About Andy

Andy Pulman has worked for the School of Health & Social Care (HSC) at Bournemouth University since 2002. During this time he has managed the development of various HSC websites and helped produce and support a wide range of web resources and initiatives.

In 2005, he was awarded a BU Learning and Teaching Fellowship, and in 2006 completed an MA in Interactive Media. He has also been nominated for several awards:

• Handheld Learning Award finalist (Special Needs Category – Innovation award, 2008/09)
• RCM Midwifery Award co-finalist (Johnson & Johnson Award for Excellence in Midwifery Education, 2009/10)
• Co-winner of “An Excellent Educational Experience underpinned by Research” award (BU Vice Chancellor Awards, 2011)

Andy is the author of a number of articles on technology, health and e-learning and also of the Palgrave Pocket Study Skills book Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts & More – published in August 2009 – which has now sold over 3,000 copies.

Since 2011 he has also self-published a number of different iPhone and Android Mobile Apps some of which he is hoping will form the chapters of a follow up – the “Social Media Friend”.

He is currently a member of the BJET reviewer panel and an editorial review board member for IJGCMS.

His research interests concern exploring educational solutions around web 2.0, gaming experiences, personal narratives and simulation . He started a part-time PhD in October 2008, concerning the development and role of  Web 2.0 and Mobile technology to support people living with chronic illness and improve their quality of life.

If you would like to contact Andy (about consultancy, collaborative possibilities, speaking, writing, or developing) then please get in touch.