Ms Beth Derbyshire
Professional Services
Current positions
Academic Developer (AH cover)
Biography
I am an experienced educator with over 15 years’ experience. I have a huge passion for Teaching and Learning; EdTech and EDI. I now work in higher education giving my experience in teaching, learning and assessment in FE.
For the last few years of my career I have specialised in the quality of teaching, learning and assessment with a specialism in digital and blended learning. I am a Wakelet Ambassador, a Microsoft Innovate Educator Expert and trainer; I also recently achieved my CMALT in digital and blended learning.
In 2020 and 2021 I was a part of a project for the DfE where we researched and improved digital and blended learning within FE and also managed a group of digital champions to support EdTech skills in the college. I also helped develop a digital strategy. I won the ‘Educator Development Award’ with Microsoft Education for years 2021 and 2022.
I have a real passion for the quality of education, specifically with the use of technology to support any student to excel and to make teaching more efficient.
Areas of Research
Learning psychology and ACEs
EDI
Learning Technology