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Petra killoran

@pkiamstilllearning

PhD research into digital citizenship education for 7-16's in England. Background in Primary Ed & Library Information Science. Children's reading and school libraries advocate. In my spare time I paint & potter.

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104 Million Euros to Correct a Mistake: Sweden Says No to Major School Policy It Once Championed A quiet education revolution is unfolding in one of Europe’s most tech-forward countries. A billion-krona policy pivot is reshaping classrooms nationwide, driven by mounting evidence and expert pressu...

104 Million Euros to Correct a Mistake: Sweden Says No to Major School Policy It Once Championed share.google/iTTIFoyzxDCk...

26.12.2025 10:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another year being hobbled by perimenopause or menopause symptoms while you do a challenging and important job?

Another year watching colleagues struggle.

Let's see what we can do about that!

#Edusky #EduskyUk #WomenEd

21.08.2025 05:28 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Books for bedtime Books for bedtime to read to children - a selection of recommended bedtime stories to read to your child to help encourage a calm routine.

Books for #bedtime - we've picked out 30 great stories and poems to read, perform and share with your child - books which will help establish a calm end of day routine. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/bo... #kidlit #parenting

21.08.2025 06:42 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi,
I am looking for #schoollibrarians in England to take part in a 30 min #digitalcitizenship #education interview.

Are you involved in supporting digital citizenship or think that the #schoollibrary could?

For more info email
Petra.Killoran@city.ac.uk or direct message me.

#SLA #SLG #CILIP

24.06.2025 05:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Dear #teachers,
I am currently seeking survey/interview participants to contribute to my PhD research into #digitalcitizenship #education in England.

Your views/suggestions will help inform policy advice.πŸ™

#informationliteracy #digitalmedia
Survey πŸ‘‡
cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

23.06.2025 17:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi,
I am looking for #schoollibrarians in England to take part in a 30 min #digitalcitizenship #education interview.

Are you involved in supporting digital citizenship or think that the #schoollibrary could?

For more info email
Petra.Killoran@city.ac.uk or direct message me.

#SLA #SLG #CILIP

24.06.2025 05:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Dear #teachers,
I am currently seeking survey/interview participants to contribute to my PhD research into #digitalcitizenship #education in England.

Your views/suggestions will help inform policy advice.πŸ™

#informationliteracy #digitalmedia
Survey πŸ‘‡
cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

23.06.2025 17:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic Philosophy: Primary philosophy teaching resources In this illustrated series narrated by Sir Stephen Fry, a community of animals living in a fictional savannah try to navigate some tricky philosophical questions. Aimed at pupils studying at KS2 level...

Beyond excited to finally share this project! I am so proud to be co-creator and education consultant on this show.

Narrated by the incredible Stephen Fry, Fantastic Philosophy aims to help children develop critical thinking and oracy.
#PhilosophyMatters ##philsky

www.bbc.co.uk/teach/articl...

26.03.2025 13:27 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5

Hello, are you a #schoollibrarian in England?
Do you think the #schoollibrary can be part of supporting #digitalcitizenship for students?
Or perhaps you already do?

Please add your voice to my PhD research by joining me for a short 30 min interview. πŸ™

Contact
Petra.killoran@city.ac.uk

12.05.2025 16:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Calling on #teachers to add their voice and sign up to my research into #digitalcitizenship #education in England for 7-16's. Your insight will help me better understand current practice and shape #digitaleducation policy reccomendations.
Contact πŸ‘‡
Petra.killoran@city.ac.uk
#Computerscience #PSHE

12.05.2025 08:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello, are you a #schoollibrarian in England?
Do you think the #schoollibrary can be part of supporting #digitalcitizenship for students?
Or perhaps you already do?

Please add your voice to my PhD research by joining me for a short 30 min interview. πŸ™

Contact
Petra.killoran@city.ac.uk

12.05.2025 16:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Calling on #teachers to add their voice and sign up to my research into #digitalcitizenship #education in England for 7-16's. Your insight will help me better understand current practice and shape #digitaleducation policy reccomendations.
Contact πŸ‘‡
Petra.killoran@city.ac.uk
#Computerscience #PSHE

12.05.2025 08:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello,
I am seeking #teachers for a short PhD reseach interview into #digitalcitizenship #education in England.
Please join the conversation and share your views and suggestions on what you do, think and need? πŸ™
DM/EmailπŸ‘‡
Petra.Killoran@city.ac.uk #Computersinschools #PSHE #Computerscience

08.05.2025 11:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello,
I am seeking #teachers for a short PhD reseach interview into #digitalcitizenship #education in England.
Please join the conversation and share your views and suggestions on what you do, think and need? πŸ™
DM/EmailπŸ‘‡
Petra.Killoran@city.ac.uk #Computersinschools #PSHE #Computerscience

08.05.2025 11:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello, I am seeking KS2 & KS3 #teachers in England to take part in my #digitalcitizenship research. If you are willing to share your experiences/suggestions please see survey below or email Petra.Killoran@citystgeorges.ac.uk to take part in 20 min interview. Thank you
#computerscience #PSHE
SurveyπŸ‘‡

30.04.2025 13:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello, I am seeking KS2 & KS3 #teachers in England to take part in my #digitalcitizenship research. If you are willing to share your experiences/suggestions please see survey below or email Petra.Killoran@citystgeorges.ac.uk to take part in 20 min interview. Thank you
#computerscience #PSHE
SurveyπŸ‘‡

30.04.2025 13:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am very excited to annouce that #Icepops2025 will be taking place in the UK, 9-10 September at the University of Manchester. The call for speakers is now open but love this theme of copyright, safe spaces and sanctuary

23.04.2025 13:23 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello, seeking #teachers in England to join my #digitalcitizenship education research.

Points so far:
1. Many teachers not aware of DCE or #DigitalLiteracy
2. Training/guidance needed
3. Lack of resources/time

Your insights will inform the reccomendations

5 Min SurveyπŸ‘‡
#PSHE #ComputerScience

22.04.2025 06:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello, seeking #teachers in England to join my #digitalcitizenship education research.

Points so far:
1. Many teachers not aware of DCE or #DigitalLiteracy
2. Training/guidance needed
3. Lack of resources/time

Your insights will inform the reccomendations

5 Min SurveyπŸ‘‡
#PSHE #ComputerScience

22.04.2025 06:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image featuring a quote about the importance of school libraries in introducing and preparing students for a bigger world. The quote is attributed to Jen Hossack, Co-Chair of the Montana Library Association, School Library Division. The image also displays logos for the American Association of School Librarians and Montana Library Association.

Image featuring a quote about the importance of school libraries in introducing and preparing students for a bigger world. The quote is attributed to Jen Hossack, Co-Chair of the Montana Library Association, School Library Division. The image also displays logos for the American Association of School Librarians and Montana Library Association.

School librarians play a vital role in student successβ€”fostering literacy, teaching research skills, supporting digital citizenship, and encouraging lifelong learning. With AASL Chapters’ support, they empower the next generation. ✨ www.ala.org/aasl/slm #SchoolLibraryMonth

21.04.2025 19:32 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What is news literacy (and why does it matter)? | Definition, Best Practices, Misinformation, & Deep Fakes | Britannica News literacy teaches people how to think critically about timely issues and sources of information, not what to think. It helps foster healthy skepticism while avoiding cynical distrust of all news a...

What is news literacy? And why does it matter? Read NLP's @pamelabrunskill.bsky.social's deep dive explainer for @britannica.com ‡️

www.britannica.com/topic/What-i...

21.04.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi, I am seeking #schoolteachers in England to share their views on #digtalcitizenship #education.
Training/Resources/ curriculum/policy?
Your feedback will help towards policy reccomendations.πŸ™‚
#PSHE ##ComputerStudies and #digitalmedia
Thank you
πŸ‘‡
cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

21.04.2025 11:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Hi, I am seeking #schoolteachers in England to share their views on #digtalcitizenship #education.
Training/Resources/ curriculum/policy?
Your feedback will help towards policy reccomendations.πŸ™‚
#PSHE ##ComputerStudies and #digitalmedia
Thank you
πŸ‘‡
cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

21.04.2025 11:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Hi i am.seeking #teachers who teach 7-16s in England to share their digital citizenship education views or experience.
Can you spare a little time to add a teachers perspectiveto my research?
All contributions greatly appreciated πŸ‘
#PSHE #computingatschool #digitalmedia
See below for more info.πŸ‘‡

17.04.2025 16:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi i am.seeking #teachers who teach 7-16s in England to share their digital citizenship education views or experience.
Can you spare a little time to add a teachers perspectiveto my research?
All contributions greatly appreciated πŸ‘
#PSHE #computingatschool #digitalmedia
See below for more info.πŸ‘‡

17.04.2025 16:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is the birthday of the great Italian artist and polymath Leonardo da Vinci, widely regarded as the exemplar of Renaissance ideals. His personal library has been partially cataloged on LibraryThing, as part of our Legacy Libraries project. #LeonardoDaVinci πŸ’™πŸ“š

15.04.2025 20:12 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Spring blossom on a cherry tree

Spring blossom on a cherry tree

Any guesses which songs or films I might be using to talk about 20 years of information literacy advocacy? #lilac2025 @lilacconf.bsky.social I have a Spotify play list to share later

13.04.2025 11:32 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

The LILAC Conference Committee are busy welcoming everyone to the conference. If you’d like to follow what’s happening over the next few days you can do so with the hashtag #LILAC25

14.04.2025 08:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hi, my research seeks #teachers views on teaching #digitalcitizenship for 7-16s in England.

What are your barriers/challenges/suggestions?
Are resources and guidance sufficient?
Please share your viewsπŸ™
#PSHE #computerstudies #education

Survey:πŸ‘‡
cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

13.04.2025 08:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

Hi, my research seeks #teachers views on teaching #digitalcitizenship for 7-16s in England.

What are your barriers/challenges/suggestions?
Are resources and guidance sufficient?
Please share your viewsπŸ™
#PSHE #computerstudies #education

Survey:πŸ‘‡
cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

13.04.2025 08:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1