Clay Johnson

Experience

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  Durban Metro Fire and Emergency Services

  May 1998 - Dec 2000

  Senior Fireman

  Respond to emergency situations, protecting people, the environment and property from all types of accident and emergencies. Work closely with the local community, especially in informal settlements, to increase their level of fire safety awareness in order to help prevent fires and accidents happening.Promoting fire safety and enforcing fire safety standards in public and commercial premises.

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  Siemans, Sopers Lane, Poole

  Jan 2001 - Mar 2002

  Systems Analyst

  Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems.PCB development, including business plan & sales strategy development.

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  Northwood

  Jan 2008 - Mar 2012

  ICT Educator

  ICT Literacy training for Grade 8 and 9. Introduction courses for computer programming and Computer Science training at senior level.

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  Eden College, Durban

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2020

  ICT Educator

  Computing Curriculum development for Grade 8 and 9 (currently working on a syllabus for primary school). It is my firm belief that children, as young as 8, need to be taught how to program. Being at Eden allows me to realize that belief!

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  University of the West of England

  Dec 2021 - now

  Over the last 12 years I have taught Secondary school Computer Science (ICT). The curriculum for this subject includes Computational Thinking, Algorithmic Problem Solving, Software Development, Database Development, Programming, Information Systems, eCommunication, Networking and Computer Theory. I have, subsequently, developed a Coding Curriculum for Primary School and one for Junior High schoolers that includes Web Development, Animation, Desktop Publishing, YouTubing, Game Development and Movie Making.Being able to draw on experiences from a wide range of industries, has helped support my transition into higher education. My current role involves me organising the Teaching and Learning context, within the Department of Education primarily and within the wider context of the faculty secondarily, so that all staff habitually employ higher order learning processes in their practices, through the incorporating of technologies.I have completed a Bachelor Degree (Computer Science), Honours Degree (Maths and Science), Masters Degree (Computer Science Education) and am currently working towards my PhD. Show less My secondment as a Senior Lecturer and Module Leader, BEd (Hnrs) Digital Learning Design, has extended the work I continue to do as a Senior Learning Technologist. I have long been involved in design and delivery of teaching that is engaging, innovative and responsive, achieving outstanding student learning outcomes all while piloting innovative teaching practices. I continue to be actively engaged in high quality research and scholarly practice activity that informs and extends the teaching and learning landscape within our department. More than this, the pilot work I have had oversight on, has transformed digital education deployment across the university. I continue to expand the reach of my knowledge exchange by incorporating external engagement, alongside academic leadership, in all that I do. Show less

  • Digital Learning Manager

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Senior Learning Technologist and Senior Lecturer (Education)

    Jun 2020 - Feb 2024

  • Senior Lecturer

    Dec 2021 - Jul 2022