We Will Rock You
We Will Rock You, have you heard of it? Twenty one years ago, this was a top British musical, featuring the music of rock group Queen. For many years as a young woman, as I went into London on a night out, I would alight at Tottenham Court Road station and see the Dominion Theatre […]
Metaverse – are you ready?
Metaverse are you ready? – this is a question, I have asked myself. A recent headline by the New York post read – “Experts predict living in the metaverse by 2030”. Another headline from the Gartner group read – “Gartner Predicts 25% of People Will Spend At Least One Hour Per Day in the Metaverse by 2026” This […]
Robots and Humans
Robots and Humans working together has been a prevalent topic for a while. For some, this is seen as a threat, for others this offers a world of opportunities. On a recent visit to the smart city of Singapore, I was able to witness the world of automation and robots. Robotic Chef My first morning […]
Beyond Paintings and Pictures
Beyond Paintings and Pictures. The world of art is changing! Generative artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm. It is now possible to convert text into images. This creates a new level of creativity not previously seen. As someone who is not gifted with an artistic streak in terms of painting, I have been […]
Quotes from #Bett2023
Quotes from #Bett2023 – Attending the biggest #edtech show in the world – the BETT Show in London, is an educational and inspiring event. Bett brings together over thirty thousand Educators from across the entire education landscape and 600+ innovative EdTech and resource solution providers showcasing cutting-edge and impactful products and services. From global tech companies to renowned education brands […]
#Bett2023 – Global Showcase Reflections
#Bett2023 Global Showcase Reflections. Last week I spent three days at this #edtech show – the biggest in the world – the BETT Show in London. Bett brings together over thirty thousand Educators from across the entire education landscape and 600+ innovative EdTech and resource solution providers showcasing cutting-edge and impactful products and services. From global tech companies to renowned […]
#InternationalWomensDay
#EmbraceEquity is the theme for International Women’s Day 2023. The call to action is “Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.” Commission for the Status of Women This year I am a UN Women UK […]
Elon Musk – friend or foe?
Elon Musk – Friend or Foe? This is the question I ask myself. Is he doing good for technology or is the disruption bad? Twitter CEO Elon Musk is rarely out of the news. As one of the world’s biggest business magnates, announcements and news from him draws great attention. His recent acquisition of Twitter […]
Use your Voice
The Power of Community During the pandemic, I noticed many groups spring up on social media, in which people helped and supported each other in their industries and lives. It was the power of community and voice. This echoed for me, as an educator, I am a member of many communities. One of which I […]
ChatGPT is here!
ChatGPT is here, an AI text generator tool that has taken the world by storm. Should we be worried? As many of you will know I have authored a children’s book series – The Digital Adventures of Ava and Chip, and written extensively for adults. With all the buzz about ChatGPT and it possibly making […]