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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · 1d

Early start this morning to travel to Milton Keynes to attend @welspraxis.bsky.social Steering group meeting. This will be my first time meeting many colleagues I've only met virtually up to now. Looking forward to it 😀

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · 3d

I really enjoyed recording this month's podcast episode with OU colleagues about a scholarship project using video feedback to students on their assignments. So many positive outcomes which were wonderful to discuss. Have a listen in the link below 👇

OU WELS Praxis @welspraxis.bsky.social · 3d

It's publication day for a new podcast episode! This month we chat with Ximena Arias-Manzano, Dr Simon Penn & Charlotte Mason about a Praxis funded project using screencasts for student assignment feedback, with insights into the emotional & pedagogical impact. Listen here: bit.ly/4o5xZ8G

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · 10d

Wonderful news, looking forward to attending #SocMedHE25

Social Media for Learning in Higher Education Conference @socmedhe.bsky.social · 15d

This year, #socmedhe25 will be coming to Lancaster University, on 16th December! The call for papers/session proposals is now open at socmedhe25.wordpress.com/2025/07/16/c... - please submit abstracts by *24th October*
Hope you can join us - see you in December!

Call for session proposals

This year, we are delighted to host the 11th international Social Media for Learning in Higher Education conference at Lancaster University, co-chaired by Dr Katy Jordan and Dr Kathy Chandler. The …

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Sep 4

Looking forward to presenting my scholarship into using #Discord with #OUstudents on 22nd October as part of this event series. See the link below for sign-up details 👇

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Sep 1

Here's the latest episode in the @welspraxis.bsky.social podcast series I've been working on. It was a pleasure to interview Prof Joan Simons about her research on how students with mental health conditions perceive tutor support during their studies. Have a listen at the link below 👇

OU WELS Praxis @welspraxis.bsky.social · Sep 1

After a short break in August, we've a new episode in our Praxis podcast series. This month @oliviakellyou.bsky.social interviews Prof Joan Simons about her recent Praxis project on how students with mental health conditions perceive tutor support. Grab a cuppa and have a listen here: bit.ly/464cOg1

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Aug 1

Great resource for @openuniversity.bsky.social students and staff too 😃 It also includes many newspapers from other countries, perfect for students on language modules. Thanks to @oulibrary.bsky.social for creating this video guide 👇

The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · Aug 1

Did you know that #OUstudents and staff get free access to top-quality newspapers through Library Search - papers you may usually have to pay for? 📰💰

Our latest YouTube Short shows how to quickly find reliable, up-to-date sources right at your fingertips 👇 youtube.com/shorts/_PGEK...

Accessing newspaper articles on Library Search #shorts #openuniversity #studytips

YouTube video by The Open University Library

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Jul 23

For any #OUstudents starting Level 1 modules in October, this is a great thing to do over the summer to help you prepare. Once completed, make sure to add your badge to your CV and LinkedIn if you use it.

The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · Jul 23

Do you have #OUstudents starting Level 1 this autumn?

Encourage them to get a head start with our free, badged Digital Information Literacy course! 👇

learn1.open.ac.uk/course/view....

They’ll build essential #studyskills & earn a digital badge to show off online.

The course badge featuring multi-coloured lines veering off from each other, with the text 'Digital and Information Literacy - Level 1' and 'The Open University'.

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Jul 7

A really interesting discussion for this month's podcast episode - the 🔥 topic of AI in Higher Education. We discuss a critical AI Literacy Framework with lots of positives including how AI can amplify underrepresented voices and enhance accessibility in education. Have a listen at the link below 👇

OU WELS Praxis @welspraxis.bsky.social · Jul 7

Another Praxis podcast episode available! This month, @oliviakellyou.bsky.social interviews Professor Mirjam Hauck and Eleanor Moore @eam244.bsky.social to discuss their Critical AL Literacy Framework for use in HE developed with colleagues in @ou-ld-social.bsky.social. Have a listen bit.ly/3Ig6xW2

Episode 7: A Critical AI Literacy Framework for Higher Education with Professor Mirjam Hauck and Eleanor Moore

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Jun 30

What a wonderful way to spend #SocialMediaDay listening to @andytattersall.bsky.social present on the Future of Social Media in HE at the @welspraxis.bsky.social Social Media Hub event. So many things to consider, particularly how #SocialMedia is such an integral part of the academic world now.

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AzumahCarol @azumahcarol.bsky.social · Jun 25

International Social Media Day, seminar on Monday 30th June, 12-1pm 'The Future of Social Media in Higher Education' with Andy Tattersall, University of Sheffield.

Hosted by the brilliance that is @oliviakellyou.bsky.social

To attend, complete the form for an invite: lnkd.in/eNTeJNyt

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Jun 20

Looking forward to hosting this event in my role as Lead of @welspraxis.bsky.social Social Media Scholarship Hub. I've had the privilege of hearing @andytattersall.bsky.social speak about this in the past and will be very insightful. If you're interested in attending, sign up with the link below.

OU WELS Praxis @welspraxis.bsky.social · Jun 20

Our Praxis Social media Scholarship Hub will host a public seminar on 'The Future of Social Media in Higher Education' on Monday 30th June from 12-1pm. We're delighted to have @andytattersall.bsky.social as guest speaker followed by questions & discussion. To sign up 👉 forms.office.com/e/wEJ0c7bQ6r

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Jun 15

I'm still buzzing from a wonderful day at the @openuniversity.bsky.social Dublin graduation ceremony on Friday to receive my Doctorate in Education. Thanks to everyone who supported me along the way #OUFamily @ougradsch.bsky.social

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · May 25

Amazing to see how many upcoming events @oustudents.bsky.social have organised for students to come together - find out more here: tr.ee/grA2pO3Umv #OUStudents #OUFamily #Belonging

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The Open University Students Union💙 Representing OU students since 1972.

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · May 21

That's great to hear. Do let us know what you think and if you want to discuss further, please get in touch #Praxis2025 @melalygreen.bsky.social

Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · May 21

This was a very interesting session on the use of Discord. Looking forward to listening to more about this on this podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0ZUQ...

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · May 21

Thank you 😊

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · May 21

Busy day for me at this Praxis Festival of Scholarship, presenting twice! Firstly, I'll present about a #Discord project I'm running using Discord to create community for distance learners. Later, I'll present about the @welspraxis.bsky.social Social Media Scholarship Hub I lead #Praxis2025 😀

OU WELS Praxis @welspraxis.bsky.social · May 21

We’re thrilled to kick off our 6th Praxis Festival of Scholarship this morning, now open to colleagues worldwide! Join us at 9:45 for a coffee and chat before we begin promptly at 10:00. Let’s celebrate scholarship together! @azumahcarol.bsky.social #Praxis2025 #FestivalOfScholarship

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · May 14

Looking forward to the upcoming @welspraxis.bsky.social Festival of Scholarship. I'm presenting on a project I'm running using #Discord in HE settings as well as discussing the Social Media Scholarship Hub I currently lead. Other talks look very interesting so it'll be a busy day 😀 #Praxis2025

OU WELS Praxis @welspraxis.bsky.social · May 14

Just 1 week to go until Praxis Festival of Scholarship 2025 on Wed 21 May 2025, 10 - 4 GMT+1, Online. We're opening the festival to the wider HE Sector—let’s collaborate, share and innovate! @openuniversity.bsky.social Get your ticket here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/praxis-fes... #Praxis2025 #HigherEd

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Apr 6

A very interesting time for #OpenUniversity #LB170 students who are currently preparing an assignment on globalisation 👀 BBC News - Globalisation era has ended, says Treasury minister
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Treasury minister Darren Jones says globalisation era over after Trump tariffs

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested there could be state intervention to protect UK business from tariffs introduced by Donald Trump.

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NodeXL Academy @nodexlacademy.bsky.social · Apr 1

NodeXL Pro now imports from BlueSky - collect and analyze social media networks with just a few clicks!

Discover the leaders of the "ChatGPT" discussion!
Sample map & report:
https://nodexlgraphgallery.org/Pages/Graph.aspx?graphID=295701

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Apr 2

Please do! 👍 #InspiringDigitalFutures

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Apr 2

Looking forward to presenting at 11 about a @welspraxis.bsky.social project I've been involved in, looking at using Discord for distance education student communities #InspiringDigitalFutures

OU WELS Praxis @welspraxis.bsky.social · Apr 2

Coming up at 11:00 – Don’t miss @oliviakellyou.bsky.social presenting about Discord at today's event: Inspiring Digital Futures: Meeting the Needs of TikTok Generation Learners in Online Spaces @azumahcarol.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social #DigitalLearning #EdTech #InspiringDigitalFutures

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Apr 1

Looking forward to presenting at this event tomorrow on a @welspraxis.bsky.social project looking into the use of Discord to build community in distance education.

OU WELS Praxis @welspraxis.bsky.social · Apr 1

Don't miss tomorrow's Inspiring Digital Futures: Meeting the Needs of TikTok Generation Learners in Online Spaces. Keynote Dr Achala Gupta + dynamic talks from Tamsin Smith, Danielle Pullen & Helen Lee! Sign up at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inspiring-...

Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Apr 1

Delighted to have another podcast episode just released. It was such a pleasure chatting to @melalygreen.bsky.social about our experiences and thoughts on using Discord in distance education settings.

OU WELS Praxis @welspraxis.bsky.social · Apr 1

New podcast episode just released! This month, the Praxis Scholarship Hub podcast is a discussion on the use of Discord in distance education settings between two Praxis Scholarship hub leads @oliviakellyou.bsky.social and @melalygreen.bsky.social Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0ZUQ...

Using Discord in distance education - Educator discussion with Dr Olivia Kelly & Mel Green

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Mar 31

Looking forward to watching this 👀 #Twitter www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Two - Twitter: Breaking the Bird

The inside story of the tech entrepreneurs who created the social media app Twitter.

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Olivia Kelly @oliviakellyou.bsky.social · Mar 28

Interesting BBC article on the future of social media 'What's next for social media?' And lovely to see @andytattersall.bsky.social mentioned too 👍
www.bbc.com/news/article...

What's next for social media?

Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.

www.bbc.com

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