Ben Halsall
Education Technology Coordinator
bhalsall@okanagan.bc.ca
250-762-5445 ext. 4347
Ben is an Educational Technology Coordinator at Okanagan College, a role he has held since July 2022. He works collaboratively across the institution to support the strategic, effective, and inclusive use of educational technologies in teaching and learning.
His background includes teaching digital media and creative technologies in post-secondary and higher education institutions in both the UK and Canada. He brings extensive experience with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Final Cut Pro, applying this expertise to support digital learning design, media-rich course development, and accessible content creation.
At Okanagan College, Ben’s work spans partnerships with faculty, academic leadership, and service areas to align pedagogical priorities with sustainable technology practices. He contributes to initiatives that support online, hybrid, and flexible delivery models, enhance the digital learning environment, and strengthen the overall quality and consistency of the student learning experience.
Credentials:
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, Leeds Beckett University
MA, Contemporary Fine Art Practice, Leeds Beckett University
BA (Hons), Fine Art, University of Leeds
Ben Halsall is an Educational Technology Coordinator at Okanagan College, where he has served since July 2022. He supports institution-wide teaching and learning priorities by advancing the strategic, effective, and inclusive use of educational technologies across a range of delivery modes.
Ben brings a strong background in education and software training, with experience teaching digital media and creative technologies in post-secondary and higher education institutions in both the UK and Canada. He has extensive expertise with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Final Cut Pro, and applies this knowledge to digital learning design, media-rich course development, and accessibility-first content practices. His work is grounded in a broader understanding of how technology can support flexible, engaging, and high-quality learning experiences.
At Okanagan College, Ben works collaboratively with faculty, academic leadership, and service areas to align pedagogical priorities with institutional learning frameworks and digital strategy. His role includes contributing to initiatives that support online, hybrid, and flexible delivery models; strengthen the digital learning environment; and promote consistent, sustainable technology practices that enhance the student learning experience. He also supports professional learning related to learning management systems, multimedia, and interactive learning approaches, with an emphasis on scalability and long-term impact.
Ben is recognized for his ability to bridge pedagogical thinking and technical expertise, enabling thoughtful adoption of educational technologies that support both instructional quality and institutional goals. He remains actively engaged with emerging trends in educational technology, exploring tools and practices that inform innovation in teaching and learning.
Ben is guided by a strong belief in the transformative potential of technology when it is thoughtfully aligned with pedagogy, accessibility, and strategy. His work contributes to how education at Okanagan College continues to evolve to meet the needs of learners in a changing digital landscape.