As a Learning Technologist for Plymouth University, Mark works within the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) strand of the Teaching & Learning Directorate. Mark is responsible for the design and development of e-learning materials from given subject resources to specified project outlines. Working as part of a central development team, Mark is tasked to find creative solutions for the use of technology in education across the University.
Mark is continually researching into new and existing technologies, latest trends and best practices in the fields of web development, delivery of resources, interaction, usability and accessability to incorporate this into his work and the advice he delivers to collegues. Mark hosts an array of technical skills in the design and development of Web 2.0 technologies, graphic design (for screen and print) and multimedia skills (including video and audio), with advanced knowledge of the appropriate industry software. With a keen interest in design Mark also utilises his creative skills to produce websites and marketing material for events/conferences and work on self-promotion.
Qualifications
Honors and Awards
- CMALT (Certified Member of the Association of Learning Technology), 2011
- GTA (General Teaching Associates), 2007
Further Interests
- Web Design & Development
- Design styles & trends
- Software Development
- Learning technologies
- Mobile devices
- Open source technologies
- Web accessibility and usability standards
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Links
Web: www.marklyndon.com
Blog: www.marklyndon.com/blog
Twitter: @marklyndon
Pingback: Technology Enhanced Learning | Mark Lyndon ~ Blog