Ed Tech Learning and Teaching Specialist

Ed Tech Learning and Teaching Specialist
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Ed Tech Learning and Teaching Specialist
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Full time
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Part-time (30 hours per week)

Fixed term until December 2025

Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation

At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.

We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all

Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role

As a Learning and Teaching Specialist you will work collaboratively with teaching staff and subject matter experts to develop blended and online learning opportunities for diverse learning contexts. If you have learning design experience that would be an advantage. A key part of this role is to build capabilities in teaching staff to use educational technologies to enhance the learner experience.

As part of Te Ama Ako, the Learning and Teaching Development Team, you will be operating in a high-performing and self-managing team, which manages work collectively and has a strong culture of self-responsibility and service quality.

To be successful, you will have the following skills and experience:

Technical Proficiency and Online Development

· A strong capability in using and supporting various educational technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), ePortfolios and web conferencing tools (e.g., Moodle, H5P, MS Teams and Adobe Creative Suite).

· Basic HTML, image and video editing skills and knowledge of creative commons and copyright conventions.

· Ability to develop tailored learning experiences which meet LXD principles, including usability and accessibility guidelines, to meet quality assurance standards.

· Familiarity with emerging technologies like AI, and AR/VR and their application implications.

Adaptive Problem Solving

· Adaptable to new technologies, systems and processes.

· Flexible and imaginative problem-solving skills.

· Critical thinking and data analysis skills.

· Able to evaluate new technologies and methodologies to determine suitability and assess the effectiveness for educational purposes.

Self-management and Efficiency

· Balance multiple tasks and timelines effectively and independently to successful completion.

· A high level of accountability and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and team members.

Pedagogical Best Practices

· Able to align learning technology with effective learning strategies, pedagogies and learning design to support a range of diverse learners.

Project Management

· Ability to manage projects, from selecting new tools and platforms to supporting the implementation of large-scale digital initiatives.

Ko wai koe | About you

As part of this team you need to be a highly motivated, independent self-starter who is a good communicator, able to use effective consultation skills and have a flexible, proactive, problem solving approach. Sound technical writing and editing skills are also required.

You will have a passion for helping others by your learning and teaching technical skills and you will enjoy finding technical solutions to improve online learning experiences. You will have demonstrable strengths and experience in educational technologies (Ed Tech) and assessment design with a degree in a relevant field.

The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation

Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.

You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

For specific information please contact Trish Chaplin-Cheyne 0800 762 786 or trish.chaplin-cheyne@op.ac.nz

For a position description or to apply please click on the link.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 20 October 2024.

For a copy of the Job Description visit LT-Specialist-PD-Oct-2024.pdf
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