Trainer and Teacher - Technology Implementation and Adoption - AI Literacy Specialist
Trainer (face to face, remote, hyrbid) - Platform management and support - Learning Design CPD programmes - AI Literacy and Adoption
Learning Technology Specialist with 10+ years implementing and supporting enterprise systems (M365, LMS/VLE, Panopto, AI Literacy and Tools, Multimedia systems). Second-line technical support, manages vendor relationships, leads system rollouts from tool evaluation to adoption. PRINCE2 certified with strong troubleshooting skills and experience in helpdesk operations, user analytics, and creation of multimedia technical and training documentation. Proven ability to pilot new technologies, resolve complex issues, and coordinate with IT teams to maintain reliable platforms.
Learning and development professional with 15+ years designing and delivering training across education and corporate environments. AI literacy and adoption specialist, builds onboarding and CPD programmes to support compliance, change and adoption. Facilitator, trainer and teacher skilled in needs analysis, instructional design, and stakeholder engagement. Published researcher with proven success translating user insights into effective training strategies and support materials.
My professional journey combining work experience and education
Technical and training specialist overseeing a range of learning technologies, AI systems, promoting adoption, and troubleshooting problems to resolution.
Level 7 teaching qualification focusing on academic practice and leadership in higher education.
Apprenticeship focused on learning and development consultancy and business partnership.
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Level 5 Diploma.
Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, recognizing expertise in higher education teaching and learning support.
Project management methodology certification focusing on structured project management approach.
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Education achieved with Distinction. Focused on digital pedagogies, learning technologies, and educational innovation.
Kwansei Gakuin University: Delivery of academic English as a Foreign Language in a coordinated team for writing, discussion, and listening.
Kyoto Sangyo University: General English speaking and writing courses. Designed Moodle learning activities.
Master of Arts in Education with a focus on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), achieved with Merit.
Teaching English online using a bespoke multimedia system in the 24/7 multimedia training centre.
Telephone troubleshooting customers' internet connection problems.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Communications, achieved with First Class Honours.
Exchange Program: One year study exchange at Millersville University, Pennsylvania, USA (1995-96).
Technologies and tools I work with
Academic research, publications, and professional presentations
Kotera, Y., Mills, D. and Taynton, K. (2022). In-the-moment video feedback for online counselling students' role play assessment: A research note. Journal of Concurrent Disorders.
Lucas, M., Taynton, K. (2017). No quick fix: The effects of awareness-raising and machine translation on error recognition and written accuracy for Japanese EFL learners. Journal of humanities research, St. Andrew's University (6), p91-129.
Taynton, K. (2015). Expanding Dynamic Capabilities: Affordances of a Learning Management System in a Small-Medium Enterprise. University of Edinburgh - PGDip Digital Education Dissertation.
Taynton, K. (2012). The Net Generation in Japan: A Survey of Internet Behaviours, Ability and Access of Students Aged 13-21. TEwT Journal, 12 (1), p3-19.
Taynton, K. Yamada, M. (2012). Using a Japanese Card Game Karuta to Enhance Listening and Speaking Skills in Japanese Learners of English. Shitennoji University bulletin 53, March 2012, p407-415.
Constructivist pedagogy and the affordances of blended learning. Webinar on flipped classroom methodology using VLE technologies (2013).
Presentation at Japanese Association College English Teachers Materials Special Interest Group, 2012. Kyoto, Japan.
Presentation at CamTesol International Conference, 2011. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Demonstrating innovative use of traditional Japanese card games for English language teaching.
Professional certifications and credentials
Axelos, UK
Issued: 2018
Project management methodology certification.
Windsor Schools, Oxford, UK
Issued: 2004
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Merit
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Issued: 2021
Organisational Learning and Development