of "Moodle 1.9 Math"
Worcester, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Mahara Trainer and Consultant (freelance) at Synergy Learning Ltd
- Moodle 1.9 Math at Author
- Moodle Trainer and Consultant (freelance) at Synergy Learning Ltd
- Maths, Physics and Chemistry Tutor (private tuition) at YourMathsTutor
- Past
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- "Moodle Course Conversion: Beginner's Guide" at Author
- Technical Consultant (freelance) at TDM.info
- Access and Education Software Specialist at Dolphin Computer Access
- Development Engineer at Lucent Technologies
- Software Engineer at Parascan Technologies
- Scientific Officer at Ceramaspeed Limited
- Education
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- The Open University
- The Open University
- The Open University
- The University Of Leeds
- Connections
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- Industry
- E-Learning
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Ian Wild’s Summary
Ian Wild BSc(hons), CPhys, MInstP is a professional physicist whose work has always focused primarily on communication and learning.
Fifteen years spent in private industry designing communication system software eventually saw Ian concentrate on the development of accessibility and learning aids for blind, partially sighted, dyslexic, and dyscalculic computer users - whilst also working as a part time math and science tutor.
Ian has a passionate interest in educational methodology and alternatives in education. He is a specialist in the use of technology in education, having written numerous magazine articles on the subject - as well as being the author of the popular textbook for teachers "Moodle Course Conversion".
Although his work takes him into a variety of fields, Ian still enjoys teaching maths, physics, chemistry and ICT. Ian strongly believes that one-to-one tuition can not only bring exam success in these subjects but also, helped by Ian's great enthusiasm for teaching and education generally, instil in students a lifelong drive to learn.
Ian Wild’s Specialties:
E-learning, mathematics and science teaching, documentation, educational trends, software engineering, C, C++, HTML, XML, MathML, STL, COM, UML, WYSIWYG layout tools.
Ian Wild’s Experience
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Mahara Trainer and Consultant (freelance)
Synergy Learning Ltd
(E-Learning industry)
June 2009 — Present (6 months)
Visiting schools and colleges providing training and consultancy on the Mahara ePortfolio system.
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Moodle 1.9 Math
Author
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Book describing how to integrate interactive math presentations, build feature-rich quizzes, set online assignments, incorporate Flash games, and monitor student progress using the Moodle e-learning platform. Due on the bookshelves at the end of November '09.
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Moodle Trainer and Consultant (freelance)
Synergy Learning Ltd
(E-Learning industry)
November 2007 — Present (2 years 1 month)
Visiting schools, colleges and work-based learning centres providing training, support and consultancy on the Moodle virtual learning environment.
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Maths, Physics and Chemistry Tutor (private tuition)
YourMathsTutor
(E-Learning industry)
September 2005 — Present (4 years 3 months)
Private tutor specialising in the teaching of mathematics, physics, chemistry and ICT to students of any age. Sessions are usually one-to-one, but often in a group setting.
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"Moodle Course Conversion: Beginner's Guide"
Author
(Privately Held; E-Learning industry)
January 2008 — October 2008 (10 months)
From the back cover: "With clear instructions and plenty of screenshots, this book provides all the support and guidance you will need as you begin to convert your teaching to Moodle. Step-by-step tutorials use real-world examples to show you how to convert to Moodle in the most efficient and effective ways possible. Moodle Course Conversion carefully illustrates how Moodle can be used to teach content and ideas and clearly demonstrates the advantages of doing so."
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Technical Consultant (freelance)
TDM.info
(Privately Held; E-Learning industry)
June 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Providing installation and administration support during the roll-out of Moodle and Mahara for TDM's many clients in the work-based learning sector.
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Access and Education Software Specialist
Dolphin Computer Access
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
April 2001 — May 2007 (6 years 2 months)
The design, development and implementation of access and education software for the company's product development division.
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Development Engineer
Lucent Technologies
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; LU; Telecommunications industry)
September 1999 — April 2001 (1 year 8 months)
Working in an analyst/programmer role in the team developing Bell Labs' next generation voicemail products.
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Software Engineer
Parascan Technologies
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
January 1998 — September 1999 (1 year 9 months)
Designing and developing MS-Windows based monitoring and control software for newspaper page distribution in the editorial suite.
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Scientific Officer
Ceramaspeed Limited
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)
September 1994 — January 1998 (3 years 5 months)
Worked my way up from being a lowly lab technician to a research scientist in industrial R&D.
Ian Wild’s Education
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The Open University
Digital Communication Systems 2000 — 2001
How people can talk to one another using nothing more than 0s and 1s.
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The Open University
Congitive Psychology - Human Computer Interaction 1999 — 2000
How users interact with computers and how users can learn from them.
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The Open University
Software Design And Implementation 1998 — 1999
All you wanted to know about designing and implementing software but you were afraid to ask.
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The University Of Leeds
BSc , Physics , 1990 — 1993
Specialised in materials. Thesis on the properties of poly(ethylene 2-6, naphthalate), AKA PEN. I know it doesn't sound very exciting but it was interesting, honest!
Additional Information
Ian Wild’s Websites:
Ian Wild’s Interests:
Well known local historian, author of a book on Droitwich Spa Sea Bathing Lido and was been active in the campaign calling for the reopening of the attraction, regularly interviewed by both the local and national media (Worcester News, The Guardian, The Telegraph, BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours programme to name a few), very keen car mechanic who is currently restoring a classic Fairway black cab.
Ian Wild’s Groups:
Institute of Physics
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Learning, Education and Training Professionals Group -
Avaya Alumni Network -
IT Trainers -
Moodlers Online -
Moodle Users -
TrainingZone
Ian Wild’s Honors:
Still waiting for my Nobel Prize in physics.
Ian Wild’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- getting back in touch
