Gemma Westwood

Gemma Westwood

Digital Education Developer (Collage of Arts and Law)

Contact details

Address
University of Birmingham
Higher Education Futures Inst., Top Floor, Old Gym, Edgbaston
B15 2TT

Gemma joined the team in 2022 after spending 9 years in the Further Education sector as both a teacher and quality assurer for FE and apprenticeship programs. As well as having 13 years of experience in education overall and holding QTS (qualified teacher status). Having experience in leading the development of end-user environments in LMS, Microsoft and Google classrooms, and e-portfolio systems in FE. An advocate for the student experience as an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion lead in FE, she is passionate about digital education and widening educational opportunities for all.

Gemma’s main interests are supporting the development of inclusive design in all areas of digital education, Microsoft programs, and the use of digital marking and assessment to support student progression.