Ian

Autumnal Sunday afternoon in Cadiz Restaurant in Edinburgh
Caroline pretending its still summer

Autumnal feel with sun and rain over the Firth of Forth

Storm Floris is arriving on the east coast of Scotland

Children Of Men on bbc2 in the uk just now.
Powerful and looks so predictive too
#childrenofmen

Ileachs, Gordies and Govanites
A heady mix

23 years ago today we got married on the Isle of Islay.
So many friends and family joined us and helped make the day special and do mean make. They turned up to the village hall and helped set it up and decorate it.
It was so special to see friends and family become a community

How a Donald Trump mural in Glasgow became a viral sensation A Glasgow graffiti artist has gone viral for an image of Donald Trump he created in the city

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2534409...

a few will be
Also you should speak to Mags Almond magsamond.com/research/

@educ-everything.bsky.social Hi and thanks for the following.
Are you including teachmeet in your research?
Started in Scotland And its 20th anniversary is next year

Genuinely undecided about voting at 16.

Lots of good reasons to do it, lots of reasons not too.

I suppose my main concern is how this will lead to further restrictions on how teachers interact with students and what they are permitted to discuss.

All elections are TikTok elections now.

What children in Scotland want teachers to know about online harm The fear and anxiety young people feel about the dangers of being online is 'appalling', says Mary Glasgow

'What children in Scotland want teachers to know about online harm' www.tes.com/magazine/ana... @childrenfirst.bsky.social

First walk of the summer
.... with a stop of course.
Today we are heading to the Royal Botanic Gardens of Edinburgh

and highly recommend it

cinema trip to see #28yearslater
Caroline (my wife) says she loves horror but always screams
I may well scream louder

Our S5/6 core class chose they wanted to learn a little more about Israel/Palestine. In order to break it down to make it understandable we thought about what would happen if it was in our own town. Thinking about how both sides would be feeling. Some great and mature discussions from the pupils.

Hello Bluesky!👋
We’re a secondary Computing Science department in Central Scotland helping pupils develop real understanding of code, digital systems, and the role Computing plays in today’s world.
Excited to share ideas, resources, and connect with fellow educators. 🖥️🖱️
#ComputingScience #FirstPost

It often feels like the data is the *only* thing that's important. Often closely followed by a message that the metrics must be improved, whilst obviously keeping costs down. All to be achieved by those with least agency and greatest accountability.

YouTube video by Sky News Did ChatGPT lie to Sky News presenter about transcript for podcast?

Now this is interesting around AI
Particularly rou d it use in Education
What you think?
youtu.be/7fej5XgfBYQ?...

Just binged #DeptQ on netflix
Excellent

Knowing Your Rights - webinar for early career and newly qualified teachers🎓🍎

📅Wed 28th May
⏲️5.30-7pm
📍Online

More info on our website: www.eis.org.uk/meetings-and...

@newtscotland.bsky.social Thanks for the following Though I am definitely not a new teacher

London - I need to do some work this afternoon and stay in the Holborn/bloomsbury area

Need access to plug, WiFi or tether ability and if possible, coffee.

Is there a good public space to set up camp?

@wikimediauk.bsky.social Very interesting in this role wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Educati...
but the salary is really not appropriate for the skills and responsibilities
Class teacher in Scotland and on £51k
Therefore cannot even consider it despite my experience and values

We continue to explore, refine and share our purposeful use of generative #AI as a #primary #school

Click on the link to see this list of examples
🔗 sway.cloud.microsoft/UDoSTydjFOzU...

Scan the QR code to join our free online staff meeting on 20 or 22 May.

#edtech
#MIEExpert

Lovely evening light

Now the highlights are in- and the bronze base and plaque are in. Eye is glossed and shiny

Detailed layer- Capa de detalles.

YouTube video by ABC News In-depth Can Canada & Australia defeat Facebook? | If You're Listening

Highly recommend watching If you're listening from Aus Broadcasting
3 episodes called Australia and the Internet(Very relevant to all) is a fantastic review of politics, and influences
youtu.be/L9NJuQBUByI?...

Shining a Light on Dyscalculia Here’s how to recognize what might be behind a student’s difficulty with math as well as strategies for teaching them.

If a student is struggling in math, dyscalculia could be the reason. ➗ Here are some ways to recognize signs—and strategies designed for learners with dyscalculia.

#dyscalculia #EduSky #ITeachMath