Amy Sampson

Biography

Amy joined Falmouth University in 2004 as a Media Technician working within the School of Film and Television. A highly technical position, she taught industry software and hardware applications to students ranging from Avid video editing to camera operation. She left to pursue a freelance role within industry and worked in a variety of roles on programmes for broadcasters such as the BBC, E4, ITV and Channel 4. In 2011 Amy returned to Falmouth University to take up a role in Educational Technology and has been in the department ever since. As a Learning Technologist Amy guides staff and students in their use of technology to support learning and teaching across all departments. In 2015 Amy completed her MA in Creative Education specialising in learning technology, and has regularly contributed to the educational technology field since joining the department. She routinely provides best practice advice to staff to enhance teaching practice and can often be found contributing to the PGCHE and MA in Creative Education. Additionally she has recently undertaken teaching work as a visiting lecturer.

Research Interest

Research interests and expertise Supporting and developing learning and teaching through use of appropriate technologies, including: Digital Pedagogy Creative Education Staff Development Student Experience Research topics Education Teaching Learning Learning Technology