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Institute of Educational Technology @ietatou.bsky.social · Mar 28

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

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · Apr 14

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.

iet.open.ac.uk/commonwealth...

Commonwealth Scholarships 2025 | Institute of Educational Technology, The Open UniversityInstitute of Educational Technology

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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Apr 11

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.

www.open.ac.uk

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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Feb 7

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...

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · Jan 29

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...
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OU MAOT @oumaot.bsky.social · Dec 6

🚨 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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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Apr 12

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.

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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Apr 12

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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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Apr 12

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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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Apr 12

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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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Apr 12

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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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Apr 12

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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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Apr 12

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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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Apr 12

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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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Apr 12

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.

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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Apr 12

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....

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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Mar 20

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/.

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MK Climate & Nature Action @mkclimatenature.bsky.social · Feb 22

👩‍🏫 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

Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Jan 23

#teachers- whatever your subject/sector you can address the #climatecrisis in your teaching, supporting students in #climateaction.

Join this new, free course from The Open University: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/supporting-climate-action-through-digital-education/.

Supporting climate action through digital education

Education has a vital role in tackling the catastrophic impact of the climate emergency. However, there's abundant evidence that educators, worldwide, lack the knowledge and skills to effectively ...

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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Jan 23

It’s tough. Hopefully the course can help a little. Connecting with others studying it/teaching the subject can help too.

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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Jan 23

#climatesky

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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Jan 23

#teachers- whatever your subject/sector you can address the #climatecrisis in your teaching, supporting students in #climateaction.

Join this new, free course from The Open University: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/supporting-climate-action-through-digital-education/.

Supporting climate action through digital education

Education has a vital role in tackling the catastrophic impact of the climate emergency. However, there's abundant evidence that educators, worldwide, lack the knowledge and skills to effectively ...

www.open.edu

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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Jan 23

#teachers- whatever your subject/sector you can address the #climatecrisis in your teaching, supporting students in #climateaction.

Join this new, free course from The Open University: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/supporting-climate-action-through-digital-education/.

Supporting climate action through digital education

Education has a vital role in tackling the catastrophic impact of the climate emergency. However, there's abundant evidence that educators, worldwide, lack the knowledge and skills to effectively ...

www.open.edu

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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Nov 2

'We all have to be ten times bolder' to address the climate crisis. The inspirational Mary Robinson, Chair of @TheElders, speaking at #climateactionday. Watch the event live now: www.youtube.com/live/Ea37EiV....

Climate Action Day 2023

Climate Action Day is a live, online event produced by Take Action Global, that serves as the culminating celebration of the Climate Action Project, a six-we...

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · Oct 26

HEYYY another big #GreenSky update! 768 members, and now thanks to the wonderful @kesma.bsky.social there is rough keyword filtering! (improvements coming soon)

Like n' subscribe :)

List: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Join request: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

DATA from star trek tng, labelled you, and picard as a borg, labelled greensky, grabbing data's arm. they are plugged in

poor beverly crusher is labelled 'the tasks you're meant to be doing' and is watching their interaction in horror

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