Biography
Learning and Teaching Enhancement Manager - IET
PhD candidate in Media Studies, MSc, BA.
He joined The Open University in 2021 as a Media Assistant and his previous work is related to the social sciences with an emphasis on social media research, communication, fake news and digital influencers. He has worked for more than 10 years in higher education as a Learning Designer, Coordinator of Research and Innovation Projects, Head of Department and Lecturer.
Publications
2024
Coughlan, Tim; Tessarolo, Felipe and Coughlan, Emily. (). Accessible by Design? Exploring How Barriers faced by Disabled Students are Resolved in Online and Distance Learning. In: International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP 24), 8-12 Jul 2024, Linz, Austria.
Rienties, Bart; Domingue, John; Duttaroy, Subroto; Herodotou, Christothea; Tessarolo, Felipe and Whitelock, Denise. (). What distance learning students want from an AI Digital Assistant. Distance Education (Early access).
Gaved, Mark; Brasher, Andrew and Tessarolo, Felipe (). Literature Review of support mechanisms to aid tutors in teaching Level 1 students. Quality Enhancement and Innovation, The Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University.
2023
Herodotou, Christothea; Aristeidou, Maria; Gaved, Mark; Cross, Simon; Tessarolo, Felipe and Brasher, Andrew (). PVC-S Challenge Response. Summary report. QEI. The Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University.
2022
Tessarolo, Felipe; Aristeidou, Maria and Coughlan, Emily. (). From face-to-face environments to distance learning universities: the transition period of first-year students. In: 8th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’22), 14-17 Jun 2022, Valencia.
Lister, Kate; Pearson, Victoria; Coughlan, Tim and Tessarolo, Felipe. (). Inclusion in Uncertain Times: Changes in Practices, Perceptions, and Attitudes around Accessibility and Inclusive Practice in Higher Education. Education Sciences.