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I am Director of Studies for the MA Education with over 20 years of experience designing, validating and running programmes of study, both undergraduate and postgraduate, at UK universities.
With a background in Linguistics and Language Teaching, from early on in my career, I developed a strong interest and expertise in Digital Pedagogy and Technology Enhanced Learning. For the last decade I have been examining the use of virtual world environments and virtual reality tools for education, particularly the use of simulation and immersive environments to develop communities of practice. I design unique learning experiences and innovative solutions to some of the challenges encountered in traditional educational practices.
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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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