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Donna Lanclos @donnalanclos.com · Apr 1

While you wait you can listen to @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social talk about our book for Strand Reviews shows.acast.com/6426bd9a0cfc...

How to Use Digital Learning with Confidence and Creativity, with the author, Gearóid ÓS úilleabháin | strand reviews

Fascinating lessons on the future of work and learning

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Dr Gearoid O Suilleabhain @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social · Apr 3

Thank you, Professor Cusack for your generous support and kind words -- and for your championing of the NDLN initiative and the N-TUTORR programme.

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Department of Technology Enhanced Learning MTU @mtutelteam.bsky.social · Mar 25

"With a significant percentage of the world's population identifying as neurodivergent, becoming more aware and inclusive in our eLearning design practices lays the path to spotlighting and celebrating the myriad facets of human cognition."

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#edtech

Designing For Neurodivergence To Reduce Sensory Overload And Anxiety

Explore how designing for neurodivergence in eLearning can close the gaps found in conventional learning practices.

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Department of Technology Enhanced Learning MTU @mtutelteam.bsky.social · Mar 6

🚀 We are delighted to be part of the European 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 (SAGA) project which will help archive institutions to:
✅ be resilient to disasters & climate change
✅ protect & manage documentary heritage
✅ be more sustainable
#Greeningarchives #CreativeEurope

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Dr Gearoid O Suilleabhain @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social · Mar 5

V grateful to Prof Peter Bryant for his recent talk on creativity and criticality in #HigherEd in the age of #AI. Engaging and thought-provoking in equal amounts. You can watch a recording here: youtu.be/W2aTRdww5h4?...
Part of our ongoing @mtu.ie #GenAI seminar series @mtutelteam.bsky.social

Poster advertising talk by Professor Peter Bryant

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Uilliam Mac ᚒᚔᚂᚂᚔᚐᚋ @uilliammac.bsky.social · Mar 4

A directory of EU-made alternatives. From software and electronics to everyday products

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Buy European Made

A directory of EU-made alternatives. From software and electronics to everyday products - all made in Europe

www.buy-european-made.eu

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Stephen Roddy @stephenroddy.bsky.social · Feb 27

For my academic colleagues.

"The average carbon footprint of an email is 0.3g CO2e."

That's "3 to 40kgs CO2e" per year or "the equivalent of driving between 10 to 128 miles in a small petrol car"

More here:
www.pawprint.eco/eco-blog/car...

What’s the carbon footprint of an email?

What’s the carbon footprint of an email, and is our growing email habit bad for the planet? The answer is not as straightforward as you may think.

www.pawprint.eco

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Neil Mosley @neilmosley.bsky.social · Feb 26

"moves into the online education market..require HEIs to be brutally honest with themselves about their strengths, weaknesses, and capabilities. It also involves understanding a new market and avoiding the trap of conflating it with their existing, long-established markets,

Is online learning a lifeline for financially struggling universities? — Neil Mosley Consulting

The new interim head of the Office for Students (OfS), David Behan, recently made headlines by suggesting that the golden age of higher education could be over. He highlighted a range of issues that…

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Sheila MacNeill @sheilmcn.bsky.social · Feb 25

“AI can replicate patterns, but it does not create”
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It’s grand theft AI and UK ministers are behind it. Oppose this robbery of people’s creativity | Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alastair Webber

The plan to weaken copyright law, allowing tech firms to rob this country’s creative talent, is an outrage, say composer and impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber and his son, music industry executive Alasta...

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Department of Technology Enhanced Learning MTU @mtutelteam.bsky.social · Feb 24

"It was often reported that students were unable to use the digital tools required to complete their studies, such as our virtual learning environment (VLE), Canvas, and Microsoft applications."

#edtech

Building digital confidence: a student programme for skill development in the digital age

The Context In this post, we’re going to introduce you to a project that the Digital Learning team at the University of Sunderland in London delivered to improve our student’s digital skills, both …

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Audrey Watters @audreywatters.bsky.social · Feb 21

On the century-long fantasy of replacing teachers with machines, and the utter contempt for people it demonstrates to be touting this vision right now 2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/automated-co...

Automated Contempt

The political-technological crisis is only deepening in the United States, and I hardly know where to begin today's email to you, other than to say that I hope you're okay. And if you're not, do feel ...

2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com

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Dr Gearoid O Suilleabhain @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social · Feb 19

"Sobering" was the term I used on the day I think !

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Dr Gearoid O Suilleabhain @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social · Feb 18

Grateful to @rpwatermeyer.bsky.social for his recent thought-provoking and hard-hitting talk on questions arising at the crossover of #GenAI and academic labour and leadership. Big thanks to the team here also for organising and to everyone from @mtu.ie who came along to listen and engage.

Department of Technology Enhanced Learning MTU @mtutelteam.bsky.social · Feb 18

Big thanks to Professor @richardwatermeyer.bsky.social for his talk as part of our Gen AI series! His session on 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 #𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘈𝘐 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳 & 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, explored its wide-ranging impact on #HigherEd and beyond.
Watch here 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV6A8B6xtlA

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Department of Technology Enhanced Learning MTU @mtutelteam.bsky.social · Feb 10

"When creating multimedia presentations, ensure that visual and auditory materials work harmoniously to support the main ideas presented."

#edtech

Some do's and don'ts of Educational Videos

This commentary synthesises findings from six articles forming a special issue on Educational Videos in Learning and Instruction. These studies, grounded in multimedia learning principles, aim to explore the impact of various video design elements and interventions on learning, cognitive load, and motivational outcomes.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · Feb 5

Delighted to say that @mtu.ie we are now recruiting for two roles on our new University Executive.

Vice President, People and Culture

Vice President, Engagement and International

Full details at:
perrettlaver.com/munster-tech...

Munster Technological University Senior Appointments Campaign - Perrett Laver

Perrett Laver has been engaged to appoint senior positions for our client partners Munster Technological University (MTU).

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Donna Lanclos @donnalanclos.com · Feb 6

Our Digital Learning edited volume is now out in paperback. This contains such good and thoughtful work, and I recommend it for anyone working in edtech, instructional design, or for educators generally www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/how...

How to Use Digital Learning with Confidence and Creativity

‘This book brings together an impressive collection of the best thinkers in global educational technology to provide a timely and much-needed analysis. The book establishes a conversation between tech...

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Munster Technological University @mtu.ie · Feb 5

MTU is now recruiting for two roles on our new University Executive. These are Vice President, People and Culture and Vice President, Engagement and International. Full details at: perrettlaver.com/munster-tech...

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Department of Technology Enhanced Learning MTU @mtutelteam.bsky.social · Feb 4

Huge thanks to Professor Mairéad Pratschke who kicked off our series of talks on Generative AI recently. The session “Generative AI : The Next Normal” was a wide-ranging & fast-paced exploration of how Gen AI is reshaping higher education.

View it here: youtube.com/watch?v=IovnC5VuUXA

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Department of Technology Enhanced Learning MTU @mtutelteam.bsky.social · Jan 29

"If students are viewing educational content that was produced partly or entirely by AI, do they have a right to know this?"

#edtech #ai

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Education: A Brief Ethical Reflection on Autonomy

Given the widespread impacts of generative AI, looking at this technology through the lens of autonomy can help equip students for the workplaces of t

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Dr Gearoid O Suilleabhain @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social · Jan 20

Can confirm.

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Tadhg Leane @tadhgleanemtu.bsky.social · Jan 9

I was delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to this interesting project.

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Universities UK on LinkedIn: linkedin-carousel-Podcast-ep1Final.pdf

🎙️In collaboration with Advance HE, we’re launching a new podcast series exploring transformational leadership in higher education. Join us next Wednesday 15…

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Nic Whitton @nicwhitton.bsky.social · Jan 8

Less than a month to go until the deadline for submissions for our new conference exploring critical perspectives on Research in Digital Learning. The submissions system is now open.

Please share 😀

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RIDLHE Conference -

Research in Digital Learning in Higher Education is a new conference, launching on 3rd-4th September 2025 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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Dr Gearoid O Suilleabhain @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social · Jan 3

We need her now more than ever!

Dr Gearoid O Suilleabhain @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social · Jan 3

Congratulations to @mtu.ie adjunct faculty members @lawriephipps.co.uk and @donnalanclos.com -- along with lead author @rpwatermeyer.bsky.social -- for making the LSE Impact blog’s top ten list with their post on how #GenAI use reflects the kind of work we value in #highered

Lawrie @lawriephipps.co.uk · Jan 3

Pleased to have made the top ten most read blog posts on the LSE Impact Blog with colleagues @richardwatermeyer.bsky.social and @donnalanclos.com cc @jisc.bsky.social

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2024 in review – The top posts of 2024

Want to know what everyone else has been reading on this year? This review counts down the ten most read posts on the LSE Impact Blog in 2024. Still want more blogposts? You can find all our annual…

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Dr Gearoid O Suilleabhain @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social · Dec 20

Big congrats to my @mtutelteam.bsky.social colleague @solasnua.bsky.social and the rest of the team behind our #OER Reusable Learning Resources (RLR) initiative, which has just won the inaugural SATLE National Forum Impact Award for Excellence in #DigitalTransformation! hea.ie/2024/12/20/h...

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