Cat Bailey
@catbeelearny.bsky.social
🌟 Learning Technology Subject Specialist | Digital Education enthusiast
Learn how organisations are using digital tools for accessibility and inclusion #digilearntipscymru #FE #learningtechology
November 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Learn how organisations are using digital tools for accessibility and inclusion #digilearntipscymru #FE #learningtechology
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This weeks top tip from the Medr funded Jisc project looks at tool for collaboration and engagement
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#DigiLearnTipsCymru
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#DigiLearnTipsCymru
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October 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This weeks top tip from the Medr funded Jisc project looks at tool for collaboration and engagement
Link to resource in comments
#DigiLearnTipsCymru
@catbeelearny.bsky.social
Link to resource in comments
#DigiLearnTipsCymru
@catbeelearny.bsky.social
Hopefully see you at #ALTC25 in Glasgow on Friday. Do drop-in to my workshop with University of Exeter's Steph Comley 'From Dreams to Reality: piloting digital learning tools'. We beginning to build digital learning tool piloting framework and need your help :-) altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2025/10...
Piloting learning technologies: from dreams to reality
Piloting. Proof of concept. “Let’s use this new tool.” The way learning technologies are introduced to colleges and universities varies. Sometimes pilots are undertaken, other times a learning tool…
altc.alt.ac.uk
October 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Hopefully see you at #ALTC25 in Glasgow on Friday. Do drop-in to my workshop with University of Exeter's Steph Comley 'From Dreams to Reality: piloting digital learning tools'. We beginning to build digital learning tool piloting framework and need your help :-) altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2025/10...
Jisc, funded by Medr has been investigating the use of teaching & learning tools across Wales’ FE and Skills Sector. We have created some top tips that we will share in the next few weeks. Link in comments...
Top tip 1: Using Design tools
#DigiLearnTipsCymru
@littlebootevans.bsky.social
Top tip 1: Using Design tools
#DigiLearnTipsCymru
@littlebootevans.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Jisc, funded by Medr has been investigating the use of teaching & learning tools across Wales’ FE and Skills Sector. We have created some top tips that we will share in the next few weeks. Link in comments...
Top tip 1: Using Design tools
#DigiLearnTipsCymru
@littlebootevans.bsky.social
Top tip 1: Using Design tools
#DigiLearnTipsCymru
@littlebootevans.bsky.social
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Here's part 2 which explores the crazy world of the University of Banford inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/l...
Little Fictions – using imagination to explore the here and now: Part 2 Inspiring learning
Part 2 - Chris explores the University of Banford, a hyperreal simulation exercise designed to help understand the human impact of permacrisis
inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org
October 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Here's part 2 which explores the crazy world of the University of Banford inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/l...
Reposted by Cat Bailey
New blog post: Little Fictions – using imagination to explore the here and now.
(It's a 2 parter; double the fun!) 2 activities at a recent conference demonstrated how using creative writing & fiction could help explore complex issues in education. inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/l...
(It's a 2 parter; double the fun!) 2 activities at a recent conference demonstrated how using creative writing & fiction could help explore complex issues in education. inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/l...
Little Fictions – using imagination to explore the here and now: Part 1 Inspiring learning
Chris reflects on the use of fiction to explore real world situations and problems based on 2 conference sessions he joined recently. 1 of 2
inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org
October 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
New blog post: Little Fictions – using imagination to explore the here and now.
(It's a 2 parter; double the fun!) 2 activities at a recent conference demonstrated how using creative writing & fiction could help explore complex issues in education. inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/l...
(It's a 2 parter; double the fun!) 2 activities at a recent conference demonstrated how using creative writing & fiction could help explore complex issues in education. inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/l...
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Appreciate Chris Thomson's reflections on our Banford workshop at #RIDLHE last month. We did joke that we were the "theater kids" at the conference, &it seems we were correct. Glad Chris also took us seriously, as we are trying to do serious things: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/l...
Little Fictions – using imagination to explore the here and now: Part 2 Inspiring learning
Part 2 - Chris explores the University of Banford, a hyperreal simulation exercise designed to help understand the human impact of permacrisis
inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org
October 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Appreciate Chris Thomson's reflections on our Banford workshop at #RIDLHE last month. We did joke that we were the "theater kids" at the conference, &it seems we were correct. Glad Chris also took us seriously, as we are trying to do serious things: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/l...
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Blog post: we've been looking at cooperation and collaboration between departments to help with digital change. Here's my latest update (including my favourite bridge) inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/09/b...
Building bridges - working together across departments
Effective digital transformation requires colleagues from right across a college to come together. How can IT and teaching teams work together more effectively?
inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org
September 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Blog post: we've been looking at cooperation and collaboration between departments to help with digital change. Here's my latest update (including my favourite bridge) inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/09/b...
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PODCAST - I got to speak to Teti Dragas from Durham Uni and Richard Beggs of Ulster Uni about #digitalstorytelling and authentic assessment for the @jisc.bsky.social Beyond the Tech podcast. They had some really interesting things to say. Check it out. www.jisc.ac.uk/podcasts/bey...
Beyond the Technology: digital storytelling and assessment - Jisc
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September 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
PODCAST - I got to speak to Teti Dragas from Durham Uni and Richard Beggs of Ulster Uni about #digitalstorytelling and authentic assessment for the @jisc.bsky.social Beyond the Tech podcast. They had some really interesting things to say. Check it out. www.jisc.ac.uk/podcasts/bey...
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Opinion: Let’s focus concern about AI’s energy and water use where it can make the biggest difference and demand accountability from developers, says Cal Innes
#academicsky #edusky #AI
#academicsky #edusky #AI
Academics should not feel guilty about AI use’s environmental impact
Let’s focus concern about AI’s energy and water use where it can make the biggest difference and demand accountability from developers, says Cal Innes
www.timeshighereducation.com
July 31, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Opinion: Let’s focus concern about AI’s energy and water use where it can make the biggest difference and demand accountability from developers, says Cal Innes
#academicsky #edusky #AI
#academicsky #edusky #AI
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When we talk about a VLE upgrade, it’s easy to get lost in the detail: integrations, training, timelines, testing, etc. But from the student’s perspective, the questions they ask are much simpler.
Read here: www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/blackboard/b... #Learning #VLE #EdTech
Read here: www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/blackboard/b... #Learning #VLE #EdTech
Built around students
A VLE has to be built around the needs of students. An upgrade is an opportunity to reassess and reaffirm this approach. When you’re deep in the detail of a project, it’s easy to focus on the mecha…
www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk
July 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
When we talk about a VLE upgrade, it’s easy to get lost in the detail: integrations, training, timelines, testing, etc. But from the student’s perspective, the questions they ask are much simpler.
Read here: www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/blackboard/b... #Learning #VLE #EdTech
Read here: www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/blackboard/b... #Learning #VLE #EdTech
What a brilliant day at the ALT/Jisc XR community meet up at Birkbeck University.
Some great demos and talks with a fantastic tour of Birkbeck’s new rooms. #he #xreducation @kathrynwoodhead.bsky.social @littlebootevans.bsky.social
Some great demos and talks with a fantastic tour of Birkbeck’s new rooms. #he #xreducation @kathrynwoodhead.bsky.social @littlebootevans.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
What a brilliant day at the ALT/Jisc XR community meet up at Birkbeck University.
Some great demos and talks with a fantastic tour of Birkbeck’s new rooms. #he #xreducation @kathrynwoodhead.bsky.social @littlebootevans.bsky.social
Some great demos and talks with a fantastic tour of Birkbeck’s new rooms. #he #xreducation @kathrynwoodhead.bsky.social @littlebootevans.bsky.social
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#ALTC25 Call for Proposals now open. This year’s ALT Annual Conference will explore ‘Stronger Foundations, Broader Horizons’. Submit your proposal by 13 July 2025: buff.ly/n1FAHek #altc
June 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#ALTC25 Call for Proposals now open. This year’s ALT Annual Conference will explore ‘Stronger Foundations, Broader Horizons’. Submit your proposal by 13 July 2025: buff.ly/n1FAHek #altc
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Hot off the presses! 🔥 Kathleen shares some great reflections from the 2025 AdvanceHE Sustainability Symposium in our latest blog post. Look out for our poster on ‘Learning design as a catalyst for embedding sustainability' (downloadable via the link in the article).
www.open.ac.uk/blogs/learni...
www.open.ac.uk/blogs/learni...
May 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Hot off the presses! 🔥 Kathleen shares some great reflections from the 2025 AdvanceHE Sustainability Symposium in our latest blog post. Look out for our poster on ‘Learning design as a catalyst for embedding sustainability' (downloadable via the link in the article).
www.open.ac.uk/blogs/learni...
www.open.ac.uk/blogs/learni...
One benefit of getting the train…
May 2, 2025 at 5:56 AM
One benefit of getting the train…
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"How Can Analytics and Software Selection Enhance Teaching and Learning Practices?" [BLOG]: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/04/h... @catbeelearny.bsky.social Early findings from our interviews with members for a Medr funded #Jisc project 'Maximising use of existing tools'
How Can Analytics and Software Selection Enhance Teaching and Learning Practices? - Inspiring learning
Jisc is investigating how Wales' FE and Skills Sector uses core platforms to share innovative practices, funded by Medr. This research will focus on widening participation by ensuring equal access to ...
inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org
April 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"How Can Analytics and Software Selection Enhance Teaching and Learning Practices?" [BLOG]: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/04/h... @catbeelearny.bsky.social Early findings from our interviews with members for a Medr funded #Jisc project 'Maximising use of existing tools'
March 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
On route to #Digifest2025 - exciting couple of days ahead!
March 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
On route to #Digifest2025 - exciting couple of days ahead!
On #IWD I wanted to remember the amazing Alma Karlin, polyglot, explorer and cultural hero.
“If I was to be born again, I wish to be a bird so I can travel.”
Read more about this truly fantastic woman en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma_Ka...
“If I was to be born again, I wish to be a bird so I can travel.”
Read more about this truly fantastic woman en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma_Ka...
March 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
On #IWD I wanted to remember the amazing Alma Karlin, polyglot, explorer and cultural hero.
“If I was to be born again, I wish to be a bird so I can travel.”
Read more about this truly fantastic woman en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma_Ka...
“If I was to be born again, I wish to be a bird so I can travel.”
Read more about this truly fantastic woman en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma_Ka...
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Less than a week to go until we're back in sunny Birmingham for #Digifest25! Who is joining us this year? Let us know what you're looking forward to in the comments.
March 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Less than a week to go until we're back in sunny Birmingham for #Digifest25! Who is joining us this year? Let us know what you're looking forward to in the comments.
The name DeepSeek sounds very '1984' to me - interesting article below on its use in education.
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DeepSeek - Initial Thoughts and Advice. - Artificial intelligence
Another day, another new and slightly unexpected AI development. This time, it’s DeepSeek. It’s been hard to miss the news, but in case you have, here’s a quick summary: Chinese company DeepSeek has s...
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January 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The name DeepSeek sounds very '1984' to me - interesting article below on its use in education.
nationalcentreforai.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/01/2...
nationalcentreforai.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/01/2...
Love these unusual roads and reminds me of the idea that to reach our destination one size doesn't fit all and often creativity is required...
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
Six of the world’s most unusual roads - BBC Bitesize
They twist, turn and take some steep climbs
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January 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Love these unusual roads and reminds me of the idea that to reach our destination one size doesn't fit all and often creativity is required...
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
This article is full of ideas on getting started with virtual escape rooms for teaching. Start simple - I've seen a great example using OneNote. #Edtech #highered
Escape the class! Tips for creating virtual educational escape rooms
With games, tasks and a story, a virtual escape room can make ‘dry’ subjects more engaging for students working outside their majors, writes Cecilia Teng. Here, she gives educators steps for creating ...
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Was rubbish at Twitter and have now joined Bluesky to probably be equally as rubbish! Anyone got any tips to get better?
Here’s a picture of Plymouth Hoe this evening taken from Mount Batten pier to liven up this post…
Here’s a picture of Plymouth Hoe this evening taken from Mount Batten pier to liven up this post…
January 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Was rubbish at Twitter and have now joined Bluesky to probably be equally as rubbish! Anyone got any tips to get better?
Here’s a picture of Plymouth Hoe this evening taken from Mount Batten pier to liven up this post…
Here’s a picture of Plymouth Hoe this evening taken from Mount Batten pier to liven up this post…