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Summer Holidays

Earlier this week I became aware of #blimage - a challenge to write blog posts on learning, inspired by particular images. You can read more about the challenge from Steve Wheeler in his post Blimey, it's #blimage . Since then, there have been #blimage blogposts appearing all week, and I'm barely keeping up with them! Following David Hopkins ' post Desks of Doom , David challenged me to get involved. Take the challenge @sharonlflynn , here's my response to @timbuckteeth and challenge too: https://t.co/t9KNLdvyAp #blimage — David Hopkins (@hopkinsdavid) July 20, 2015 To be honest, my first reaction was "I haven't got time for this", but actually, David's challenge image aligns nicely with my current phase of work. So, I decided I'd use the opportunity to get something written. Birmingham Airport Departure Lounge (gate 14/15)  Image by David Hopkins on flickr I've been in plenty of departure lounges while travelling; sometimes for work and so...
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Learning Resources and Open Access in Higher Education Institutions in Ireland

The National Forum for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education has published 2 focused research reports today. One of these is the outcome of a project, led by Angelica Risquez at the University of Limerick, and involving a team of people from University of Limerick, Dublin Institute of Technology, Mary Immaculate College, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and National University of Ireland Galway, looking at the current state of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education in Ireland. This report provides a considered account of some of the key issues which influence the sharing of open educational resources. These include questions of awareness and understanding of open educational resources at individual as well as institutional level, and the value placed on openness as a positive incentive for academic engagement. Acknowledging the complex interplay between these factors, the study suggests important practical steps to take for...
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Research Seminar with Caroline Kuhn H.

CELT RESEARCH SEMINAR:  Supporting students in developing their digital research skills Thursday, July 16th, 11am – 12noon, AM 207    (Arts Millennium Bldg.)  Presented by visiting scholar Caroline Kuhn - Institute for Education, Bath Spa Univ .    How can universities encourage and support students in developing their digital research skills — in particular through the design and implementation of their own Personal Learning Environments (PLEs)? Caroline Kuhn will share research from her current PhD study in this area and looks forward to engaging in discussion with participants.  Further information: Caroline Kuhn research blog    Twitter: @carolak  Any questions? Please contact Catherine Cronin catherine.cronin@nuigalway.ie On the afternoon of July 16th, you might also like to join the #GREAT15 Conference , also being held at NUI Galway.  Update (27 July) We are delighted that Caroline's seminar was recorded and c...
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