Category Archives: FOTE12 – Volunteers

FOTE12 Social Volunteer – Domi Renault

Posted by Nuwa on 04/09/2012 No comments

Name: Domi Renault 

Title: Learning Technology Officer at UCL

Selected Platform: Facebook

Bio: I am currently working as a Learning Technology Officer at UCL, supporting the core e-learning services. Previously I worked in a similar position at Southampton Solent University as an e-Learning Support Officer. Here I gained a lot of knowledge in e-learning. I have a Master degree in Media for which I achieved a Merit and an undergraduate degree in journalism, for which I gained a 2:1. My main passions within learning technology relate to social learning platforms, including e-portfolios, social media and web 2.0 tools.

The reason I will be good at using Facebook at FOTE12 is because it is a platform that is second nature to me. I regularly use Facebook (and other social media platforms) to post not only updates about my personal life but also  to post about interesting links, or debates relating to learning technologies. I have run many training sessions about Facebook for staff and students and have also run a session on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin for the Hampshire branch of the British Computer Society.

FOTE12 Social Volunteer – Clare Killen

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Name: Clare Killen

Title: Independent Consultant

Selected Platform: Google+

Bio: I have worked in education for about 17 years and am passionate about the role that technology can play in enhancing learning for a wide variety of learners.  My e-learning roots were first brought to life when working at a local college and with encouragement and support I went on to lead Becta’s Ferl Practitioners’ Programme before moving on to work on a range of policy and change management initiatives affecting 14-19 providers.  These included use of coaching to improve subject learning, reforms to vocational education through the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) and the implementation of Foundation Learning.  More recently I have been working independently publishing guides on innovative use of technology for HE and FE and developing a blended learning programme on Managing Curriculum change.  My work has taken me away from direct engagement with learners and I really like to keep my hand-in and engage in purposeful exploration of technology.  I am less experienced in using social media than some although I love the sociable and exchange elements this offers.  So, I hope to use GooglePlus during FOTE to engage in the mutual sharing of observations and experiences and to become more social media savvy.

FOTE12 Social Volunteer – Martin Hawksey

Posted by Nuwa on 04/09/2012 1 comment

Name: Martin Hawksey 

Title: e-Learning Advisor at JISC CETIS mainly supporting the JISC Open Educational Resources Programme

Selected Platform: Google+

Bio: As an innovation centre the work of JISC CETIS is at the cutting edge of educational technology. This is reflected in my blog (MASHe) which includes a collection of tools and techniques for extracting and visualising data from social networks. Some of my work was used at FOTE10 to combine the Twitter backchannel with video recordings of the live sessions. I am an active user of Google+ and as well as using the platform to connect and share with other educators I also have a number of posts on the technical aspects of the platform.

FOTE12 Social Volunteer – Santanu Vasant

Posted by Nuwa on 03/09/2012 No comments

Name: Santanu Vasant

Title: Learning Technology Coordinator at Imperial College London

Selected Platform: Facebook

Bio:  I have a first degree in Multimedia Technology and Design (BSc, Hons) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in ICT Secondary Education from Brunel University, I have taught in Secondary Schools in London for a couple of years and have recently completed a Masters (MA) in ICT in Education from the Institute of Education, University of London. Prior to starting at Imperial College, I worked as a Learning Technology Adviser at Brunel University in West London.

I am currently a governor of the Northwood School, Hillingdon, North West London.

In my spare time, I enjoy taking photographs, web designing, keeping up to date with latest technological advances, films, listening to a wide range of music and gardening.

I’ll be good at using Facebook, as I use it regularly to keep up to date with friends, family and ex-colleagues!

FOTE12 Social Volunteer – David Hopkins

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Name: David Hopkins

Title: Learning Technologist at the University of Leicester

Selected Platform: Interviews

Bio: I regularly blog on aspects of social media, social networks, and learning technologies. Earlier this year, I joined the University of Leicester as a Learning Technologist, after 5 years in a similar role with the Business School at the Bournemouth University. I like to explore advances in social media websites and online social networks and have made the most of what is available and have grown an International reputation for my blogging and conference activities.

You can follow me on Twitter and my eLearning Blog, where I write on aspects of eLearning, technology, social media, social networks and education.

FOTE12 Social Volunteer – James Clay

Posted by Nuwa on 03/09/2012 No comments

*Update* Unfortunately, due to work commitments, James has pulled out of FOTE12 *Update*

 

Name: James Clay

Title: ILT & Learning Resources Manager at Gloucestershire College

Selected Platform: Blog

Bio: I’m passionate about the use of learning technologies to enhance and enrich the learning experience. I have used, developed, managed and inspired others in a range of technologies, from DTP, CD-ROM, mobile devices, the internet, the VLE, the MLE, mobile learning through to Web 2.0.

My role as ILT & Learning resources manager means I am responsible for the VLE, the use of learning technologies, e-learning, mobile learning, the libraries, digital and online resources and the strategic direction of the college in relation to the use of learning technologies.

I have extensive experience of mobile learning and have a vision that goes beyond mobile technologies and focuses on the mobility of the learner, blurring the demarcation between formal and informal learning. My current vision for tertiary education encompasses the use of Web 2.0 technologies embedded into an institutional VLE which can be accessed through mobile technologies. Allowing learners a focal point for their studying, whilst allowing the depth and breadth of Web 2.0 to bring a personalised learning experience to students at a time and space to suit them. For the future, I hope that institutions will allow for a flexible, personalised, accessible learning experience for all.

I was previously Director of the Western Colleges Consortium from 2001 to 2006. As Director I was responsible for the management, strategic direction and development of e-learning using a shared MLE across the four partner FE Colleges of the WCC. Before the WCC he worked for at-Bristol, a Millennium project within the Harbourside of central Bristol – a job which involved delivering hands-on science education and designing educational websites on subjects as diverse as handheld learning experiences, via Antiguan racer snakes, through space science to the mummification process of ancient Egyptians.

Prior to the above, I spent ten years in Further Education as a lecturer in Business & Economics, employing learning technologies. My resources and websites were used extensively by students and were praised by verifiers and inspectors.

You can follow me on Twitter

FOTE12 Social Volunteer – Sue Beckingham

Posted by Nuwa on 03/09/2012 No comments

Name: Sue Beckingham 

Title: Educational Developer at Sheffield Hallam University

Selected platform: Twitter

Bio: I’m a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, the Staff and Educational Developers Association and the Association of University Administrators.  Despite being a latecomer to higher education, I have developed a passion for lifelong learning and attribute great value to the personal learning network I have developed through the use of social media. Having now completed my PgCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education and a Masters in Communication and Media Studies, as part of my own CPD I am studying for a second Masters degree in Technology Enhanced Learning, Innovation and Change and will be working toward Certified Membership of the Association of Learning Technologists. My research interests include digital Literacies; digital identity; and the use of social media and technology enhanced learning in higher education and its use in continued professional development (CPD).

You can follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+

 

FOTE12 Social Media Volunteers Wanted!

Posted by Frank Steiner on 14/06/2012 2 comments
We are looking for volunteers to help us look after our social media networks (Twitter, Facebook, Google+, live blog , and moderate the FOTE12 livestream) during the actual conference. We will provide you with a detailed brief so you are able to answer the usual FAQs that crop up during a conference; but apart from that we would expect you to be at ease with sharing the key conference messages throughout the day with our remote audience.

To get a better idea of the scope of FOTE please have a look at our FOTE infographics which illustrate the reach of the event. This year will be the first time we are using Facebook and Google+ and we hope to make the live streaming experience more inclusive and engaging.

What you get

  1. Volunteers will be featured (picture and bio) on the FOTE conference website
  2. Receive their free FOTE12 ticket ahead of the usual rush
  3. Will be invited to the exclusive pre-conference dinner of keynote speakers on Thursday evening
  4. Receive overnight accommodation; after all we want you to be well rested on the day.

What we expect

Should you be chosen we would expect you to:
  1. Tweet, share and blog about FOTE12 in the run up to the conference
  2. Manage ‘your’ respective social network during the conference
  3. Post photos / videos during and after conference as appropriate
If you are interested and would like to play a key part in this years conference please leave a comment below and/or email us at marketing[at]ulcc.ac.uk and let us know which of the above activities you’d like to volunteer for, why you’d like to be involved and links that showcase your mastery and skill with social media tools in a conference environment.

 

We look forward to hear from you.

 

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