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Paul McMillan @pedagogypaul.bsky.social · 4d

We did it @uoe-pe.bsky.social.
Working with Brodie Runciman and Karen Munro we shared the MA PE programme at the #SATPE conference as part of our re-accreditation journey.

Some excellent feedback and comments from delegates. Thanks to everyone who came to see us.

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Paul McMillan @pedagogypaul.bsky.social · 6d

In this article, a few people picked up that adaptability is part of what makes ‘good’ teaching.

That feels especially relevant now, with the current discussions within Scotland’s curriculum improvement cycle.

If you’re interested, you can find the article here: brill.com/view/journal...

brill.com

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James McEnaney @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social · 9d

Filling classrooms with computers didn't have the huge and positive impact on learning that was promised. Filling them with tablets hasn't done it either.

I know this might sound absurd to many (especially politicians) but what if we filled them with highly skilled and properly supported educators?

Anne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · 9d

Say it often, say it loud:

"Overall, research has not supported the common-sense presumption that digital approaches to schooling are better than non-digital alternatives. At the broadest level, widespread computer use in education has been found to be associated with lower student achievement."

Fit for Purpose? How Today’s Commercial Digital Platforms Subvert Key Goals of Public Education

Digital educational platforms have become ubiquitous in American classrooms, with tools like Google Workspace for Education, Kahoot!, Zearn, Khan Academy, and many others now structuring curriculum, i...

nepc.colorado.edu

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Paul McMillan @pedagogypaul.bsky.social · 22d

If you're planning to attend SERA Conference 2025 at the University of Aberdeen from 19-21 November, then time is ticking to register and book your place!

Registration and booking will close on 26 October 2025. Be quick and do it today using this link:

www.store.abdn.ac.uk/conferences-...

SERA Conference 2025 | University of Aberdeen

The SERA Annual conference is an important event for the educational research community in Scotland. The three-day conference, to be held at University of

www.store.abdn.ac.uk

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Paul McMillan @pedagogypaul.bsky.social · 22d

If you're planning to attend SERA Conference 2025 at the University of Aberdeen from 19-21 November, then time is ticking to register and book your place!

Registration and booking will close on 26 October 2025. Be quick and do it today using this link:

www.store.abdn.ac.uk/conferences-...

SERA Conference 2025 | University of Aberdeen

The SERA Annual conference is an important event for the educational research community in Scotland. The three-day conference, to be held at University of

www.store.abdn.ac.uk

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Paul McMillan @pedagogypaul.bsky.social · Aug 26

Fantastic to see SERA networks teaming up and bringing #SERApeople together!

And very timely to focus on leadership in turbulent times.

Thanks to all for making this event happen! 👏👏👏

Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our #SERA seminar with @drannlopez.bsky.social, organised as a partnership between @seraethics.bsky.social and @seralisen.bsky.social

“Ethical Leadership in Turbulent Times”

The Zoom link was sent to all participants today.
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SERA_Ethics @seraethics.bsky.social · Aug 12

📣 Ethical Leadership in Turbulent Times. Online seminar with @drannlopez.bsky.social, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy, @oiseuoft.bsky.social

Wed. 27 Aug. 2025, 4.30pm - 6.30pm

forms.office.com/pages/respon...

@seralisen.bsky.social @centcs.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social

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Paul McMillan @pedagogypaul.bsky.social · Jul 14

Proud of this one!
Our new OPEN ACCESS article: McMillan, Anderson & Jess (2025) Adaptive Teaching and the Interactional Order of Classrooms.
Scottish Educational Review (just published online).

brill.com/view/journal...

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Paul McMillan @pedagogypaul.bsky.social · Jul 14

Proud of this one!
Our new OPEN ACCESS article: McMillan, Anderson & Jess (2025) Adaptive Teaching and the Interactional Order of Classrooms.
Scottish Educational Review (just published online).

brill.com/view/journal...

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SERA Science Network @serasciencenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 30

Hello from the SERA (Scottish Educational Research Association) Science Network. We are a newly formed Network and will be posting more information as soon as we can, including information about our inaugural event. Stay tuned for more info!

Tom Hanks Forrest Gumps GIF

ALT: Tom Hanks Forrest Gumps GIF

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Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · Jun 16

Early career teachers in Scotland and England - please consider supporting this research project

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Future of Headship @uofgheadship.bsky.social · Jun 15

Congratulations to MEd Educational Leadership graduates Madelaine Baker, Jonathan Graham, Claire Hamilton and Ruth McConachie, who will be presenting their #LSPE journal papers at #ISATT2025 @isatt2025.bsky.social @msbakerht.bsky.social @whitehillsec.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social 👏👏

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Aileen Kennedy @profaileenk.bsky.social · Jun 15

Really looking forward to participating in our #CenTCS round table at #ISATT next month. Come and join us if you’re at the conference!

CenTCS @centcs.bsky.social · Jun 15

Our round table “Leading Socially Just Learning Environments: From Rhetoric to Transformative Change” takes place on 1st July 2025 with #Fellow @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social, #Associate #UtkunAydin and #Affiliate @drannlopez.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social

www.conftool.pro/isatt2025/in...

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Henry Hepburn @henryhepburn.bsky.social · Jun 6

Will it ‘take a teacher being murdered at work’ to see ‘real action to protect staff from violence and aggression in schools’, the education secretary was asked at @eisunion.bsky.social AGM. www.tes.com/magazine/new... @emmaseith.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social

EIS AGM: Gilruth told to act on violence before a teacher is killed

Education secretary asked if it will ‘take a teacher being murdered at work’ to see ‘real action to protect staff from violence and aggression in schools’

www.tes.com

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SERA_Ethics @seraethics.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you to everyone who engaged with tonight’s event! Compelling discussions that we will continue and extend. Specific thanks to colleagues who presented:
@angelajaap.bsky.social #JoGallagher @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
#ClaireHamilton @bearsdenacademy.bsky.social
#ExpressiveArts #Flourishing

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Henry Hepburn @henryhepburn.bsky.social · May 28

NEW: Scotland's Teacher Induction Scheme is to be reviewed, the education secretary has announced www.tes.com/magazine/new... @emmaseith.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social

Gilruth announces review of Teacher Induction Scheme

Education secretary’s announcement comes as MSPs call for action to address teacher supply - with primary teachers unable to find steady work and secondaries at ‘crisis point’ over staff shortages

www.tes.com

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Henry Hepburn @henryhepburn.bsky.social · Jun 3

EIS: Teachers ‘at all stages’ hit with excessive workload www.tes.com/magazine/new... @eisunion.bsky.social @emmaseith.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social

EIS: Teachers ‘at all stages’ hit with excessive workload

Almost half of Scottish teachers report working at least seven hours of unpaid overtime per week, according to new research

www.tes.com

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Matt McDowell @yorkhillyankee.bsky.social · Jun 2

You can register your interest here:

Register Interest CEF Launch Event 5 Aug 2025 — Centre for Events & Festivals

Register Interest CEF Launch Event 5 Aug 2025

www.eventsandfestivals.org

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Matt McDowell @yorkhillyankee.bsky.social · Jun 2

As part of the Fringe, the Centre for Events & Festival is having its launch and debate event at Thomson's Land, Moray House, Tues, 5 Aug.

It will be a public debate on the question: Do large scale cultural festivals deliver more social value than major sporting events? I'll be co-moderating!

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OVERVIEW
'CEF Debates' bring together practitioners and professors to interrogate pressing issues and challenges facing events and festivals.

Modelled on Cambridge and Oxford University's method, each debate starts with a simple and provocative 'Motion' with speaker(s) split into the 'Proposition' (for) vs. 'Opposition' (against).

After Opening Statements, a lively battle of wits commence, followed by Closing Statements -- then, the 'House' (that's you -- the physical and virtual audience) votes for either side, or chooses to abstain.

And the best bit... CEF Debates not only helps tickle your intellect but also meet old friends, new faces, and broaden your network over wine, soft drinks and nibbles!

PROGRAMME
14:30 -- Registration and refreshments
15:00 -- Welcome by CEF and University of Edinburgh
15:10 --- CEF launch
15:30 -- Debate chairs introduce motion and speakers
15:40 -- Opening statements, debate, closing statements
16:40 -- House votes, results, and closing remarks
17:00-18:-- -- Social time, with food and drink.

PROPOSITION
Lyndsey Jackson, Edinburgh Fringe Festival Society
Dr Jane Ali-Knight, Edinburgh Napier University

vs.

OPPOSITION
Iain Edmondson, Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race and Legacy Delivery Ltd
Dr David McGillivray, University of the West of Scotland

CHAIRED BY
Dr Mike Duignan, CEF and University of Paris 1
Dr Matt McDowell, University of Edinburgh

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Henry Hepburn @henryhepburn.bsky.social · May 15

The Scottish government has backed a call for a review of the country’s mainstreaming policy - @emmaseith.bsky.social reports www.tes.com/magazine/new... #ASN @tesmagazine.bsky.social

Scottish government backs call for review of mainstreaming policy

Opposition MSPs welcomed the move but emphasised any review must focus on ‘actions and solutions’

www.tes.com

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Professor Khadija Mohammed @khadijamohammed.bsky.social · May 14

Looking forward to tomorrow - thank you for inviting me to join the panel discussion:
A Collaborative Approach to Becoming An Anti-Racist Education System:
Opportunities and Challenges.

Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · May 14

Excited about tomorrow’s full day session to conclude cohort 1 of the Leading Anti-Racism #LAR partnership programme. @uofgheadship.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @dennisafrancis.bsky.social @amyyichen.bsky.social @sineadgormally.bsky.social @khadijamohammed.bsky.social @drannlopez.bsky.social

Future of Headship @uofgheadship.bsky.social · May 13

We look forward to the final session of Leading Anti-Racism Cohort 1 this Thursday where we are delighted to be joined by Prof. Sinéad Gormally, presenting her keynote: “Leadership as Activism for Social Change”. @sineadgormally.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @dennisafrancis.bsky.social

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Aimie Brennan @aimiebrennan.bsky.social · May 14

*New Programme*

Registration for new ONLINE Masters in Education Studies (#FurtherEducation) is open until 1 June: www.mie.ie/en/study_wit... @marinoinstitute.bsky.social

2 years | part-time | NFQ 9
For #FE professionals who aspire to lead in Further Ed & engage in evidence-informed practice.

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James McEnaney @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social · May 15

The latest EducationHQ from @heraldscotland.bsky.social is out today in print, with the first articles also now appearing online.

First up, a little intro: why are we trying to reimagine secondary school?

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513907...

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Professional Development in Education @pdiejournal.bsky.social · May 15

The next @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social Lightning Conference will take place on 21 June.
More information and registration details👇

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CenTCS @centcs.bsky.social · May 10

Project Two: How Teachers’ Engagement in Research Activities Develops Their Knowledge and Shapes Their Pedagogical Decisions, supervised by @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social and @ioz100.bsky.social 🧵 3/3

www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/soc... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

University of Glasgow - Colleges - College of Social Sciences - Student funding opportunities - Postgraduate Research - Latest PhD opportunitiesSearch iconClose menu iconMenu icon bar 1Menu icon bar 2...

www.gla.ac.uk

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CenTCS @centcs.bsky.social · May 10

Project One: Accounting for Teacher Learning at Scale, supervised by @profaileenk.bsky.social and Dr. Kevin Proudfoot:

www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/soc...

@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social 🧵 2/3

University of Glasgow - Colleges - College of Social Sciences - Student funding opportunities - Postgraduate Research - Latest PhD opportunitiesSearch iconClose menu iconMenu icon bar 1Menu icon bar 2...

www.gla.ac.uk

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