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@suebecks @suebecks.bsky.social · May 16

Team @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social
We each presented at SEDA conference.
@dralison.bsky.social, Elizabeth Freeman and Melike Bulut

#sedaconf2025

Elizabeth Freeman, Melike Bulut, Alison Purvis and Sue Beckingham

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Apr 25

Ah! Lovely! I’m so glad you found something you love! There’s always something I can’t resist… in fact a visit must be overdue for me! Enjoy your new earrings!!

Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Apr 25

We've been exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in learning. A key challenge is transparency of how AI is used. The Artificial Intelligence Transparency Scale is a tool to talk about how we use AI in learning, teaching, and more generally. Find out more at doi.org/10.25416/NTR...

Artificial Intelligence Transparency Scale (AITS)

The communication of transparency is a key aspect of sharing how AI has been used in created materials or activities. The Artificial Intelligence Transparency Scale (AITS) is a communication tool whic...

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Apr 16

Fargate has just had its refurbishment completed and there are lots of new places to eat (Cambridge Street Collective is a fab new food court near where John Lewis was), so I'm sure you will enjoy a visit!

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Apr 16

Hi Beth, I'm not sure where you are but Sheffield has some a couple of great local makers shops that are also online: Birds Yard (www.birdsyard.co.uk) Sheffield Makers (sheffieldmakershuntersbar.com) They may have what you are looking for, and I always find something I can't resist buying 🤩

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Apr 16

It was such a pleasure to record a podcast on digital learning with @pjmella.bsky.social recently! All Series 1 episodes are available at lta.shu.ac.uk/scholarship/...

Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Mar 18

The Maturity Model workshop cards based on the @jisc.bsky.social Digital Transformation Framework Maturity Model, are now available from the National Teaching Repository doi.org/10.25416/NTR... I hope colleagues find these useful,and please do get in touch with your feedback if you use them!

Maturity Model Cards

The resource is a set of cards that should be printed doubled-sided onto A6 card.The cards use abridged text from the Jisc Maturity Model (adaptation made with permission from Jisc). Users are encoura...

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Mar 11

Looking forward to seeing you Sheila!

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Mar 11

I’ve been looking forward to today - Jisc Digifest! I’m excited to share how we used the Maturity Model @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social for our Digital Learning Transformation Project, & first time sharing Maturity Model workshop cards 🤩 15:00 in Hall 8 #digifest #jiscdigifest @jisc.bsky.social

A deck of cards with Jisc Maturity Model content and diagrams

A selection of cards with Jisc Maturity Model content and diagrams

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · Feb 2

Join us for this week’s #LTHEchat which will explore hidden curriculum with Dr. Pam Birtill @diervilla.bsky.social, Dr. Richard Harris and Dr. Madeleine Pownall @Maddipow.bsky.social on Wednesday 8-9pm GMT. Blog post to follow soon!

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Jan 20

OAPA webinar: events.humanitix.com/writing-and-... A distinguished panel of experts in #EdTech give their insights into how to design impactful studies, navigating publishing, and how to align to current trends. Members access all seminars for A$75/yr see open-publishing.org/membership.

Writing and Publishing Good Educational Technology Research

Get tickets on Humanitix - Writing and Publishing Good Educational Technology Research hosted by Open Access Publishing Association. Online. Wednesday 5th February 2025. Find event information.

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 21

A couple of days on from #SocMedHE24 I've reflected on what I learnt. Thank you again to Liz Mossop for her welcome address, @amltaylor66.bsky.social for her thought provoking keynote, and to @suebecks.bsky.social for being such a wonderful co-organiser! www.linkedin.com/pulse/reflec...

Reflections on SocMedHE24: Fragmentation and the Role of Social Media in Higher Education

The 10th Social Media for Learning in Higher Education Conference #SocMedHE24 took place at Sheffield Hallam University on Thursday 19 December 2024. The conference began in 2015, led by Alison Purvis...

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 20

Snap! #SocMedHE15 #SocMedHE16 #SocMedHE24 #10yearsofSocMedHE

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 20

What a day yesterday @ #SocMedHE24! I'm still cogitating on what I learnt. Thank you again to all the presenters, with particular mention to @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social VC Liz Mossop, fabulous keynote @amltaylor66.bsky.social, and conference co-host @suebecks.bsky.social. Here's to #SocMedHE25!

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 19

Thanks Andy, and thank you for your enjoyable presentation! Merry Christmas to you 🎄🎅🏻

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 19

The last session of the day was the ‘Gasta’ Lightning session hosted by @gasta.me The perfect high energy way to end the conference! #SocMedHE24

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 19

Really pleased to see conference colleagues enjoying the #SocMedHE24 frame that I made! A key part of the #SocMedHE conference is that element of fun 🤩

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 19

It’s already afternoon and it’s been a fabulous morning at #SocMedHE24. @amltaylor66.bsky.social really set the thinking for the day with her insightful keynote! Thank you to Amanda for her wonderful contribution to the conference 🤓

Prof Amanda Taylor-Beswick presenting her keynote at #SocMedHE24

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 19

Today is a special day for @suebecks.bsky.social & I. We started #SocMedHE in 2015 w/ Helen Rodger, and with the support of many colleagues from @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social. #SocMedHE24 allows us to look back & see how our collaborative work has made impact & contributed to the SocMed community.

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 18

I’m really looking forward to the 10th #SocMedHE Conference tomorrow. @suebecks.bsky.social and I have been planning and preparing for the last few months and I’m excited to see our wonderful keynote @amltaylor66.bsky.social and all the presenters. Perfect celebration before the Christmas break! 🎄

Social Media for Learning in Higher Education Conference @socmedhe.bsky.social · Dec 18

We are so looking forward to welcoming visitors to @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social for the 10th Social Media for Learning in HE Conference on Thursday 19 December. #SocMedHE24

the word welcome is made of blue and yellow glitter

ALT: the word welcome is made of blue and yellow glitter

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@suebecks @suebecks.bsky.social · Dec 18

It’s #SocMedHE24 eve!
Cannot wait for tomorrow!

Social Media for Learning in Higher Education Conference @socmedhe.bsky.social · Dec 18

We are so looking forward to welcoming visitors to @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social for the 10th Social Media for Learning in HE Conference on Thursday 19 December. #SocMedHE24

the word welcome is made of blue and yellow glitter

ALT: the word welcome is made of blue and yellow glitter

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 13

Excited to see you next week Andrew! #SocMedHE24 #SocMedHE

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 13

Over the last year we @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social have been working with Jisc as a partner for their Digital Transformation project & we were delighted to be selected to share our story: www.jisc.ac.uk/member-stori... #DX #DTX #DigitalTransformation #DigitalLearning

Start with people: Sheffield Hallam University’s digital learning transformation project - Jisc

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 13

Thank you Jennie!

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · Dec 13

Agreed, something to discuss with the editorial board 👍🏻🤓

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