| Name: | Greg Walters |
| Contact Details: |
Greg Walters Centre for Academic Practice and Learning Development University of the West of Scotland Elles Building (South) Paisley Campus Paisley PA1 2AB email: greg.walters@uws.ac.uk |
| Job Title: |
e-learning developer |
| Department: |
Centre for Academic Practice and Learning Development |
| Institution: |
University of the West of Scotland |
| Background: |
I have been involved in e-learning since 2005 working as a Media Specialist from 2005 - 2010 for Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency (GSWRA). From January 2012 - August 2012, I worked as Flash Developer at Learn Pro. Since November 2012, I have been working at The University of the Scotland (UWS) as a e-learning developer. |
| Qualifications: |
BA Applied Graphics Technology, Glasgow Caledonian University 2003 |
In 2005 - 2010 I started my career in e-learning as a Media Specialist, working with Subject Matter Experts (SME) from Further Educational establishments. I collaborated with them to produce interactive and engaging media items which would reinforce the learning of online blended learning curriculums I was involved in producing. JISC was consulted during the development cycle to ensure the materials developed were accessible to learners.
From January 2012 - August 2012, I worked as a Flash Developer for Learn Pro. This involved working with the emergency and rescue services, in particular NHS Education for Scotland (NES) to produce online courses which were uploaded to Learn Pro's bespoke Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). I worked with SME's to develop and establish the learning objectives of the courses, ensure the topics reinforced and matched the learning objectives established and methods of assessing if learners had grasped course content. The interactive media items I produced were used to compliment the learning content of the courses
I have been employed by the University of the West of Scotland since November 2012 as an e-learning developer. This involves providing staff with pedagogical and technical support to develop modules across all schools and campuses within the institution. I also work with academic staff in the application and development of instructional design to their learning materials, advice on best methods of delivery, offer staff development in the use of our VLE (Moodle) and other e-learning software tools. The ADDIE model is used, when a brand new module is being developed in collaboration with academic staff.
I wish to complete the CMALT accreditation in order to align my qualifications with my profession.
I feel this will aid me in assessing my progression as an e-learning developer due to the reflective nature of the CMALT accreditation process.
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the statements and evidence included in this submission accurately describe my practice and are drawn from my own work, with the input and support of others duly and clearly recognised.
Signed: Greg Walters
Date: 18/08/2014