I am delighted to have completed both the HEA Fellowship and CMALT certifications. Despite some initial procrastination, these accomplishments represent significant milestones in my professional development, and I take great pride in them. Through the HEA Fellowship, I've honed my skills in self-reflection and learnt to underpin my practice with educational theory. This experience has sparked a desire to deepen my knowledge of educational theory, particularly in its application to educational technology for enhancing the learner experience. The CMALT certification process provided a valuable opportunity to gather evidence and critically examine my role as a learning technologist. It allowed me to reflect on the knowledge and skills I've acquired over the years. Both certifications have prompted extensive self-reflection on what it means to be a digital education specialist in today's rapidly evolving educational landscape.
Looking to the future, I aim to further develop myself in the following key areas:
Through my work in developing online courses and engaging with online resources, I've developed a keen interest in digital accessibility and inclusive education. I recognise our duty to provide equal opportunities for all learners and ensure that the content we produce is accessible. However, I'm aware that I've only scratched the surface of this broad and important area.
To address this, I intend to:
My new role has provided numerous opportunities to participate in large-scale projects. While I've learnt a great deal through these experiences, I aspire to gain a more systematic understanding of project management and change management. This knowledge will enable me to lead large-scale projects more effectively.
To achieve this, I plan to:
I'm particularly excited about the potential of AI in education. While acknowledging the ethical considerations, I'm eager to embrace this new technology and explore its applications in enhancing student learning experiences.
My goals in this area include: