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elainemcd.bsky.social
@elainemcd.bsky.social
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Associate Professor | Lecturer in Education I School of Policy & Practice | IOE | Dublin City University. Research focuses on #MaryWard (1585-1645) & history of #LoretoEducation | All views my own.
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dculibrary.bsky.social
We officially left Twitter this week after 16 years on the platform. For those of you who followed us there during the good times (or for anyone who likes a good meme), we've compiled a video of our favourite Twitter moments. We're looking forward to finding friends old and new on Bluesky.
June 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
elainemcd.bsky.social
We are now in peak “wise sage” era with our little schnauzer 🐾 she loves observing everything that goes on.
June 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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edmatters4all.bsky.social
𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 & 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬!
We speak to Sabrina Fitzsimons about her latest research - “Just plough on and pretend it’s not happening” - buff.ly/boyhwrh

Full show out Mon 8am on YouTube & Spotify
@DCU_IoE @DCU_Research David S. Smith RGU
#burnout #educator #research
June 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
elainemcd.bsky.social
The beauty of the Mayo coastline … sound up for the ocean waves 🌊
June 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
elainemcd.bsky.social
Deep in thought … about her next treat 🐾
May 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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amkavanagh.bsky.social
A great start to the bank holiday weekend…A really positive book review from @teacherscollege.bsky.social ‘s Teachers College Record!🥳🤩🥳

Huge thanks to the 3 reviewers!🙏 @trionacheile.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @virginiatech.bsky.social
tcrecord.bsky.social tcrecord.bsky.social @tcrecord.bsky.social · May 2
In their edited volume, Drs. Allen, @amkavanagh.bsky.social , and @trionacheile.bsky.social critique the one-sided narratives within social studies education to attend to marginalized voices. Read Ms. Kadi, Ms. Zuniga, and Dr. Christ’s review here: journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cm...
May 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
elainemcd.bsky.social
One of the most inexplicable rules in sport: Rule 6 (b) Camogie Association Official Rules. Players must wear skirts/skorts or face sanctions. Story reported in The Irish Times (amongst other outlets). Hard to believe this rule is still ratified.
May 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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ria.ie
Statement: The Royal Irish Academy is ceasing activity on X (Twitter)

www.ria.ie/2025/05/01/t...
The Royal Irish Academy is ceasing activity on X (Twitter) - Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour. Therefor...
www.ria.ie
May 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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washingtonpost.com
The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach.

Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
“That they should be the ones to welcome Pope Francis’s coffin in the basilica is because these people are those who represented the focus of his mission,” said Father Giulio Albanese, head of missionary cooperation and communications for the Vicariate of Rome. “They are those who live on the peripheries, geographical and existential peripheries.”
April 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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dculibrary.bsky.social
Ease exam pressure with our De-stress Stations!
Pick up some earplugs or tune into a curated playlist to help you focus, take a break with chocolate and tea, adopt a plant as your new study buddy, or find some mental clarity while working on our community jigsaw🤗
@dublincityuni.bsky.social
grid of 3 images. large image on the left shows table with colourful tablecloth. On the table are bowls of chocolate bars, earplugs, and tea bags. Jigsaw pieces are scattered on the table, as we'll as info about playlists and plants to adopt. 2 images on the right, one on top of the otehr, show similar tables with similar items in different locations
April 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
elainemcd.bsky.social
Beautiful sunset in Clontarf, Dublin. Taken during a lovely sunny spell.
April 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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carlowweather.bsky.social
Just captured the most amazing rainbow I have ever seen!
April 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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🚆 Are you 18 and ready to explore Europe?

You could get a free travel pass with #DiscoverEU to explore Europe’s culture, history and diversity.

Applications close soon — don’t miss out! 👇
europa.eu/!9dCdNV
April 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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donenda.bsky.social
Outstanding work from @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social colleagues @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, Pia O'Farrell, and Catherine Furlong - hugely important research regarding the teaching profession in Ireland 👏👏👏 @dcucreate.bsky.social @esai-irl.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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dculibrary.bsky.social
We are so proud of Killian Downing, Celine Campbell, Eilís O'Neill and SS&D's Hayley Brabazon whose library-led History in Your Hands project has been nominated for the @dublincityuni.bsky.social President's Award for Engagement. Good luck at today's ceremony! www.dcu.ie/civic-engage...
A man and three women facing the camera. Trees and a building are in the background.
April 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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aoifebren.bsky.social
An extra special @dublincityuni.bsky.social
graduation ceremony yesterday with
6 @dcuioe.bsky.social doctoral graduates 👏🏻
We are immensely proud of these inclusive education changemakers 🎉
@dcuresearch.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social @alangorman.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social
Delighted to share this Research rdcu.be/ed0hG @dublincityuni.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social @donenda.bsky.social @annalogan.bsky.social @alangorman.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social @hadjertaibi.bsky.social @sarahgardezi.bsky.social
@pt-phone-home.bsky.social
Understanding Teacher Educators' Quality of Life: Insights from the PERMA Model
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March 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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crehanm.bsky.social
There is a new Doctor in the DCU TEU house! Many congratulations to @lwnyrb.bsky.social We were delighted to have a small celebration with him today. We are all thrilled for you, Rob
Man standing with glass of champagne in front of a screen with the words congratulations Dr Lowey Group of people in front of screen with words congratulations Dr Lowney
March 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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donenda.bsky.social
The Doctor of Education (EdD) programme at the DCU Institute of Education is now accepting applications for 2025 entry. The programme has a number of Areas of Professional Focus, including one on 'AI and Emerging Technologies in Education'. See www.dcu.ie/courses/post...

youtu.be/mZ1_uJwb3Oc
DCU Doctor of Education
YouTube video by Dublin City University
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March 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
elainemcd.bsky.social
Beautiful #Clontarf 💙
March 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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pt-phone-home.bsky.social
Thoroughly enjoyed this, and it was a pleasure as always working with @donenda.bsky.social
donenda.bsky.social Enda @donenda.bsky.social · Mar 3
Thanks to @cesi-ie.bsky.social for the kind invitation to myself and @pt-phone-home.bsky.social to deliver the keynote address at #cesicon 2025. We discussed the impact of AI on education and society, some opportunities and challenges presented by AI in education, and our Erasmus+ project (PAIDEIA)
Title slide for the Keynote Address at CESI 2025 conference. Selfie shot of keynote presenters with delegates in the background
March 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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donenda.bsky.social
The Doctor of Education (EdD) programme the DCU Institute of Education (@dcuioe.bsky.social) is accepting applications for 2025 entry. The programme has a number of Areas of Professional Focus, including one on 'AI and Emerging Technologies in Education'. Find out more at www.dcu.ie/courses/post...
Doctor of Education |
This programme, the only member of The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate outside the US, will help you hone your writing, research, analytical and leadership skills to the highest standards....
www.dcu.ie
March 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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dublincityuni.bsky.social
Dr Marlene McCormack of @dcuioe.bsky.social said the high number of early-years educators leaving childcare facilities is having a drastic effect on children’s education and development.
Read more in @independent.ie: launch.dcu.ie/3XnozKS
Dr Marlene McCormack
February 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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ravenbooks.bsky.social
I feel very fortunate to have had her come into the shop a few times, a gentle soul and always a pleasure to talk to. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá h-anam uasal.
irishpen.bsky.social Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · Feb 27
We send our sincere condolences to the family of the esteemed Irish novelist Jennifer Johnston, who died on 25 February.

There will be a public commemoration ceremony this Saturday 1 March at 2pm in the Public Theatre, Trinity College Dublin.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
February 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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alangorman.bsky.social
Are phone bans in schools tackling the real issues of student engagement, or just an easy policy fix? My piece @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social @news.rte.ie with James O’Higgins Norman, DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, explores the policy implications @dublincityuni.bsky.social

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Are phone bans in schools a real fix for classroom distraction?
Issues such as teaching, curriculum assessment and resources are also crucial to student engagement, but far more challenging and costly to fix
www.rte.ie
February 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM