Dr Mark Lochrie

Role

Creative and effective Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) plays an important role in his teaching, learning, assessment and feedback. Inspired by the processes used within his research and industry experience, he applies innovative approaches to teaching Computer Science. Following this research and industry informed teaching, he teaches the Web Technologies, Cross-Platform Development and User Experience Design modules to Under- and Postgraduates.

Experience

Having completed his PhD in Community Participation in Mobile Entertainment Services in 2013, Mark is keen to nurture new talent and pass on the knowledge he acquired throughout his PhD. This is evidenced through master's and PhD supervision duties. Whether it’s leading at the front as Director of Studies (DoS) or in a supporting role as supervisor or mentor, he plays an active role in nurturing research journeys.

More recently, Mark has gained experience in examining PhD studies as an internal examiner whilst at the University of Central Lancashire.

Teaching

Mark strongly believes higher education should be accessible for all to broaden understanding and impact the world around us. That can be achieved with imagination, determination, and collaboration.

His teaching philosophy in Computer Science (CS) is routed at the intersection of problem-solving, critical thinking, exploration, and independent learning. Going beyond mastering tools, students are engaged with the principles and approaches that underpin the subject area and apply this knowledge through real-world practical exercises. Considering students as co-creators of the learning, rather than designed for, enables Mark to build relationships, trust, and shared ownership across the learning journey. Involving learners in shaping the module plan and assessment criteria. Achieved through a blend of rich, meaningful, and contemporary learning materials, which foster both linguistic and kinaesthetic learning styles to support personalised learning, assisted by digital platforms to encourage engagement, interaction, and inclusion. He's a keen adopter of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) to support the dissemination and collection of information, capturing input from discussions and as an audit of individual progress. Mark's teaching is informed by research and industry practices, through real-world examples, industry standards and academic findings.