iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

"Evaluating and improving courses" Open University micro-credential is open for registration. Study 7th Jun to 1st Sept, ideal timing for many working educators. 100% online, flexible pacing. 15 postgrad credits - can be counted towards Masters in Online Teaching. www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...

Online teaching: evaluating and improving courses. The skills and knowledge you'll acquire through supported postgraduate study at The Open University can bring real-life benefits to you and your career. Develop the skills you need to evaluate the success of your online teaching and enhance your students' digital education experience. Flexible study. Fully online. 15 postgraduate credits. www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/modules/hzvm882

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Final call for registrations for the (free) Research and Scholarship in Digital Education conference featuring student presentations & keynotes from Professors Allison Littlejohn, Sukaina Walji and Tim Coughlan. 9:00 April 10th, 13:00 11th, 18:00 13th. Registration & programme: lnkd.in/eJU_SU5M

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The 2026 Research & Scholarship in Digital Education Online Student Conference is coming up on April 10-13 and you are warmly invited to attend (free) to support our student presenters and hear keynotes from Profs Sukaina Walji, Tim Coughlan and Allison Littlejohn. Register at tinyurl.com/yeffzwxv

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I just made a short promotional post for our 2 upcoming micro-credentials on accessible online learning and inclusive (social, race, gender) online learning, which both start again in March. It's the perfect time to study given we have such a global cohort already! www.open.ac.uk/blogs/MAOT/i...

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

10 days to register for Technology-Enhanced Learning: Foundations and Futures! For educators wanting to develop their understanding of topics like Open Learning, Citizen Science, Inclusive Practice and of course incoming tech and future-proofing educational practice www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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Technology-enhanced learning: foundations and futures
Develop your skills, knowledge and practice in relation to digital learning, teaching and training in this hands-on postgraduate module for everyone with a professional interest in digital or technology-enhanced learning. You'll gain experience of a range of learning technologies and explore the processes of designing, implementing and critiquing e-learning, using a range of social media and tools to work both collaboratively and through individual study. You'll examine the use of technologies in different contexts and develop your skills in using evidence to recommend specific tools. Successful completion of this 60-credit module qualifies for a Postgraduate Certificate in Online Teaching (K43).
60 postgraduate credits, 33 weeks, 100% online, £3045 More details at:

https://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/modules/h880/

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

New CPD courses produced by @ietatou.bsky.social on digital education and AI, eXtended Reality, blended learning and the climate crisis. www.open.ac.uk/blogs/MAOT/i... Please share if you think this would be of interest to your followers.

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Registration now open for OU online Masters module Technology Enhanced Learning: Foundations And Futures for Feb 26 start. 60 PG credits, entirely online. Also part of Masters in Online Teaching. Ideal for new and experienced educators from all sectors & countries. www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...

Technology–enhanced learning: foundations and futures
The skills and knowledge you’ll acquire through supported postgraduate study at The Open University can bring real-life benefits to you
and your career.
Learn about the theory and practice
of online and blended learning
Flexible study.
Fully online.
60 postgraduate credits.
www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/modules/h880

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Registration is now open for Open University postgrad module Research and Scholarship in Digital Education www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate... Aimed at those moving into postgrad study or thinking of or starting a PhD. Starts Oct 4th (until May 2026). Students can participate in April Online Conference.

A postcard advertising Open University module H890 Research and Scholarship in Digital Education. Aside from the module name the text reads: The skills and knowledge you'll acquire through supported postgraduate study at the Open University can bring real-life benefits to you and your career. There is further text beneath an image of two students working together, which reads Evaluate teaching innovation through cutting-edge research. www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/modules/H890 and buttons reading 'Flexible study', 'Fully online' and '60 postgraduate credits'. There is also a QR code going to the same place as the link mentioned above.

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

You can now read a summary of the brilliant 2025 H890 Research And Scholarship In Digital Education Conference. Two insightful and thought-provoking keynotes (thank you @neilselwyn.bsky.social @shaileyminocha.bsky.social ) and 9 truly excellent student presentations! www.open.ac.uk/blogs/MAOT/i...

A cartoon divided into four squares, each featuring a penguin, as if they were all in an online video conference. One wears large headphones, one is looking directly at the camera, and two are passing a cake between each other, subverting the fact that they are all in separate locations. This image is used as the main image on the H890 conference homepage.

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Reminder to register for our FREE "Research & Scholarship in Digital Education Online Student Conference" to hear from our Masters in Online Teaching students and keynotes from Prof Neil Selwyn and Prof Shailey Minocha. Details and registration link here: www.open.ac.uk/blogs/H890Co...

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Registration closes soon (23 Jan) for our 100%-online educator-oriented module 'Technology-Enhanced Learning: Foundations and Futures' (counts as 33% of Masters in Online Teaching) www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate... Ideal development for educators, enjoying perspectives from an global cohort. Pls share!

A slide showing an image of a well dressed woman at a desk with a laptop smiling and speaking towards a large video camera. Text reads "Masters in Online Teaching - Learn the theory and practice of online, blended and technology-enhanced learning from experts at the Institute of Educational Technology. Available globally. Fully online. Flexible study pathway" There is a QR code pointing to https://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/f98

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Dr Simon Ball @simonjball.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

3 weeks left to sign up for the Open University's excellent 60-credit PG module 'Research & Scholarship in Digital Education'? Ideal for anyone planning on / starting a PhD or who wants to have a better understanding of the essential principles of educational research. www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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