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Kathy seddon commented on Jemima Gibbons's group 'RSA elections: 'At Large' candidates'

"David thank you you have been a great help and support. I also really want to say a huge 'thank you' to everyone for their votes. I look forward to taking forward the issues raised here - and would really welcome any further thoughts from…"

Jul 20, 2012

Kathy seddon replied to Jemima Gibbons's discussion 'Can the RSA become a truly networked nonprofit?' in the group RSA elections: 'At Large' candidates

"Thank you Matthew - that made me refresh my memory about Argyris! A good summary at "theories of action, double loop learning and organisational learning" and much food for thought. Looking at networks and communities of…"

Jul 12, 2012

David Wilcox commented on Kathy seddon's blog post 'RSA Elections: At Large candidate: Kathy Seddon FRSA'

"Thanks Kathy for providing a possible route forward from the discussions you mention. Also relevant is the Linkedin discussion "Why did you join the RSA? What do you want to see?" http://linkd.in/NBuVJ1 I really like Reason, Skills,…"

Jul 5, 2012

Kathy seddon commented on Viv Long-Ferguson's group 'Digital Engagement'

"I totally agree Paul. Perceived value is a bedrock driver - and in simplifying (and trying to sneak value in as a 'reason') I haven't done it justice. Very helpful thank you"

Jul 4, 2012

Kathy seddon commented on Jemima Gibbons's group 'RSA elections: 'At Large' candidates'

"Brilliant Barbara – and thank you! I completely agree about the need to develop a Regional Strategy to deliver 'Value to Fellows'. Looking at your thoughts about 'principles and aspirations' to guide actions - we do (as a…"

Jul 4, 2012

Kathy seddon commented on Viv Long-Ferguson's group 'Digital Engagement'

"This is an excellent discussion and i was going to 'blurt out' all the things I believe about online engagement. Having written it out I thought it was a bit long so i have added it to the blogs. I won't put the link here as the blog…"

Jul 4, 2012

Kathy seddon posted a blog post

RSA Elections: At Large candidate: Kathy Seddon FRSA

Hello I'm Kathy Seddon. I would also like to add a post here as an 'at large' candidate in the forthcoming elections.My candidate statement (below) outlines my background, passions and the contributions I would like to make to the RSA. This post concentrates on just one of these - my passion for online learning. I have been reading the excellent discussion …See More

Jul 4, 2012

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Projects

Online space for the Projects Working Group. How do we move this working group forward, what are the key areas that require focus and development? Are our projects representative of RSA 21st century enlightenment

Jul 3, 2012

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Kathy seddon commented on Jemima Gibbons's group 'RSA elections: 'At Large' candidates'

"Well said Ed!   I think that you are spot on; 'a helping hand' would be great - to ensure that there is a real conversation next time. Using the experience in the DE group I am very optimistic that this will happen successfully. It…"

Jul 2, 2012

Kathy seddon commented on Jemima Gibbons's group 'RSA elections: 'At Large' candidates'

"I would agree with John and Jenny's comments about the use of the RSA home page for promotion of the election. It would also have been possible to put a link - to the forums - in the email "reminders" to vote. The links in the emails…"

Jun 30, 2012

Kathy seddon replied to David Wilcox's discussion 'What can the candidates agree on?' in the group RSA elections: 'At Large' candidates

"Hello Andy, David and Jemima. In the main discussion I did pull together some shared suggestions that I thought appeared or were implied in the candidates comments . I hope I understood the messages from everyone that we all broadly wanted…"

Jun 27, 2012

Kathy seddon commented on Jemima Gibbons's group 'RSA elections: 'At Large' candidates'

"Hello everyone and thanks to Jemima for creating this space for discussion - and to David for the excellent Wiki where everything is gathered. Just returned from some work based travelling - so hope it's not too late to join in as an 'at…"

Jun 27, 2012

Kathy seddon joined Jemima Gibbons's group

RSA elections: 'At Large' candidates

Update: Congrats to 'at large' candidates Andy Gibson, Charlotte Britton, Kathy Seddon, Ed Whiting, Jenny Bland and John Elliott who have all been elected to the Fellowship Council. Thank you for your participation in this group - hopefully it helped! Commiserations to Steve Coles and Richard Tyrie (20/7/12)From September, the RSA Fellowship Council will be made up of 14 national/ regional chairs, 14 national/ regional fellowship councillors and seven 'at large' councillors with specific…See More

Jun 26, 2012

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Digital Engagement

The #RSAde Group's priority objective is to ensure that FRSA communications (including networking and collaboration) are maximised through digital and social media. See More

Jun 21, 2012

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Kathy seddon replied to Rajagopal's discussion 'How can we apply systems thinking in social development?'

"Thank you. I am really interested in the concept of systems from an ecosystem standpoint. I found the ecosystem model to be very useful when analysing online Communities of Practice (what worked - what would be even better?) Without wishing to force…"

Jun 21, 2012

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Fellows Education Network

*A Fellowship Council Working Group*An experimental network to initiated conversations around education.See More

Jun 21, 2012

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Are you an RSA Fellow?: Yes

Profile information: Dr Kathy Seddon: My career has been in education, in schools and colleges across the UK.

A Churchill Fellowship (1997) allowed me to set up an online schools’ network across Europe. For six years we monitored butterflies, as indicators of climate change. Survey data was posted on our award winning, EU funded, website “The Butterfly Sight”. This partnership led to my PhD research (Exeter) on “Motivation and collaborative learning online”. A series of peer-reviewed papers on eLearning followed and I presented at a number of international conferences. I was elected to Fellowship of the Linnean Society.

I joined the eLearning team at the National College for School Leadership, (2003) using my expertise to create web-based mentor and facilitator courses. I also facilitated online consultations between school leaders, departmental policy teams and education ministers. My experience would be useful to the RSA Digital Engagement Group and to the council’s work in enabling Fellows to collaborate online.

Currently I am evaluating ‘web seminar’ use in International Baccalaureate courses. Baccalaureate curricula resonate with those of the RSA ‘opening minds’ project - I hope to contribute to this.

As chair of the Welsh Association of Churchill Fellows I was asked by the RSA and the Churchill Trust to set up a joint ‘advising’ project. New Churchill Fellows are offered the chance to link with a FRSA who is willing to act as an advisor. Fellows who took part in this year’s pilot will present their outcomes at the RSA autumn conference in Wales. I am delighted to be a member of the new RSA Wales Cymru team organising this event.
Help from the RSA Skills Bank group has been essential for the success of this pilot. Together we are drawing together ‘lessons learned’ for an expansion of the advising project across the UK.