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Location
Ormskirk, Lancashire
Subject(s) I Teach or Learning Interest Area
learning technology, education, computing.
Personal Interests and Passions
" ... to look at the practice of newly qualified teachers, to see how they are using technology in their practice. I am interested in where they found the inspiration to use technologies, using quantitative (online questionnaires) and qualitative (interview and phenomenographic analysis) methodologies. Outcomes are expected to include a good understanding of how technology is currently being used in schools by NQTs, and how initial teacher training organisations are (or are not) developing this area of trainees practice." (http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/tld/FellowPro/DavidCallaghan.htm)
More About Me
I am a graduate of Computer Science (UEA, 1983), have worked in many large and small companies, both in the UK and abroad, including some memorable times in Holland and Saudi Arabia (quite a contrast!). I ran a small IT consultancy for many years in Skelmersdale, trained as a secondary school teacher (Edge Hill, 2002-03), and then taught ICT in a Liverpool comprehensive school for five years. I began my Masters in e-learning in 2006, and that led me to take up my current post of Learning Technology Development Officer in December 2007. In 2010 I gained my MA in e-learning. Thus, my background encapsulates a deep understanding of information and communication technologies with a similarly deep understanding of teaching and learning grounded in many years of practice. After four years in post I continue to think my job is one of the best in the world: I love the campus, nearly all of the work, and have great colleagues. Also, and in no small measure, I appreciate the opportunities available when working at a university.
