I have now been working at the University of Edinburgh for over 12 months and am enjoying every minute. The work is challenging, satisfying and interesting. Work colleagues are diligent, supportive and great fun to be with. What more could … Continue reading
Author: lorrainespalding
February 2018
February Highlight Stakeholder analysis It was a real joy to deliver a full stakeholder analaysis exercise this month. As we enter the expansion of Media Hopper Replay, the University’s lecture recording service, I’m planning for increased reach and visibility, … Continue reading
January 2018
This is my first week note and already it has morphed into something different – a month note! However, I’m making the most of the opportunity to reflect and highlight events and discussions that stand out for me. Week 1 … Continue reading
What might you find here
I’m in the process of reorganising my blog to make it easier to navigate. Rather than one long list of posts, you will find a space for personal exploration, and a space for my professional reflections. You will find a … Continue reading
Walking on glass
I walk on glass every day Moving through the shards of my daughter’s emotional maelstrom SMASH – another broken dream CRACK – another tear in her self belief Spiky confidences and accusations. Blame. Anger. Frustration. We cling to a sinking … Continue reading →
Digging deep
Deeply despairing. Utterly desperate. Reaching for normality; stretching, stretching – missing it. Again. Clinging to each other, battered in the storm, Grasping the gossamer threads of hope Blowing about in the maelstrom. How are you? Fine, fine – you? Smiling through the … Continue reading →
Longing and a wish
There is a deep longing when you have a child with additional support needs. It seems to go with the territory. A longing for a more ‘normal’ life, a child who is happier, more settled, achieving, healthy, accepted. A magic … Continue reading →
Are we inspiring all learners?
Last week was Dyslexia Awareness Week. In the main I think awareness weeks are a good idea, especially now we have social media as anyone can pitch in with comments, ideas, stories and have a voice. I really didn’t know … Continue reading →
Precious
Precious is the time with those who reach out and care Who shine a light on inner strength when all seems bare Sensing and soothing anguish and pain Energising, empathising again and again. Precious is the warmth of a … Continue reading →
Communications, digital and me
I have spent the last 23 months working in a digital environment with the Scottish Government and Education Scotland immersed in the world of digital (for learning). My job was to promote Glow, Scotland’s digital environment for learning and latterly, the development of a Digital … Continue reading →
Reflections of my first GovCamp #scotgc13
As a traditional comms person, the pace of developments in digital and social media have at times left me playing catch up (or at least feeling as though I’m playing catch up) – an observer, rather than a participant. I … Continue reading →
Twitter and making it real
This is a business related blog as I just have to write about my experiences of the last two days. I am currently doing some communication work to support a national multi-agency quality improvement programme, The Early Years Collaborative. To … Continue reading →