@drhadwen-bennett.bsky.social this could be fun for M&C @crestem.bsky.social !

In #mathstoday. Am I reading this correctly?

If HMRC issued a tax code change on March 6th and Teachers' Pensions haven't received it by April 14th, it must be lost in the cloud, I assume! #HMRC #TeachersPensions

Finally an opportunity to hear Prof Sue Black live! @crestem.bsky.social Keynote Seminar.

@realfollowers.bsky.social How many followers do I have?

@drhadwen-bennett.bsky.social these courses are always good. Can you circulate details please!

@drhadwen-bennett.bsky.social worth circulating to your CS contacts

The @crestem.bsky.social keynote is on the 20th of April 18:00-20:00. Sue Black will explore how technology can be a tool for empowerment and for creating opportunities, especially for women and underserved communities. More information and to sign up, see here: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/crest...

Arghhh! Granddaughter (yr9) has just called for help with trig - and she's been taught it using the dreaded formula triangles. What would you do in this situation?

We currently have scholarships available for our MA in STEM education, funded by our partners Wipro. The scholarships cover 70% of fees and applications for the scholarships close in June.

OK JD but how do we get them off you exactly?

@magsamond.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy Following up your post somewhere or other about St Brigid, thought you might like this: yarntowers.com/product/brid...

TurtleStitch Discovery Day @ Warwick 🗓 19 March, 10:00 - 15:00 (drop in) Explore TurtleStitch, where coding meets digital embroidery! A drop-in day for teachers, across Computing, Maths, Art & Design, and cross‑curricular projects. Register: www.warwick.ac.uk/turtlestitch #WMGOutreach #TurtleStitch

New on Substack: New post: Why does dividing curriculum into knowledge components feel so unstable? Because we're imposing localist structure on a distributed system. The brain doesn't store knowledge in pieces. profbeckyallen.substack.com/p/curriculum...

Digital Tools for Inclusive Computing Education Workshop 25th February 2026 A free workshop specifically designed for educators who support young people with SEND. Exploring: - Generative AI for Inclusion - Anti-ableist Pedagogies - Tangible Digital Tools www.tickettailor.com/events/digit...

The Embassy staff of Germany, France and the United Kingdom sing Schedryk in the Kyiv underground. Wonderful!

It's definitely NOT a church, of any kind. It is a dangerous cult, and should be avoided at all costs.

Call for educators teaching introductory programming to learners aged between 7 & 14. We are conducting a survey to develop an understanding of the practical considerations that need to be taken into account when developing inclusive tangible programming tools. qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

The Wipro MA STEM Education scholarships are now open for students starting the programme in September 2026. STEM teachers working in state schools are eligible for the scholarships which cover 70% of fees. For more information see: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...

A great evening at the VIP opening of Maths World London! In the esteemed company of Johnny Ball, Matt Parker, Ben Sparkes, Rob Eastaway, many more, and those who got me started on a maths teaching career, 35 years ago, Celia Hoyles, Richard Noss, and the driving force that is Margaret Brown.

Goals ( or are they targets?) achieved: 1) Successfully modified Hitomezashi design on @turtlestitch.bsky.social so it embroidered on my machine 2) Used it to mend two garments #visiblemending Small steps, but making progress! What next? @megjlow.bsky.social @mathskath.bsky.social

To our friends in Jamaica: your beautiful island is loved across the world. Our hearts are with you as you face nature at its most destructive.

Suggest you jump in on this poll. —> xd.wayin.com/display/cont...? And share…

My amazingly gifted colleague Alex H-B @kingsecs.bsky.social created this design on a card and gift for my birthday. He knows I'm fascinated by #hitomezashi. The pattern is derived from my birth date! @mathskath.bsky.social

Interesting ... 'eduroam' network has connected on my mobile at Luxembourg airport!

Looks like something for @turtlestitch.bsky.social! @megjlow.bsky.social

Maths & Art in Essex! facebook.com/events/s/num...

Just remind me how percentage reductions work ...

In the Netherlands for #turtlestitch 10th birthday celebrations at Tilburg. I have just decided where to go on Monday!

Yay! A 10th birthday celebration! #turtlestitch

Now here's an idea for displaying all that crochet coral @rushtondr.bsky.social

@rushtondr.bsky.social A change from crochet coral and cacti? youtube.com/shorts/xizbX...

What can you do with a mathematics degree? First, pope; next, president. Didn't Ian Stewart write about maths and God?!

#turtlestitch is great and @megjlow.bsky.social makes it so easy to get going!

So proud of the light blues, 50 years after my own matric there, and with my former maths pupil, Luca Ferraro, as President of CUBC!

Oh Americans, what have you unleashed upon the world?

I can't stand bullies. President Zelensky is now trying to stand up against two of them. We should have his back. #SlavaUkraïni

Appalling reporting from Sarah Smith of BBC News tonight - why should President Zelensky 'defer' to bullies Trump & Vance? Europe must back Ukraine unequivocally.

Anyone up for a spreadsheet? #eduknit #educrochet Think this has lots of edu. potential beyond the beanie hat! www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Any experts in using the TI84 who might be interested in leading some training in Qatar, expenses paid? I have a maths educator friend there who's looking for someone to teach his university colleagues.