Sarah Pattison
@sarahpattison.bsky.social
E-Learning Technical Officer at the Department of Technology Enhanced Learning MTU | Instructional Designer/Content Developer | Passionate about helping people learn
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"Even amongst people who should know better, there remains a widespread belief that aligning instruction to a student’s ‘style’ improves outcomes. According to a systematic review of 37 studies, roughly 89% of educators believe in the theory."
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Why 'learning styles' and other myths refuse to die
Thoughts on a popular misconception about learning
www.lddispatch.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"Even amongst people who should know better, there remains a widespread belief that aligning instruction to a student’s ‘style’ improves outcomes. According to a systematic review of 37 studies, roughly 89% of educators believe in the theory."
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In her new NDLN report, Anne-Marie Scott shares strategies for aligning procurement, practice, and purpose in digital transformation.
🎥 Watch below
🌐 Learn more at www.ndln.ie
#NDLN2025 #DigitalLearning #HigherEducation
@ammienoot.bsky.social
🎥 Watch below
🌐 Learn more at www.ndln.ie
#NDLN2025 #DigitalLearning #HigherEducation
@ammienoot.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
In her new NDLN report, Anne-Marie Scott shares strategies for aligning procurement, practice, and purpose in digital transformation.
🎥 Watch below
🌐 Learn more at www.ndln.ie
#NDLN2025 #DigitalLearning #HigherEducation
@ammienoot.bsky.social
🎥 Watch below
🌐 Learn more at www.ndln.ie
#NDLN2025 #DigitalLearning #HigherEducation
@ammienoot.bsky.social
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"Our problem is that we have two problems. One is figuring out how to encourage our students to adopt creative and helpful uses of AI. The other is figuring out how to discourage them from adopting lazy and harmful uses."
#ai
#ai
Is AI Enhancing Education or Replacing It?
Technology should facilitate learning, not substitute for it.
buff.ly
May 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
"Our problem is that we have two problems. One is figuring out how to encourage our students to adopt creative and helpful uses of AI. The other is figuring out how to discourage them from adopting lazy and harmful uses."
#ai
#ai
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"We're a few years into the tech industry's AI hype cycle, and it's all been characterized by far more heat than light."
#ai
#ai
What Would “Good” AI Look Like? - Anil Dash
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
buff.ly
May 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
"We're a few years into the tech industry's AI hype cycle, and it's all been characterized by far more heat than light."
#ai
#ai
I recently had the opportunity to present at the AHEAD conference which was a great experience.
Since my presentation was just 6 minutes I've taken the opportunity to expand on my points in a blog post.
telmtu.ghost.io/supporting-y...
Since my presentation was just 6 minutes I've taken the opportunity to expand on my points in a blog post.
telmtu.ghost.io/supporting-y...
Supporting your neurodivergent colleagues from the perspective of an autistic person
Sharing personal insights as a recently diagnosed autistic professional, this post explores how workplaces can better support neurodivergent colleagues with practical accommodations and inclusive prac...
telmtu.ghost.io
May 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I recently had the opportunity to present at the AHEAD conference which was a great experience.
Since my presentation was just 6 minutes I've taken the opportunity to expand on my points in a blog post.
telmtu.ghost.io/supporting-y...
Since my presentation was just 6 minutes I've taken the opportunity to expand on my points in a blog post.
telmtu.ghost.io/supporting-y...
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The European Union has an online petition with a deadline of Saturday to ban conversion therapy:
If you are a EU citizen, please sign & share 👇🏼
🇪🇺🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#conversiontherapy #lgbtplus #EU
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/
If you are a EU citizen, please sign & share 👇🏼
🇪🇺🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#conversiontherapy #lgbtplus #EU
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/
European Citizens' Initiative
Give your support !
eci.ec.europa.eu
May 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The European Union has an online petition with a deadline of Saturday to ban conversion therapy:
If you are a EU citizen, please sign & share 👇🏼
🇪🇺🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#conversiontherapy #lgbtplus #EU
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/
If you are a EU citizen, please sign & share 👇🏼
🇪🇺🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#conversiontherapy #lgbtplus #EU
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/
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Whatever you do make 15 minutes in your day somewhere to listen to this talk on AI and Education as it will make the hair on your neck stand up and give you powerful new thoughts to think with
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_t...
AI Will Not Revolutionize Education
YouTube video by Cognitive Resonance
www.youtube.com
May 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Whatever you do make 15 minutes in your day somewhere to listen to this talk on AI and Education as it will make the hair on your neck stand up and give you powerful new thoughts to think with
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_t...
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A SAGA (Sustainable Archives & Greener Approaches) project workshop happens in Budapest on May 13th & 14th focused on resilience & sustainable archival practices, along with the 34th ICARUS Convention 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 21𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆. @mtutelteam.bsky.social is a project partner.
May 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A SAGA (Sustainable Archives & Greener Approaches) project workshop happens in Budapest on May 13th & 14th focused on resilience & sustainable archival practices, along with the 34th ICARUS Convention 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 21𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆. @mtutelteam.bsky.social is a project partner.
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Maha Bali brings together a range of voices that highlight various factors related to this transparency in AI
Beyond transparency in AI Beyond transparency in AI - LSE Higher Education
In a follow-up to her post on transparency in AI, LSE HE Blog Fellow Maha Bali brings together a range of voices that highlight various factors related to this issue: care, trust, human agency,…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
April 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Maha Bali brings together a range of voices that highlight various factors related to this transparency in AI
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"The most troubling implication of the learning styles myth is that it invites low expectations. Labelling a student a “kinesthetic learner” or a “visual learner” easily becomes shorthand for what they can’t do."
Why The Learning Styles Myth Persists And How It Damages Learning
New paper shows that learning style labels create harmful educational hierarchies
carlhendrick.substack.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
"The most troubling implication of the learning styles myth is that it invites low expectations. Labelling a student a “kinesthetic learner” or a “visual learner” easily becomes shorthand for what they can’t do."
So disappointing and bleak. Really hope Ireland doesn't follow suit. Remember JK Rowling donated £70,000 to support this. It isn't just a difference of opinion.
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously decided that the definition of sex under the Equality Act 2010 refers solely to biological sex, and does not include people with a Gender Recognition Certificate.
April 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
So disappointing and bleak. Really hope Ireland doesn't follow suit. Remember JK Rowling donated £70,000 to support this. It isn't just a difference of opinion.
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The UK ruling is a devastating blow to UK-based trans people but, make no mistake, it's also going to be used by our own home-grown TERFs in Ireland as a stick to use against things like the Gender Recognition Act.
April 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The UK ruling is a devastating blow to UK-based trans people but, make no mistake, it's also going to be used by our own home-grown TERFs in Ireland as a stick to use against things like the Gender Recognition Act.
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SCOOP: YouTube removes 'gender identity' from hate speech policy. "YouTube quietly removing ‘gender identity and expression’ from its list of protected groups is a major radical shift away from best practices in the field of trust and safety."
YouTube removes 'gender identity' from hate speech policy
TariffTokers, Gen Z’s ‘it couple’, Easter potatoes, anti-MAGA hats, Zuck's D.C. mansion, Amazon's TikTok bid, Silicon Valley's cupid, and the fastest growing political channels on YouTube
www.usermag.co
April 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
SCOOP: YouTube removes 'gender identity' from hate speech policy. "YouTube quietly removing ‘gender identity and expression’ from its list of protected groups is a major radical shift away from best practices in the field of trust and safety."
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Delighted to launch the National Digital Leadership Network today #NDLD2025 at @mtu.ie with @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social @sharonlflynn.bsky.social & Frances O'Connell
Thanks to participants, contributors to 10 key strategic reports, @ntutorr.ie @mtutelteam.bsky.social @joleencronin.bsky.social
Thanks to participants, contributors to 10 key strategic reports, @ntutorr.ie @mtutelteam.bsky.social @joleencronin.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Delighted to launch the National Digital Leadership Network today #NDLD2025 at @mtu.ie with @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social @sharonlflynn.bsky.social & Frances O'Connell
Thanks to participants, contributors to 10 key strategic reports, @ntutorr.ie @mtutelteam.bsky.social @joleencronin.bsky.social
Thanks to participants, contributors to 10 key strategic reports, @ntutorr.ie @mtutelteam.bsky.social @joleencronin.bsky.social
Since its World Autism Awareness Day I have two book recommendations for the occasion 🧵
April 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Since its World Autism Awareness Day I have two book recommendations for the occasion 🧵
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@gosuilleabhain.bsky.social , Chair of the National Digital Leadership Network (NDLN) and Head of Department of @mtutelteam.bsky.social
gets proceedings underway for the launch of the NDLN at the Bishopstown campus, @mtu.ie this afternoon 🎉🎉
#NDLN2025 #Highered
gets proceedings underway for the launch of the NDLN at the Bishopstown campus, @mtu.ie this afternoon 🎉🎉
#NDLN2025 #Highered
April 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
@gosuilleabhain.bsky.social , Chair of the National Digital Leadership Network (NDLN) and Head of Department of @mtutelteam.bsky.social
gets proceedings underway for the launch of the NDLN at the Bishopstown campus, @mtu.ie this afternoon 🎉🎉
#NDLN2025 #Highered
gets proceedings underway for the launch of the NDLN at the Bishopstown campus, @mtu.ie this afternoon 🎉🎉
#NDLN2025 #Highered
Last week I presented at the AHEAD conference with a talk called "Supporting your neurodivergent colleagues from the perspective of an autistic person"
You can watch my presentation on YouTube here: youtu.be/Z8Bkyrnz4hY?...
Blog post where I expand on the topic coming soon 😊
You can watch my presentation on YouTube here: youtu.be/Z8Bkyrnz4hY?...
Blog post where I expand on the topic coming soon 😊
Storytelling Day 1 AHEAD 2025
YouTube video by AHEAD
youtu.be
March 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Last week I presented at the AHEAD conference with a talk called "Supporting your neurodivergent colleagues from the perspective of an autistic person"
You can watch my presentation on YouTube here: youtu.be/Z8Bkyrnz4hY?...
Blog post where I expand on the topic coming soon 😊
You can watch my presentation on YouTube here: youtu.be/Z8Bkyrnz4hY?...
Blog post where I expand on the topic coming soon 😊
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Ramadan should matter to higher education.
Includes a valuable set of resources shared on the @ntrepository.bsky.social wonkhe.com/blogs/ramada...
Includes a valuable set of resources shared on the @ntrepository.bsky.social wonkhe.com/blogs/ramada...
Ramadan should matter to higher education
Despite Islam being the world's second-largest religion, higher education rarely acknowledges Ramadan. Louise Taylor explains a new guide for university staff to boost belonging and mattering Despite ...
wonkhe.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Ramadan should matter to higher education.
Includes a valuable set of resources shared on the @ntrepository.bsky.social wonkhe.com/blogs/ramada...
Includes a valuable set of resources shared on the @ntrepository.bsky.social wonkhe.com/blogs/ramada...
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The TV show Adolescence is being weaponised in the effort to ban phones and social media for kids – but this only highlights the UK's abject failure to build online spaces that aren't manipulated by algorithmic gamification.
Bad Education
The TV show Adolescence is causing a rush to ban phones for kids. We can do better than that.
mssv.net
March 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The TV show Adolescence is being weaponised in the effort to ban phones and social media for kids – but this only highlights the UK's abject failure to build online spaces that aren't manipulated by algorithmic gamification.
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Submit to The Irish Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL)! We’re now accepting submissions in two new categories: 'Spotlight on Scholarship' and 'Book and Multimedia Reviews.' Learn more and publish your #edtech scholarship with us: journal.ilta.ie/index.php/te...
March 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Submit to The Irish Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL)! We’re now accepting submissions in two new categories: 'Spotlight on Scholarship' and 'Book and Multimedia Reviews.' Learn more and publish your #edtech scholarship with us: journal.ilta.ie/index.php/te...
As a recently diagnosed autistic person who works in a University this was a great listen. Much needed research, very interested to see more.
EP34 Let's Talk Education Research
Dr Jane O'Kelly talks about the work completed with a team of researchers exploring the experiences of autistic academics. On Spotify, Apple, and @dcuioe.bsky.social website.
@dcuresearch.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/5QW3...
Dr Jane O'Kelly talks about the work completed with a team of researchers exploring the experiences of autistic academics. On Spotify, Apple, and @dcuioe.bsky.social website.
@dcuresearch.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/5QW3...
Episode 34: The autistic voice - experiences of autistic academics, with Dr Jane O'Kelly
Let's Talk Education Research Research · Episode
open.spotify.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As a recently diagnosed autistic person who works in a University this was a great listen. Much needed research, very interested to see more.
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Head of @mtutelteam.bsky.social , @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social
accepting the SATLE National Forum T&L Impact Award for Excellence and Impact in Digital Transformation for the Reusable Learning Resources (RLR) initiative on behalf of Technology Enhanced Learning and EDSU at MTU. Great excitement!!
March 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Head of @mtutelteam.bsky.social , @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social
accepting the SATLE National Forum T&L Impact Award for Excellence and Impact in Digital Transformation for the Reusable Learning Resources (RLR) initiative on behalf of Technology Enhanced Learning and EDSU at MTU. Great excitement!!
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🎉 🎉 Delighted to inform you of the official launch 🚀of the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗡) .
🗓️ April 2nd 3-4pm.
📍 Melbourn seminar room, MTU Bishopstown campus, Cork
Hybrid event. Join us in person or online!
Register here telcit.typeform.com/ndlnlaunch
#NDLN2025 #highered
🗓️ April 2nd 3-4pm.
📍 Melbourn seminar room, MTU Bishopstown campus, Cork
Hybrid event. Join us in person or online!
Register here telcit.typeform.com/ndlnlaunch
#NDLN2025 #highered
March 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🎉 🎉 Delighted to inform you of the official launch 🚀of the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗡) .
🗓️ April 2nd 3-4pm.
📍 Melbourn seminar room, MTU Bishopstown campus, Cork
Hybrid event. Join us in person or online!
Register here telcit.typeform.com/ndlnlaunch
#NDLN2025 #highered
🗓️ April 2nd 3-4pm.
📍 Melbourn seminar room, MTU Bishopstown campus, Cork
Hybrid event. Join us in person or online!
Register here telcit.typeform.com/ndlnlaunch
#NDLN2025 #highered
Really interesting and thought provoking talk
Big thanks to Prof. Peter Bryant for his talk - 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴 #𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘈𝘐 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘱? 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 - which explored the wide-ranging impact of #GenAi on #HigherEd. It was both engaging and thought provoking! Watch here👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2aT...
March 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Really interesting and thought provoking talk
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🚀 We are delighted to be part of the European 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 (SAGA) project which will help archive institutions to:
✅ be resilient to disasters & climate change
✅ protect & manage documentary heritage
✅ be more sustainable
#Greeningarchives #CreativeEurope
✅ be resilient to disasters & climate change
✅ protect & manage documentary heritage
✅ be more sustainable
#Greeningarchives #CreativeEurope
March 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🚀 We are delighted to be part of the European 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 (SAGA) project which will help archive institutions to:
✅ be resilient to disasters & climate change
✅ protect & manage documentary heritage
✅ be more sustainable
#Greeningarchives #CreativeEurope
✅ be resilient to disasters & climate change
✅ protect & manage documentary heritage
✅ be more sustainable
#Greeningarchives #CreativeEurope