Educator, and Education Consultant
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Richard Healey is a lead researcher, developer and practitioner in the innovative uses of Information Technology to enhance learning across all aspects of the education sector. As a founding partner of Interactive Learning Experience Richard is a passionate advocate of the use of computer game technology to engage pupils and to deliver effective and efficient teaching. Richard has presented extensively in both the UK and the USA and has facilitated workshops for educators in the use of mobile devices in the classroom including extensive practice in the use of Sony PlayStation Portables.
Working in partnership with leading companies and educational organizations, Richard is developing the use of augmented reality and interactive broadcasting technology in education.
A teacher for 36 years Richard focuses on pedagogy and classroom management and provides practical examples which can be replicated in a wide range of learning contexts.