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”
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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”
Just like riding a bicycle…
…there are some things that once learned are never forgotten. Not that I have any recent experiences of riding a bicycle except for the odd indoor ‘spin’ for charity if that counts. I’m not thinking about bicycles however, rather my experiences of crafting process flowcharts that started about 25 years ago – eeek!
August 2024: Plus ça change…
Reflecting on 2023 I noted “As I look ahead to 2024, I expect the year to be less busy on a professional level but time will tell whether or not this turns out to be the case.” Halfway through 2024 I have published two journal papers, attended two conferences, given four conference presentations, completed myContinue reading “August 2024: Plus ça change…”
#OER24 – a reflection
In this post I reflect on my first time attendance at OER24, the annual Open Education, Research, Practice and Policy conference hosted this week by Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland. I also had the opportunity to present my current work, a video recording of a practice run is available through this link: https://learningdigitaltogether.com/our-pilot/
Sandra Flynn 