Dr Sharon Flynn

Dr Sharon Flynn

@sharonlflynn.bsky.social

Higher Education Professional living and working in Ireland. National Co-ordinator of the N-TUTORR project, transforming learning across the Irish technological university sector. Personal account. She/her.

2,215 Followers 1,112 Following 253 Posts Joined Oct 2023
4 months ago
Christina Pozzi speaking at EITEdTech25

Refreshing to hear from Christina Pozzi- having been through the education system does not make you an expert in education, schools are not a machine to be fixed. Collaboration with students, teachers is essential for developing useful tools. #EITEdTech25

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4 months ago

I would argue it is a little more nuanced - what if the teachers are integrating smartphone use into the classroom session? Also it doesn’t consider EDI issues - where a student relies on particular smartphone use to support their learning.

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4 months ago

Antoaneta Angelova-Krasteva stresses the importance of digital sovereignty and European ed tech tools, built on European values. #EITEdTech25

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4 months ago
Antoaneta Angelova-Krasteva. Director for Innovation, Digital Education and International Cooperation, DG EAC, EC

#EITEdTech25 has started in beautiful Brussels. Looking forward to speaking on the second panel - about student digital skills. We want our students to have the best learning outcomes, and teachers to have the best tools. Start with people, not platforms. ❤️🙏

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4 months ago
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Great to be at Running up that Hill - about sustainability of small independent theatre companies in Ireland, NI and Scotland. I am learning so much! #CreativeGalway

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8 months ago

3 days in the new job. Made some progress today. Feels like 2 steps forward and 1 step back, with a few hurdles and obstacles to work around.

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8 months ago

I swore I wouldn’t do this again. Bus at 2:15. Arrived airport 4:45 for 6:30 flight. Too early. All for #OER25

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8 months ago
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EUA L&T Agenda 2030 EUA - European University Association

The European University Association has published the EUA Learning & Teaching Agenda 2030, a strategic framework for #EUALearnTeach activities up until 2030, defining the thematic foci of our work in the field for the upcoming years.
📚 Read it at buff.ly/tsCFqzu

#HigherEdSky #AcademicSky

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9 months ago
To sustain wellbeing, we must build universities where compassion is expected - not exceptional- and where wellbeing is lived, not just spoken about.

Lovely 2nd keynote from Bridgette Bewick about compassion in HE. Sadly missing at a whole university level, although glimpses during the pandemic response.

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9 months ago
A Rounder Sense of Purpose

A little bit strange to be back at the CELT conference at Galway Uni. Excellent opening keynote from Paul Vare. Hearing about ESD Educator Competencies. aroundersenseofpurpose.eu

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9 months ago
Dr Hazel Farrell at EdTech25 launching the GenAI book 
All the resources in the book and created within the NTUTOR project. 
Members of the GenAI National Network

Time for the launch of the GenAI book launch with Dr Hazel Farrell and colleagues at #edtech25 authored with a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach.

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9 months ago
Workshop: The fundamentals of copyright in learning technology, 15 july from 2 - 5 pm, Pressenters: Jane secker and chris morrison, member price £69, Non-member price £129

Join us on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, for a half-day workshop designed specifically for education professionals with an interest in learning technology. The Fundamentals of Copyright in Learning Technology Workshop will be led by Chris Morrison & Jane Secker, Learn more: buff.ly/A4altSd #altc #Copyright

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9 months ago
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The ALT Awards 2025 are officially open for entries until 14 July 2025. This year, we’re proud to present seven awards covering leadership in digital education, ethical practice, digital transformation, and adult education. Learn more: buff.ly/dtQanMZ #altc #ALTC25 #ALTawards

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9 months ago
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2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition The 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report profiles key trends and emerging technologies and practices shaping the future of teaching and learning, and envision

Wonderful to see the @ntutorr.ie GenAI:N3 network appear as an exemplar in this year's @educause.bsky.social Horizon Report - Teaching and Learning. See page 29. Congratulations to @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and the team. #NextGenerationEU library.educause.edu/resources/20...

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10 months ago
Hazel and Ken preparing to give their Gasta talk- heckled by Tom Farrelly.

Another output from @ntutorr.ie with potential of significant impact - @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and @kenmccarthy.ie talking about the collaborative GenAI:N3 network. #NextGenerationEU

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10 months ago
Tom Farrelly in full flow.

Final session of the day at #DigitalEd25. The Gasta Master Tom Farrelly takes to the stage @gasta.me.

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10 months ago
Image of printed copy of the report Student Empowerment in the Technological Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland.

Great to get a printed copy of the impact report. It is also available from the @ntutorr.ie website at www.transforminglearning.ie/resources-pu... #NextGenerationEU

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10 months ago
Sarah Carroll speaking in front of a slide called Co-creating Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Exploring the Impact of the N-TUTORR Students as Partners in Innovation and Change Fellowships.

5 months after the end of @ntutorr.ie - the impact is still being realised. @sarahcarroll.bsky.social speaking about the impact of the Students as Partners Fellowships on behalf of the team. #NextGenerationEU #DigitalEd25

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10 months ago
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Plenty of food for thought about Assessment Design in an AI world from @phillipdawson.bsky.social keynote. Stressing focus on validity over cheating. There is no such thing as AI-proof assessment. We need a Swiss cheese approach. #DigitalEd25

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10 months ago
President Orla Flynn opening the DigitalEd25 conference

Lovely to be back on the Galway campus at @atu-ie.bsky.social for the DigitalEd 25 conference and great to reconnect with @ntutorr.ie colleagues. President @oflynnatu.bsky.social opening.

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10 months ago

What a privilege to spend the afternoon talking about excellent teaching with @crehanm.bsky.social and @kenmccarthy.ie and others. One of the highlights of the year.

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10 months ago
Carina Ginty and Moira Maguire speaking in front of an audience.

The impact and influence of @ntutorr.ie continues! Great to see @carinaginty.bsky.social and Moira Maguire speaking about the Student Empowerment stream at today’s National Forum Pedagogical Partnerships event. #NextGenerationEU #TransformingLearning.

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10 months ago
Crest of the University of Banford and a pin saying University of Banford - Teaching Badgers.

I even have the badge.

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10 months ago

Dream Team! Wish I could be there.

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10 months ago
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Exploring strategies for institutions to leverage the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning EUA - European University Association

A 2024 #EUALearnTeach Thematic Peer Group analysed various aspects of the implementation of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning #SoTL.

This final report identifies challenges and offers recommendations to promote wider adoption.

📝 Read it at buff.ly/1RayHP5

#EduSky #HigherEd

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11 months ago
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The deadline for submitting proposals to the highly anticipated #OER25 Conference has been extended. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to this important conversation around Open Education and AI in the age of populism. Submit proposals by 23:59, Tuesday 22 April 2025. buff.ly/kMay9zf #altc #OER

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11 months ago
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The National Digital Leadership Network is formally launched by
@mtu.ie President @maggiecusack.bsky.social
#NDLN2025

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11 months ago

What a wonderful event yesterday, thanks to @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social and the team at @mtu.ie for hosting the launch.

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11 months ago
Why we are no longer posting on X  

In line with University of Limerick’s ongoing commitment to providing engaging, transparent, diverse and positive communications through our digital channels, the University has conducted a review of its presence on the X platform (formerly Twitter). 

Due to the sustained decline in engagement, concern as to the veracity of performance data, the prevalence of automated traffic, an ongoing EU regulatory review, and the increased presence of toxic content, UL will cease posting on the X platform. This decision aligns with our commitment to responsible digital communication and safeguarding our online community as well as our own team members. The University will continue to prioritise social media platforms that provide a safe, engaging, and effective environment to communicate with our audiences, while remaining open to reassessing this decision should the platform’s content moderation practices and user experience significantly improve in future

Today UL has made the decision to no longer post on X

If you're one of our new Bluesky followers, check out our UL Starter Pack of academics, researchers, departments & faculties:
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#StudyatUL

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11 months ago
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Reframing Recognition: Part 3 Demystifying Microcredentials

Part 3 of our seven(!) part series introducing a new report on digital and micro credentials for the NDLN is now out:

blog.weareopen.coop/reframing-re...

@ntutorr.ie #VerifiableCredentials #OpenBadges #OpenRecognition #Microcredentials #DigitalBadges

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