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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · 7d

Research participants needed!
If you are female, a current student nurse or midwife or within the past 12 months living with ADHD then I need you.
Click the link to complete a short, 10 minute survey to share your experiences forms.office.com/e/tsjLfPsbGN
#studentnurse #studentmidwife #ADHD

Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · 9d

Research participants needed!
If you are female, a current student nurse or midwife or within the past 12 months living with ADHD then I need you.
Click the link to complete a short, 10 minute survey to share your experiences-https://forms.office.com/e/tsjLfPsbGN
#studentnurse #studentmidwife #ADHD

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Apr 15

One of the most important things in education is meaningful interaction with the student voice. Something demonstrated in our recent publication with @raisenetwork.bsky.social @uclan.ac.uk

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A mixed methods study to explore the lived experiences of support offered to LGBTQ+ students in higher education. | Student Engagement in Higher Education Journal

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Apr 15

A strengths based approach can empower neurodivergent learners to thrive, not just survive education. @uclan.ac.uk

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Empowering neurodivergent learners: A strengths-based approach to university applications

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 13

Fantastic experience, it was great to connect with lots of like-minded people 😀 #LTHEchat

LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · Feb 13

A huge thank you again to @leefallin.bsky.social, @tomtomlinson.bsky.social,
@gemmaspencer.bsky.social and to all who participated in last night's #LTHEchat 👏👏👏!

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 13

You're very welcome, I would love to hear your thoughts on it too.

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 13

I would love to hear your thoughts on it as well.

Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 13

@drntasler.bsky.social @aah-ltsu.bsky.social This is the paper I mentioned about mattering on the #LTHEchat last night.

Elliott, G., Kao, S., & Grant, A. M. (2004). Mattering: Empirical Validation of a Social-Psychological Concept. Self and Identity, 3(4), 339–354. doi.org/10.1080/1357...

Mattering: Empirical Validation of a Social-Psychological Concept

Mattering is the extent to which we make a difference in the world around us. People matter simply because: others attend to them (awareness), invest themselves in them (importance), or look to th...

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 13

Let me know how I can send it to you as it won't allow me to send it in a chat.

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 13

Me too!! I often add things to my planner just so I tick it and get the ding 😄

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

Thank you much for having us! It was great to connect with you all #LTHEchat

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

I have really enjoyed reading the paper by Gregory Elliot et al but for the life of me cannot find the reference just now but I will dig it out for you and send it over if you like?

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

A6. I have been reading about mattering recently and I really like this concept. Everyone can belong to a community/group/institution but I believe that it's important for everyone to matter #LTHEchat

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

A6. In a perfect world we wouldn't need to have this conversation about the 'how' and 'why' of inclusive design. #LTHEchat

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

Same here - I have shared an inaccessible slide which I then 'fixed'. I wish I could've taken a picture of some of my peers faces #LTHEchat

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

A.5 as long as the choice is built in rather than an afterthought like some alternative assessment formats. Assessments should be inclusive by design rather than on a need to have basis. I agree that presentations, podcasts, blogs are all worthwhile #LTHEchat

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

as long as you follow the arrows 😀

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

gamification in education is amazing #LTHEchat

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

I use these in an 'empathy based' escape room within Nursing & it is so powerful. #LTHEchat

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

A strengths based approach is so important for confidence building as opposed to the deficit model which is often front and centre. #LTHEchat

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

It depends where I'm reading for dark mode. Emails = a big no but my kindle is an absolute! #LTHEchat

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

A.4 (part 2) a ticklist that plays a satisfying bing when I have done it is always nice - this however may be a personal preference 😀 #LTHEchat

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

A.4 Small, interactive chunks that include a practice as you go on each section. A rationale for each concept too, I hate it when guidelines just say 'do' without the 'why'. #LTHEchat

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

There's not one colour that works for all. All learners will have their own preference e.g. pale blue on a screen for me helps me focus better than green.

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Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social · Feb 12

👇👇 this! #LTHEchat

Martin Rich @martinrich106.bsky.social · Feb 12

A1 #LTHEchat part 2 because if we don't respect diversity we only educate some people who have the potential to benefit from learning & if these are deterred because of poor design or because of preconceptions it's a loss for us & for the careers they could go on to work in

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