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70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow Caledonian University
G4 0BA Glasgow
United Kingdom
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Aidan commenced working at Glasgow Caledonian University in 2002 as an educational technologist on a seven year JISC, National Science Foundation (NSF) and BBC information and Archives funded project “Digital libraries in the Classroom: The Spoken Word project”. This project investigated the use and application of BBC audio and video archive materials for teaching and learning purposes and explored the notion of students “writing on and for the internet”.
His research interests centre around the enhancement of online courses to support learning and teaching, in particular:
As a Learning Enhancement Advisor at the University of Strathclyde, Aidan was responsible for operationally supporting the development and conversion of a range of existing courses, and the development of new courses, for online and blended learning. Aidan provided expert advice to enhance teaching, learning and assessment through the utilisation of learning technologies including online platforms such as FutureLearn, the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform which is a private company funded by the Open University and Moodle, the institutional Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Aidan has developed nine award winning MOOCs covering socially diverse topics ranging from “Introduction to Forensic Science” to “Caring for Vulnerable Children” and “Understanding Violence Against Women: Myths and Realities” with a combined enrolment of over 350,000 participants worldwide.
He has vast experience and knowledge in Virtual Learning Environments (VLE), Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Podcasting, Vidcasting, Mobile Learning, Blended Learning, Blogs, Wikis and utilising Web technologies to support teaching and learning.
Aidan is a Fellow (FHEA) and an Associate Fellow (AFHEA) of the Higher Education Academy. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, a Postgraduate Diploma in eCommerce Technology, a Postgraduate Certificate in Supporting Student Learning and a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Academic Studies (Academic Practice).
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):
University of Strathclyde
5 Jan 2014 → 15 Sep 2015
Award Date: 15 Sep 2015
Glasgow Caledonian University
15 Sep 2007 → 31 May 2008
Award Date: 10 Jul 2008
Glasgow Caledonian University
25 Sep 2000 → 31 May 2001
Award Date: 5 Jul 2001
Glasgow Caledonian University
20 Sep 1996 → 31 May 2000
Award Date: 5 Jul 2000
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Johnston, Aidan (Recipient), 28 Sep 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Johnston, Aidan (Recipient), 2 Aug 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Johnston, Aidan (Recipient), 16 Sep 2015
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Johnston, Aidan (Recipient), 15 Dec 2008
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Aidan Johnston (Speaker), Irene Bell (Speaker) & Cherie Woolmer (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Aidan Johnston (Speaker) & Angela Shapiro (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Aidan Johnston (Speaker) & Sarah Hume-Anthony (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Aidan Johnston (Speaker) & Angela Shapiro (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Aidan Johnston (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference