Advocate of technology & e-learning

Skilled in what makes a great learner experience with an understanding of collaborative learning spaces and e-learning methodologies.

Virtual Learning Environments

Years of experience with different VLE installations and configurations.

e-Learning
Methodologies

Skilled in ways to get the most from course design that will supercharge your delivery of content

Strategy
Design

Think strategy to get a better implementation of your learning platform

Don't be blinded by technology, but let technology enhance learning.

Create blended learning experiences which are ‘personalised’ and ‘learner led’ and the world becomes a much more interesting place for students. Even as a facilitator, don’t be afraid to do just that, facilitate learning.

Generative AI in Photoshop

Generative fill in Photoshop isn’t just another tool—it’s a creative powerhouse! Imagine effortlessly conjuring captivating patterns, textures, and designs with a few clicks. It’s a game-changer for artists, designers, and creators, offering a seamless way to craft intricate visuals without spending hours painstakingly drawing or painting. With its array of pattern options, content-aware capabilities, and… Read More »Generative AI in Photoshop

Creating engaging and effective learning experiences.

The PANDA framework, SAMR framework, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Hattie’s Visible Learning are all educational models that can be used to create effective and engaging learning experiences. So how doe’s each of these work and ultimately fit together to create engaging and worthwhile learning experiences online? The PANDA framework is focused on helping instructors create effective… Read More »Creating engaging and effective learning experiences.

The dangers of using ai for summative assessments in Higher Education

Using a tool like https://chat.openai.com/ for summative assessments in higher education carries several potential dangers. First, there is the issue of cheating. With a tool like this, students can easily copy and paste answers from the internet or from other sources, allowing them to submit work that is not their own. This undermines the entire… Read More »The dangers of using ai for summative assessments in Higher Education

Python: Adjusting for DST from the Canvas API

If you didn’t know, Canvas’ date fields are stored in, and I quote (from the rest api guidance!), “All timestamps are sent and returned in ISO 8601 format. All timestamps default to UTC time zone unless specified.” This info can all be found here: SIS Import Format Documentation If you don’t know what a UTC… Read More »Python: Adjusting for DST from the Canvas API

Driving Canvas: Modules vs Pages

When is it best to drive Canvas courses via Modules or Pages can differ depending on needs, but driving via pages is usually down to the skill set and understanding of Canvas features that a Teacher will use pages. Using Pages without Modules When you use only pages you loose out on so much within… Read More »Driving Canvas: Modules vs Pages

Preparing & Activating

Next we shift our focus towards the first two elements of PANDA, PREPARE & ACTIVATE. If you missed the first part in this 6 part series then click the following link to read to article PART 1: The Power of PANDA! I’ve grown to love how using PANDA speeds up the process of developing VLE content in a structured way. Do this… Read More »Preparing & Activating