Reading for pleasure in a tech-shaped world
Reading for pleasure in a tech-shaped world Why the conversation from Bett 2026 still matters Nine months on from Bett 2026, one conversation has stayed with me. Beyond the platforms and product demos, one of the most meaningful threads at Bett 2026 was a shared concern for engagement. Why reading for pleasure is in the […]
How to use Meta Prompting to get better results from AI (Even if you’re a beginner)
How to use Meta Prompting to get better results from AI (Even if you’re a beginner) If you have ever used AI tools like ChatGPT and felt the response was not quite right, you are not alone. You may have asked a simple question and received something too generic, too long, or not suited to […]
Is Digital really easy, quick and available to all?
Is Digital really easy, quick and available to all? Across the country, councils are proudly announcing their move to fully digital services. The language is confident and clear. The promises are bold. The benefits sound compelling. Here is how one local council describes its shift: digital is easy – You can view your bill and […]
Circle Line, Full Circuit: Walking 43,000 Steps Through a Connected London
Recently, I set myself a very analogue challenge of walking the entire length of London’s Circle line that covers 27 stations. No trains or shortcuts. Just me (and hubby), a map, some street signs and a lot of curiosity. It wasn’t just about putting one foot in front of the other, the journey became an […]
#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 […]
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 […]