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Dr Catherine O’Mahony (she/her)
@catherineomahony.bsky.social
Work: Leads Teaching & Learning Centre at University College Cork, Ireland. Interests: Under grad research, SoTL, Civic Engagement and SDGs. Kerry woman. Biblio & technophile and apprentice roller skater. Views my own. #ceasefirenow
Enjoying a bit of Michael Sheen in celebration of Wales by-election. Thanks neighbours for keeping the billionaire backed wolves out and choosing ‘hope over division’. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek43...
Michael Sheen gives rousing speech to Welsh national team: 'That's the blood of Wales'
YouTube video by Guardian Football
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October 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Love this focus of Credit Unions. Digital when wanted, human when needed. loughcu.ie/credit-union...

Credit unions are member-owned, non-profit financial cooperatives. A 2018 study with older adults showed the move towards digital banking had disempowered those hesitant in the use of digital tools.
October 23, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Poetry in motion @dogsof.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Know anyone (child or adult ) who struggles with oral presentations? Seeing good progress with students using VR platforms to practice public speaking. They simply use Google cardboard glasses and the following free platform on their android phone. @edusky www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Free online virtual reality tool helps people tackle public speaking nerves
Cambridge scientist behind VR platform says it could help those put off by high cost of speech anxiety treatment
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October 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Join the 11th International Living Knowledge Conference, July 7–10, 2026, University of Gdańsk, Poland. Focused on community-based research and solidarity, the call for proposals is open Oct 1–Dec 15, 2025. Submit here: livingknowledge.org/2025/07/01/l...
October 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Autumnal strolls
October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Re-reading The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker. #poolsidereading
September 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Excellent session by @royalirishacademy on the Future of AI and Education. Particularly enjoyed Wayne Graham’s critical perspective. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #EduSky
Critical Studies of Artificial Intelligence and Education: Putting a Stake in the Ground.
The rapidly developing connections between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and education (AI&ED) have prompted widespread policy and institutional responses. H
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September 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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I'm looking forward to learning from Kendall Zoller this week at Learning Forward Florida! I've enjoyed digging into his book and wrote this post for @learntexas.bsky.social about a few of his steps of presentation choreography. #LFTXLearns #FloridaLearns #EduSky
Choreographing Sessions: Professional Learning Best Practices for Success
The first five minutes of a professional learning session can shape everything that follows. In this post, explore delivery strategies from The Choreography of Presenting by Kendall Zoller, including…
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September 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Developing a morning playlist. Suggestions welcome! open.spotify.com/playlist/1JD... #EduSky (must also be tween friendly)
Morning
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September 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Remember 'The Spark'? They’ve just released a new Irish language rap created by kids in Ireland abd Scotland called "Meas Mór" (big respect). Comhgairdeas to Kabin Studio and Barr na gCnoc for this innovative work. Enjoy!

youtu.be/whwQfPVOFjI?...
@edusky.bsky.social
Meas Mór – Kabin Crew x Tinderbox
YouTube video by The Kabin Studio
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September 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
In support of @drjessicariddell.bsky.social questioning of violent words we commonly use, I bring you the Apple tree version of hang man. 9 apples (guesses) on the tree and you guess the letter of your word beneath. Celebrating first week back to school.
August 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Very excited to listen to CMAT’s new album (aka Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson). From Dunboyne, Meath, via Blanchardstown, Dublin, she exploded onto the scene in 2022 and is setting the world alight one performance at a time.

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a...
August 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Happy Friday and happy 4th birthday to Luna. @dogsof.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Oh the guilt.. @dogsof.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
My favourite dog walking video (best with volume on). #perfectlytimefvideo @dogsof.bsky.social
August 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
14 years later… #happyanniversary
July 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Gorgeous book, the atlas of languages. Shares unusual phrases such as the Catalan phrase ‘Tu has begut oli’ (you have drunk oil; aka you’re in soooo much trouble). Points out weird coincidences like Northern Queensland Mbabaram word for dog is ‘dúg’; no relationship to English word. #booksky #eduSky
July 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Taking a step back from social media as head on annual leave. Stay safe folks. Spread some joy. And try to stop posting about AI ;-)
July 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
What constitutes high quality higher education pedagogical research? www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #EduSky
June 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Had interesting discussion at EuroSoTL on identities in Higher Ed. While I run a teaching and learning centre, I don’t identify as an educational/ academic / faculty developer. I’m reminded of Stephen Fry saying ‘we are not nouns, we are verbs’. #EduSky @issotl.bsky.social @anda19.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Free course on ‘Understanding Climate Change & Its Effects on Older Persons’ Health’ @ucc.ie via @aceatucc.bsky.social.

The programme empowers healthcare and social care workers with climate resilience skills specifically tailored to older adults. #EduSky #ESD

Enrol via tinyurl.com/mpsk8trf
June 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
What a welcome home! Great catch up with Science Shop colleagues, teaching and learning centre leads and SoTL scholars in Groningen but now for some Madness… 🪩#CorkRocks #EuroSoTL2025
June 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM