Learning Technologist - Gbp21.03Ph Plus Holiday Pay - Hybrid / Central

Learning Technologist - GBP21.03ph plus holiday pay - Hybrid / Central London

Start Immediately for three months initially

THE ROLE

The role of Learning sits within Technology-Enhanced Learning - part of the Digital Learning team. The role holder will provide pedagogic and technical guidance and encouragement to support staff and students in the use of technologies to support teaching, learning and assessment. They will contribute to the enhancement of the quality, impact and experience of digital learning at the School. They will be required to keep up to date with learning technology developments in Higher Education and engage in the wider development of the

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery (Technology-Enhanced Learning)

• Act as a main contact for staff for matters relating to digital learning, teaching and assessment technologies used by the School and its associated partners.
• Contribute to the ongoing technical and pedagogic development of the School's VLE.
• Design, run and evaluate staff development activities to support the pedagogic and technical use and impact of digital technologies for learning, teaching and assessment.
• Support the School in using appropriate technologies to support student learning and creating online activities that deliver an engaging student digital learning experience.
• Respond to staff and student technology-enhanced learning enquiries in a timely manner.
• Design and create digital assets for learning, teaching and assessment, in line with School brand guidelines, copyright policies and accessibility statements.
• Support with technical/pedagogical updates and enhancements to online learning materials.
• Design, deliver and evaluate workshops for students to support the development of digital skills/literacies for their academic studies and future career, where appropriate.
• Undertake data analysis related to the use of digital learning technologies, reporting findings.

Innovation and Problem-Solving

• Keep up to date with learning technology developments in Higher Education.
• Trouble-shoot issues related to digital learning, teaching and assessment; problem-solve and provide timely solutions.
• Monitor the performance of digital learning approaches and suggest any necessary enhancements to further their impact.
• Pilot new technologies for teaching and learning.

Collaboration and Liaison

• Work collaboratively with staff across faculties and professional services to support digital learning, teaching and assessment at the School.
• Contribute to, and lead where appropriate, digital learning projects and the broader activities of the department.
• Attend committees, meetings and groups relevant to this role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Evidence of professional development in learning technologies/VLEs e.g., attending webinars, network meetings, training, certifications.
• Experience of providing guidance/training to staff on the use of technologies to support learning and teaching in a Higher Education context.
• Experience of creating digital learning and teaching assets/resources.
• Experience of providing technical and pedagogical support for VLEs, ideally Moodle, in a Higher Education context.
• Knowledge of VLEs for interactive learning and teaching.
• Awareness of key principles of online learning, hybrid teaching and digital pedagogies.
• Knowledge of technologies, for example but not limited to Poll Everywhere, Jamboard, Padlet and Zoom for learning, teaching and assessment.
• Knowledge of digital accessibility legislation as applied to higher education.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and respond promptly to technology-enhanced learning support requests.
• Ability to work in a highly organised manner and manage competing demands.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical knowledge to non-specialists.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative, with colleagues of all backgrounds and levels.

Gray & Associates is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.