#DeepSeek Decoded: What Educators Must Know Today
It had to happen sooner or later…a contender in the Gen AI space. This week Chinese developed AI tool #DeepSeek has topped the app charts. I for one am super excited. This means that the Open AI ChatGPT monopoly will be challenged and surely that is a good thing? Monopolisation in my opinion does not […]
26,000 Steps Through BETT 2025: A Dive into EdTech’s Future
26,000 steps, six hours of sleep and two intense days at the biggest Edtech event here in the UK, along with an inspiring awards evening. Bett 2025 did not disappoint. I attend for two days and it was a whirlwind! This year, I continued to be struck by the impact that Artificial Intelligence (Ai) is […]
My First Ride in a Waymo Self-Driving Car
My First Experience with a Self-Driving Car: A Glimpse into the Future of Transportation When I was a child, the first assignment after the summer holidays was always the same: “Write a story about what you did during the summer holidays.” While it felt tedious at the time, I find myself wanting to roll back […]
AI Appreciation Day
What is AI Appreciation Day? Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day is an annual celebration dedicated to the advancements and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in our world. It is a day to explore how AI technologies shape our daily lives, from smart home devices to advanced medical diagnostics. Celebrated on July 16th each year, AI Day […]
Inspiring the Future
Inspiring the Future: Reflections on Imagin8 – 2024 A day of keynotes, topics covering artificial intelligence, robotics, AR/VR, Healthcare, Role Models and More! The scene was set for Imagin8 – 2024. An offering from IT Services for Education company – Eduthing – who offer all schools that they support added value! Why Imagin8? A combination […]
Building AI into Schools
As schools across the country enter the summer term and begin planning for the autumn term, will understanding and teaching of Artificial Intelligence feature in the curriculum? With the rapid advancements in AI technology and its increasing relevance in various fields, integrating AI education into school programs is becoming more crucial than ever. Here are […]
Robots and Candy
Robots and Candy. What do these two things have in common? Let me share with you…Pick n Mix just got a whole new upgrade! What do I mean? Meet Candybot. On my recent travels, I went through Larnaca airport in Cyprus. Something caught my eye. The traditional pick n mix experience where you take a […]
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day – Empowering through inclusion As we mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, I reflect upon gender equality within education and technology. This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion it’s essential to reflect and celebrate on the progress we’ve made towards gender equality in education and technology. However, work remains to be done, the voices […]
Safer Internet Day 2024
Safer Internet Day 2024 – with the theme of “Inspiring Change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online.” Have you heard of Safer Internet Day? I had the pleasure of being involved in the Safer Internet Day celebrations run by IT for Education Services company EduThing Ltd and its sister company Mint Education. […]
#BETT2024 – #Edtech Odyssey
#BETT2024 – #Edtech Odyssey As the doors closed for #BETT2024 and I travelled home, I reflected upon my experience, I had hosted the Global Futures theatre, greeting guests from around the world and introducing speakers, immersed myself with new tech, celebrated with winners, networked with known and new connections, offered advice to others, been inspired […]