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I am Director of Teaching for the Department of Education and Director of Studies for the MA Education and PGCiE. With over 20 years of experience designing, validating, and running programmes of study, both undergraduate and postgraduate, at UK universities and internationally, I have developed a deep expertise in curriculum development, assessment strategies, and the integration of innovative technologies to enhance student learning. My work has focused on creating inclusive and flexible learning environments that promote global educational equity, and I am passionate about fostering academic excellence and shaping future educational leaders.
In addition, I have a strong interest in the evaluation of competences, particularly the subjective dimensions of competences and soft competences, and how these relate to wellbeing. My work often incorporates principles from positive psychology to support students in developing resilience, personal growth, and a holistic approach to learning. With a background in Linguistics and Language Teaching, I also developed a deep expertise in Digital Pedagogy and Technology Enhanced Learning. For the last decade, I have been exploring the use of virtual world environments and virtual reality tools for education, particularly leveraging immersive simulations to foster communities of practice. Through these experiences, I design innovative solutions to challenges in traditional education, creating unique, transformative learning experiences.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
MA Applied Linguistics, MA Applied Linguistics
PhD Education
External positions
IB Examiner - International Baccalaureate
Senior Teaching Fellow, Higher Education Academy
Keywords
- Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning, Virtual Education, Virtual Communities of Practice, Language Teaching, Intercultural Communication
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Harnessing virtues for educational success: introducing the Positive Development and Assessment Competencies Theory (PDAC)
Vazquez-Marin, P., Curle, S., Gil Ortega, M. D. C., Medina-Gual, L. & Sandoval-Hernández, A., 31 Jan 2025, In: Frontiers in Education. 10, 22 p., 1501130.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the perceptions and effects of increased social and teaching presence in a postgraduate distance learning programme through a Community of Inquiry lens
Ratkaine Jablonkai, R. & Gil Ortega, M., 8 Sept 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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How the introduction of flexible modes of learning impacted student engagement: The case of a distance MA education programme
Gil Ortega, M. & Ratkaine Jablonkai, R., 7 Jul 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Las Tecnologías en la Educación Inclusiva, Madrid: Global Knowledge Academics
Gil Ortega, M. & Feltrero, R., 1 Dec 2019, Spain: Global Knowledge Academics. 244 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Virtual Worlds: Concepts, Applications and Future Directions
Falconer, L. & Gil Ortega, M., 1 Jan 2018, New York, U. S. A.: Nova Science Publishers. (Computer Science, Technology and Applications)Research output: Book/Report › Book
Activities
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Gendered geographies of online gaming: a Brazil/UK comparative case study of gendered spatial practices of inclusion, exclusion and agency in the MOBA League of Legends.
Gil Ortega, M. (Examiner)
Oct 2015 → Jun 2020Activity: External examination and supervision › External supervision / mentoring
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University of Warwick (External organisation)
Gil Ortega, M. (Member)
Jan 2023Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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University of Bath (Organisational unit)
Gil Ortega, M. (Member)
2020Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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University of Bath (Organisational unit)
Gil Ortega, M. (Member)
Jan 2022 → Aug 2024Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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University of Bath (Organisational unit)
Gil Ortega, M. (Member)
Jan 2022 → Aug 2024Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel