Performing community: an online tea break as a radical act

Authors

  • Carina Buckley Southampton Solent University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi22.761

Keywords:

Covid-19, workplace culture, community, connectedness

Author Biography

Carina Buckley, Southampton Solent University

I am the Instructional Design Manager at Southampton Solent University, responsible for the university's programme of Blended Learning by Default. My goal is support students in their learning by ensuring they have access to a rich and engaging learning environment that underpins their learning how to learn.

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Published

14-10-2021

How to Cite

Buckley, C. (2021) “Performing community: an online tea break as a radical act”, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (22). doi: 10.47408/jldhe.vi22.761.

Issue

No. 22 (2021): Special Edition, Compendium of Innovative Practice: Learning Development in a Time of Disruption

Section

Prioritising wellbeing through community and connection

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