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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

A reminder that we're looking for institutions to pilot staff development resources during April/May as part of our project led by @catrionaebell.bsky.social. We're particularly looking for those from academic development and organisational development teams: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Get involved in our project around embedding student partnership within staff development, led by @catrionaebell.bsky.social. If you're interested in piloting some of the project resources/activities during March/April please get in touch: sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

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Kay Guccione @kayguccione.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

In our monthly Team Meeting today we each shared a personal goal we want to achieve before the winter break. The discussion of energy toll, workloads, boundaries, and balance, promoted me to reshare the padlet I made, on saying no. Let me know how you get on with it. padlet.com/kayguccione/...

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Saying 'NO' and setting boundaries

A conversation primer for saying no

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Our Student Learning Experience (SLE) model was launched in October 2023, developed by students in partnership with sector staff. It is a key sector benchmark in Scotland's TQEF, aiming to put the experiences of students at the centre of the sector’s approach to quality. www.sparqs.ac.uk/SLEmodel

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Launched in October 2024, Scotland’s Ambition for Student Partnership and its accompanying features and indicators, supports the sector to explore partnership and identify how partnership approaches can be built into the mechanisms and processes within the TQEF. www.sparqs.ac.uk/PartnershipAmbition

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 15/11/2024

Another day at Bluesky, and it looks like growth is not slowing down! Welcome! We’d like to take a moment to share our stance on AI and user data:

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

A great blog from @lydiaarnold.bsky.social on the ‘Pedagogy of Letting Go’ - relevant to a range of issues in #HigherEducation #TertiaryEducation and worth a read.

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Prof Lydia Arnold @lydiaarnold.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Last week, in a panel discussion, I mentioned an approach to pedagogy that’s been in my mind for a while … so here’s The (very simple) Pedagogy of Letting Go lydiaarnold.net/2024/11/24/t...

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The Pedagogy of Letting Go

I’ve had a phrase in my mind for some time that captures a way of teaching that intuitively appeals to me: I’m calling it the pedagogy of letting go. I mentioned this in a panel last week at Staffo…

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Dr Catherine O’Mahony (she/her) @catherineomahony.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

The definitive how to guide is available from www.centerforengagedlearning.org/books/pedago...

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Pedagogical Partnerships - Center for Engaged Learning

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Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

We're now on Bluesky and to celebrate we're delighted to launch our new podcast series: Let's talk about student success. This month, join us as we explore Student Access, Retention, Mattering and Belonging. Listen now: advance-he.ac.uk/teaching-and... #AHEStudentSuccessPod

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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 21/11/2024

Tip: a #EduChat can be a lot of posts in 30 minutes on a hashtag. Not interested in the conversation?! Click the 3 dots on any post and choose to Mute words Put in the hashtag and mute for 24 hours. (I wish 1 hour was an option) #BlueskyTips #EduSky

Screenshot of muting words and I can do it for only 24 hours as opposed to forever 7 days or 30 days

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Giles Martin @gilesdrmartin.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

This is a good example. Perhaps more widely, being a bridge between certain research/policy/jargon/strategy/expertise etc and practitioners across a range of departments. If it was external it would probably fall under the knowledge exchanged and public engagement ends of the university.

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Diane Nutt @dianen.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

#LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social I mentioned @kiftsally.bsky.social work on transition pedagogy in relation to #thirdspace - here is more info 👇🏼

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Rachel Forsyth @rmforsyth.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Lovely reflection by Elisa Valentin on her experiences presenting at the RAISENetwork conference at Leicester in September 2024. This conference encourages students, teachers and professional services staff to hear each other and discuss ways to support inclusion & engagement. www.raise-network.com

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RAISE Network | Research | Student Engagement

RAISE is a worldwide network of staff and students in Higher Education who work or have an interest in the research and promotion of student engagement.

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Penny Wheeler @pennyjw.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

can see you're in now, Lee -- advice from chatmasters: "The posts are lagging I'm afraid. If you use the search box and look for #LTHEchat that is quicker"

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Love this summary of ‘third space’ professional working from @charlotteverney.bsky.social Part of the #LTHEchat here on Bluesky tonight

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

#LTHEchat I snuck back the old space and have taken a screenshot of Question 1 - thought it could get us started

Screenshot of Question 1 as part of #LTHEchat

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Reminder that at 8pm GMT we will host #LTHEchat here on Bluesky and in Twitter X.. Please be aware there we may experience time lags from posting the questions and you seeing them.

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@suebecks @suebecks.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

It is a weekly learning and teaching in HE tweetchat and has taken place in Twitter for over 10 years. We are piloting a dual chat in Bluesky and Twitter 8-9pm GMT. During the hour 6 questions (with the #LTHEchat) are posted at 10 minute intervals and participants reply including the hashtag.

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

It's a dual chat for one week only #LTHEchat will move to Bluesky in the new year 😀

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

We now have a #LTHEchat Feed. To follow this feed: 1. Go to our profile page and click on Feeds 2. Select #LTHEchat Feed 3. Like the Feed 4. Pin to Home You can then view this feed which includes posts containing #LTHEchat (for the last 7 days - max time allowed)

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Are you intrigued by the term ‘third space practitioner’ or keen to try a new form of CPD? This blog is a great precursor to the one hour #LTHEChat here on Bluesky at 8pm (GMT)

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Great to see @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social here on Bluesky. Worth a follow for anyone interested in #StudentPartnership and/or #StudentEngagement in tertiary and higher education (sparqs = student partnerships in quality Scotland).

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Mubashar “Mubs” Iqbal @mubashariqbal.com · 11/11/2024

Starter packs are genius, but I was surprised there wasn't a list of them for people to find. So I built it: blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack... The website monitors the packs being shared and adds the ones it finds to the database. Missed your stater pack? Message me and I'll get it added.

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All - Bluesky Directory

A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.

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Dr Mary Jacob L&T @maryjacob.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Latest #WeeklyResourceRoundup for teaching in HE wordpress.aber.ac.uk/e-learning/c... #AcademicSky #EduSky #AberPGCTHE

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Diane Nutt @dianen.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Call for abstracts for European First Year Experience Conf 2025 - come share your research & practice on HE student FY experience &transitions. Deadline Jan 15 2025. #EFYE2025 #studentsupport #HEteaching #studenttransition More info and submission form (abstract tool) here: efye2025.be/abstracts/

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@suebecks @suebecks.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

For those just joining Bluesky and interested in Higher Education, I have created a list of educators I follow which may be helpful to look at to expand your own network. bsky.app/profile/did:... #highered #LTHEchat #altc

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hi @profsallybrown.bsky.social, I started to curate a NTFS starter pack last week (based on profile info & colleagues in my network). go.bsky.app/HCbzdSQ I know I’ll have missed folk as they join Bluesky, so please do let me know and I’ll add them.

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

On Wednesday 20th Nov 8pm GMT we are piloting a dual #LTHEchat in Bluesky and Twitter X. Hope you can join us!

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

A sunny day off walking at #StAbb’sHead (Scottish Borders) this week, & thinking about importance of my #networks. Rebuilding one here in Bluesky is fascinating, & my professional network has been essential for navigating a new career chapter over last few months. #ProfessionalGenerosity #Kindess

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@suebecks @suebecks.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Call for papers is now open for the annual NTF Symposium. 20th-21st May 2025 (in person) at NMITE, Hereford, UK National Teaching Fellows, aspiring National Teaching Fellows, CATE and aspiring CATE winners all welcomed at this 2025 symposium. #ANTF2025 ntf-association.com/call-for-pap...

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Call for papers: Annual Symposium

“WISER Together: Advancing Excellence in Education” 20th-21st May 2025 (in person) at NMITE, Hereford, UK We are delighted to welcome all National Teaching Fellows, aspiring National Teaching Fello…

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Friday reflection: Curating your own Leadership Role Model Jigsaw I recently spoke at Aurora, a women’s leadership event, & reflected on the impact that both positive & negative role models have had on my own career. In conversation with Rachel Witton (Advance HE)… 1/2 Image: Laci Molnár, Pixabay

Colourful jigsaw pieces.

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Doug Belshaw @dougbelshaw.com · 13/11/2024

🔥 Fancy a roast? In addition to my work through @weareopen.coop, I'm working on a new venture around #SystemsThinking I'm looking for early feedback on a website I've created. I need honest, direct feedback on what's good, what's confusing, and what's missing. DM me if you're interested.

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Prof. Pam Birtill @diervilla.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

This will help you find some good people go.bsky.app/HzQvdh4

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 15/11/2024

it's official — 1,000,000 people have joined Bluesky in just the last day!!! welcome and thank you for being here 🥳

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.

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P(aul) Frazee @pfrazee.com · 14/11/2024

Here’s a few things you can expect temporarily when there’s an outage: - “Invalid Handle” everywhere - Likes don’t seem to work (they’re just being slow) - Your post isn’t showing up (same, just being slow) - Random errors or blank screens, the usual app broken stuff

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

A starter pack (Nov 24) to connect colleagues interested in various aspects of Student Experience within HE & TE (based on Bluesky searches). We can differentiate by Student Success, Transitions, Engagement & Partnership etc. when more colleagues join us here. Who have I missed? go.bsky.app/JUDCMFV

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Learning how to create starter packs so thought I'd start with National Teaching Fellows* (NTFS) in UK. (*awarded by the HEA/Advance HE) This is based on searches within Bluesky so I know for sure I'll have missed some colleagues - please let me know & I'll add you to the list. go.bsky.app/HCbzdSQ

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Starter pack search: A sector colleague (Simon Varwell) in the ‘old space’ is asking if #StudentEngagement colleagues are here on Bluesky. Has anyone seen a starter pack for colleagues interested in #StudentPartnership and/or #StudentEngagement? If not I’ll work out how to create one. Thanks

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Kaitlin Is Just Getting Started @gothamgirlblue.com · 02/11/2024

I keep getting better at adding alt-text and making it part of the rhythm of my online conversations by having this button on. Writing alt-text as my default means that I never forget it and it becomes my normal. Make alt-text your normal!

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

In case you want to compose a thread here in @bsky.app - instructions below. I needed to refresh my app to see that function, and you then see the + sign after you start typing

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

2/2 Resource sharing ⬇️ Our new Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework (TQEF) in Scotland has #StudentPartnership at the heart of it 🙌 Sharing 2 useful resources from sparqs that are embedded within TQEF: 1) Student Learning Experience (SLE) model 2) Scotland’s Ambitions for Student Partnership

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Scotland's Ambition for Student Partnership - sparqs - sparqs Resource Library, Edinburgh

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

1/2 Resource sharing ⬇️ 🙌 Our new Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework (TQEF) in Scotland has #StudentPartnership at the heart of it 🙌 Sharing 2 useful resources from sparqs that are embedded within TQEF: 1) Student Learning Experience (SLE) model 2) Scotland’s Ambitions for Student Partnership

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Diane Nutt @dianen.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

The Staff and Educational Developers Association has put out a call for applications for their ‘research and evaluation small grants’. Could you finally do that learning and teaching project you’ve been planning? Deadline 24Feb25 #TeachLearnSky #thirdspace www.seda.ac.uk/research/res...

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Research and Evaluation Small Grants - Seda

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Prof Catriona Bell @catrionaebell.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

Great to see the website for Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP) launched by QAA Scotland & College Development Network yesterday www.step.ac.uk It’s a key part of the new Scottish Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework (TQEF) & supports collaboration between colleges & universities

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STEP is the new collaborative programme that will support Scotland’s tertiary sector to innovate in quality enhancement. It is designed to enable Scotland’s colleges and universities to work together ...

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