The interview before the interview
Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a change in the way organisations are approaching interviews; increasingly, candidates are being
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Tag: Learning Design
Does this help someone learn?
One of the phrases I hear most often when discussing (digital) learning is that we need to make our content
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Microcredentials in HE (webinar)
Earlier this week, I attended the Digital Learning Institute’s webinar ‘Micro-credential Design Trends in Higher Education‘ with guest presenter Stuart
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From feature to framework: why an upgrade isn’t a strategy #DURBBU
Last week I attended the Durham Blackboard User Conference, my first visit in nine years and over 13 years since
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100 days of #100DaysToOffload
Well. Something that should have taken just 100 days to complete has taken me over 5 years and 4 jobs.
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Unbundling the degree
The idea of unbundling the university degree is often framed as something radical: a disruption driven by technology companies, MOOCs,
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Using video: from passive viewing to purposeful engagement
Back in 2013, I wrote a short post reflecting on Emily Moore’s article From Passive Viewing to Active Learning. At
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What makes a good online learning experience (2025)?
Ten years ago, I wrote about ‘What makes a good online learning experience?‘, exploring what makes a good online learning
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Design, Not Disruption: Reclaiming the Core in Digital Learning #ALTC25
Originally written as a conference proposal for ALTC 2025, this post reflects on a university-wide shift in digital learning practice
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World Of Learning, 2025 (Day 2)
Today I attended Day 2 of World of Learning, 2025, exploring how technology, design, and human connection continue to shape
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