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Vanessa
@veeeeee311.bsky.social
She/her. L&D geek by day, writer and maker of things by night. Gotta try to keep this account strictly pro, but music, TV, Theatre might crop up.



🔗 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/vanessaderoo
We're sick, we're aching all over, but the sun is shining and we've officially moved in. Just in time for the most wonderful time of the year.

(Yes, some L&D books are buried here).
October 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I've kept my final paper with her very encouraging note for 15 years now. And I'd love to say thank you.
September 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Laatteeeee to the party, but excited to dive in. Another #LT25UK advice, two, actually: learn from your failures, read more non fiction.
April 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
And that's a wrap on #LT25uk @learningtechuk.bsky.social this year!
Hope you enjoyed this reporting and got ideas from it! Thank you @fionamcbride.bsky.social for assembling such a great team. Till next time!
April 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#T5S6 and that's a wrap! This generous bunch has shared the below resources padlet.com/LauraOverton... #LT25uk @learningtechuk.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#T5S6 Q&A
How do you get people to think about development more?
J: Great leaders learn, unlearn, re learn all the time. Repetition is key.
A: frame it differently, make people talk.
S: built bespoke e learning w/Easter eggs to engage staff.
L: it goes back to understand how people brains work.
April 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
#T5S6 Last Session of @learningtechuk.bsky.social on Making Every Resource Count with @andylancasteruk.bsky.social @lauraoverton.bsky.social @russellwoods.bsky.social Jodie Pritchard and Shanice McBean #LT25uk 🧵
April 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#T4S5 time for questions! How do we integrate full stress responses into VR ? This is not something that has been done yet but being explored #LT25uk
April 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
#T4S5 change of gear now with Josh Ellick, Immersive Tech Manager at St James Place, talking about developing soft skills in VR #LT25uk
April 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
#T4S5 Dr Junaid Fukuta takes the stage and recalls his work as doctor in ICU during the pandemic, leading to his work on VR as digital solution for simulation training. #LT25uk
April 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
#T4S5 and we're off with the human thunderstorm experience, a quick and fun warm up! #LT25uk
April 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Ready for #T4S5 and looking at how different VR is now!
Follow along here 🧵 #LT25uk
April 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Managed to get a seat to #T3S4 Community Learning talk chaired by @niallgavinuk.bsky.social ! Mention of the beloved and dearly missed #LDInsights community ❤️ #LT25uk
April 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
#LT25uk Recharging in the Sensory Room. An excellent inclusive initiative for attendees who feel overwhelmed or simply want some quiet during the busy #ExhibitionFloor day! Located near S2 entrance.
April 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Slowly filling up! Interesting conversations on AI being a major theme and how to interact on the floor #LT25uk @learningtechuk.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Morning and welcome to day 2 of #LT25uk! I will be on the floor this morning. This PM I am covering:

#T4S5 Virtual Reality is different now at 1.55pm BST
#T5S6 Making Every Resource Count- Rethinking making more for less at 3.50pm BST w/ @andylancasteruk.bsky.social and @russellwoods.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
A fabulous first day at @learningtechuk.bsky.social #LT25uk
See you tomorrow for more insights!
April 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#T4S3 our panelists discussing how to be future ready- context is key. What is the appetite, the speed of the business? #LT25uk
April 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Next on #LT25uk : Creating Change in Learning with Simon Gibson and Karen Wilson, chaired by @donaldhtaylor.bsky.social
#T4S3 to follow the session from 3.50pm BST :)
@learningtechuk.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#T4S1 a very enjoyable talk with a lot of takeaways! Here are the resources and models used, including Self Determination Theory, Fogg Behaviour Model, Lewin's Change Model. #LT25uk
April 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
#T4S1 Breaking Patterns in action: meetings at Roche. Colleagues were encouraged to think beyond their corporate or engineering work and share widely #LT25uk
April 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
#T4S1 the panel uses the example of how to change Offsite meetings impact to illustrate Change Management. Time for the audience to think! #LT25uk
April 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
#T4S1 Change Management: Detlef hold and Sarah Nutt getting ready to deliver their presentation! #LT25uk. Follow this thread for updates! @learningtechuk.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A warm welcome from @donaldhtaylor.bsky.social to kick off #LT25UK
April 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Bag 90% packed, alarm set (5.15am start...), battery pack full, ready to share insights and meet people tomorrow! Make sure to follow the #LT25uk tag :) @learningtechuk.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM