"pedagogy" blog posts
Reflections on an Internship at Distance with CIE
As part of the Syntegrative Learning Module for the MSc in Digital Education at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), the Centre for Innovation in Education annually accepts student interns to work on current and future-facing innovation projects – aligning with the Learning Outcomes (Los) of the syntegrative module, expanding their knowledge and skills, and enhancing their employability and experience.
Posted on: 16 December 2025
Getting lost in the enchanted forest, or Falling in love with Padlet (again)
I still remember the first time I was introduced to Padlet. It was an icebreaker activity during an online event; I was asked to search for an image online that reflected how I felt that day and post it to a virtual wall. I found Padlet intuitive to use but - and forgive me for saying this – I couldn’t help thinking, Here is another tool. You see, although I’m a digital education specialist, I can be a little bit reticent when it comes to new tools in that I need to be convinced of the value before I sign up. In Padlet terms, I might be a sceptical sheep, or a dubious donkey…
Posted on: 6 November 2025
COVID-19 and Educational Transitions Conference Report
The COVID-19 pandemic had a serious effect on the experience of students at every level of education. With the move to online teaching taking place almost overnight, the loss of in-person interaction, and the advent of digital technologies that now seem almost essential to our everyday lives, there has been a lasting effect on the HE sector.
Posted on: 7 August 2023
Solstice Conference Edge Hill University - 5th-6th June 2019. Who are you and who do you want to be?
I attended Edge Hill’s Solstice Conference on 5th June 2019 in Ormskirk. It was a productive and fast paced day filled with great practice and inspirational talks. A real highlight of the conference was witnessing Phil Race’s semi-retirement ‘This is Your Life’ presentation and celebration.
Posted on: 16 August 2019