What is the role of a learning technologist in modern higher education? What are the career paths available, what skills do you need, and what does a typical working day look like? Today we’re joined by Lilian Joy from the University of York and Sita from the University of Sheffield: both learning technologists at different stages of their careers, who are able to offer their own answers to some of these questions.

We get into accessibility, working with SMEs, the importance of pedagogical knowledge, how to keep your skill set current, and a range of other topics. This episode will be of interest to anyone thinking of switching career lanes, starting a new role in learning tech, or who simply wants to hear how seasoned practitioners go about their work.

Lilian Joy is the Digital Accessibility Manager (previously Digital Education Manager) at the University of York, who is passionate about staff development and the 'learning' in technology-enhanced learning. She has over 30 years' experience as a teacher, trainer, e-learning manager and consultant in vocational education, higher education and the private sector. Her current research interests include accessible maths, the experience of disabled staff and students and appreciative inquiry as a model for development.