WELCOME TO MY E-PORTFOLIO

I am an experienced lecturer and researcher seeking opportunities to contribute to the field of education, elearning and action research.

I completed my PhD in Education at Warwick Institute of Education (WIE), University of Warwick, and passed my viva examination with very minor corrections in October 2011.

My thesis, titled “Can Information, Communication technologies (ICT) support a shift in the work of doctoral students towards a more networked and engaged model of conducting a doctorate?”, is an action research case study based at WIE, focusing in particular on (i) the mix of face-to-face initiatives and online support as well as (ii) the access to networking opportunities and information through elearning initiatives.

Prior to following my interest in the introduction and use of e-learning technologies in educational programmes I completed my first degree in International Business and pursued a master's course in Human resources management in the UK.

My research focuses on introducing online support for doctoral researchers. I investigated how ICT can support a more networked and engaged practice amongst doctoral students. I conducted my research under the supervision of Dr Michael Hammond. I begun my doctorate studies in October 2006 on a part-time basis and completed my studies in October 2011 on a full-time basis.

Alongside this work, I contributed as an association coordinator towards the development of Warwick Institute of Education Graduate Association (WIEGA), an association run by and for doctoral students at WIE. By this means, I supported the communications and promoted the use of ICT tools to support research amongst doctoral students at WIE.

* My work so far:

Here I have included the publications from the PhD studies so far. I have also presented my research at some conferences. Here you can access the papers, posters and powerpoint slides.

* Contact me: 

If you have any suggestions about my work or would like to exchange ideas, drop us a line at rossyer@gmail.com and r.espinoza@warwick.ac.uk

I update a Warwick blog, which you can visit at http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/rmespinoza-ramos/

go.warwick.ac.uk/respinoza