I'm Jagdish Sohal, a designer and educator focused on designing engaging digital learning experiences. I blend learning theory with technology and design to help organisations communicate clearly and efficiently with today’s learners. My work spans structured e-learning and collaborative social learning, and I stay current with AI-driven tools and adaptive learning to deliver impactful solutions. I’m passionate about making learning accessible, measurable, and enjoyable, whether it’s a MOOC, a campus course, or a blended programme.

Jagdish Sohal

I'm Jagdish Sohal, a designer and educator focused on designing engaging digital learning experiences. I blend learning theory with technology and design to help organisations communicate clearly and efficiently with today’s learners. My work spans structured e-learning and collaborative social learning, and I stay current with AI-driven tools and adaptive learning to deliver impactful solutions. I’m passionate about making learning accessible, measurable, and enjoyable, whether it’s a MOOC, a campus course, or a blended programme.

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I’m Jagdish Sohal, a designer and educator focused on designing engaging digital learning experiences. I blend learning theory with technology and design to help organisations communicate clearly and efficiently with today’s learners.

My work spans structured e-learning and collaborative social learning, and I stay current with AI-driven tools and adaptive learning to deliver impactful solutions. I’m passionate about making learning accessible, measurable, and enjoyable, whether it’s a MOOC, a campus course, or a blended programme.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Learning Designer at JustJag Education
January 1, 2017 - Present
An innovative digital agency that specialises in learning design, media and consultancy for today's modern learner and organisations. Works with Public/Private sector and leading UK Universities. Led MOOC projects, digital asset creation, filming/editing, and LMS design and delivery, blending pedagogy with technology and design to create compelling learning experiences.
Learning Technologist at University of Birmingham
January 1, 2013 - Present
Facilitating the use of learning technologies to enhance learning and teaching, enabling online and campus courses. Transitioned traditional courses to online formats, supported migration from legacy LMS to new LMS, and developed digital learning assets including video content and social learning experiences.
Secondary School Teacher at Manchester area schools
December 31, 2012 - September 18, 2025
Qualified secondary teacher with a focus on integrating technology into pedagogy. Developed game-based learning, designed assessments and resources to engage students and improve outcomes.
eLearning Technologist at University of Birmingham
January 1, 2013 - Present
Led learning technology initiatives and contributed to the development of online learning experiences.
Digital Learning Solutions Specialist at JustJag Education
January 1, 2013 - Present
Designing engaging digital learning experiences; blended pedagogy with technology and design; development of LMS assets, MOOCs, video and social learning experiences; led project management, creation and delivery of MOOCs for universities; helped transition courses to online/blended formats.
MOOC Project Lead at JustJag Education
December 31, 2017 - September 22, 2025
Created and managed MOOCs for higher education clients; involved in project management, creation of digital assets, filming/editing, design and delivery.
Learning Designer at JustJag Education
December 31, 2019 - September 22, 2025
Transformed traditional university courses into social learning experiences; built strong working relationships with senior lecturers; collaborated with university stakeholders to design engaging online and blended learning.
NHS Learning Resources Developer at National Health Service (NHS) Collaboration
December 31, 2020 - September 22, 2025
Created a bank of NHS digital resources for children and teachers; collaborated with NHS specialists to create educational content; produced digital video abstracts; online CPD.
e-Learning Technologist at University of Birmingham
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025
Facilitating the use of learning technologies to enhance learning and teaching for all online and on-campus courses. Transition to fully online courses. Pioneered the use of video-based learning for students.
MOOC Designer / Project Lead at University of Birmingham
January 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025
Created a number of MOOCs for the University of Birmingham; managed project delivery, digital assets, filming/editing, design and delivery.
Social Learning Designer at University of Birmingham (Coventry Campus project)
January 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025
Transformed traditional static university courses into a social learning experience for Coventry Campus; collaborated with senior lecturers to design and implement social learning experiences on campus and online.
Content Designer / Digital Resource Developer (NHS Mental Health Awareness) at NHS
January 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Created a bank of NHS digital resources for mental health awareness for children and teachers; collaborated with professionals, patients and educators; produced educational content and video abstracts.
Learning Technologist / Learning Designer at University of Birmingham
January 1, 2013 - Present
Facilitating the use of learning technologies to enhance learning and teaching for online and on-campus courses. Transition to fully online courses. Pioneered the use of video-based learning for students. Led LMS migrations with minimal disruption. Created MOOCs and digital learning assets for online courses.
Learning Designer at Lloyds Banking Group
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creation of digital learning resources to help colleagues transition to home-based roles from traditional forward-facing roles. Included digital, blended and face-to-face options; supported adoption.
Content Designer / Digital Learning Specialist at Rail / Network Rail
January 1, 2021 - Present
MedWay Non-Visible Disability Initiative course development; created digital learning assets; supported LMS migrations and blended delivery approaches.
Content Designer / Digital Learning Specialist at NHS
January 1, 2020 - Present
Mental Health Awareness project: created a bank of NHS digital resources for both children and teachers; collaboration between professionals, patients and educators.

Education

Masters in Digital Technology, Communications and Education at University of Manchester
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor's at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
MA in Digital Technology, Communications & Education at University of Manchester
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Masters in Digital Technology, Communications and Education at University of Manchester
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
MA in Digital Technology, Communications and Education at University of Manchester
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Masters in Digital Technology, Communications and Education at University of Manchester
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Liverpool John Moores University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Masters in Digital Technology Communications and Education at University of Manchester
January 1, 2011 - October 6, 2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Liverpool John Moores University
January 1, 2006 - October 6, 2025
Master in Digital Technology, Communications and Education at University of Manchester
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

PGCE
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
MA in Digital Technology, Communications & Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
FRSA
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Teaching and Learning Award
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
January 1, 2006 - October 6, 2025
Masters in Digital Technology, Communications and Education
January 1, 2011 - October 6, 2025
Qualified Teacher Status
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
LMS Qualified Teacher Assessment
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization