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I work within the Institute of Educational Technology Quality Enhancement and Innovation team as a Teaching and Learning Enhancement Manager. I am enthusiastic and passionate about creating excellence in the delivery of teaching and learning and academic quality.
I have an excellent understanding of the entire Education sector but more specifically Higher Education and University Education. I have worked in Higher Education for over 6 years and Education in some compacity for over 10 years, therefore have extensive experience and excellent knowledge of issues faced and changing landscape within the sector.
Fundamentally I believe education is a right and not a privilege. I am passionate about universal design for learning and developing curriculum that allows a learner to demonstrate their skills and understanding as best suites them. Being innovative and creative in course design and assessment is something I am also passionate about.
I am currently working on a number of projects the university including: emerging opportunities for digital badges in teacher professional development in India, student voice and young students.
I am currently studying an MA in Education Practice (final research project to finish only) in my spare time. I am passionate about my own personal and professional development, with my passion for education, this felt like the next natural progression. I currently have a PGCHE and hold an associate membership for Advance HE, previously the Higher Education Academy (HEA). I have an Undergraduate degree in Sport Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention a PGDip in Strength and Conditioning.
Publications
2025
Tessarolo, Felipe; Coughlan, Emily; Edwards, Chris; Ullmann, Thomas; Bektik, Duygu; Whitelock, Denise and Herodotou, Christothea (). AIDA on OU Ready: A final report. IInstitute of Educational Technology (IET), The Open University.
Coughlan, Tim; Rienties, Bart; Domingue, John; Herodotou, Christothea; Ullmann, Thomas; Bektik, Duygu; Edwards, Chris; Whitelock, Denise; Coughlan, Emily and Tessarolo, Felipe. (). Holding a lead, or the tail wagging the dog? Exploring educator influence over the behaviour of AI Digital Assistants. In: European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) Proceedings: Human and Artificial Intelligence for the Society of the Future, European Distance and E-Learning Network.
