Ian Wilson

Ian Wilson is a Senior Lecturer at York St John University within the School of Education, Language and Psychology. With a background as a primary school teacher for 22 years, he transitioned to higher education in 2011 and completed his Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in 2012, focusing on PowerPoint best practices. His teaching spans undergraduate Primary Education and Education Studies programs, where he specializes in mathematics and computing instruction.

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Studies and Social Biology
• PGCE Primary Education
• Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Certified Member of the Association for Learning Technologists (CMALT)

Wilson’s research employs narrative inquiry and autoethnography to examine the transformative journey from classroom teacher to teacher educator. His work explores digital learning futures, mobile technologies in education, and formative assessment strategies. Conference contributions include HEA TeachMeet (2013), BERA (2013), and discussions on iPad integration in teacher education.

His publications focus on pedagogical innovation, including practitioner research on PowerPoint, mobile device applications in peer review, and physical mathematics integration. Awards highlight his commitment to student experience and innovative teaching. Professional roles include serving on the HEA Social Media Committee (2014–2015) and assessing CMALT portfolios.