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Dr Alison Purvis

@dralison.bsky.social

Associate Dean Teaching & Learning | College of Health, Wellbeing & Life Sciences | SheffHallamUni | Senior Ed. JUTLP | Director OAPA | Disability Advocate | Pedagogy, digital, physiology, inclusion & equality.

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Latest posts by dralison.bsky.social on Bluesky

In two weeks time I'll be heading over to Lancaster for #SocMedHE25 on 16 December! Really looking forward to the conference, it's a highlight of the year!

01.12.2025 10:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Brilliant photos Sue!

06.11.2025 07:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you everyone, a really thought provoking and engaging #LTHEchat!

05.11.2025 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A6 - that a good digital leader isn't a digital or technical expert; they are someone committed to their own digital development, they value expertise in others, and they role model digital confidence (is that more than one thing?!) #LTHEchat #digitalleadership

05.11.2025 20:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A5 - Culture impacts everything! How people perceive digital, how much they value digital, attitudes to skill development, appetite for risk and innovation, and how expectations are woven through an organisation. #LTHEchat

05.11.2025 20:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A4 - I've really got a lot out of the work I have done recently collaborating with @jisc.bsky.social and other partners in their Digital Transformation Framework and Beyond Blended pilot projects. Being able to connect with likeminded colleagues across the sector has been really valuable. #LTHEchat

05.11.2025 20:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A3 - digital landscape is complex and fast moving. I want to be thoughtful about access to tools & spaces and recognise that the digital access is not always equitable, what can I do to help smooth that lumpiness? However, I also see how digital environments can help many find their voices #LTHEchat

05.11.2025 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

that resonates with me too Niall! #LTHEchat

05.11.2025 20:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think 'digital' can mean a lot of different things to people. For example, people often conflate 'online learning' with digital, and yet it means so much more than that. Hence explaining digital never seems to go away! #LTHEchat

05.11.2025 20:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A2 - I've had formal roles in 'digital leadership' but I also recognise that I have informal ones too. From sharing and showing other people practical ways to develop their digital skills to influencing for digital change in all kinds of spaces. #LTHEchat #digitalleadership

05.11.2025 20:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A1 - for me there are lots of similarities between 'digital leadership' and other types or contexts of leadership. It's thoughtful, adaptive, and people-focused #LTHEchat #digitalleadership

05.11.2025 20:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nearly time for #LTHEchat !

05.11.2025 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Join @bethflloyd.bsky.social and I for tonightโ€™s #LTHEchat about #digitalleadership ๐Ÿฅณ

05.11.2025 10:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Me too! Itโ€™s been a few months since I last posted, so looking forward to tonightโ€™s #LTHEchat!

05.11.2025 10:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
LTHE Chat 342: Digital Leadership for Inclusive and Strategicย Change Join us onย Blueskyย with guest Alison Purvisย (@dralison.bsky.social) and Beth Fielding-Lloyd (@bethflloyd.bsky.social) onย Wednesday, 5th November 2025 at 20:00 GMT Digital leadership in higher education is evolving rapidly. Itโ€™s no longer just about managing technology; itโ€™s about shaping culture, taking a human-centred approach, and ensuring inclusive practice. In our work, weโ€™ve explored the perceptions and characteristics of digital leadership in higher education.

LTHE Chat 342: Digital Leadership for Inclusive and Strategicย Change

Join us onย Blueskyย with guest Alison Purvisย (@dralison.bsky.social) and Beth Fielding-Lloyd (@bethflloyd.bsky.social) onย Wednesday, 5th November 2025 at 20:00 GMT Digital leadership in higher education is evolving rapidly. Itโ€™sโ€ฆ

03.11.2025 19:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Elizabeth Freeman, Melike Bulut, Alison Purvis and Sue Beckingham

Elizabeth Freeman, Melike Bulut, Alison Purvis and Sue Beckingham

Team @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social
We each presented at SEDA conference.
@dralison.bsky.social, Elizabeth Freeman and Melike Bulut

#sedaconf2025

16.05.2025 05:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ah! Lovely! Iโ€™m so glad you found something you love! Thereโ€™s always something I canโ€™t resistโ€ฆ in fact a visit must be overdue for me! Enjoy your new earrings!!

25.04.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Artificial Intelligence Transparency Scale (AITS) The communication of transparency is a key aspect of sharing how AI has been used in created materials or activities. The Artificial Intelligence Transparency Scale (AITS) is a communication tool whic...

We've been exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in learning. A key challenge is transparency of how AI is used. The Artificial Intelligence Transparency Scale is a tool to talk about how we use AI in learning, teaching, and more generally. Find out more at doi.org/10.25416/NTR...

25.04.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fargate has just had its refurbishment completed and there are lots of new places to eat (Cambridge Street Collective is a fab new food court near where John Lewis was), so I'm sure you will enjoy a visit!

16.04.2025 08:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Beth, I'm not sure where you are but Sheffield has some a couple of great local makers shops that are also online: Birds Yard (www.birdsyard.co.uk) Sheffield Makers (sheffieldmakershuntersbar.com) They may have what you are looking for, and I always find something I can't resist buying ๐Ÿคฉ

16.04.2025 08:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

It was such a pleasure to record a podcast on digital learning with @pjmella.bsky.social recently! All Series 1 episodes are available at lta.shu.ac.uk/scholarship/...

16.04.2025 08:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Maturity Model Cards The resource is a set of cards that should be printed doubled-sided onto A6 card.The cards use abridged text from the Jisc Maturity Model (adaptation made with permission from Jisc). Users are encoura...

The Maturity Model workshop cards based on the @jisc.bsky.social Digital Transformation Framework Maturity Model, are now available from the National Teaching Repository doi.org/10.25416/NTR... I hope colleagues find these useful,and please do get in touch with your feedback if you use them!

18.03.2025 09:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looking forward to seeing you Sheila!

11.03.2025 09:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A deck of cards with Jisc Maturity Model content and diagrams

A deck of cards with Jisc Maturity Model content and diagrams

A selection of cards with Jisc Maturity Model content and diagrams

A selection of cards with Jisc Maturity Model content and diagrams

Iโ€™ve been looking forward to today - Jisc Digifest! Iโ€™m excited to share how we used the Maturity Model @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social for our Digital Learning Transformation Project, & first time sharing Maturity Model workshop cards ๐Ÿคฉ 15:00 in Hall 8 #digifest #jiscdigifest @jisc.bsky.social

11.03.2025 09:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us for this weekโ€™s #LTHEchat which will explore hidden curriculum with Dr. Pam Birtill @diervilla.bsky.social, Dr. Richard Harris and Dr. Madeleine Pownall @Maddipow.bsky.social on Wednesday 8-9pm GMT. Blog post to follow soon!

02.02.2025 10:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Writing and Publishing Good Educational Technology Research Get tickets on Humanitix - Writing and Publishing Good Educational Technology Research hosted by Open Access Publishing Association. Online. Wednesday 5th February 2025. Find event information.

OAPA webinar: events.humanitix.com/writing-and-... A distinguished panel of experts in #EdTech give their insights into how to design impactful studies, navigating publishing, and how to align to current trends. Members access all seminars for A$75/yr see open-publishing.org/membership.

20.01.2025 11:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Reflections on SocMedHE24: Fragmentation and the Role of Social Media in Higher Education The 10th Social Media for Learning in Higher Education Conference #SocMedHE24 took place at Sheffield Hallam University on Thursday 19 December 2024. The conference began in 2015, led by Alison Purvis...

A couple of days on from #SocMedHE24 I've reflected on what I learnt. Thank you again to Liz Mossop for her welcome address, @amltaylor66.bsky.social for her thought provoking keynote, and to @suebecks.bsky.social for being such a wonderful co-organiser! www.linkedin.com/pulse/reflec...

21.12.2024 10:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Three reusable KeepCup coffee cups with the SocMedHE logo from 2015, 2016 and 2025

Three reusable KeepCup coffee cups with the SocMedHE logo from 2015, 2016 and 2025

Snap! #SocMedHE15 #SocMedHE16 #SocMedHE24 #10yearsofSocMedHE

20.12.2024 11:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a day yesterday @ #SocMedHE24! I'm still cogitating on what I learnt. Thank you again to all the presenters, with particular mention to @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social VC Liz Mossop, fabulous keynote @amltaylor66.bsky.social, and conference co-host @suebecks.bsky.social. Here's to #SocMedHE25!

20.12.2024 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Andy, and thank you for your enjoyable presentation! Merry Christmas to you ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป

19.12.2024 20:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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