CMALT Development Group

My work is primarily in e-learning design and development for financial services markets. I joined ALT and became a certifiied member because I wanted to make sure my work was professionally recognised.  I join the CMALT-DG because I thoroughly enjoyed preparing my CMALT portfolio and recognise the importance of reflecting on what I learned and I wish to give something back to a very professional and welcoming community

Kirsten is a member of the Staff and Departmental Development Unit at the University of Leeds. Her current focus is on blended learning and the use of technology. Kirsten holds a PGCE and is a practising teacher, contributing to the University of Leeds Teaching Awards (ULTA 1 & ULTA 2) and PG Cert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. She is also a part-time MSc student and has a background in Further Education. Kirsten achieved CMALT in 2009 and is actively engaged in the scheme as an assessor, presenter at CMALT events and is working on additional resources to support CMALT candidates. Kirsten is looking forward to seeing the CMALT community grow as it sends a positive message to employers and institutions about the commitment CMALT Holders have to their professional development and the field of learning technology.

Shirley has worked in the field of education and inclusion for the last 12 years on a local, regional, national and international basis and as a student, practitioner, manager and policy shaper.  This work has cut across HE, FE, ACL and schools and a range of national organisations such as The OU, Becta, JISC, LSIS, and of course, ALT. Shirley is currently working as a consultant and has her own company, Inclusive Learning Advisory Services Ltd. She is also employed by the Open University as an Associate Lecturer.
Shirley joined the CDG in March 2011 and has over the past year also worked with ALT on the JISC TechDis Independent Specialist Colleges initiative. Shirley is a CMALT Lead Assessor.