iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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DH2027 @adho-conferences.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#DH2027 is coming to Galway! ⛵️ Join us 28 June–3 July 2027 at the University of Galway for ADHO’s 37th annual conference, on the theme #Creativity. Our website is now live: dh2027.adho.org Watch this space: the CfP is coming soon. #DH2027 @adho-org.bsky.social #DigitalHumanities

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Excited to be at #edge26summit today at the impressive Dexcom stadium in Galway. Looking forward to an interesting day of discussion and networking.

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Refreshing to hear from Christina Pozzi- having been through the education system does not make you an expert in education, schools are not a machine to be fixed. Collaboration with students, teachers is essential for developing useful tools. #EITEdTech25

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

#EITEdTech25 has started in beautiful Brussels. Looking forward to speaking on the second panel - about student digital skills. We want our students to have the best learning outcomes, and teachers to have the best tools. Start with people, not platforms. ❤️🙏

Antoaneta Angelova-Krasteva. Director for Innovation, Digital Education and International Cooperation, DG EAC, EC

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Great to be at Running up that Hill - about sustainability of small independent theatre companies in Ireland, NI and Scotland. I am learning so much! #CreativeGalway

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

3 days in the new job. Made some progress today. Feels like 2 steps forward and 1 step back, with a few hurdles and obstacles to work around.

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I swore I wouldn’t do this again. Bus at 2:15. Arrived airport 4:45 for 6:30 flight. Too early. All for #OER25

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 18/06/2025

The European University Association has published the EUA Learning & Teaching Agenda 2030, a strategic framework for #EUALearnTeach activities up until 2030, defining the thematic foci of our work in the field for the upcoming years. 📚 Read it at buff.ly/tsCFqzu #HigherEdSky #AcademicSky

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EUA L&T Agenda 2030

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A little bit strange to be back at the CELT conference at Galway Uni. Excellent opening keynote from Paul Vare. Hearing about ESD Educator Competencies. aroundersenseofpurpose.eu

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A Rounder Sense of Purpose

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Irish Learning Technology Association @iltasky.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Time for the launch of the GenAI book launch with Dr Hazel Farrell and colleagues at #edtech25 authored with a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach.

Dr Hazel Farrell at EdTech25 launching the GenAI book

All the resources in the book and created within the NTUTOR project.

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ALTUK.bsky.social @altuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Join us on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, for a half-day workshop designed specifically for education professionals with an interest in learning technology. The Fundamentals of Copyright in Learning Technology Workshop will be led by Chris Morrison & Jane Secker, Learn more: buff.ly/A4altSd #altc #Copyright

Workshop: The fundamentals of copyright in learning technology, 15 july from 2 - 5 pm, Pressenters: Jane secker and chris morrison, member price £69, Non-member price £129

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ALTUK.bsky.social @altuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

The ALT Awards 2025 are officially open for entries until 14 July 2025. This year, we’re proud to present seven awards covering leadership in digital education, ethical practice, digital transformation, and adult education. Learn more: buff.ly/dtQanMZ #altc #ALTC25 #ALTawards

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Lovely to be back on the Galway campus at @atu-ie.bsky.social for the DigitalEd 25 conference and great to reconnect with @ntutorr.ie colleagues. President @oflynnatu.bsky.social opening.

President Orla Flynn opening the DigitalEd25 conference

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

What a privilege to spend the afternoon talking about excellent teaching with @crehanm.bsky.social and @kenmccarthy.ie and others. One of the highlights of the year.

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

The impact and influence of @ntutorr.ie continues! Great to see @carinaginty.bsky.social and Moira Maguire speaking about the Student Empowerment stream at today’s National Forum Pedagogical Partnerships event. #NextGenerationEU #TransformingLearning.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 22/04/2025

A 2024 #EUALearnTeach Thematic Peer Group analysed various aspects of the implementation of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning #SoTL. This final report identifies challenges and offers recommendations to promote wider adoption. 📝 Read it at buff.ly/1RayHP5 #EduSky #HigherEd

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Exploring strategies for institutions to leverage the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

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ALTUK.bsky.social @altuk.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The deadline for submitting proposals to the highly anticipated #OER25 Conference has been extended. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to this important conversation around Open Education and AI in the age of populism. Submit proposals by 23:59, Tuesday 22 April 2025. buff.ly/kMay9zf #altc #OER

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Department of Technology Enhanced Learning MTU @mtutelteam.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The National Digital Leadership Network is formally launched by @mtu.ie President @maggiecusack.bsky.social #NDLN2025

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

What a wonderful event yesterday, thanks to @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social and the team at @mtu.ie for hosting the launch.

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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Today UL has made the decision to no longer post on X If you're one of our new Bluesky followers, check out our UL Starter Pack of academics, researchers, departments & faculties: go.bsky.app/6E5Dav8 #StudyatUL

Why we are no longer posting on X

In line with University of Limerick’s ongoing commitment to providing engaging, transparent, diverse and positive communications through our digital channels, the University has conducted a review of its presence on the X platform (formerly Twitter).

Due to the sustained decline in engagement, concern as to the veracity of performance data, the prevalence of automated traffic, an ongoing EU regulatory review, and the increased presence of toxic content, UL will cease posting on the X platform. This decision aligns with our commitment to responsible digital communication and safeguarding our online community as well as our own team members. The University will continue to prioritise social media platforms that provide a safe, engaging, and effective environment to communicate with our audiences, while remaining open to reassessing this decision should the platform’s content moderation practices and user experience significantly improve in future

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We Are Open Co-op @weareopen.coop · 26/03/2025

Part 3 of our seven(!) part series introducing a new report on digital and micro credentials for the NDLN is now out: blog.weareopen.coop/reframing-re... @ntutorr.ie #VerifiableCredentials #OpenBadges #OpenRecognition #Microcredentials #DigitalBadges

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Reframing Recognition: Part 3

Demystifying Microcredentials

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ALTUK.bsky.social @altuk.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Join us at today's Assembly at 12:30, where we will gather your feedback on ALT's Annual Survey. We want to understand how you use it, what you hope to learn from it & what motivates you to respond. Everything we learn will shape the Annual Survey. Learn more: go.alt.ac.uk/4j8jpei #altc

Tell us what you think about ALT's Annual Survey

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ALTUK.bsky.social @altuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Discover how the Digital Badging Commission is reshaping skill recognition. Join Rebecca Purton at 11 AM on 10 April 2025 as she presents the key findings and progress of the commission so far. Register here - go.alt.ac.uk/4c3L25X #LifelongLearning #DigitalBadges #EdTech #altc #AmplifyFE #VocTech

Webinar, Shaping the future of digital badging, 10 April 2025

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Anna Pringle @annapr.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Ouch, as an Irish person this hurts. Especially from a company that claims to be leading the way in sustainability. #GreenWashing #SpeirGorm

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

How can they have a good learning experience with these pressures hanging over them? It’s the same across the country. #AccommodationCrisis Galway students struggle to find housing, survey shows www.rte.ie/news/connach...

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Galway students struggle to find housing, survey shows

A new survey from the University of Galway Students' Union has found nearly 80% of those attending the institute struggled to find accommodation for the academic year.

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Lovely to be here in UCC for the EUA Learning & Teaching Forum. Amazing weather showing off a beautiful campus. President John O’Halloran opening.

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

“It is now clear that detection methods do not and will not work so integrating AI into teaching should be about using it constructively and developing broader critical thinking around the capabilities and limitations, and shortfalls amongst students.” www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

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AI plagiarism detection ‘will not work’ in education, experts warn Government

Government advisors warn that AI plagiarism detection is ineffective and urge schools to adapt teaching methods to evolving technology

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James O’Sullivan @jamesosullivan.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

The HEA has published Ten Considerations for Generative AI Adoption in Irish Higher Education, which provide a foundation for institutions to shape policies and practices around generative AI. hub.teachingandlearning.ie/ten-consider...

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Doug Belshaw @dougbelshaw.com · 20/02/2025

Belshaw issues "come and get me" plea. Reposts and wider sharing appreciated! 🙏 dougbelshaw.com/blog/2025/02...

Screenshot of blog post entitled 'Exploring New Horizons (aka "Hire Me!")

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

How wonderful to spend the afternoon in the company of a group of commuter students discussing some of the challenges they face. Very few positive comments about commuting. Some of these students are commuting 4+ hours per day, starting very early (for 9am classes) and getting home late.

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

After a busy day in Dublin yesterday, I am on the move again. This time to Limerick, where I am super excited to attend a workshop tomorrow with @saraheaton.bsky.social

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Great to be here at the RPL Showcase in Dublin, and highlighting the launch of the RPL Toolkit. www.priorlearning.ie/resources-to...

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RPL Toolkit Resource | Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 10/02/2025

University leaders should work to shield research and teaching communities from undue external pressure and interference. Read EUA's position paper on 'How universities can protect and promote academic freedom' at buff.ly/40KI1SJ #AcademicFreedom

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How universities can protect and promote academic freedom

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Donna Lanclos @donnalanclos.com · 06/02/2025

Our Digital Learning edited volume is now out in paperback. This contains such good and thoughtful work, and I recommend it for anyone working in edtech, instructional design, or for educators generally www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/how...

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How to Use Digital Learning with Confidence and Creativity

‘This book brings together an impressive collection of the best thinkers in global educational technology to provide a timely and much-needed analysis. The book establishes a conversation between tech...

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Commuting by bicycle in Belgium pays off as employees earn compensation for every km they ride. 1 in 6 employees commute by bike and get a bicycle allowance of €0.28/km. People cycling to work in 2024 earned an average of around €460 net per year (some as high as €810), up 20% over the past year.

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Belgian commutes pay off: Employees earn up to €810 for cycling to work

One in five people in Flanders commuted by bike and received compensation last year, but this figure is significantly lower in Brussels and Wallonia.

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Colin Lowry @colinlowry.ie · 16/01/2025

Materials from the HEA Teaching & Learning Conference 2024 are now available at hub.teachingandlearning.ie/conference/ We would also value your input in the open consultation for the forthcoming HEA National Strategy for Teaching & Learning, closes 24 Jan at www.teachingandlearning.ie/consultation/

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Josh Eyler @josheyler.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Educators: AI is not inevitable. Sure, we can't put the horse back in the barn, but we also are not required to use it in our teaching and I think there is an ethical framework, as Chuck and others have laid out nicely, for resisting its presence in our courses.

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I am getting quite a few new followers this week. If you are new here, please complete your profile at least - so that I know if I should follow you back.

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ALTUK.bsky.social @altuk.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Join us on 16 Jan to learn about ALT's accreditation framework. Whether you are curious about what CMALT is, know a little about CMALT but are interested in finding out more or are a registered candidate looking to start writing your portfolio, this webinar is for you. buff.ly/4fFaD5n #altc

Introduction to CMALT Membership Webinar 16 Jan 2025 9:30 - 10:30

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Dr Sharon Flynn @sharonlflynn.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

What a fantastic list! Definitely worth following everything on here.

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Josh Eyler @josheyler.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

This new study underscores one of my biggest objections to the use of AI in the classroom. For me, those objections fall into 3 categories: 1) the environmental impact; 2) cognitive offloading and ... 1/2 www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15...

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AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has transformed numerous aspects of daily life, yet its impact on critical thinking remains underexplored. This study investigates the relations...

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Bonnie Stewart @bonstewart.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

my 75+ text OER Annotated Bibliography on Belonging in Education is live! it's the academic foundation underpinning my sabbatical Belonging Project: bonstewart.com/belonging/th... if you know of a book/paper on belonging that would enrich this collection, let me know :)

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belonging: an annotated bibliography

What does it mean, to belong? How do belonging and not belonging get experienced/expressed in learning contexts? In networks and communities?I have been teaching for nearly three decades, learning for...

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Sally Brown @profsallybrown.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Next Wednesday 8/1/25 it’s the 1st all BlueSky Tweetchat on aiming for more authentic feedback in HE led by @kaysambell.bsky.social and me! If you’ve never tried it, the format is simple: one blogpost in advance, 6 questions at intervals, 1hour, lots of global participation&fun! Join us at 8pm GMT

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