CV

Stephen Powell 41, Oakthorpe Avenue Leicester, UK Tel: (+64) 021336954 E-mail: stephenp@ultralab.net Professional Learning Blog: www.stephenp.net

Current employment - Principal Lecturer Anglia Polytechnic University

Since 1998 I have worked for Ultralab, a research department of Anglia Polytechnic University. The focus of my work has been undertaking action research into innovative formal and non-formal e-learning programmes. This is informed through a commitment to an agenda of personalisation and choice.

Currently I am the project director for the Ultraversity, undergraduate online degree programme for 400 full-time students and a staff of 20. In this role, I have lead the development of the degree programme which has included the curriculum development, software development, and a significant focus on professional development for lecturers to prepare and support them in their new role as online facilitators of learning.

In January 2004, I started a 12 month placement with Ultralab South in New Zealand to support this new organistaion through the initial startup phase. In this role I have spent approximately two-thirds of my time working in New Zealand (NZ) consulting projects including supporting the Wananga Maori University in developing a degree in Early Childhood for online delivery.

Prior to Ultraversity, I worked on the Talking Heads project for the national College of School Leadership as one of four managers of a team of 25 online learning facilitators. In this role I lead the online component of a number of sub-projects and initiatives for professional development for school Principals.

Previous employment

Secondment to Ultralab (1998-2000) - SchoolNet2000 National Schools’ Internet project working as an advisor to 250 schools in the East Midlands providing professional e-learning professional development for schoolteachers.

Brooke Weston City Technology College • (1993 – 1995) Successful track record as an innovative teacher in a progressive school supporting students to achieve exacting targets for student progress and attainment in examinations • (1995 - 1998) College wide management role as Special Educational Needs Coordinator. Implementing organizational wide practices and procedures for a college’s special educational needs provision

Sowerby Bridge High School (1992-1993) • Humanities teacher

Allott and Lomax consulting Engineers (1988 – 1991) • Engineering Geologist carrying out desk studies, managing site investigations, and producing interpretative geotechnical reports

Papers and conferences

August 2005 - Developing Engagement in online community: lessons for HE. nnovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 42, No. 3, August 2005, pp. 205–215. Pete Bradshaw, Stephen Powell, Ian Terrell.

January 2004 - Building a community of practice: technological and social implications for a distributed team. Chapter 16 of Knowledge Networks: Innovation through Communities of Practice. Edited by Paul Hildreth and Chris Kimble published by Idea Group Publishing. Pete Bradshaw, Stephen Powell and Ian Terrell.

September 2003 - Leading a Geography Department. Chapter In Department Learning to Lead in the Secondary School: Becoming an Effective Head of Department. Edited Mark Brundrett and Ian Terrell.

June 2003 - Online Communities for School Leaders. Presentation to the VCI Conference, London. Pete Bradshaw and Stephen Powell.

Dec 2002 - Virtual communities and professional learning across a distributed, remote membership. Presented to Virtual Communities Conference, University of Navarra, Barcelona. Pete Bradshaw, Alison Gee and Stephen Powell.

September 2002 - Online Communities - Vehicles For Professional Learning? Paper, presented to BERA. Pete Bradshaw, Stephen Powell and Ian Terrell.

Qualifications

• 2001 - 2004 MEd 2004 Dissertation ‘Alternative approaches to inquiry at MA level’ (Anglia University) • 2000 1/3 MBA - Foundations of senior management (The Open University) • 1992 Postgraduate Certificate in Education (The University of Leeds) • 1984 - 1987 Geology degree (Guildhall University)

Current Study

PhD with Professor Bob Fryer at Southampton University. Focus on what are appropriate e-learning pedagogies for professional learning.

Referees

Prof. Stephen Heppell learn3K.org Mobile: +44 (0) 7973426234 Stephen@heppell.net Richard Millwood – Director Ultralab Anglia Polytechnic University Park lane, Chelmsford, CM11LL Mobile: +44 (0) 7790558641 Richard@ultralab.net Dr Ian Terrell School of Lifelong Learning Middlesex University 5 Mayhew Close, Chingford Mobile: +44 (0) 7812162105 Ian.Terrell@ultralab.net

Interests

Experienced touring and mountain bike cyclist, walking and exploration of the development of historical landscapes and industrial archaeological sites, and cooking.

Other Information

Date of Birth 09.02.69. Full clean current driving licence. British citizenship.