1.0 Background Information

Background information for assessors

In 2003, I lead the validation team for a new pathway at Anglia Ruskin University, the BA (Hons), Learning, Technology, and Research (BALTR). It was my responsibility to synthesise input from the development team and to make the final decisions about the design and planning of the programme. This pathway was developed as a part of the Ultraversity Project.

The BALTR was designed to be delivered fully online with no face-to-face meetings. Internet technologies are deployed to offer an HE experience in new and creative ways for people in full-time employment. These individuals wish to study their current work discipline to further develop their career and to improve their performance in the workplace.

Over the past 4 years, I lead the project team of 24 including technologists, administrators, and learning facilitators to deliver the degree programme. In addition to this, I also worked as a learning facilitator to gain first hand experience of delivering the programme.

My CMALT application is primarily based around my work on the Ultraversity project and further evidenced by my professional blog - Thoughts Mostly About Learning.