October 30, 2023, by Helen Whitehead

Five minutes with… Dave Corbett

What is your job role?

Learning Technology Consultant (Faculties of Engineering and MHS)

What 3 words describe you?

Positive, Empathetic, Collaborative

Tell us something ‘unusual’ about yourself

Bill Tarmey aka Jack Duckworth from Coronation Street attempted to sit in my seat on a flight to Tenerife.

What excites you about learning technology?

The fact that using Learning Technology can help students engage with their studies and provide opportunities for them to personalise their learning so that they can work efficiently.

Do you have any top tips for our users?

If you have a general idea about something you’d like to improve in terms of staff/student experience, reach out! We have a wealth of experience and options to share.

What do you think will be the most important thing in learning technology at the University of Nottingham this next year?

Improving the accessibility of learning resources as we look to be more inclusive as an institution. There are some really good principles to follow and tools to implement to support this work.

What have you learned recently?

I’ve learned that when implementing new ideas and technology, keeping things simple initially is often a good idea!

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