My preparations to teach two modules on the MSc in Project Management programme in the spring semester this year involved considerable reflexivity on my previous semester’s module (MN6001 Project Management Science and Principles). I knew that Leganto had considerable potential for use in module assessment and I was also keen to support student engagement ofContinue reading “Lessons with my students – Spring 2025”
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Reflections from a curious educator at AHE 2025 (part 1)
As an alumna of the Educational Research Department at Lancaster University I regularly attend the Saturday PhD Study Days, hosted by Dr Ann-Marie Houghton. With my PhD now in the rear view mirror, these days are dedicated to writing and research projects. Late in 2024 I was thinking about what conference I might attend inContinue reading “Reflections from a curious educator at AHE 2025 (part 1)”
Erasmus+ not just for students!
I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in 1987, just before the participation of the University of Limerick (UL) in the European Union’s Erasmus Programme, so I might be forgiven for thinking that the programme is just for students. Not so, staff mobility is an important part of the programme. So, after a successful visit toContinue reading “Erasmus+ not just for students!”
My Vevox story
I could hardly turn down a kind invitation from Vevox to write a story on how I used the poll and survey features with my students during our first 6-week module of the academic year. This story was first published by Vevox in their series of Higher Education Stories | Education Stories for unmissable classes.Continue reading “My Vevox story”
Reflecting with a purpose – part 2
In Part 1 of this post I set out the incredible value that I have earned from a small group of my peers, individually and collectively, along my pathway to PhD that continues into my post-PhD life. For me, this value may be itemised in a number of categories including (in alphabetical order), belonging, community,Continue reading “Reflecting with a purpose – part 2”
Reflecting with a purpose – part 1
Along the pathway to my PhD I have engaged in regular reflection for many years, initially for my own benefit, but as my confidence grew I reflected on and blogged about topics that might help others on their own pathways. WordPress tells me that to date I have published 91 blog posts and as IContinue reading “Reflecting with a purpose – part 1”
Sandra Flynn 