Edublogger, Researcher and trainer
United Kingdom
Edublogger, Researcher and trainer
United Kingdom
BA(Hons)(First) by research in Learning,Technology and Research. More than 7 years experience in working in primary schools with both adults and children. Experienced in collaborative and individual action research for professional development.
Particularly interested in projects involving blogs, wikis or other forms of social software and on-line communities and/or communities of practice. Currently involved in educational blogging and using wiki to build educational resources.
Developing e-learning resources, report writing,literature research and review. Planning and implementation of collaborative, participatory, action research projects.
Experienced in the use of blogs, wikis and other forms of social software to enhance working practices.
Confident both in a leadership role and as a team member.
(Higher Education industry)
November 2007 — Present (9 months)
Training provider
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
January 2001 — February 2007 (6 years 2 months)
• Planned and led several network meetings.
• Conducted extensive literature searches
• Prepared briefing documents for the network.
• Prepared agendas for meetings.
• Produced information booklets
• Planned and led focus groups.
• Prepared reports of findings.
I also led a working party that produced an exhibition, with multi-media elements, to showcase the work of the network to peers and stake holders. This was part of a successful bid for further funding.
In my teaching assistant role I:
• Supported teachers in preparation of lessons.
• Enabled pupils to set and achieve targets.
• Prepared and produced resources, both on and off line.
• Found and evaluated suitable e-learning materials.
BA(Hons)(1st), Learning, Technology and Research, 2003 — 2006
Workplace based degree by research.
Final year research:Introduction of elements of the 'read-write web' to my practice as a provider of educational resources.