and work in partnership with colleagues within the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Learning Resources teams to showcase effective use of technologies recently adopted by the College. To engage in research with colleagues and promote scholarship by providing relevant, up-to-date advice and support on projects which explore the adoption of new and innovative technologies. To roll out CPD programmes for academic staff on Transforming Learning with Digital Innovation and to contribute to a Foundation Degree and Masters Module on TEL. Show less

Part-time IT Lecturer (ECDL)

• Oct 2002 - Jul 2003

Part-time lecturer at Craven College teaching adult learners studying the ECDL qualification. During my part-time role all students enrolled on the programme completed their ECDL. Part-time lecturer at Craven College teaching adult learners studying the ECDL qualification. During my part-time role all students enrolled on the programme completed their ECDL.

Senior IT Trainer in Microsoft Software (Microsoft Accredited)

• 1998 - 2000

Delivering full-day training workshops to public and private sector clients including Yorkshire Bank and Johnson & Johnson. Training in Microsoft packages and web design. Offered support and accreditation in Microsoft User Specialist exams. Based in Leeds but visited companies around the UK to deliver bespoke corporate training to management and teams. Delivering full-day training workshops to public and private sector clients including Yorkshire Bank and Johnson & Johnson. Training in Microsoft packages and web design. Offered support and accreditation in Microsoft User Specialist exams. Based in Leeds but visited companies around the UK to deliver bespoke corporate training to management and teams.

English Language Trainer - Thailand

• Jan 1997 - Dec 1997

I taught English at all levels with a wide range of learners from pre-school to corporate employees and management. I taught English at all levels with a wide range of learners from pre-school to corporate employees and management.

English Language Instructor - Australia

• Jan 1996 - Nov 1996

I taught English to students from over 20 different nationalities on a daily basis and was involved in various summer schools and projects involving groups of Thai and Indonesian students. Taught English at all levels. I taught English to students from over 20 different nationalities on a daily basis and was involved in various summer schools and projects involving groups of Thai and Indonesian students. Taught English at all levels.

Assistant English Teacher - Junior High Schools in Japan

• Jun 1992 - Aug 1995

I taught English to pupils in Japanese secondary schools to help them prepare for their exams. I taught English to pupils in Japanese secondary schools to help them prepare for their exams.

Part-time English Teacher - Japan

• Aug 1994 - Jul 1995

Part time teaching to small groups of Japanese students and company employees. Part time teaching to small groups of Japanese students and company employees.