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The Open University @openuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 11

We are delighted that the OU has been awarded £4.9M by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council to lead the delivery of an exciting new approach to research skills development in the social sciences.

Read more: research.open.ac.uk/news/ou-awar...

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Thomas Ullmann @eduinf.bsky.social · Jun 7

A packed schedule with amazing presenters. Free and online. Be part of this year's CALRG conference to hear the latest about educational technology #EdTech

Institute of Educational Technology @ietatou.bsky.social · Jun 6

The schedule & abstracts for the 48th #CALRG Conference are now available! www.open.ac.uk/blogs/CALRG/...

📆16-19 June 2025
💻 Free, Online and open to all

External to The Open University (UK), email us ([email protected]) for session links.

#CALRG2025 #EdTech #DigitalEducation

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Thomas Ullmann @eduinf.bsky.social · May 14

Do you have a serious interest in online teaching, technology-enhanced learning and educational technology? Commonwealth Scholarship applications now invited for The Open University’s Masters in Online Teaching www.open.ac.uk/blogs/MAOT/i... @ietatou.bsky.social

Commonwealth Scholarship applications now invited for The Open University’s Masters in Online Teaching | Masters in Online Teaching

www.open.ac.uk

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Thomas Ullmann @eduinf.bsky.social · Mar 28

Our latest thinking on generative AI and teaching and learning. Presentation will be made available on YouTube. Get in contact with me if you want to hear more about it.

Institute of Educational Technology @ietatou.bsky.social · Mar 27

Join us today at 11.00 am for another AI-related #CALRG talk.

For link email [email protected]

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Institute of Educational Technology @ietatou.bsky.social · Mar 28

The skills and knowledge you’ll acquire through supported postgraduate study at The Open University can bring real-life benefits to you and your career. Study the theory and practice of online and blended teaching: www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/f98

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Institute of Educational Technology @ietatou.bsky.social · Mar 3

12-week #microcredential course
Online teaching: #Accessibility and inclusive learning
Start date: 10th March
Registrartion deadline: 9th March

www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...
#inclusivelearning #cpd #professionaldevelopment #TPD

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Institute of Educational Technology @ietatou.bsky.social · Mar 3

12-week #microcredential course
Online Teaching: Evaluating and Improving Courses

Start date: 10th March
Registration deadline: 9th March

www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...
#CPD #professionaldevelopment #TPD #evaluation #courseevaluation

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Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman @laperryman.bsky.social · Feb 7

Want to refresh your online teaching skills or gain new ones? The free, updated @openuniversity.bsky.social MOOC "The Online Educator" relaunches tomorrow, 8 Feb! Join international educators from all stages of education to enhance your online teaching. 3hrs/wk, 4 wks. www.open.edu/openlearncre...

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Thomas Ullmann @eduinf.bsky.social · Nov 12

Hear about "AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning" with a great lineup of speakers, such as Prof. Rienties, Pride and Prinsloo. I will be speaking about the future of teaching. Register now. It is free: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #EODLW2024 #OpenLearning #DigitalEducation #FutureOfLearning

Thomas Ullmann @eduinf.bsky.social · Aug 30

Hello Bluesky, I mostly post about educational technology, learning analytics, and reflective thinking. I like R.

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