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Dr Alison Purvis

@dralison.bsky.social
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Associate Dean Teaching & Learning | College of Health, Wellbeing & Life Sciences | SheffHallamUni | Senior Ed. JUTLP | Director OAPA | Disability Advocate | Pedagogy, digital, physiology, inclusion & equality.

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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A6 - time for reflection and processing the week, mentally preparing for the next. #LTHEChat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A5 - social media connections, digital communication and connection, providing stimulus for learning conversations between scheduled learning activities. #LTHEChat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A4 - opportunities for peer to peer learning and social connection. Do we have the spaces for this, do we support this happening? #LTHEChat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A3 - reasons are complex, and how are students engaged in the full learning experience? Can they engage even if they miss? What can we rethink about place based learning to maximise in person engagement? #LTHEChat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A2 - student schedules are busy, many competing demands. Much more so than when I was a student #LTHEChat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A1 - everywhere! Lots of conversions with peers! #LTHEChat
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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s just one hour to go to get your typing fingers ready :) Read the blog buff.ly/CrhmjWL and follow the hashtag #LTHEchat. It’s that easy.
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
As temperatures climb aross the UK, take a moment to check the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Knowing when someone needs rest and hydration, and when they need urgent medical help, could make a difference. My latest article for The Conversation: theconversation.com/the-differen...
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The difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke explained
Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can both happen when the body overheats, but they are not the same. Here’s how to spot the difference and what to do.
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A6 Open practices invite contribution and collaboration. The work we have been doing as a partner with the @jisc.bsky.social Beyond Blended Pilot comes to mind - an open invitation to adapt resources and approaches, working with other institutions to develop and share as a collective. #LTHEChat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Q5 An inclusive space where listening and learning is prioritised, and minds are open. Curiosity is the primary focus of everyone involved. #LTHEChat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Q4 Probably contributing, but that needs connection and creative thinking for best impact - I like working with others to bring a range of stengths together and build something better than the sum of the parts. #LTHEChat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A3 It's critical. As you get to know people, you have deeper conversations and shared exploration. Building trust and getting into the detail of what works, why, and what doesn't, and why. Being able to supportively and constructively challenge one another is also built on this foundation. #LTHEChat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A2 always learning from others, talking about new ideas and exploring what could work in my context, adpating great ideas from others. I often say that the conversation is where it is all at. Talking and listening is simple and powerful. #LTHEChat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A1 many moons ago I started my first lecturing job and was put on the 'new staff course' (PgCert Learning and Teaching in HE). It was wonderful, and really opened my eyes to exciting approaches to teaching and learning - I was hooked on learning and exploring more! #LTHEChat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
What a fabulous day it was yesterday at #SocMedHE25! @suebecks.bsky.social and I ran the final workshop session of the day - “Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Social Media and Online Communication: A Participatory Evaluation”. Great contributions! #SocialMediaforlearning
A workshop underway with colleagues working in small groups on table top activitiesA close up of one of the workshop sheets showing colourful pages and pensA hand holding a marker pen, writing on a workshop sheet
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
In two weeks time I'll be heading over to Lancaster for #SocMedHE25 on 16 December! Really looking forward to the conference, it's a highlight of the year!
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Brilliant photos Sue!
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Thank you everyone, a really thought provoking and engaging #LTHEchat!
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A6 - that a good digital leader isn't a digital or technical expert; they are someone committed to their own digital development, they value expertise in others, and they role model digital confidence (is that more than one thing?!) #LTHEchat #digitalleadership
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A5 - Culture impacts everything! How people perceive digital, how much they value digital, attitudes to skill development, appetite for risk and innovation, and how expectations are woven through an organisation. #LTHEchat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A4 - I've really got a lot out of the work I have done recently collaborating with @jisc.bsky.social and other partners in their Digital Transformation Framework and Beyond Blended pilot projects. Being able to connect with likeminded colleagues across the sector has been really valuable. #LTHEchat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A3 - digital landscape is complex and fast moving. I want to be thoughtful about access to tools & spaces and recognise that the digital access is not always equitable, what can I do to help smooth that lumpiness? However, I also see how digital environments can help many find their voices #LTHEchat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
that resonates with me too Niall! #LTHEchat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
I think 'digital' can mean a lot of different things to people. For example, people often conflate 'online learning' with digital, and yet it means so much more than that. Hence explaining digital never seems to go away! #LTHEchat
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A2 - I've had formal roles in 'digital leadership' but I also recognise that I have informal ones too. From sharing and showing other people practical ways to develop their digital skills to influencing for digital change in all kinds of spaces. #LTHEchat #digitalleadership
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A1 - for me there are lots of similarities between 'digital leadership' and other types or contexts of leadership. It's thoughtful, adaptive, and people-focused #LTHEchat #digitalleadership
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Nearly time for #LTHEchat !
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Join @bethflloyd.bsky.social and I for tonight’s #LTHEchat about #digitalleadership 🥳
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Me too! It’s been a few months since I last posted, so looking forward to tonight’s #LTHEchat!
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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
LTHE Chat 342: Digital Leadership for Inclusive and Strategic Change Join us on Bluesky with guest Alison Purvis (@dralison.bsky.social) and Beth Fielding-Lloyd (@bethflloyd.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 5th November 2025 at 20:00 GMT Digital leadership in higher education is evolving rapidly. It’s…
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LTHE Chat 342: Digital Leadership for Inclusive and Strategic Change
Join us on Bluesky with guest Alison Purvis (@dralison.bsky.social) and Beth Fielding-Lloyd (@bethflloyd.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 5th November 2025 at 20:00 GMT Digital leadership in higher education is evolving rapidly. It’s no longer just about managing technology; it’s about shaping culture, taking a human-centred approach, and ensuring inclusive practice. In our work, we’ve explored the perceptions and characteristics of digital leadership in higher education.
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@suebecks @suebecks.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Team @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social We each presented at SEDA conference. @dralison.bsky.social, Elizabeth Freeman and Melike Bulut #sedaconf2025
Elizabeth Freeman, Melike Bulut, Alison Purvis and Sue Beckingham
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Ah! Lovely! I’m so glad you found something you love! There’s always something I can’t resist… in fact a visit must be overdue for me! Enjoy your new earrings!!
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
We've been exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in learning. A key challenge is transparency of how AI is used. The Artificial Intelligence Transparency Scale is a tool to talk about how we use AI in learning, teaching, and more generally. Find out more at doi.org/10.25416/NTR...
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Artificial Intelligence Transparency Scale (AITS)
The communication of transparency is a key aspect of sharing how AI has been used in created materials or activities. The Artificial Intelligence Transparency Scale (AITS) is a communication tool whic...
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Fargate has just had its refurbishment completed and there are lots of new places to eat (Cambridge Street Collective is a fab new food court near where John Lewis was), so I'm sure you will enjoy a visit!
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Hi Beth, I'm not sure where you are but Sheffield has some a couple of great local makers shops that are also online: Birds Yard (www.birdsyard.co.uk) Sheffield Makers (sheffieldmakershuntersbar.com) They may have what you are looking for, and I always find something I can't resist buying 🤩
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
It was such a pleasure to record a podcast on digital learning with @pjmella.bsky.social recently! All Series 1 episodes are available at lta.shu.ac.uk/scholarship/...
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SoTL Spotlight Podcast | Sheffield Hallam UniversitySearch learning, teaching and assessment informationMenuTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube
This podcast series aims to put a spotlight on topics in the Learning & Teaching space. We hope that by listening to others talk about some of these topics will give you food for thought in how you mi...
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
The Maturity Model workshop cards based on the @jisc.bsky.social Digital Transformation Framework Maturity Model, are now available from the National Teaching Repository doi.org/10.25416/NTR... I hope colleagues find these useful,and please do get in touch with your feedback if you use them!
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Maturity Model Cards
The resource is a set of cards that should be printed doubled-sided onto A6 card.The cards use abridged text from the Jisc Maturity Model (adaptation made with permission from Jisc). Users are encoura...
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Looking forward to seeing you Sheila!
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
I’ve been looking forward to today - Jisc Digifest! I’m excited to share how we used the Maturity Model @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social for our Digital Learning Transformation Project, & first time sharing Maturity Model workshop cards 🤩 15:00 in Hall 8 #digifest #jiscdigifest @jisc.bsky.social
A deck of cards with Jisc Maturity Model content and diagramsA selection of cards with Jisc Maturity Model content and diagrams
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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Join us for this week’s #LTHEchat which will explore hidden curriculum with Dr. Pam Birtill @diervilla.bsky.social, Dr. Richard Harris and Dr. Madeleine Pownall @Maddipow.bsky.social on Wednesday 8-9pm GMT. Blog post to follow soon!
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
OAPA webinar: events.humanitix.com/writing-and-... A distinguished panel of experts in #EdTech give their insights into how to design impactful studies, navigating publishing, and how to align to current trends. Members access all seminars for A$75/yr see open-publishing.org/membership.
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Writing and Publishing Good Educational Technology Research
Get tickets on Humanitix - Writing and Publishing Good Educational Technology Research hosted by Open Access Publishing Association. Online. Wednesday 5th February 2025. Find event information.
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
A couple of days on from #SocMedHE24 I've reflected on what I learnt. Thank you again to Liz Mossop for her welcome address, @amltaylor66.bsky.social for her thought provoking keynote, and to @suebecks.bsky.social for being such a wonderful co-organiser! www.linkedin.com/pulse/reflec...
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Reflections on SocMedHE24: Fragmentation and the Role of Social Media in Higher Education
The 10th Social Media for Learning in Higher Education Conference #SocMedHE24 took place at Sheffield Hallam University on Thursday 19 December 2024. The conference began in 2015, led by Alison Purvis...
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Snap! #SocMedHE15 #SocMedHE16 #SocMedHE24 #10yearsofSocMedHE
Three reusable KeepCup coffee cups with the SocMedHE logo from 2015, 2016 and 2025
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
What a day yesterday @ #SocMedHE24! I'm still cogitating on what I learnt. Thank you again to all the presenters, with particular mention to @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social VC Liz Mossop, fabulous keynote @amltaylor66.bsky.social, and conference co-host @suebecks.bsky.social. Here's to #SocMedHE25!
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Thanks Andy, and thank you for your enjoyable presentation! Merry Christmas to you 🎄🎅🏻
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
The last session of the day was the ‘Gasta’ Lightning session hosted by @gasta.me The perfect high energy way to end the conference! #SocMedHE24
People waving their hands in a large lecture theatre Tom Farrelly A person in a Christmas jumper and green bowler hat holding a microphone Tom Farrelly waving his hands
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Really pleased to see conference colleagues enjoying the #SocMedHE24 frame that I made! A key part of the #SocMedHE conference is that element of fun 🤩
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
It’s already afternoon and it’s been a fabulous morning at #SocMedHE24. @amltaylor66.bsky.social really set the thinking for the day with her insightful keynote! Thank you to Amanda for her wonderful contribution to the conference 🤓
Prof Amanda Taylor-Beswick presenting her keynote at #SocMedHE24Prof Amanda Taylor-Beswick presenting her keynote at #SocMedHE24
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Today is a special day for @suebecks.bsky.social & I. We started #SocMedHE in 2015 w/ Helen Rodger, and with the support of many colleagues from @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social. #SocMedHE24 allows us to look back & see how our collaborative work has made impact & contributed to the SocMed community.
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Dr Alison Purvis @dralison.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
I’m really looking forward to the 10th #SocMedHE Conference tomorrow. @suebecks.bsky.social and I have been planning and preparing for the last few months and I’m excited to see our wonderful keynote @amltaylor66.bsky.social and all the presenters. Perfect celebration before the Christmas break! 🎄
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