Thanks so much Chris!
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Thanks so much Chris!
Join us on Bluesky for #LTHEchat on Wednesday 11th March at 8pm GMT with guest @rmforsyth.bsky.social Rachel Forsyth to discuss GenAI in higher education as if education came first.
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Arrived in Brum and looking forward to #Digifest26! A huge thank you to all involved from the planning to logistical set up.
Bookings open β Join us at the ANTF Symposium 2026 in Newcastle! ntf-association.com/bookings-ope...
So much to consider here! Thanks for the great questions @oliviakellyou.bsky.social #LTHEchat
A6 Generative AI creates an opportunity for educators to expand digital literacy by helping students understand:
how AI systems generate content
how algorithms prioritise and distribute that content
the social and ethical implications of these technologies.
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A6 Generative AI tools can produce realistic text, images, and videos very quickly. This can make it harder for students to distinguish between authentic content, manipulated media, and AI-generated material, increasing the risk of misinformation spreading online. #LTHEchat
I so look foward to photos tomorrow @profsallybrown.bsky.social #LTHEchat
These are:
Media literacy β helping students evaluate sources of information
Critical thinking β questioning how knowledge is produced and distributed
Digital citizenship β understanding how online systems shape communication and belief
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To add ddressing algorithmic influence is not necessarily an additional responsibility outside teaching. It fits within existing education goals. #LTHEchat
A4 Educators help shape how students understand and evaluate knowledge. From an ethical perspective, supporting studentsβ ability to question these systems aligns with core educational values such as intellectual independence, fairness, and informed decision-making. #LTHEchat
Strong reactions to topics because they have mainly seen one side of the argument online.
Difficulty distinguishing between opinion, sponsored content, and verified information.
Limited awareness of multiple perspectives on an issue.
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A3 In teaching, some common signs might include:
Students confidently repeating viral claims from social media without checking sources.
Students citing TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube creators as primary sources rather than credible information sources.
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A3 Algorithms learn what a user likes and then show similar content in the future. Over time this can create an echo chamber and perpetuate misonformation. #LTHEchat
Yep
Filter bubbles are so real. Eli Pariser's book The Filter Bubble (2011) and TED talk is worth following up. #LTHEchat www.ted.com/talks/eli_pa...
A2 Yes this is important students are made aware of algorithmic bias as this can lead to problems such as:
Certain groups being underrepresented or misrepresented
Reinforcing stereotypes
Amplifying misinformation
Limiting the diversity of viewpoints users see
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A1 Social media platforms use algorithms to sort huge amounts of content and decide what appears in your feed. These algorithms learn from data such as past user behaviour, engagement (likes, shares), and historical patterns. #LTHEchat
Join us on Bluesky for #LTHEchat on Wednesday 4th March at 8pm GMT with guest @oliviakellyou.bsky.social to discuss how algorithmic bias can influence what students see on social media and what our role as educators should be.
Good evening #LTHEchat Joining from Sheffied #LTHEchat
Exciting news! EuroSoTL 2027 β 8β11 June 2027 is coming to London. eurosotl.org?p=2140
Join us on Bluesky for #LTHEchat on Wednesday 4th March at 8pm GMT with guest @oliviakellyou.bsky.social to discuss "Algorithmic Bias of Social Media: Should Educators Teach Students How Social Media Bias Shapes Knowledge?" lthechat.com/2026/02/27/l...
DM me if you want to pencil a date in for May or June as an incentive!
Maybe something to revisit? Given digital permeates so many roles, and within each we are juggling multiple roles, how does this impact our identities? Could make an interesting LTHEchat to think about if youβd like to.
Great questions @2standandstare.bsky.social - thank you #LTHEchat
So important Paul #LTHEchat
You're not alone! I wrote a chapter on this "The importance of a mentor in overcoming the βJack of All Trades, Master of Noneβ syndrome.
In The Impact of the Integrated Practitioner in Higher Education Studies in Third Space Professionalism. doi.org/10.4324/9781... #LTHEchat
A6 Through different CoP and providing space to share the ups and downs, opportunities for learning together and supportive collaborations, giving time to listen and care. #LTHEchat
A5 Being a member of SEDA @seda-ed-dev.bsky.social and learning from amazing colleagues like @profsallybrown.bsky.social @profpeter1.bsky.social @kaysambell.bsky.social #LTHEchat
Mid 2004 I was made redundant from a job in a totally different sector. My first role in HE was an admin temp which coincided with a restrutucture and gaining a perm poition. I had four roles in the space of a year before moving into a role supporting the Head of LTA. #LTHEchat