About Liz
Senior learning designer with extensive experience in instructional design, eLearning content development, and consultancy. Confident in designing learning experiences that are inclusive, engaging, and grounded in evidence-informed practice. Sector veteran in curriculum and programme design, learning technology, and learning experience strategy. Recognised for innovative approaches and translating complex or sensitive subject matter into accessible, meaningful learning across digital, blended, and face-to-face contexts.
English
Native or bilingual
French
Basic
Spanish
Basic
Scottish Gaelic
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- LexedioFounder and lead learning designerEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGOctober 2018 - Today (7 years and 8 months)Forres, United KingdomLeading the design and development of innovative learning programmes and digital resources across various subjects and and professional development areas. Commissioned by universities, tertiary and private sector organisations to deliver inclusive, creative, and evidence-informed learning at scale. Key work includes:
- Designing online and downloadable adult numeracy resources for the Highland Multiply programme, incorporating interactive stories, puzzles, and games informed by Numeracy as Social Practice and inspired by Highland language and cultural contexts;
- Researching and prototyping innovative online Gaelic language and culture activities, including interactive modules and an online escape room designed to spark curiosity and encourage engagement with Gaelic experiences;
- Playing a leading role in a national trailblazer group to develop the first Level 5 Digital Learning Designer apprenticeship standard for England;
- Designing the curriculum and online learning content for the first delivery of the Digital Learning Designer apprenticeship programme;
- Creating bespoke leadership, organisational development, and team-based learning programmes across indoor, outdoor, hybrid, and off-grid contexts, using multisensory and creative approaches rather than traditional corporate formats;
- Author, designer and developer of the Learning Design Foundation Certificate, and other online Lexedio courses.
- University of the Highlands and IslandsEducational design and development leaderEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGJanuary 2018 - January 2022 (4 years)
- Led and project managed the design and development of new courses, curricula, and digital resources across undergraduate and postgraduate provisions.
- Line managed an instructional design and development team and worked closely with academic and corporate stakeholders.
- Led pedagogically innovative use of learning technologies across healthcare, teacher education, and other subject areas.
- Coventry UniversityLearning technologistJanuary 2016 - January 2018 (2 years)Designed blended HE/FE programmes, working with academic teams to translate subject expertise into engaging, accessible learning experiences and contributing to institutional approaches to learning design and quality enhancement.
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Education
- PGCert in Digital EducationThe University of Edinburgh2015PGCert in Digital Education
- SCQF Level 11 Certificate in Organisational PsychologyUniversity of Aberdeen2022SCQF Level 11 Certificate in Organisational Psychology
Certifications
- Senior Certified Member of the Association for Learning Technology (SCMALT)Association for Learning Technology2022
Skill set
Categories
- Other