Katya Toneva

Please see my LinkedIn Profile - the link is published in “My portfolio“ section.

 • Developing and leading inclusive digital curriculum design (Kaplan Open Learning – University of Essex Online, Laureate International Universities, and Esher 6th Form College), focusing on student needs and experience (underpinned by the digital learning taxonomy, active, collaborative and constructivist learning theories; ADDIE methodology combined with Agile project management; the design thinking approach and storyboarding; experienced in WCAG practices).

• Highly experienced in online and blended course design and facilitation, teaching experience including teacher training (HE and FE); an experienced online tutor (Laureate International Universities)
• Digital education leadership and project management, including experience in budgeting and costing projects (HE) - Experience in using Agile and Prince 2 project management methodologies.
• Leading and supporting academics and students in using digital technologies for enhancing teaching, learning and assessment, and teaching digital functional skills.
• Utilising digital learning platforms and educational services, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas & integrated learning systems – e.g., Turnitin, Mahara, Turning Point/voting software, Panopto/video lecture capture system, library and research management systems;

experience in using MS 365 Education/MS Teams, Zoom, Skype, MS Sharepoint, Google Apps for Education, and learning analytics.

• Project Management (Agile) – British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, Certificate (2017)
• ITIL (IT Service Delivery) – British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT -Certificate (2016)
• Certificate of Further Education L.4: 2003-2004 - The City and Guilds of London Institute, UK.
• Certificate of E-facilitation: 2004 - MirandaNet International Professional Network “ICT, UK.
• Highest degree: Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria, PhD “Educational Technologies” (1994)
• Teaching Qualification (DfES number: 02/12146)
• Post Graduate Certificate: Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria, PGCE “Computer Science”
• First Degree: Plovdiv University “P. Hilendarski”, Bulgaria, Mathematics MA.

HONORARY AWARDS

• 2012: In NAACE ICT Impact Awards shortlist: (Award for Adviser) “For developing valuable case studies in the field of mobile learning”;
• 2012: Top Paper International Award: for the collaborative article “Using Virtual Spaces for Learning Communities to Facilitate Project Development and Collaborative Learning”(Leading author: Dr Katya Toneva, Co-authors: Dr Kathy Doncaster, Dr Darryll Bravenboer);
• 2009: JISC RSC South-East Award “E-learning Support – Advanced Level” :