Eileen Kennedy

Eileen Kennedy is a Senior Research Associate in online learning with the Centre for Global Higher Education based at the UCL Knowledge Lab, UCL Institute of Education. Her research explores ways of enhancing and supporting the online learning experience and sharing practice in online and blended learning. This has involved developing learning design tools (with Diana Laurillard), creating teacher communities online (e.g. through MOOCs) and researching the experience of learning online. Before moving into education research, Eileen taught sociology at various universities for over ten years.

Coursera

University of London,Bloomsbury Learning Environment

Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology (Coursera)

Education

Discover the art of creating dynamic online courses with 'Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology'. This course equips educators with essential tools and strategies for incorporating multimedia, fostering collaboration among students, and providing effective formative assessment and feedback. Join us to revolutionize your teaching approach!

Jun 15th 2026

3 Weeks

Education Learning Multimedia

FutureLearn

University College London

Community Based Research: Getting Started (FutureLearn)

Social Sciences

Embark on a journey towards empowering your community through research. This online course, 'Community Based Research: Getting Started', will teach you the essential skills needed for conducting impactful studies within your own neighborhood using the citizen science approach pioneered by UCL's RELIEF Centre. By participating in this course, you'll gain insights into how to engage communities at every level of a research project and learn about transformative change from those directly affected.

Oct 10th 2022

3 Weeks

Ethics Community Research

FutureLearn

University College London,Centre for Lebanese Studies

Transforming Education in Challenging Environments (FutureLearn)

Education

This FutureLearn course equips educators with the skills needed to teach refugee and displaced children affected by crisis and conflict. Explore practical strategies to transform education and support emotional wellbeing, ensuring every child has access to quality learning opportunities.

Jul 4th 2022

4 Weeks

Education Learning Learning Environments

FutureLearn

University College London,Centre for Lebanese Studies,RELIEF Centre,American University of Beirut (AUB)

Sustainable Energy Access for Communities (FutureLearn)

Sci: Environment

Join this FutureLearn course to explore sustainable energy solutions that can transform lives. Discover how to provide safe, clean, and reliable energy for communities lacking access. With 789 million people without electricity globally, this course offers insights into addressing the challenges of energy access and moving towards a renewable future.

Jan 10th 2022

3 Weeks

Renewable Energy Sustainable Energy Energy Efficiency

FutureLearn

University College London

Academic Writing in English for ESL Learners (FutureLearn)

Education Languages & Literature

Unlock the secrets of effective academic writing in English as a second language (ESL) learner with our comprehensive online course. Designed for students aiming to improve their essay writing skills and succeed in university settings, this course will guide you through developing persuasive essays, enhancing critical thinking, and mastering argument reasoning while incorporating external sources into your work.

No sessions available

3 Weeks

English Writing Critical Thinking

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