If you would like to find additional information or would like to develop one of the various course types please contact one of the team members below.
John Kerr
Learning Innovation Support Unit Manager
John is the Learning Innovation Support Unit (LISU) Manager. John is responsible for spearheading and leading Microcredentials and Massive Online Open Courses (MOOC) in conjunction with FutureLearn and Coursera. John also oversees the degrees with these platforms. John is also responsible for the support of learning Innovation across the university.
John’s interests centre on distance education, learning innovation, course design / mapping and open education.
Mark Boyle
Learning Innovation Media Advisor
Provides consultancy, expert advice and assists with the development of pedagogically sound media solutions across the institution.
Craig Brown
Learning Innovation Officer
Craig has over 20 years of supporting educational technologies and designing blended and fully online courses across a range of subject areas in HE. He is the key contact for the College of Social Sciences and is directly involved in the creation of MOOCs, Microcredentials and online degrees.
Craig is experienced in many aspects of accessible content and assessment and feedback.
David Dougan
Learning Innovation Advisor
David is an experienced IT and Assistive Technology trainer who has delivered upskilling training and support across a wide range of technologies, with particular focus on the accessible aspects of those technologies.
Dustin Hosseini
Learning Innovation Officer
Having previously worked in academic writing, learning development and digital education in higher ed, Dustin joined the LISU team in 2022 to support staff in developing and delivering blended and fully online courses and microcredentials. To this end, he provides pedagogic advice, consultation, guidance, insight and developmental support to colleagues for developing curricula for both blended and fully online education. In brief, Dustin works to develop colleagues’ understanding of technology-enhanced learning and teaching practices that are underpinned by pedagogic theories and practices.
Dustin is the key contact for the College of Arts.
Hannah John
Learning Innovation Officer
Hannah is a Learning Innovation Officer with experience in managing LMS platforms in both corporate settings and in HE. As the LISU lead for the college of MVLS, she supports the ongoing development of ODL courses such as, MOOCs, Microcredentials, and online degrees that exist on FutureLearn, Coursera, and Moodle.
Richard Johnston
Learning Innovation Officer
With over 12 years of experience in supporting users and developing learners across the private, public and third sectors, Richard joined the LISU team in 2021 to support staff in the development and delivery of fully online courses, micro-credentials and blended courses. He also supports the team in upskilling staff to empower students in accessible and inclusive education using learning technologies and pedagogically sound solutions.
Richard is the key contact for the College of Science and Engineering.
Karen Kane
Learning Innovation Administrator
Involved in day-to-day operations of the unit , providing key support by assisting with significant forward planning and interacting with key contacts internal and external. Supporting streamlining for key initiatives while helping to disseminate information amongst key stakeholders while providing crucial web support. Provides operational support for Learning and Teaching Enhancement and Change forum ( LTEC) .
Louise Manson
Learning Innovation Advisor
Working within LISU, as a Learning Innovation Advisor, I am responsible for increasing staffs’ digital literacy skills across a range of technology-focused platforms that support learning and teaching initiatives institution-wide.
In partnership with local areas, I will identify needs or gaps that require development and offer various upskilling approaches that help close skill gaps while increasing the use and mainstreaming of key technologies.
Technology solutions, which enhance efficiency, communication and organisational skills, are one of my key points of personal interest in supporting staff streamline their approaches to develop, support and deliver learning and teaching activities