Author: rmfoafo
I joined Learning Teaching and Web (LTW) Division in 2016 as an e-Learning support Officer within Educational Design & Engagement section. I liaise with Helpdesk and Service Leads to resolve learning technology related enquiries and issues logged by staff and students. My time is currently split between supporting the delivery of the University’s extensive portfolio of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) and maintaining service delivery for Collaborate Ultra. It’s an enjoyable team to work in; learning is encouraged and challenges welcomed. We are also working towards incorporating more social and playful learning into work which encourages collaborations, friendships and helps maintain the mellow ambience with have. Find me on Twitter @RM_CTDHave you heard of our Learning Technology Community (LTC)? You may remember the Learning Technology Showcases at the University of Edinburgh which we ran back in the day when we could all gather together in one room and chat about what’s going on over snacks… Well, this online version was borne out of that, and […]
I posted my first sketch in the Sketch-A-Day app after weeks of marvelling at the talent on display every day and losing the nerve to get started. Finally, I decided to contribute to the day’s subject: Pigeon. My pigeon has had a wobbly landing and is balancing on one leg, symbolic of my own wobbly […]
In these strange lockdown times, it feels like extra effort to keep our mental health on a high, and I’m sure it’s even more challenging to be upbeat while juggling work, family and the general devastation that the virus has caused. With all that going on, what if you are having a rough time at […]
Why are MOOCs important to UoE? The University of Edinburgh has a long history of online education and innovative use of technology, with a strong reputation for MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) development. Our MOOCs also offer us an opportunity to innovate in online delivery methods at larger scale and learn lessons that might be […]
