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Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos

@tavoer8.bsky.social

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Senior lecturer PhD SFHEA | Westminster Business School | partnerships happiness, pedagogy | SeaChange Peru | clowning | Universitario Linkedin.com/in/gustavoespinozaramos/

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A busy #LTHEchat last night! Join us next week for an exchange on “Happiness vs Satisfaction” with @dougspecht.bsky.social on Wednesday 8-9pm GMT/BST. Read the blog post at: lthechat.com/2026/10/08/l...

LTHEChat 376: Happiness vs Satisfaction

Join us on Wednesday 14th of October at 8.00pm (GMT/BST) with our guest contributor, Doug Specht, University of Westminster (@dougspecht.bsky.social). This #LTHEChat on BlueSky will look at Happine…

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Dr Catherine O’Mahony (she/her) @catherineomahony.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I used body mapping - groups decide what the head/brain represents, the eyes etc then they answer a pertinent question. I've used this to explore how staff development is organised in multiple institutions. I've also drawn an educational river (credit to Kenneth Burns for original idea)

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Thanks for sharing the questions and sharing good practices. Today gave me good memories of student work #LTHEchat

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

the circles represent each student, and the rectangules are the doors

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

She didn't notice that she was most of the time in the middle of the two screens and no much interaction with students (red colour is the heat map). She told me that she will interact more with students and give them time to reflect and work in teams (and maybe move more near students) #LTHEChat

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A6 I have mixed feelings, but I will use new examples of fishbone and 5 whys. More importantly, be more critical when analysing the connection of each why, especially when students use AI to generate the images (and it is not perfect at all). The use of metaphors sounds interesting too #LTHEchat

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Capybara Student Solves Math

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Q6 - What is one small change you could try with students in the next month relating to dual coding and visualising thinking? What would tell you if it was worth continuing? Reply with A6 #LTHEChat and your response @catherineomahony.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A5 students who get used to writing things and visually impaired students sometimes think the visual should be more professional, but it can be very simple. Maybe some elements should be visual, while others should be text-based #LTHEChat

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Spongebob Squarepants Field Guide

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Q5 - Whose needs might be overlooked when we rely heavily on visuals? How could you design for inclusive learning from the start? Reply with A5 #LTHEChat and your response @catherineomahony.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Niiice... I went to the EDulearn conference this year and a colleague used the example of methaphors: hallowen theme so that students apply concepts of research ethics when undertaking a research. VEry creative #LTHEchat

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Pumpkin Pumpkins

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Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Great example Sue. I found a sketch I drew when I did a peer observation of one colleague. So I shared ideas and the sketched and then explained her about it #LTHEchat

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Some students tend to focus more on the fish... than the proper fishbone, but the ideas are very creative. It is fun to mark #LTHEchat

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Good point. I studied a masters in mining engineering and I struggle a lot in Geomechanic class. But the lecturer made it more 'fun' as he drew excavations and stress in rocks using even llamas, dinosaurs. The laughter made me relax, focus and understand more #LTHEchat

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Ben Stiller in Zoolander: Mining Scene

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Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A4. In one module, we used two root cause analysis tools: a fishbone and 5 whys. The idea is that students reflect and analyse the problems and causes. Some struggle more than others, now more with AI. I try to teach them to be more critical when using AI (they should become the marker) #LTHEChat

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Animated Tree Root Growth

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Q4 - Do you use visual methods in your teaching and how are they received? What approaches would you like to use? Reply with A4 #LTHEChat and your response @catherineomahony.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

No worries, I used in my post an example of one of my students. It is an example 😀 #LTHEChat

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A3 This is one fishbone and 5 whys of a former student. They had to analyse the root cause of two sustainability issues. Sometimes we are not too abstract, so we need to draw or write our thoughts and make connections. It is more visually appealing (the assessment was a poster) #LTHEChat

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Q3 - Make a quick sketch using the Iceberg Model. Place a teaching challenge above the waterline and root causes below. Share sketch with alt-text description. What did drawing make visible that writing did not? Reply A3 #LTHEChat with your sketch, alt-text and reflection

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It was more interesting when there were two lines in parallel (based on two types of assessment and when they intersect with def/ref assessment deadlines too #LTHEchat

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Shocked Surprised

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Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A2 When undertaking my PhD I drew mind maps to see how concepts interlinked, and a visual representation of my theoretical framework. In class, I compare absolute values and percentages about C02 emissions (companies). Students realise the importance of both when comparing perfomance #LTHEChat

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iMessage Typing Indicator Animation

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Q2 - When you make your own disciplinary reasoning visually e.g. mapping an argument, what are you modelling beyond content? What tacit expert moves become available for students to see? Reply with A2 #LTHEChat and your response @catherineomahony.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A1 Nearly 4 weeks ago. It was about assessment deadlines (we have two types of assessment and referral deadlines), releasing grades, external examer process. It was confusing until I created a time line and add these deadlines there. It was clearer when we saw all of them #LTHEChat

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Project Development Timeline Overview

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Q1 - When have you personally understood something more deeply because you saw it drawn, mapped, or modelled alongside an explanation? What was it about the combination that helped? Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response @catherineomahony.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A1 Depends. Some conversations were in class; other times, in the library or outside uni. There were different topics that mattered #LTHEChat

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Patrick Pushes The Conversation Rock

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Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A2 Well, it is a free world, and they can use their time as they want. Maybe they have other commitments or a shorter attention span, etc. In learning, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are important for engagement #LTHEChat

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John Travolta Confused: What Huh

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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Universities are losing enrolments because they neglect the “fundamentals” of customer service, research suggests #highered #enrolments #edusky www.timeshighereducation.com/news/i…

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A6 I think time for reflection on their own learning, their actions, why they made certain decisions, and whether they would make the same decisions again. They should not use technology, just piece of paper and pen / marker. They should write it or draw a representation of it #LTHEChat

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Elephant Painting a Picture

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Q6 - If you could protect one hour in every student’s week, what would you do with it? Would you leave it empty? Reply with A6 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A3 I think engagement is more important than attendance. We can share the benefits of in-class engagement, such as building a sense of community, peer feedback, and assessment clinics. But we should design a learning environment that can facilitate this asynchronously #LTHEChat

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Sleepy Students in Classroom

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Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A4 That will depend on what students perceive as valuable. If it is a summative assessment, then they will attend. If classes take 1 or 2 days, they may attend. If there is a group experience related to employability or a 'fun' activity #LTHEChat

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Johnny Test's Sparkling Treasure Chest

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Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A5 Students can use discussion boards, emails or 1:1 meetings to have a discussion after class. I would add short videos (3-5 mins) that explains the structure of the VLE, assessment (and maybe learning material). These spaces should be designed by the module leader / lecturer #LTHEChat

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Bear Online Bear

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Q5 - For students who are rarely or never on campus, what’s the equivalent of the conversation after class, and who’s designing it? Reply with A5 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Q4 - If a student travels an hour each way, what would make the day worth the journey? Reply with A4 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Q3 - When attendance drops, how do we respond? And what might that tell students about why being in the room matters? Reply with A3 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Q2 - When students leave as soon as class ends, what explanations do we reach for first, and what might we be missing? Reply with A2 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Q1 - Think back to when you were a student. Where did the conversations that mattered most happen? Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A6 More ice-breaker activities so that they can meet other students from the same and different cohorts and courses, and rotate the team members during seminar activities #LTHEChat

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Q6 - If you could change one thing tomorrow in your teaching, course or institution to help more students move from simply being present to genuinely belonging, what would it be? Reply with A6 #LTHEChat and your response @ifawolowo.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A5 Some HE institutions tend to value more academic rigour rather than care, kindness, and compassion. But I think this is based on the KPIs and how practical it is to measure these elements #LTHEChat

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Q5 - Does higher education value care, kindness, and compassion as seriously as it values academic rigour, and should it? Reply with A5 #LTHEChat and your response @ifawolowo.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A4 It is difficult to foster a sense of belonging if students do not attend and engage in activities. The irony is that some students want a greater sense of belonging, but they do not engage in the activities #LTHEChat

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Q4 - Can students truly belong if they rarely see themselves, their histories, cultures or ways of knowing reflected in the curriculum? Reply with A4 #LTHEChat and your response @ifawolowo.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A3 Even if the organisational culture does not positively contribute to belonging, educators can support each other, sharing good practices, clear communication, and appreciating effort #LTHEChat

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Q3 - How much responsibility do educators have for creating belonging and what can we actually do through our everyday teaching? Reply with A3 #LTHEChat and your response @ifawolowo.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A2 The difference lies not only in mentioning 'inclusion' in documents, but also in perceiving that our voice is heard and our contribution is valued through concrete actions and understanding our context #LTHEChat

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Cartoon Tree Moment Animation

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Q2 - What is the difference between being included in higher education and genuinely belonging there? Reply with A2 #LTHEChat and your response @ifawolowo.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A1 When I feel inspired by a community of practice, my views are taken into consideration and when there is a need to improve educational practices through collaboration #LTHEChat

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Q1 - When have you felt that you truly belonged in an educational or professional space? What created that feeling? Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response @ifawolowo.bsky.social

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Thanks for the questions, the engagement in sharing ideas and for sharing the resources #LTHEchat

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Alyson Lewis 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @alysonklewis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

this article by Karen Smith explores the experiences of fly-in faculty staff www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Exploring flying faculty teaching experiences: motivations, challenges and opportunities

‘Flying faculty’ models of teaching represent an important aspect of the internationalisation agenda. As short-term sojourners, these overseas visits provide academics with disorientating dilemmas ...