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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman
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Open University/Institute of Educational Technology’s Associate Director Curriculum. Open & equitable pedagogies & climate education. Posts personal.
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Teaching with eXtended reality (XR)
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#digitaleducation #CPD #professionaldevelopment #XR #eXtendedreality @fridolinwild.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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#Education has a vital role in addressing the #climatecrisis. This new #CPD course from The Open University's @ietatou.bsky.social supports educators in effective #teaching for climate action. Please share. @ketanjoshi.co @davidsacerdote.bsky.social @timmers.bsky.social @merylbatchelder.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Blended learning innovations for teachers and trainers www.open.ac.uk/courses/shor...
#Digitaleducation #CPD #BlendedLearning #professionaldevelopment
January 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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📢📢Registration deadline extended to 29th January📢📢
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simonjball.bsky.social Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · Jan 5
10 days to register for Technology-Enhanced Learning: Foundations and Futures! For educators wanting to develop their understanding of topics like Open Learning, Citizen Science, Inclusive Practice and of course incoming tech and future-proofing educational practice www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...
An image of a person using a laptop with a coffee mug next to them. Technology-enhanced learning: foundations and futures Develop your skills, knowledge and practice in relation to digital learning, teaching and training in this hands-on postgraduate module for everyone with a professional interest in digital or technology-enhanced learning. You'll gain experience of a range of learning technologies and explore the processes of designing, implementing and critiquing e-learning, using a range of social media and tools to work both collaboratively and through individual study. You'll examine the use of technologies in different contexts and develop your skills in using evidence to recommend specific tools. Successful completion of this 60-credit module qualifies for a Postgraduate Certificate in Online Teaching (K43). 60 postgraduate credits, 33 weeks, 100% online, £3045 More details at: https://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/modules/h880/
January 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Generative AI in education www.open.ac.uk/courses/shor...

#digitaleducation #genAIinEducation #AIED #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment @duygubektik.bsky.social @eduinf.bsky.social @chrisedwards.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Exciting news! We’ve just launched a brand-new suite of short #CPD courses. Explore key topics shaping the future of education. See next posts👇

📚 20 hours | 🌐 Fully online | 🎓 Includes a digital badge upon completion
January 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Registration deadline extended to 29th Jan! So you still have time to join H880 #Technology-enhanced learning: foundations & futures and be part of our 2026 multi-national cohort! www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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ietatou.bsky.social
The skills and knowledge you’ll acquire through supported postgraduate study at The Open University can bring real-life benefits to you and your career. Study the theory and practice of online and blended teaching: www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/f98
The skills and knowledge you’ll acquire through supported postgraduate study at The Open University can bring real-life benefits to you and your career. MA in Online Teaching Study the theory and practice of online and blended teaching. www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/f98 Flexible study Fully online 180 postgraduate credits
March 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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We have been fortunate enough to be awarded some more Commonwealth Scholarship places for entry onto our Masters in Online Teaching next year. Please share this information far and wide, especially if you have contacts in the eligible Commonwealth countries.

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Commonwealth Scholarships 2025 | Institute of Educational Technology, The Open UniversityInstitute of Educational Technology
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April 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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So honoured that @neilselwyn.bsky.social is keynoting at our #H890conf - the student conference for our module H890 Research & scholarship in digital education. www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate.... Thank you Neil! We feature your work on degrowth in ed-tech on several modules.
Research and Scholarship in Digital Education | Open University | H890
Develop your research and scholarship skills by investigating online, blended and technology-enhanced teaching, learning and assessment, in diverse global contexts.
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April 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Want to refresh your online teaching skills or gain new ones? The free, updated @openuniversity.bsky.social MOOC "The Online Educator" relaunches tomorrow, 8 Feb! Join international educators from all stages of education to enhance your online teaching. 3hrs/wk, 4 wks. www.open.edu/openlearncre...
February 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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The free Open University MOOC "The Online Educator" has been updated, relaunching on OpenLearnCreate next week. Join international educators from all stages of edu to enhance your online teaching. 3hrs/wk, 4 wks. Bookmark link as reg not open yet.
www.open.edu/openlearncre...
@ietatou.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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🚨 Exciting news! Keynote speakers (@neilselwyn.bsky.social & @shaileyminocha.bsky.social for the H890 Conference (Research & Scholarship in Digital Education) are confirmed!

🎉 Stay tuned for registration info and updates. 📢✨ www.open.ac.uk/blogs/H890Co...

#OUMAOT #digitaleducation
2025 H890 Conference – OU H890 Conference
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December 6, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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Huge thanks @simonjball, @GFereshte & @rjsharpe for supporting this year's inspirational #H890conf. The presentations from '#H890 Research & scholarship in digital education' students were fascinating. Module: www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate.... Summaries www.open.ac.uk/blogs/H890Co...
The Open University
Develop your research and scholarship skills by investigating online, blended and technology-enhanced teaching, learning and assessment, in diverse global contexts.
www.open.ac.uk
April 12, 2024 at 11:19 AM
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Ending the #H890conf in style - @OpenUniversity tutor Ju Tope presenting on a #scholarship project exploring whether a mini MOOC could enhance the effectiveness of a capstone IT project module. More here: www.open.ac.uk/blogs/H890Co...
Mini MOOC for Capstone IT project module – OU H890 Conference
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April 12, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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In the next #H890conf presentation, #H890 student Ian Kirton presents on his scholarship exploring the Digital Pedagogical practices of Bucher Emhart Glass and how e-learning can be enhanced in the #glass industry. More here: www.open.ac.uk/blogs/H890Co...
Investigation into the Digital Pedagogical Practices of Bucher Emhart Glass – OU H890 Conference
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April 12, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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Now presenting at #H890conf, Nina Williams on her plans to research ' #ADHD and the VLE: Student perspectives and improvement strategies'. Learn more here: www.open.ac.uk/blogs/H890Co...
ADHD and the VLE: Student Perspectives and Improvement Strategies – OU H890 Conference
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April 12, 2024 at 10:09 AM
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Now presenting at #H890conf, Andy Eagle-Weston discussing his #scholarship findings about how asynchronous online learning can support people #managers to follow organisational processes. More here: www.open.ac.uk/blogs/H890Co...
Asynchronous online learning: facilitating management compliance in a UK university. – OU H890 Conference
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April 12, 2024 at 9:52 AM
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Now presenting at #H890conf - Marilyn Long showcasing her very important research 'Can #digitalpedagogy' create real world #inclusion for #autistic student outliers'. Find out more here: www.open.ac.uk/blogs/H890Co...
Can digital pedagogy create real-world inclusion for autistic student outliers? – OU H890 Conference
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April 12, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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Now presenting at the #H890conf - Tina Hedger, talking about her plans for researching online learning and children's needs and experiences, with reference to #HomeEducated, #HomeSchooled children's use of online courses: www.open.ac.uk/blogs/H890Co...
Online learning and children – critically exploring their lived experiences – OU H890 Conference
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April 12, 2024 at 8:54 AM
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Next up at #H890conf, Brenda Little from
North Cumbria Integrated Care #NHS Foundation Trust, talking about her planned research into staff disengagement with e-learning. Find out more on her conference page: www.open.ac.uk/blogs/H890Co...
Contributory Factors to Disengagement with eLearning in the NHS Workforce – OU H890 Conference
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April 12, 2024 at 8:40 AM
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We're honoured to have UNISA's Professor Mpine Makoe keynoting at the #H890conf, talking about educational futures and her work with @unesconow.bsky.social. Such an important topic, especially mention of the impact of political will on digitalisation. Thank you for joining us Prof. Makoe.
April 12, 2024 at 8:12 AM
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So excited about this morning's #H890conf, featuring students from The Open University's module H890 Research & scholarship in digital education: www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate..., part of IET's Masters in Online Teaching: www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate....
April 12, 2024 at 8:05 AM
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Cut-off date for applications to study Open University Masters in Online Teaching, fully-funded by a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship is 28 March. Details: https://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/MAOT/index.php/2024/02/27/maot-commonwealth-distance-learning-scholarships-2025-entry/.
March 20, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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👩‍🏫 This new, free climate education course from The Open University here in #MiltonKeynes is attracting some very good reviews; take a look > www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/supporting-climate-action-through-digital-education
February 22, 2024 at 10:45 AM