AI and Robotics – The brain and the shell working together
AI and Robotics – The Brain and the Shell Working Together Artificial intelligence and robotics are often spoken about as if they are separate fields, yet in reality they are deeply intertwined. Think of it like this, AI as the brain and robotics as the shell that brings thinking to life. One without the other […]
Religion & AI: Sacred spaces, Digital faces
Religion & AI: Sacred Spaces, Digital Faces A few months back, I attended my friend’s ordination. It was a beautiful, deeply spiritual ceremony filled with tradition, ritual and reverence. Yet, as I sat in the pews listening to the choir and watching the service unfold, something unexpected struck me. All around me, quietly woven into […]
Science & Artificial Intelligence: Could the iPlanet become reality?
AI in Science: From Sci-Fi Musicals to Ethical Classrooms Technology touches almost every part of our lives these days, and sometimes it feels like the line between science fiction and science fact is getting blurrier by the day. A while back I saw the musical We Will Rock You and found myself fascinated by the […]
Cross-Curricular AI in Education: Linking ancient wisdom and modern technology
When I headed to enjoy the summer solstice at Stonehenge, I didn’t realise it would then give me content for my next blog! After enjoying the celebrations, I reflected on this ancient tradition and parallels with a modern world. Our learners are living in a world with smart technology and “digital” everywhere. This made me […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Power of Networking
The Power of Networking – Making Connections Developing your professional networks and making connections is the topic of one of my popular talks. How does this work in practice and what are the benefits? Let me take you back to March 2023, I had a meeting with @eduthingltd (a company that supplies IT Services for […]