National Teaching Fellowship Scheme - Higher Education Academy
National Teaching Fellowship Scheme - Higher Education Academy
National Teaching Fellowship Scheme - Higher Education Academy
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Dr Neil Morris<br />
Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience<br />
University of Leeds<br />
Dr Neil Morris’ research background as a neuroscientist is in neurophysiology and his current<br />
research interests are in educational technology and blended learning.<br />
Neil has conducted a number of research studies investigating the impact of technology on students’<br />
learning experiences. Most recently, he published a study investigating the potential usefulness of<br />
tablet devices for enhancing undergraduate students’ learning opportunities.<br />
He has recently published a book, with Dr Stella Cottrell, called Study skills connected: Using technology<br />
to support your studies. He is the former director of the Undergraduate School in Biological Sciences<br />
and has led implementations of the virtual learning environment, student voting handsets, lecture<br />
audio recordings and generic video feedback within the Faculty.<br />
Neil heads the University of Leeds Bioscience <strong>Education</strong> Research Group and is the Editor-in-Chief of<br />
Bioscience Horizons, the <strong>National</strong> Undergraduate Bioscience Research Journal.<br />
He has won a number of awards for teaching excellence, including the Society of Biology Bioscience<br />
Teacher of the Year award, the Otto Hutter <strong>Teaching</strong> award from The Physiological Society and<br />
the Most Innovative Teacher award in the Leeds University Union Student Choice Awards. Neil<br />
is a University <strong>Teaching</strong> Fellow and chairs the University of Leeds blended learning and learning<br />
technology innovation group.<br />
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