Category Archives: Accredited

Rethinking assessment with a mindset of universal design, part 1

I have been meaning to get my UDL (Universal Design for Learning) badge for some time now, but was always too busy or some other priority took its place. Finally, during the summer break of 2026 my UDL badge time has come. While I considered myself familiar with the concepts of inclusivity and digital accessibilityContinue reading “Rethinking assessment with a mindset of universal design, part 1”

A researcher’s ethical PhD journey

I received notification this week that my PhD was awarded on 24 August, so now seems a good time to reflect on the ethical choices of my journey up to this point and consider plans for the future, from an ethical and personal values perspective.

“Nobody can make you go online, it’s my choice” (Anne, 79)

August has been busy with data collection for my PhD study. A stretch target of 100 responses to my survey would be ideal and so far 74 responses have been recorded, with 69 of these fully complete from the target age cohort. Recruitment remains open for another month so keeping fingers crossed on that score.Continue reading ““Nobody can make you go online, it’s my choice” (Anne, 79)”

Ireland and the lifelong learning curve: the intergenerational contribution to digital literacy for life.

Participant Information Letter – Adult participants aged 55 years and older living in Ireland Dear Participant,  I am Sandra Flynn, a PhD student at the Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University. I would like to invite you to take part in a research study about intergenerational relationship support for the development of digital literacy skillsContinue reading “Ireland and the lifelong learning curve: the intergenerational contribution to digital literacy for life.”

Draft, pilot, reflect, revise…

Today, 21 June, 2021, my students embark on Stage 3 of their MSc research projects, collecting data, analysing data and all the rest that goes with it. I will reiterate my previous advice to them on the importance of a data requirements table (Saunders et al., 2016, p. 714). This mapping exercise helps ensure thatContinue reading “Draft, pilot, reflect, revise…”