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!”
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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”
2024: A year of two halves
During this Twixmas period I find myself humming the words of the late John Lennon: “…and what have you done, another year over, a new one just begun….’ These few days offer an opportunity to reflect on the year that has gone and to give some thought as to what the year ahead might bring.Continue reading “2024: A year of two halves”
Lessons from my students – Autumn 2024
Until this semester I had not taught a class on campus since Spring 2022. Back then, and in the preceding decade, my classes consisted of about 30 postgraduate students, and I included a mix of slide presentation work along with class discussions, group work and so on to achieve the module learning outcomes. Resources includedContinue reading “Lessons from my students – Autumn 2024”
