What does he do?
Mikes looks after anything to do with Communication and Information Technology (C & IT) at LTSN-GEES. Responsibilities include harnessing the outputs of C & IT Projects, responding to C & IT based enquires from the GEES community, collation and review of C & IT materials, supporting the IT needs of the LTSNGEES team, maintaining the website, overseeing the development of the resource database and eating biscuits.
Background
Mike was brought up all over the place (father was in the RAF) but has a soft spot for the Southwest and the sea. He is a graduate of the Environmental Sciences degree at the University of Plymouth and has a number of years’ experience in learning and teaching / educational technology development, the environmental sector and IT support.
Professional Interests
Mike’s professional interests revolve around the effective use of C & IT in learning and teaching. When involved in C & IT projects, in addition to ensuring that learning and teaching issues are given adequate consideration, he is keen to promote aspects such as evaluation, transferability and accessibility. Managed / virtual learning environments are a particular area of interest because of the potential to deliver flexible and innovative learning. However, Mike is concerned that this is potential rather than a given - there is a need to focus on how to get the best from electronic learning environments for our disciplines. Aside from his e-learning interests, Mike enjoys the opportunity to keep closely in touch with Environmental Sciences through LTSN-GEES activities.
Personal Interests
Apart from biscuits, Mike is passionate about quite a few things but it is advisable not to talk to him about surfing, snowboarding, windsurfing, Hi-Fi or Photography as he is a self-acknowledged “nerd” with respect to all of them!