Sam Mcfarlane
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Digital Academic Developer
Email: sam.mcfarlane@canterbury.ac.uk
Tel: 01227 923105
Twitter: @sammc_LT
Blog https://cccutel.wordpress.com/
Profile Summary
I joined Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) in July 2004 as a member of the Computing Helpdesk team after graduating with a BSc in Computing from the University of Plymouth. In January 2006, I joined the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Team in a new position as Learning Technology Support Officer, involved with the administration and further development of the Blackboard virtual learning environment (VLE), Questionmark Computer-Aided Assessment (CAA) system, an in-house Personal Development Planning (PDP) system, and Turnitin.
I became a learning technologist (now Digital Academic Developer) in 2008, supporting staff in the Faculty of Education and is part of the TEL Team developing the use of learning technologies to enhance learning, teaching, research and assessment. During my time working in the faculty I have supported the growth of blended, flipped and distance learning pedagogies using a variety of tools, including the introduction of Pebblepad the e-portfolio tool, Blackboard Collaborate (virtual classroom software) and Turnitin for electronic submission and feedback.
I have an MA in Online and Distance Education provided through the Open University. I am also an Ordinary Member of the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) and have PRINCE 2 project management accreditation.
Subject expertise
I am currently taking a lead within the team for Retention, Mobile & Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) as well as Copyright and GDPR. I am also the service lead for the Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment as well as joint lead for the Kaltura media streaming service.
My current academic interests include the use of video and audio resources in learning and teaching, and flexible learning pedagogies.
Research and knowledge exchange
Link to create page: http://create.canterbury.ac.uk/view/creators/McFarlane=3AS=2E=3A=3A.html