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Little Fictions – using imagination to explore the here and now: Part 2 Inspiring learning

Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · 2d

Jisc, funded by Medr has been investigating the use of teaching & learning tools across Wales’ FE and Skills Sector. We have created some top tips that we will share in the next few weeks. Link in comments...

Top tip 1: Using Design tools
#DigiLearnTipsCymru
@littlebootevans.bsky.social

Top tips for using design tools for educators

Creating engaging and professional resources: Infographics, engaging slides, encourage learning use of tools

Translate: Share your words: in-built tools can quickly and easily translate your resources. Don't forget to check it and co-create better translations with your students.

Podcast: Create, edit and share podcasts easily, enhance audio, presenters can join from different locations (adobe express)

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Chris Thomson @cbthomson.bsky.social · 11d

Here's part 2 which explores the crazy world of the University of Banford inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/l...

Part 2 - Chris explores the University of Banford, a hyperreal simulation exercise designed to help understand the human impact of permacrisis

Little Fictions – using imagination to explore the here and now: Part 1 Inspiring learning

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Chris Thomson @cbthomson.bsky.social · 11d

New blog post: Little Fictions – using imagination to explore the here and now.
(It's a 2 parter; double the fun!) 2 activities at a recent conference demonstrated how using creative writing & fiction could help explore complex issues in education. inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/l...

Chris reflects on the use of fiction to explore real world situations and problems based on 2 conference sessions he joined recently. 1 of 2

Little Fictions – using imagination to explore the here and now: Part 2 Inspiring learning

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Donna Lanclos @donnalanclos.com · 11d

Appreciate Chris Thomson's reflections on our Banford workshop at #RIDLHE last month. We did joke that we were the "theater kids" at the conference, &it seems we were correct. Glad Chris also took us seriously, as we are trying to do serious things: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/l...

Part 2 - Chris explores the University of Banford, a hyperreal simulation exercise designed to help understand the human impact of permacrisis

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Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · 23d

amazing - I've put it in my calendar but can't see how to register yet. I'm hoping it's online!

Building bridges - working together across departments

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Chris Thomson @cbthomson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Blog post: we've been looking at cooperation and collaboration between departments to help with digital change. Here's my latest update (including my favourite bridge) inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/09/b...

Effective digital transformation requires colleagues from right across a college to come together. How can IT and teaching teams work together more effectively?

Beyond the Technology: digital storytelling and assessment - Jisc

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Chris Thomson @cbthomson.bsky.social · Sep 11

PODCAST - I got to speak to Teti Dragas from Durham Uni and Richard Beggs of Ulster Uni about #digitalstorytelling and authentic assessment for the @jisc.bsky.social Beyond the Tech podcast. They had some really interesting things to say. Check it out. www.jisc.ac.uk/podcasts/bey...

www.jisc.ac.uk

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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · Jul 31

Opinion: Let’s focus concern about AI’s energy and water use where it can make the biggest difference and demand accountability from developers, says Cal Innes
#academicsky #edusky #AI

Academics should not feel guilty about AI use’s environmental impact

Let’s focus concern about AI’s energy and water use where it can make the biggest difference and demand accountability from developers, says Cal Innes

www.timeshighereducation.com

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David Hopkins @hopkinsdavid.bsky.social · Jul 29

When we talk about a VLE upgrade, it’s easy to get lost in the detail: integrations, training, timelines, testing, etc. But from the student’s perspective, the questions they ask are much simpler.
Read here: www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/blackboard/b... #Learning #VLE #EdTech

Built around students

A VLE has to be built around the needs of students. An upgrade is an opportunity to reassess and reaffirm this approach. When you’re deep in the detail of a project, it’s easy to focus on the mecha…

www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk

Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · Jun 27

What a brilliant day at the ALT/Jisc XR community meet up at Birkbeck University.
Some great demos and talks with a fantastic tour of Birkbeck’s new rooms. #he #xreducation @kathrynwoodhead.bsky.social @littlebootevans.bsky.social

Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thanks for sharing Scott ☺️

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ALTUK.bsky.social @altuk.bsky.social · Jun 13

#ALTC25 Call for Proposals now open. This year’s ALT Annual Conference will explore ‘Stronger Foundations, Broader Horizons’. Submit your proposal by 13 July 2025: buff.ly/n1FAHek #altc

ALT Annual Conference, 23-25 October 2025, Glasgow, Stronger Foundations, Broader Horizons

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Learning Design team at the Open University @ou-ld-social.bsky.social · May 23

Hot off the presses! 🔥 Kathleen shares some great reflections from the 2025 AdvanceHE Sustainability Symposium in our latest blog post. Look out for our poster on ‘Learning design as a catalyst for embedding sustainability' (downloadable via the link in the article).
www.open.ac.uk/blogs/learni...

A view looking up through a building atrium, clad in green tinted glass, with green, leafy trees and sunshine over the top of the atrium.

Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · May 21

Amazing photo, Scott 😍

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Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · May 21

A1: going beyond face value and exploring what’s beneath. #lthechat

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Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · May 7

It’s in between Plymouth and Exeter - Teignmouth and Dawlish - So beautiful! I posted too quickly and forgot my hashtags 😆

How Can Analytics and Software Selection Enhance Teaching and Learning Practices? - Inspiring learning

Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · May 2

One benefit of getting the train…

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Catherine Evans @littlebootevans.bsky.social · Apr 14

"How Can Analytics and Software Selection Enhance Teaching and Learning Practices?" [BLOG]: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/04/h... @catbeelearny.bsky.social Early findings from our interviews with members for a Medr funded #Jisc project 'Maximising use of existing tools'

Jisc is investigating how Wales' FE and Skills Sector uses core platforms to share innovative practices, funded by Medr. This research will focus on widening participation by ensuring equal access to ...

Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · Mar 13

Sunset over Rame Head from Heybrook Bay #sunset #plymouth

A setting sun viewed from across the water

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Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · Mar 11

On route to #Digifest2025 - exciting couple of days ahead!

Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · Mar 8

Photo courtesy of the Digital Library of Slovenia

Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · Mar 8

On #IWD I wanted to remember the amazing Alma Karlin, polyglot, explorer and cultural hero.

“If I was to be born again, I wish to be a bird so I can travel.”

Read more about this truly fantastic woman en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma_Ka...

Alma Karin with an artefact in her hands