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Gemma Spencer

@gemmaspencer.bsky.social

I am a Mum, Wife, Registered Nurse & PhD Student exploring ADHD in Pre-Registration Nursing & Midwifery. I am currently working as a lecturer in pre-registration adult Nursing at the University of Central Lancashire.

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Research participants needed!
If you are female, a current student nurse or midwife or within the past 12 months living with ADHD then I need you.
Click the link to complete a short, 10 minute survey to share your experiences forms.office.com/e/tsjLfPsbGN
#studentnurse #studentmidwife #ADHD

03.10.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Research participants needed!
If you are female, a current student nurse or midwife or within the past 12 months living with ADHD then I need you.
Click the link to complete a short, 10 minute survey to share your experiences-https://forms.office.com/e/tsjLfPsbGN
#studentnurse #studentmidwife #ADHD

02.10.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A mixed methods study to explore the lived experiences of support offered to LGBTQ+ students in higher education. | Student Engagement in Higher Education Journal

One of the most important things in education is meaningful interaction with the student voice. Something demonstrated in our recent publication with @raisenetwork.bsky.social @uclan.ac.uk

sehej.raise-network.com/raise/articl...

15.04.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Empowering neurodivergent learners: A strengths-based approach to university applications Empowering neurodivergent learners: A strengths-based approach to university applications

A strengths based approach can empower neurodivergent learners to thrive, not just survive education. @uclan.ac.uk

www.ucas.com/connect/blog...

15.04.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic experience, it was great to connect with lots of like-minded people πŸ˜€ #LTHEchat

13.02.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You're very welcome, I would love to hear your thoughts on it too.

13.02.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I would love to hear your thoughts on it as well.

13.02.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mattering: Empirical Validation of a Social-Psychological Concept Mattering is the extent to which we make a difference in the world around us. People matter simply because: others attend to them (awareness), invest themselves in them (importance), or look to th...

@drntasler.bsky.social @aah-ltsu.bsky.social This is the paper I mentioned about mattering on the #LTHEchat last night.

Elliott, G., Kao, S., & Grant, A. M. (2004). Mattering: Empirical Validation of a Social-Psychological Concept. Self and Identity, 3(4), 339–354. doi.org/10.1080/1357...

13.02.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Let me know how I can send it to you as it won't allow me to send it in a chat.

13.02.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Me too!! I often add things to my planner just so I tick it and get the ding πŸ˜„

13.02.2025 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you much for having us! It was great to connect with you all #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have really enjoyed reading the paper by Gregory Elliot et al but for the life of me cannot find the reference just now but I will dig it out for you and send it over if you like?

12.02.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

A6. I have been reading about mattering recently and I really like this concept. Everyone can belong to a community/group/institution but I believe that it's important for everyone to matter #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

A6. In a perfect world we wouldn't need to have this conversation about the 'how' and 'why' of inclusive design. #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Same here - I have shared an inaccessible slide which I then 'fixed'. I wish I could've taken a picture of some of my peers faces #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A.5 as long as the choice is built in rather than an afterthought like some alternative assessment formats. Assessments should be inclusive by design rather than on a need to have basis. I agree that presentations, podcasts, blogs are all worthwhile #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

as long as you follow the arrows πŸ˜€

12.02.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

gamification in education is amazing #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I use these in an 'empathy based' escape room within Nursing & it is so powerful. #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

A strengths based approach is so important for confidence building as opposed to the deficit model which is often front and centre. #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It depends where I'm reading for dark mode. Emails = a big no but my kindle is an absolute! #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A.4 (part 2) a ticklist that plays a satisfying bing when I have done it is always nice - this however may be a personal preference πŸ˜€ #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A.4 Small, interactive chunks that include a practice as you go on each section. A rationale for each concept too, I hate it when guidelines just say 'do' without the 'why'. #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There's not one colour that works for all. All learners will have their own preference e.g. pale blue on a screen for me helps me focus better than green.

12.02.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ this! #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I find it hard to get the right balance between creativity and inclusivity at times too.

12.02.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is possibly the most fabulous word I have seen yet used in education!

12.02.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Once you see the styles you will never go back to bold, underlined, size 14 again : )

12.02.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of my students demonstrated a screenreader to me and the difference between accessible and inaccessible documents - my mind was blown!

12.02.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I really like this point about expressing knowledge, (as well as the sunflowers ;)) #LTHEchat

12.02.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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