How can technology strengthen community in distance education? Olivia Kelly’s Praxis Project, Creating Harmony from Discord, explores innovative ways to support connection and belonging for remote learners. #OnlineLearning #DistanceEducation #TeachingInnovation
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✨ We’re gearing up for the 8th annual Praxis Festival of Scholarship this week!
Led by @azumahcarol.bsky.social the event is open to everyone, and we’d love you to join us.
🔗 View the full programme and register on our website:
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#SoTL #FestivalOfScholarship
Join us on 29 April for the Into Practice hub’s first seminar!
With @ursulastickler.bsky.social, Leigh Worrall, and a keynote from Kris Stutchbury on teacher development in sub‑Saharan Africa.
Details: university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...
#SoTL @azumahcarol.bsky.social
No April Fools here - the latest Praxis podcast episode now available! @oliviakellyou.bsky.social chats with Olwyn O'Malley & Joanna Mirek-Tooth to explore their recent scholarship project supporting joint-degree students at the @openuniversity.bsky.social Listen 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/0Eou...
🐣 Taking a moment this Easter break to plan your next scholarship project?
The Praxis Funding Call 2026–27 is open!
We’re backing students‑as‑partners projects that build on existing scholarship and align with advancing social mobility.
Message us for your application form.
How can interactive tools support critical writing?
Bob Hallawell’s Praxis Project explores a new interactive writing tool in Demystifying Critically. Watch the video to learn more. #EdTech #AcademicSkills @openuniversity.bsky.social @azumahcarol.bsky.social
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Here we go! Welcome Dr Mark Carrigan our keynote for this year’s Open University #PraxisOpenSeminar2026
Excited to welcome Dr Mark Carrigan as keynote speaker for our @OpenUniversity #PraxisOpenSeminar2026!
From Anxiety to Agency: Unlocking AI’s Creative Potential in Higher Education
Join us from 9:45 for a chat ahead of a prompt 9:55 start. Don’t miss it! @azumahcarol.bsky.social
Looking forward to tomorrow’s #OpenUniversity #PraxisOpenSeminar2026: From Anxiety to Agency – Unlocking AI’s Creative Potential in HE. As AI sparks worry and debate, how do we move beyond fear? @MarkCarrigan will explore how AI can catalyse creativity and deeper thinking. @CarolAzumah
Exploring new ways to support future teachers – Watch Cath Bleasdale’s video on developing reflective practice in teacher education through collaborative toolkit design #TeacherEducation #ReflectivePractice @openuniversity.bsky.social @azumahcarol.bsky.social
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Register now for the Praxis Festival of Scholarship 2026!
Join us for a day of inspiring sessions, practical insights, and celebration of scholarship across WELS and beyond.
🔗 Register now: university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...
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Join us tomorrow for the final event in our current #ScholarshipMatters series, where our language colleagues will explore the question: “What counts as research?”
Find full details and register via our website:
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There’s still time to register!
Join us for an exciting conversation on the role of AI in education and research. Keynote speaker Dr Mark Carrigan will share expert insights on how these technologies are transforming the academic landscape.
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/events/19789...
Curious about what’s new in scholarship and innovation at the OU?
Dive into our March newsletter for fresh insights, updates, and upcoming events.
Take a look: university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...
Why is it challenging to recruit younger students for research?
In this Scholarship Matters session, Tamsin Smith shares insights from a project exploring 18–25-year-old nursing students’ sense of belonging & lessons learned from low participation.
Watch here: university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...
We're looking forward to our next #ScholarshipMatters event!
Join us for “What counts as research?” with Mara Fuertes-Gutierrez, Laura Puente Martin and Anna Tudela Isanta.
Find out more and register via our website:
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Ready to spring into our #ScholarshipMatters event? 🌱
Join us tomorrow as we explore what it means to be an AI‑enabled, EDIA‑informed pedagogue.
Register here university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...
✨ New Praxis Podcast Episode. Host @oliviakellyou.bsky.social chats with Lisa Bowers & Hannah R. Marston about future tech and accessibility. They explore emerging tech as a leveller. A thoughtful, pragmatic look at building a more inclusive digital world. Listen 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/3GsE...
🎉 Big congratulations to our colleagues behind the top three most‑viewed Praxis #SoTL projects on the Scholarship Exchange!
Curious who made the list? Explore their brilliant work on our website: university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...
We can't wait to engage with you next week at the next #ScholarshipMatters event.
Join us for 'Becoming an AI-enabled and EDIA-informed pedagogue' with Rachele de Felice
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Can’t wait for next week’s #ScholarshipMatters event?
Why not revisit an inspiring session to tide you over!
Catch Jon Rainford and Kate Oakley as they explore how co‑creation can transform scholarship practice
🎥 Watch the session here:
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A happy group of students sharing ideas
🎉 The Praxis Festival of Scholarship 2026 is now live!
Join us for a day of inspiring sessions, practical insights, and celebration of scholarship across WELS and beyond.
🔗 Register now: university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...
@azumahcarol.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social
How do students truly connect in a digital classroom?
Catch Scholarship Matters session "Study With Me: Social Learning in Distance Education" to dive into the research on fostering meaningful peer connections and community in online learning.
Watch here:
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APP Praxis Project Call now open!
We’re seeking proposals on:
☕How virtual mental health cafés support student wellbeing & engagement
📚A critical literature review of Access & Participation Plans
Message us for an application form
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🤩What a wonderful, insightful seminar on 'Social Media and Student Belonging' with our guest speaker @heydrvanessa.bsky.social discussing the importance of social media spaces for students and the importance of peer interaction. Recording is available for members of the Social Media Scholarship Hub.
☕️ Start your week with a warm drink and a spark of insight!
Catch up on our 'Demystifying Criticality: scoping the potential of an interactive writing tool' event with Bob Hallawell & Deborah Cooper
Watch here 👉 university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...
#AcademicSky #EduSky #SoTL
The recording of #ScholarshipMatters event “Discord for Connection: Building Community Through Tech” by @oliviakellyou.bsky.social is now available!
Discover how Discord can support student belonging, collaboration, and digital engagement.
📌 Watch here:
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AI is reshaping the future of scholarship—are you ready? 🤖✨
We’re thrilled to share that Dr Mark Carrigan will be keynote speaker, sharing expert insights on AI’s transformative role in education and research.
Don't miss out on the conversation of the year! 👇 university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...
Praxis Podcast Episode 13 is live! Dr Mark Carrigan and @oliviakellyou.bsky.social discuss how Gen-AI is transforming teaching, marking and academic identity, from invisible teaching labour to shifting trust between students, staff and institutions. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5QIu...
How are students choosing their digital tools for group work in 2026?
We’re excited to share our session with Poppy Gibson as part of our #ScholarshipMatters series looking at the shift in digital collaboration and teaching strategies.
🔗 Watch here: university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...