About
Chris is a Learning Technologist at the University of Sussex.
Prior to this, he redesigned and redeveloped the Skills Hub
for the University of Sussex, on 18-month contract.
For most of his employed life, Chris has been in the education sector as an Educational Technologist, Learning Technologist, and Learning Support Co-ordinator.
Chris has also been self-employed as a Corporate Professional Photographer and video creator.
EXPERIENCE
2016-2020
Language Learning Co-ordinator
University of Sussex
Providing pedagogic advice and support to staff and students in the development and application of technology-enhanced language teaching and learning. Creating internal and external video promotional material. Supporting the delivery of the BSL program. Designing and developing HTML5 interactive learning web sites. Running workshops and teaching staff and students on the use of Premiere Pro and Photoshop…
1993-2016
Educational Technologist
London Metropolitan University
Working with academic staff to produce online interactive learning materials using a variety of Adobe products and HTML5. Instigating, creating and managing various programs to enhance the student experience including the Student/Staff Study Hub, Digital Literacies, Honesty and Integrity guidance and Student Finances…
1989-1992
Professional Photography / Video Creator
COR Photographic and AV Consultants
Creating professional photographic and video materials for commercial purposes. Commercial photography was generally produced using a 5x4 plate camera for pure detail and quality. Clients included, P&O, McDonald's, The Conran Shop and various design companies.
EDUCATION
2011-2013
PG Cert in Higher Education
London Metropolitan University
Covering essentail topics such as MAP - Managing the Assessment & Feedback, CED - Curriculum Evaluation & Development and
Web based Learning and Teaching
2002-2004
London Metropolitan University
Digital Media (Distinction)
It was soon after this Chris was awarded the status of University Teaching Fellow.
Chris is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Master's Degree
1979-1983
Professional Photography
Paddington College
General and Advanced, City and Guilds qualification.
Covering all aspects of professional photography.
VIDEOS
A selection of videos created for eduction
Elena and Reuben talk about the skills hub
Reuben talks about support for note making
Ann Marie talks about her first essay assignment and how to get started
Arabic Elective at the University of Sussex
BSL Elective at the University of Sussex
Victor Hall talking about life after Sussex
Loan Shark Animation - Student Services
Chinese Elective at the University of Sussex
What did you expect from the Foundation Year?
SKILLS
Producing online interactive learning materials
Web design
Editing
Video filming
Pedagogical online support
Teaching
LINKS
Skills Hub
This in-depth multimedia Skills Hub has been designed and developed for the University of Sussex. It incorporates many informative student and staff videos.
Link: Skills Hub
AWG website
This academic writing guide was developed for the University of Sussex in collaboration with Sue Robbins (university teaching fellow). It is HTML5 based and includes various multimedia learning activities.
Link: AWG website
Photography
Please access this photographic link below to view various images, these are mainly creative and have not been created for commercial use.
Commercial website development
A website designed and developed for the Professor of Learning Innovation at Bournemouth University.
A website developed using Wix. Even though Wix is easy to use it still sometimes requires design and layout skills.
A website developed with basic HTML, but designed to incorporate many video links via a showreel page.