Laura Milne
@lauramilne.bsky.social
Head of Digital Education at the University of Chester. Interested in people, tech and words. Often found with a new hobby, or running or dancing. Glass half full.
@gabiwitthaus.bsky.social opening day 2 of #ALTc25 looking at inclusivity and education at the margins; how we can make a difference
October 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
@gabiwitthaus.bsky.social opening day 2 of #ALTc25 looking at inclusivity and education at the margins; how we can make a difference
@philvincent.bsky.social Vincent sharing how to strategically support Digital Education at scale, rather than fragmented, inconsistent and unsustainable (often the norm) #ALTc25
October 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
@philvincent.bsky.social Vincent sharing how to strategically support Digital Education at scale, rather than fragmented, inconsistent and unsustainable (often the norm) #ALTc25
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It’s official - our collective thought of AI is “meh”. @emilynordmann.bsky.social @altuk.bsky.social #ALTc25 #ALTc
October 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It’s official - our collective thought of AI is “meh”. @emilynordmann.bsky.social @altuk.bsky.social #ALTc25 #ALTc
Students on the panel say: consistency is really important for vle engagement, from looks to different content layout (files in the same place between modules for example!) #ALTc25
October 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Students on the panel say: consistency is really important for vle engagement, from looks to different content layout (files in the same place between modules for example!) #ALTc25
Such a vexed question - I totally get the email overwhelm, and the demand for just-in-time comms (like teams) can be overwhelming for staff (feeling "always on"); I think there is a case for bulk comms, but also a necessity not to overuse them. How do we stop becoming spam?
Every time there is a student panel, someone asks how we should communicate with students. But all students are different. Some of our students say they preferred emails, and it helps building digital skills for employability, but they find emails with multiple topics overwhelming #altc25
October 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Such a vexed question - I totally get the email overwhelm, and the demand for just-in-time comms (like teams) can be overwhelming for staff (feeling "always on"); I think there is a case for bulk comms, but also a necessity not to overuse them. How do we stop becoming spam?
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Good to hear the student panel busting the myth of digital natives. Whilst they are comfortable using technology for leisure, they know that using it critically and academically is different. Something that @jsecker.bsky.social and I were discussing with academics yesterday in our MA module #altc25
October 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Good to hear the student panel busting the myth of digital natives. Whilst they are comfortable using technology for leisure, they know that using it critically and academically is different. Something that @jsecker.bsky.social and I were discussing with academics yesterday in our MA module #altc25
At #ALTc25, @emilynordmann.bsky.social on the stage with a panel of students exploring the myth of the digital native
October 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
At #ALTc25, @emilynordmann.bsky.social on the stage with a panel of students exploring the myth of the digital native
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Excellent open space workshop led by @lauramilne.bsky.social on positive panic: managing disruptive technology change using Gen AI. Really got us along about policy, ethics, LTA and scaling up development #altc25
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Excellent open space workshop led by @lauramilne.bsky.social on positive panic: managing disruptive technology change using Gen AI. Really got us along about policy, ethics, LTA and scaling up development #altc25
@charlesknight.co.uk - if the magic is there and you feel supported and trusted to do good work, you will thrive. Thinking about human factors of leadership in the context of AI at #ALTc25
October 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
@charlesknight.co.uk - if the magic is there and you feel supported and trusted to do good work, you will thrive. Thinking about human factors of leadership in the context of AI at #ALTc25
Behind the scenes prepping for an excellent day
October 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Behind the scenes prepping for an excellent day
Workshop kit (tick), ipad for notes (tick), postit note for keynote speaker intro (tick), songs sent for ALTc radio this afternoon (tick). Sounds like I am ready for @altuk.bsky.social #ALTc2025
October 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Workshop kit (tick), ipad for notes (tick), postit note for keynote speaker intro (tick), songs sent for ALTc radio this afternoon (tick). Sounds like I am ready for @altuk.bsky.social #ALTc2025
It's nearly time! On my train towards Glasgow for #ALTc2025, to see friends from across HE and FE, including @puiyin.bsky.social , @johnbrindletel.bsky.social , my fellow co-chairs @emilynordmann.bsky.social and @joecar80.bsky.social, and I'm sure a whole host of new friends.
October 22, 2025 at 8:50 AM
It's nearly time! On my train towards Glasgow for #ALTc2025, to see friends from across HE and FE, including @puiyin.bsky.social , @johnbrindletel.bsky.social , my fellow co-chairs @emilynordmann.bsky.social and @joecar80.bsky.social, and I'm sure a whole host of new friends.
Trevor Omoruyi, with a good keynote for our conference, making me think about how those of us in teaching and learning are stabilisers like those on a bike - and the importance of thinking global!
June 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Trevor Omoruyi, with a good keynote for our conference, making me think about how those of us in teaching and learning are stabilisers like those on a bike - and the importance of thinking global!
Welcoming @jisc.bsky.social to the University of Chester for our Demonstrating Digital Transformation day discussing transformational co-design
April 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Welcoming @jisc.bsky.social to the University of Chester for our Demonstrating Digital Transformation day discussing transformational co-design
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🧠 Boldly inclusive leaders embrace discomfort, listen actively, and create spaces where everyone thrives. Explore key insights from Minette Norman’s book and see how transformative inclusion can be.
Check out the sketchnote summary: buff.ly/viaHSJV via QAspire + tnvora
#edusky #leadership
Check out the sketchnote summary: buff.ly/viaHSJV via QAspire + tnvora
#edusky #leadership
April 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🧠 Boldly inclusive leaders embrace discomfort, listen actively, and create spaces where everyone thrives. Explore key insights from Minette Norman’s book and see how transformative inclusion can be.
Check out the sketchnote summary: buff.ly/viaHSJV via QAspire + tnvora
#edusky #leadership
Check out the sketchnote summary: buff.ly/viaHSJV via QAspire + tnvora
#edusky #leadership
Clearly in need of a bit of down-time... nothing like accidentally replying all to a large mailing list rather than directing your email to your team like you intended. Totally embarrassing 😖
April 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Clearly in need of a bit of down-time... nothing like accidentally replying all to a large mailing list rather than directing your email to your team like you intended. Totally embarrassing 😖
Digital capabilities panel (featuring @julievoce.bsky.social and others) thinking through how we can support students to succeed through and beyond university #THEdigitalUK
April 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Digital capabilities panel (featuring @julievoce.bsky.social and others) thinking through how we can support students to succeed through and beyond university #THEdigitalUK
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Excellent point from @jacpotter.bsky.social on AI. We have to accept that there will be people who don't want to use AI even if that seems antithetical to the current rhetoric that everyone wants to use it #altc #THEdigitalUK
April 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Excellent point from @jacpotter.bsky.social on AI. We have to accept that there will be people who don't want to use AI even if that seems antithetical to the current rhetoric that everyone wants to use it #altc #THEdigitalUK
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As ever, technology is forcing change in education. A shame that AI should is the driver for these changes, such as those to assessment, but necessity is the mother of invention. It feels energy would be better spent on getting education to actively change instead of react #altc #THEdigitalUK
April 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
As ever, technology is forcing change in education. A shame that AI should is the driver for these changes, such as those to assessment, but necessity is the mother of invention. It feels energy would be better spent on getting education to actively change instead of react #altc #THEdigitalUK
Panel discussing AI and integrity - the ethical approach to innovation, featuring @jacpotter.bsky.social and @puiyin.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Panel discussing AI and integrity - the ethical approach to innovation, featuring @jacpotter.bsky.social and @puiyin.bsky.social