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Rianne MacArthur

Digital Learning Development Manager

Library Services Operational

Rianne is the Digital Learning Service Manager at Leeds Beckett University. Rianne is a Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE, Certified Member of the Association of Learning Technologists and member of the UCISA Digital Education Group committee.

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Rianne is the Digital Learning Service Manager at Leeds Beckett University. Rianne is a Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE, Certified Member of the Association of Learning Technologists and member of the UCISA Digital Education Group committee.

Rianne is the Digital Learning Development Manager at Leeds Beckett University. Rianne is a Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE, Certified Member of the Association for Learning Technologists and a member of the UCISA Digital Education Group committee.

Before working at Leeds Beckett University, Rianne worked at the University of Aberdeen as an IT Trainer.

Non-academic positions

  • Digital Learning Development Manager
    Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, United Kingdom | 01 March 2026 - present

  • Digital Learning Service Manager
    Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, United Kingdom | 01 January 2019 - 28 February 2026

  • Learning Technologist
    Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, United Kingdom | 01 May 2017 - 31 December 2018

  • IT Trainer / Learners' Toolkit Coordinator
    University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom | 01 August 2013 - 30 April 2017

  • Assistant IT Trainer
    University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom | 01 April 2011 - 31 July 2013

  • Team Leader (Study Course Department)
    PGL Travel Ltd, United Kingdom | 01 March 2009 - 31 December 2010

  • Study Course Instructor and Group Leader
    PGL Travel Ltd, United Kingdom | 01 May 2007 - 31 March 2009

Degrees

  • PG Cert, Higher Education Learning and Teaching
    University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

  • BA Hons, English Language and Linguistics
    University of York, York, United Kingdom

Certifications

  • SFHEA
    Advance HE, York, United Kingdom
    Senior Fellow

  • CMALT
    Association for Learning Technologists
    Certified Member of the Association for Learning Technologists

  • MOS Master
    Microsoft (United Kingdom), United Kingdom | 01 January 2016 - present
    Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master

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Creating engaging online learning modules
Featured 27 June 2018 TELFest (Technology Enhanced Learning Festival) The University of Sheffield
AuthorsRyan C, Macarthur RL

A case study presentation at TELFest (The University of Sheffield's Technology Enhanced Learning Festival), sharing experiences using Blackboard's learning modules tool to develop online training for staff at Leeds Beckett University.

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Professional activities

  • Rianne is a member of the UCISA Digital Education Group committee, leading and influencing sector-wide activities, communications and events. 
  • Rianne has experience as a CMALT assessor, providing constructive feedback on candidate portfolios as they apply for Certified Membership of the Association for Learning Technologists.
  • Rianne completed the Aurora Leadership Programme in 2019/20 and has since worked as a mentor to support Aurora participants.

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01 May 2017
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Spotlight on Digital Capabilities 2023: Blended learning - are we getting it right?

Blended learning is now embedded in many institutions and reflects the desired student experience for increased flexibility and choice. The OfS Blended Learning Review made 23 recommendations to support a high-quality blended learning experience. This event explored how universities and colleges are responding to support academics, professional staff and student's digital skills and capabilities to maintain and improve quality within a blended learning model.
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Spotlight on Digital Capabilties 2019

Annual event exploring student, staff and institutional perspectives of developing digital capabilities. 
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