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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

And please check out more information, including the chance to sign up for Friday's two other keynote talks on hope: www.liverpool.ac.uk/centre-for-i... #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Indeed! I love the criticality that @sandra-abegglen.bsky.social related to metal in her keynote. We can't do everything, so we ought to be discerning in what we can take on #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Yes, I think we all need more time for rest! And that pertinent phrase comes round again... "The semester is a marathon, not a sprint" #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A6 Water... a bit more time for rest to recharge so we can continue the cycle, as @sandra-abegglen.bsky.social spoke about today in the keynote, the legitimacy of academic wintering! #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

(The bit about the present being a gift is not my idea, but it does help us see the possibility of hope in every day.) #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

And sometimes it doesn't sparkle. Sometimes people are exhausted and have too many things on their minds. Good teaching recognises and supports that #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

My granny used to say "What will it matter in 100 years?" All we have is now. It's why it's called the present - it's a gift #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A5 The best piece of advice that I read online fairly recently was... "What would you say to someone else who thought they had failed or things didn't turn out as expected? ... Now, extend that kindness to yourself" #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A4 I think it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking of tools as technologies, but it is much broader than this, and includes pedagogical and working approaches. Collaborating with others helps me make dreams a reality #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sounds intriguing... now Googling Seligman! Found a brief overview here: posproject.org/character-st... #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I agree. We do a lot of working online these days, and getting together with colleagues in the same space is not just useful or important - it's essential - and provides a space for care #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

That's dessert sorted then! Not the time to make a corny joke about a dessert island though 🤣 #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ooh I like the metaphors... keep them coming :) #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

CAKE! Always a good idea to get together over coffee and cake :) #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I like that alignment with strategy is coming out as a strong theme tonight; the beacon of light we look to when we sometimes veer off course? #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A3 This question also relates to how we ground ourselves in stormy weather. Strong roots and flexibility are important. And the support of other 'trees' in the forest i.e. fellow colleagues and friends #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This sounds really interesting and super relevant to the sector; please do share the link! #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

That's amazing. That really does give us hope, when people run with ideas we've shared #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

.@jenncrow.bsky.social would love this conversation! #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Yes! What meaningful change is action research allowing you to make in yourr own practice? What would you advise others? #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A2 I shouldn't jump in but I'm going to - THIS! Communities of practice and the chance to work with enlightened third space professionals and educators who really care about learning and teaching and their learners ❤️ #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ooh that's a good response. Something we are definitely all grappling with! #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A1 Where do I start?! The metaphor here is growth, so I'm always looking for opportunities to grow as an educator. At the moment this in terms of using Generative AI meaningfully and ethically, and how I can support others to use it thoughtfully #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Good to see you on here, David, you're a linchpin of the Islands of Innovation team! Thank you for your amazing learning technology leadership #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Delighted to be joining you tonight with @tundeva.bsky.social. We all need hope, and this #LTHEChat should help us reflect on opportunities to find and build it.

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

Ten minutes to go until this evening’s #LTHEchat :) This evening we will be discussing Islands of Hope: Finding Hope in the Five Elements. Still time to read through the blogpost at lthechat.com/2026/09/02/l... before we get started tonight #LTHEchat @tundeva.bsky.social @vickidale.bsky.social

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LTHEChat 371: Islands of Hope: Finding Hope in the Five Elements

Welcome to a new term of #LTHEChat! Join us on Wednesday 9th September at 8:00pm (BST) with our guest contributor, Dr Tünde Varga-Atkins (@tundeva.bsky.social) for a fascinating and innovative Blue…

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Art & Nature @capecodfairytales.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Poetry #Painting #EverdayMagic Nature is not stingy with her miracles We simply forget to look - Sara Sarna 🎨 Kevin Kia

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Please join us if you can for the #LTHEChat based on Islands of Hope 2026!

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Thanks #LTHEChat for tonight's chat; it was interesting and relevant - definitely food for thought and nice to network with the community. Happy New Year!

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

A6 At this post-festive time, can I use the analogy of fitness and health here? Shaming people into becoming fitter or healthier doesn't work. Working with people to reach and celebrate their goals, as part of a community, is key here #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

A brilliant article, thanks for sharing!

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

This sounds very interesting - I hope you'll keep us posted!

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

A5 We're all going to have to work smarter, not harder. Academics are already overworked. There need to be clear goalposts negotiated as a sector, and continued support for staff as well as student wellbeing #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

A4 Agree with @katharinehubbard.bsky.social that PGT provision should be quality assured with a view to enhancement given the high fees, and also the shorter timescale than UG courses #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

A3 Completely agree with @hintondm.bsky.social about recognising the important role of academic developers and other third space professionals in working with staff (and students) to enhance teaching, learning and assessment #LTHEChat

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

A2 #LTHEChat There has been an ongoing process of Quality Enhancement for a number of years, which works well. As an academic developer, a challenge for us is demonstrating impact on the student experience and student outcomes, as a result of parnership working with staff.

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Eek, take it easy, Sue! Hope you feel better soon.

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

A1 #LTHEChat Thankfully this system isn't being implemented in Scotland, but I could envisage the 'lowest rating' rule to be quite demotivating, putting additional pressure on an already pressured sector.

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Vicki Dale @vickidale.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

I should get a free box for that advertising :D #LTHEChat

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