Michele Fuller is the Head of Teacher Development and HE Education for University Centre Colchester. She leads on the development and delivery of classroom-based and work-based Undergraduate and Postgraduate Higher Education programmes as well as the College’s wider Continuing Professional Development programme
Her personal interest in education focuses on motivation, and digital technologies, especially the increasing impact of generative AI in teaching, learning and assessment. Outside academia, she has a keen interest in art history, particularly animal representation in European and African art.
Michele is currently authoring two book chapters that analyse the influence of digital technologies and GenAI on pedagogical praxis in Further and Higher Education, with a specific focus on teaching, learning, and assessment paradigms.
Kayleigh McLaughlin in the Assistant Area Head of ITE- Teacher Training. Her journey in education began in Early Years at Colchester Institute in 2015, where she steadily advanced to the position of Area Head for the Early Years department.
She is passionate about supporting future educators and contributing to teacher training and staff development, continuing her dedication to educational excellence and professional growth.
Eliza is the Lecturer in Learning Technologies. As a lecturer specialising in academic and research skills, she focus on enhancing educational practice through digital technologies and online learning
Eliza teaches modules such as Academic and Research Skills and Learning Technologies in Education. She also heads up the UCC Academic Skills Centre.
Eliza is committed to creating innovative, practical, and technology-driven learning strategies that enhance academic success, boost confidence, and optimise time efficiency.
Dr Abbie Cairns in a Lecturer in Tutor for Certificate/ Postgraduate Certificate/ Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Levels 5, 6, 7) – Year 2 Part Time. This role involves in course delivery, academic supervision, and supporting trainee teachers’ development of professional practice and reflective skills.
With a background in Fine Art and a passion for creative education, Abbie combines academic research with teaching practice to support the next generation of FE educators.
Michele Fuller is the Head of Teacher Development and HE Education for University Centre Colchester. She leads on the development and delivery of classroom-based and work-based Undergraduate and Postgraduate Higher Education programmes as well as the College’s wider Continuing Professional Development programme
Her personal interest in education focuses on motivation, and digital technologies, especially the increasing impact of generative AI in teaching, learning and assessment. Outside academia, she has a keen interest in art history, particularly animal representation in European and African art.
Michele is currently authoring two book chapters that analyse the influence of digital technologies and GenAI on pedagogical praxis in Further and Higher Education, with a specific focus on teaching, learning, and assessment paradigms.
Kayleigh McLaughlin in the Assistant Area Head of ITE- Teacher Training. Her journey in education began in Early Years at Colchester Institute in 2015, where she steadily advanced to the position of Area Head for the Early Years department.
She is passionate about supporting future educators and contributing to teacher training and staff development, continuing her dedication to educational excellence and professional growth.
Eliza is the Lecturer in Learning Technologies. As a lecturer specialising in academic and research skills, she focus on enhancing educational practice through digital technologies and online learning
Eliza teaches modules such as Academic and Research Skills and Learning Technologies in Education. She also heads up the UCC Academic Skills Centre.
Eliza is committed to creating innovative, practical, and technology-driven learning strategies that enhance academic success, boost confidence, and optimise time efficiency.
Dr Abbie Cairns in a Lecturer in Tutor for Certificate/ Postgraduate Certificate/ Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Levels 5, 6, 7) – Year 2 Part Time. This role involves in course delivery, academic supervision, and supporting trainee teachers’ development of professional practice and reflective skills.
With a background in Fine Art and a passion for creative education, Abbie combines academic research with teaching practice to support the next generation of FE educators.
