Learning Technologist

Job Responsibilities

Software Resources

• Establish a learning technology team to review and develop software and technology products for use in delivery of education programmes
• Advise and assist with technology supported learning through research, workshops and one on one lecturer / tutor support
• Contribute to strategy and policy development by providing expert advice, identifying needs and opportunities for the development or deployment of learning technologies

Technology enhanced curricula

• Assist faculty on the use of current technologies (Moodle, Echo 360 and zoom)
• Identify new areas and functions of Moodle which can be better used and enhance the learning experience for students
• Investigate and identify areas where technology can be used to enhance teaching and learning and identify, cost and recommend appropriate solutions where necessary
• Identify other / new learning technology solutions that might be used in future courses or assessments by the organization.

Support for online learning and teaching

• Provide Virtual Learning Environment support to Faculty on the delivery of classes online
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues for students and Faculty as they arise
• Support faculty in the design and development of computer-based materials to support students in their online learning
• Support and manage storage of online materials

Experience Required

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:-

• Educated to Degree Level or above or equivalent experience gained in a relevant working environment
• Thorough working knowledge of Moodle for both course administration and for the delivery of online learning (e.g activity creation, structured collaborative learning etc)
• Experience of working with tutors/ subject matter experts to design and deliver online and blended courses and to transform materials designed for in-person teaching to online / blended learning formats
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of e-learning software and associated standards and formats
• Familiarity with authoring tools
• Awareness of usability issues and best practice
• Relevant experience of multimedia content delivery using a virtual learning environment
• Experience of working within an established e-learning/education provider is desirable
• Project management experience evidenced by an ability to manage own work and deliverables, risk management
• Knowledge of GDPR and its implications for online / blended learning

Essential and Desirable Skills

The Learning Technologist will demonstrate

• Excellent IT skills including a knowledge of VLE Technologies
• Strategic Thinking, strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Considers the operational impacts of decisions on the organisation, students, stakeholders and others
• Generates alternative solutions by collaborating with people who are impacted by, or have knowledge of, the problem, issue or challenge
• A drive for results
  • Capacity to take ownership of tasks and determination to see them through to a satisfactory conclusion
  • Implements processes to enable the achievement of goals and targets
  • Sets and agrees clear standards to achieve goals
  • Identifies the cause of slippage/failure and takes prompt action
  • Understands and promotes the need for change
  • Diligent and organised
  • Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to learn new skills quickly

• Effective communication
  • Tailors communication to the needs of the audience;
  • Takes others’ perspectives into account
  • Proactively and appropriately shares information and resources
  • Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work on own initiative, be highly motivated and innovative
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrable ability to display diplomacy and build good relationships

Working Hours & Benefits

• Standard working hours, 37.5 hours per week
• Evening or weekend work may be required at various stages to align with the delivery of teaching