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Kevin Renfrew

I am passionate about creating digital experiences that are accessible, engaging, and relevant for all learners. As an instructional designer and educator, I strive to build materials and online spaces that meet diverse needs and promote meaningful learning for every student. My approach is learner-centred. I start by understanding learners' backgrounds, skills, interests, and goals. Then I employ evidence-based practices in instructional design, user experience, and universal design for learning to develop flexible digital resources that provide clear direction, spark curiosity, and empower autonomous exploration. Collaboration is key. I regularly connect with instructors, technologists, and learners themselves to develop and design solutions that work for real people in authentic contexts. Their insights help me iterate and improve while ensuring accessibility for learners of all abilities. Whether it's through self-access resources, personalised learning paths, or virtual communities of inquiry, my aim is to create inclusive digital environments where all students can engage with course material in ways that resonate with their learning preferences. I find technology to be a powerful tool for widening access to high-quality learning experiences that help every student reach their potential.

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    Kevin Renfrew
    March 8, 2016

    Using Peerwise (MCQ software) to encourage a deeper understanding

    Staff involved Amanda Mackenzie, Dept of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Christine Edmead, Dept of Pharmacy and Pharmacology What was done and what technology was used? Peerwise is free online software which supports students in the creation, sharing, evaluation and discussion of...

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    Kevin Renfrew
    January 6, 2016

    LITEbox event: Peer evaluation discussion: Moodle Workshop & WebPA

    This event has taken please, please read back the event information or watch a recording of the session This workshop will inform the participants about the Moodle Workshop facility as used for feedback on essay proposals, and will include a...

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    Kevin Renfrew
    January 5, 2016

    Audience response systems

    Dr Richard Joiner introduced the session, which is available to watch online, by giving the audience an example of an Audience Response System (ARS), otherwise known as an Audience Voting System (AVS) or Electronic Voting System (EVS), in this instance,...

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    Kevin Renfrew
    November 25, 2015

    Using online multimedia message walls to encourage participation

    This post contains the following information, please click on a topic to find the content you would like to see: Workshop write up Embed Padlet and LinoIt boards into your Moodle course Comparison of Padlet and LinoIt

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    Kevin Renfrew
    November 20, 2015

    Blogging is for pros: a guide to successful blogging

    Joining up with the Students' Union Skills Training, Ross Ferguson delivered an insightful presentation on best practice for blogging, covering communication principles and skills which can be applied to everyday applications rather than technical aspects. Topics including content design, editing,...

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    Kevin Renfrew
    November 12, 2015

    LITEbox event: Audience response systems

    This event has now happened, there is a write up with tips on using audience response systems. Following the interest in Audience Response Systems (ARS) at the recent Technology panel debate, we are pleased to announce that we will be...

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    Kevin Renfrew
    November 12, 2015

    12 Apps of Christmas

      Regent's University London is running a fun and free online program to learn about new apps, starting on the 1st December. Each day you can spent 10 minutes of your time to learn about a new app, and how...