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Lynne Taylerson, Real Time Education
@realtimeedu.bsky.social
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She's Real Time Education. UK critical digital/AI literacy and pedagogy. FE/HE professional learning, practitioner research, social purpose education.
Author, mentor, PhD, teachers' professional learning. https://linktr.ee/ltaylerson
#AmplifyFE #UKFE
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#SummerSolstice greetings from a wonderful ceremony at Stanton Drew. Wishing you all sunny summer days and a bountiful harvest
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June 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Excellent #ITE #Community of Practice today from #ETF/#SET on future of Assessment in ITE
Fascinating presentations/discussions on Poster Conferences and Impacts of #AI on Assessment in ITE.
Highly recommended if you've not joined - there's 3 each year - look out for them.
#loveFE #AmplifyFE
Colourful nodes connected in a network
June 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Wrapping up the final Award in Education and Training for this academic year with 3 brilliant microteaching sessions on Beekeeping Safely, Technical Drawing and Beginners' Crochet.
Some welcome positive feedback from the lovely
#HWGTA cohort, too! #loveFE #AmplifyFE
This image is a four-panel collage. The top left panel shows two individuals in a classroom setting wearing a full white beekeeper suit with a netted hood, seated at a desk. The top right panel shows a close-up of hands working on a crochet project at a wooden table. There's a ball of burgundy yarn and a small red crochet hook, with some pink yarn strands. On the table are three completed knitted or crocheted items: a light blue figure with intertwining loops, an orange octopus with visible eyes and tentacles, and a green and yellow striped lizard-like creature. The bottom left panel depicts two individuals at a light wooden table engaging in a technical drawing activity using rulers, pencils and graph paper. The bottom right panel displays a word cloud with various adjectives. The most prominent words, in larger font sizes, are "relevant," "friendly," "informative," "enjoyable," and "useful."
June 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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What a thoughtful and much-appreciated touch from @drjoycechen.bsky.social and Kayte following #LSRN25.
A personal thank you sent to all speakers the next day.
Little, joyful acts like this make all the difference.
What stars you are!
#loveFE #AmplifyFE #UKFE #EduSky #FEResearch
A thank you card addressed to Lynne Taylerson from the Learning and Skills Research Network (LSRN) team. The card features the text 'Thank you' in large, cursive font at the top left, with three orange heart illustrations nearby. Lynne Taylerson's name is written in bold orange font. Below, there is a message expressing gratitude for Lynne Taylerson's contribution to the LSRN National Conference 2025, highlighting the insightful and thought-provoking nature of the presentation. The card is signed by Joyce and Kayte from the Learning and Skills Research Network. The background includes watercolour-style illustrations of yellow flowers and splashes.
April 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Huge thanks to Joyce, Kate and Kerry for a marvellous #LSRN Conference at #CWA today.
Wonderful keynotes and presentations, a day immersed in #FEResearch with an opportunity to share our @ufitrust.bsky.social / @altuk.bsky.social @amplifyfe.bsky.social Insights #AI case studies
#UKFE #EduSky
A projector screen displaying the words 'Thank you' with the ALT and Ufi logos on the top right and left.
April 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Fantastic day #WorldSkillsUK Professional Exchange, #Catapult Space Centre, Oxford
Amazing #FE and #Skills practice-sharing, showcased our @amplifyfe.bsky.social Insights research on innovative use of #AI - and got a tour of the Satellite Operations Centre to end the day
#AmplifyFE #UKED #EduSky
Close up satellite view of Dubai showing futuristic tower, road system and a large lake at the foot of the image.
March 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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I was today years old when I found out about #Gapminder - an amazing resource #FE folk.
Exploding common misconceptions with some great, reliable data for #maths #literacy educators to use in statistics learning and discussion activities.
#loveFE #AmplifyFE #EduSky #UKFE
A screenshot of the Gapminder website titled "The Worldview Upgrader." It features a pop-up welcome message at the top, a search bar, and three clickable icons representing different categories of information: UN Goals, Population, and Refugees. The design is modern with a purple and white color scheme.
March 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Looking forward to sharing our new #ALT/@ufitrust.bsky.social @amplifyfe.bsky.social Insights #AI case studies at a great #Worldskills webinar this morning.
Brew all ready to go.
#loveFE #AmplifyFE #UKFE #EduSky
Cup of tea in an AmplifyFE mug
March 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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When you're spending the afternoon cuddling Mavisssss the Royal Python then it has to be #AET microteach day at #YoungGloucestershire
#LoveMyJob #AmplifyFE #LoveFE #EduSky #UKFE
March 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Join @fetapestry.bsky.social and I for a celebration of innovative #FE #AI pedagogy on 21st March.
The @amplifyfe.bsky.social webinar showcases our #ALT /
@ufitrust.bsky.social Insights research on 'what works' when building vocational digital skills.
Register here: buff.ly/4i8hENn
#UKFE #EduSky
A promotional flyer for the Week of VocTech 2025 event, scheduled from March 17 to March 21. The flyer features a photo of Dr. Lynne Taylerson, the Lead Researcher of the AmplifyFE Insights Report, and highlights a session on March 21 at 12:15 PM. This session celebrates excellence in AI pedagogy in Further Education (FE) and Skills. The flyer includes the website link "weekofvoctech.co.uk" and the hashtag "#GetAdultsLearning."
March 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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The @amplifyfe.bsky.social team is delighted to be Solihull College today for the launch of a brilliant book on the value of #FE practitioner research edited by Kerry Scattergood and Sam Jones.
Great to be celebrating #FEResearch #loveFE #AmplifyFE
Photo of Chloē Haynes, Sam Jones, Kerry Scattergood and Lynne Taylerson in a lecture hall standing in front of a screen with tiled Teams meeting screen behind them.
February 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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There's never a dull moment in #FE initial teacher training!
Today's #AET microteaching session at #YoungGloucestershire included a lovely session on Caring for Your Millipede.
#LoveFE #AmplifyFE #UKFE #EduSky
A photo of a 8 inch long black millipede crawling over the palm of a person's hand.
February 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Work with new #FE teachers today on critical #AI perspectives, recommending a favourite, accessible book, Co-Intelligence by @emollick.bsky.social
A favourite excerpt is on the need to 'be the human in the loop' aligning AI with human values, ethical standards, social norms #AmplifyFE #EduSky #UKFE
Page from Ethan Mollick's 'Co-intelligence' available from: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/460207/co-intelligence-by-mollick-ethan/9780753560778 Photo is a close-up photo of a page that discusses the concept of the need for us to be the "human-in-the-loop" for AI systems. It highlights the human role in checking AI for hallucinations and biases, providing critical thinking and ethical considerations. The text emphasizes the benefits of this collaboration, including better results, skill maintenance, and fostering responsibility. It also suggests that being involved with AI development can provide insights into its progress and potential changes. The book's ISBN is visible as 978-1-912279-52-9, and the word "better" is visible at the top left corner.
February 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Excited to be sharing our #ALT / @ufitrust.bsky.social
@amplifyfe.bsky.social #AI innovation case studies at this
#WorldSkills / #NCFE #Skills Excellence event in March.
The focus will be on how innovative AI can help bridge the #digitaldivide.
#FEResearch #LoveFE #AmplifyFE #UKFE #EduSky
Event flyer promoting the "Mission Critical: Space, Satellites, Skills Excellence and Securitisation" Technical Leadership Professional Exchange, hosted by WorldSkills UK and NCFE. Details the date, time (March 13, 2025, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM), and location (Satellite Applications Catapult, Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Didcot, Oxford, OX11 0QR). Includes logos of WorldSkills UK, NCFE, and the Centre of Excellence Network for Innovation, along with the tagline "excellence at work."
February 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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I always invite AET learners to bring and facilitate their own icebreaker activities to kick off each session.
Today from Young Gloucestershire tutors it's the chocolate wrapper challenge.
How many can you name?
#loveFE #AmplifyFE #UKFE #EduSky
A collage showing 20 different chocolate wrappers
February 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Discussing essential attributes of someone in the role of the teacher / tutor with a new #HWGTA / #YoungGloucestershire #AET cohort today.
Key interpersonal, affective (not soft!) skills predominate as vital parts of our educator identity.
#loveFE #AmplifyFE #UKFE #EduSky
A word cloud visualizing the qualities and skills associated with being a good teacher. The words are arranged in a circular pattern with "empathy" at the center, suggesting its importance. Other prominent words include "patient," "caring," "supportive," "approachable," and "good listener."
January 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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What are the essential elements of a robust #FE #AI strategy? Our #ETF / #touchconsulting Leaders' Network delegates placed ethics, educator development and security / safeguarding at the heart of leveraging AI in the further education sector.
#loveFE #AmplifyFE #UKED #EduSky
A word cloud image showing the results of a survey question: 'What key factors should be considered in the AI strategy of an FE provider?' with 66 responses. Prominent words include 'ethics,' 'security,' 'critical thinking skills,' 'training,' 'staff development,' 'confidentiality,' 'ethical use of data,' 'safeguarding,' 'GDPR security,' 'understanding,' 'staff ongoing training,' 'qualified teachers,' 'cost,' 'sustainability,' 'reliability,' 'personal development,' 'user ability,' 'employer demands,' 'digital divide,' and 'future jobs.' The size of each word indicates its frequency or importance based on the responses.
January 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Interesting responses from our #ETF / #Touchconsulting
#AI #Strategic #Network delegates on AI use by group today. Teachers'/leaders' use drawing level with learners' compared to last year's results but still not leading informed, embedded use.
#loveFE #AmplifyFE #UKFE
A horizontal bar chart visualising the estimated extent of AI usage across different groups on a scale from "Non-existent or very rare" to "Embedded and informed." The following groups and their corresponding scores are shown: • Learners in the organization: 5.3 • Educators in the organization: 5.3 • Leaders and Managers in the organization: 5.3 • Governors in the organization: 3.7 • Local employers in your area: 4.8
January 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Highlight of the #FE spring, the #LSRN conference is coming up on 4th April
Looking forward to presenting our @amplifyfe.bsky.social innovative #AI #FEResearch and assisting the wonderful @drjoycechen.bsky.social and the organising committee, too.
linktr.ee/LSRNetwork
#loveFE #AmplifyFE #UKFE
A promotional poster for the LSRN (Learning and Skills Research Network) National Conference taking place on Friday, April 4th, 2025 at the University Centre West Anglia in King's Lynn, PE30 2QW. The poster features the logos of University Centre West Anglia and the Learning and Skills Research Network. Text on the poster includes "2025 LSRN NATIONAL CONFERENCE," "Deadline Monday," "WE WANT YOU!," and "LSRN Conference 4th April."
January 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Wishing all #FE friends a very happy New Year.
Hope your year ahead is as glorious, healthy and thriving as my beautiful hellebores. Spring is on its way! #UKFE #EduSky
A white ceramic pot with 2 Hellebore (Christmas Rose) plants in full bloom showing snow white flowers with bright yellow stamens in the centre. Happy New Year!
January 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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A very happy #WinterSolstice to all those celebrating the returning of the light today
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The centrepiece of a winter solstice celebration with mistletoe, lanterns and colourful drums.
December 21, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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With Matron Sarah's OK @fetapestry.bsky.social and I set up @ukfechat.bsky.social here.
We'd love thoughts on #FE chats amplified by @amplifyfe.bsky.social - would you value this?
Weekly or monthly topic? Set time or qus through the week?
Share and reply to let us know please!
#UKFE #ESOL #Edusky
An image conveying listening. A person holds a hand up to their ear as hundreds of letters of the alphabet fly through the air and head towards the listener.
December 13, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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Love the ability to follow or set up custom threads we have here on @bsky.app
If you're a #ESOL teacher, @onerconsultancy.bsky.social has set up a new thread for #UKFE English for Speakers of Other Languages educators. Please use #ESOL on your posts and follow the feed to build #community.
#EduSky
A photo of spools of colourful sewing thread on black plastic reels.
December 13, 2024 at 1:51 PM
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Wonderful to be joined here on @bsky.app by amazing #ESOL friends @fetapestry.bsky.social and @onerconsultancy.bsky.social.
You are so very welcome!
#ESOL #UKFE
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December 13, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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Excited to read @fenews.bsky.social / #ETF #FE + #Skills Collective report on building a stronger sector out today.
Enjoyed being part of the consultation - great to see themes of #collaboration, professionalism, innovative use of technologies such as #AI
fenews.co.uk/wp-content/u...
#EduSky #UKFE
Front cover of the FE and Skills Collective report showing the title 'Bridging the gap between policy and pedagogy with tiled images of FE professionals in conversation.
December 9, 2024 at 11:58 AM