Is Digital really easy, quick and available to all?

Woman looking stressed while using a laptop, highlighting frustration with online council digital services

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

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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

#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

#Bett2025 and Beverly Clarke Consulting

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

Beverly Clarke entering 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

Blue digital head silhouette with circuit nodes symbolising AI Appreciation Day, captioned “Artificial Intelligence 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

Image showing the presenters at the inaugural Imagin8 event run by IT Services for Education company eduthing

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

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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

Image of Beverly Clarke used for her blog on International Women's Day 2024

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 […]