Duolingo achivement of the Month. Plus, an example of why live translation (for Welsh) may not be coming anytime soon: These sentences have almost reversed word order! Cymraeg am byth!

I've always thought about joining the BCS. Anyone on here done so? What were the benefits?

I've experienced a few people writing like this on social media.....They have a row of five full stops at the end of every sentence.....Does anyone know why.....Is it a keyboard feature,,,,,or some new way to add emphasis..... or is it from AI.....Anyone got a clue what's going on?????

Son has been selling his 3D printed planes for a week now. Now he is planning to sell these. The turrets rotate! The planes were £1. What do you think he should ask for the Battleship?

Hi @projectpals.bsky.social That makes 1000 followers! Whoop!

The British 'right' says to worry about migrants. The British 'left' says to worry about Palestine. The US says to worry about both antifa, and paracetamol? But, I think we should be most worried about Russia. They are broadening their reach every day: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

I work in an office full of doctors and professors, some of the brightest minds in the UK – yet nobody can set the coffee machine to BST. It’s been an hour behind all summer… but no one cares. The clocks go back in less than a month anyway.

My son will be selling these 3D printed planes tomorrow at his school. His idea. He picked out the designs, the colours and has used my 3D printer (under supervision). £1 each. Wish him luck.

Look who will be joining us for our Bonfire Night party later in the season. The Happy Trolls! Stocked up on the fireworks before the prices go up. Excellent local shop here in Ipswich. What do you love most about Bonfire Night?

Fresh paint needed urgently in this bedroom. Got three samples today from B&Q. Which do people prefer?

I've waited all summer for this to flower! So happy! What a beautiful colour. Just wish I knew what it was... Bought it in Northumberland. Happy Friday everyone from a Sunny Ipswich, UK.

Worried that British People have lost what sense they have? Just read the comments on this article from the BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... ... it should restore your faith in British Common sense.

So lucky to acquire this fire bar from the loco Sir Nigel Gresley at the Greatest Gathering. bottle cap for scale. I love it, but... I can’t for the life of me think what to do with it. Thinking of making it into a garden ornament, but suggestions are welcome…

Everyone, from big business CEOs to small business owners to highly paid professionals and lowly paid service staff, has urged the Chancellor to tax someone else. From the new Private Eye, out now.

'We should, like Humboldt, pay a bit more attention to the data.' But also recognise that the data alone won't sway most minds. Stories too matter, and are richly available: eastangliabylines.co.uk/immigration/...

Reform UK: The clue’s in the name, isn’t it? They've clearly declared their intentions. If you're set on 'reforming,' what do you do once it's done? You can't be the party of eternal reform. Maybe they should change their name to 'Divide UK.' Guess their goal isn't to lead, just to stir the pot.

You seen these awesome 3DPrinted figurines yet? They're fake. Just an AI image. Not 3D printed. While everyone’s gawping at the tech, real-world 3D printing still holds its ground. Creativity & craftsmanship matter too. Hope remains for makers everywhere 👀🎨 #AI www.creativebloq.com/ai/ai-art/he...

🌱 Encouraging news for our planet: rewilding is already taking hold. Huge credit to farmers 🚜and land stewards making space for nature, proof that recovery is possible. A hopeful step toward a greener future 🌿 www.bbc.com/future/artic... via @BBC_Future

I took this photo at the WWII commemoration parade in London a few months ago: a reminder that people of all nations stood together to defeat fascism. Flags should symbolise unity, not hate. Ignore the far-right noise: the UK’s true strength is in diversity and respect for all. All are welcome here.

For anyone worried about the March in London today, it is not huge. Smaller than the March against Russian invasion of Ukraine. Smaller than when George W Bush came for his first visit. 1/8th the size of the last march for Palestine. Very small.

Amen to this!

Nuclear power stations are meant to be cleaner, greener and more efficient, but seeing forest and farmland scraped away like this isn't right. Increasing energy consumption, whatever the production method, is a threat to our world. We can’t bulldoze nature to save it. #Nuclear #Nature

I have three weather apps on my phone, but I still judge the weather by eye. I don't trust those clouds in the west. I'm taking a brolly just in case.

I spent the entire day trying to make someone care about Russia’s murder of 24 people, most of them elderly, who were simply standing in line to collect their pensions. Russia dropped an aerial bomb on them as if they were a military command or strategic object.

Back garden bat spotting! Seem to be attracted to the new solar-powered lamp.

Built my confidence (and my son's PC) this weekend with #ChatGPT as my sidekick 👊 🔧 Swapped the PSU 🔧 Added RAM 🔧 Installed a GTX 1650 SUPER 🔧 Updated drivers & more We (both) made some mistakes, but I learned loads as we brought this old PC back to life. Amazing way to learn tech hands-on.

Why is SharePoint the only site on the internet where the Back button of the browser doesn’t actually take you back to the page you were just on, but instead makes you leave SharePoint altogether? Every other website manages it just fine - only Microsoft could break the most basic browser function.

Listening to Alison Goldfrapp’s fantastic new CD while I work, and found a signed photo in the sleeve! 🤯 Digital gives you ease, but physical music gives you 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆! Who needs digital music eh?

This means a lot to me! Dw i wedi dysgu da iawn. Dw i'n caru siarad Cymraeg. Scwrs yn ddim da eto ond dwi'n trio. Dau can ddyd! #duolingo #dysgu #cymraeg @dysgucymraeg.bsky.social

Busy summer wrapping up content for the new @UCL_STEaPP Online MSc 🌍 Celebrating 50% more enrolment than targeted, on the UCL Roof Garden 🎉 Even played with AI photo enhancements. Which do you prefer? The AI dream, or the honest British Summer?

Un cam bach, ond un balch – tipyn bach o Gymraeg bob dydd. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🦉 A small step, but a proud one - slowly adding to my Welsh vocabulary each day. #cymraeg #dysgu #duolingo #welsh @duolingoverde.bsky.social @dysgucymraeg.bsky.social

Is this hilarious self-awareness, or slightly unsettling décor? Date night at a steak restaurant… and on the wall, a Gary Larson Far Side cartoon of cows eating steak. Not sure… but it did make me laugh.

Evenings by the coast and riverside. The light changes, the air feels clearer, and suddenly everything slows down. Sometimes the best reset is just a walk outdoors. 🌅

Helping my son upgrade his PC has been a joy. It’s not just about faster graphics – it’s the excitement of learning together, problem-solving, and sharing in the things he loves. 💻🎮

Had to share this. I honestly couldn't find the dragon, said to be hidden on my castle map. Downloaded the original and asked GPT5 to find in for me. Not impressed. It has circled the "Dragon" with a green circle. Can you see the simple error it made? The tiny mistake? The subtle misunderstanding?

Rolling news is great, but nothing beats the quiet drama of a live chimney feed in a pop-out window. Is this Slow TV? Is this peace? #WFH #VaticanCam

Just attended the UCL Online Learning Community of Practice meet-up — great chats on AI course design, boosting online learner experience, and rethinking assessment in the age of AI. Still not sure what’s better: the future of online learning or the views from Canary Wharf!

In Distance Learning, it’s rare to meet one of your learning heroes in person. I had the chance to speak (in Cymraeg!) with Heini Gruffudd at Tŷ Tawe in Abertawe, a thoughtful conversation about supporting language learners and the challenges they face. #Cymraeg #LanguageLearning #LifelongLearning

In #DistanceLearning, you don’t always get a character select screen, but if you did, what would yours look like? My #GenAI #avatar sums up my special skills. What would yours be? Can you guess which game inspired the prompt? Drop your answers, and your own #tech superpowers, below. #Learning

What if your CV looked more like a character select screen? Used #ChatGPT-4o to reimagine my role as a Learning Technologist — #VR headset, #3D printer weapon, #PowerAutomate and #CMALT badge too — to mark the launch of University of Suffolk’s new Esports Centre. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#MSTeams does not have enough realistic reaction #emojis. The following #Reactions should be added to reflect the mood of modern #TeamsMeeting. 🥱Yawn ⏱️Time to move on New emojis needed 🐢👏 Slow clap 📽️‼️Remember you're being recorded 🎆🤮 Your background is distracting 🛝🙄Yes, I can see your slides

I really hope the restoration of Broomhill Lido goes ahead – it’s a crucial project for health, tourism, and celebrating our town’s history. Let’s make this happen for Ipswich! #BroomhillLido #Ipswich #Heritage #Tourism #Health www.ipswich.co.uk/articles/bro...

"It’s not AI’s job to prove it’s better than you. It’s your job to get better using AI." As junior devs adapt to AI tools faster, they may surpass senior devs. Read more on how this shift is reshaping software development: "Revenge of the Junior Developer" sourcegraph.com/blog/revenge...

Some big questions I'm reflecting on: -Does immersion reduce accessibility while boosting learning potential? -Real actors vs virtual simulations—what works better? -Does more spending on simulations equal deeper learning? Exciting discussions with UCL's #ImmersiveLearning Group!

Has anyone here used #TailwindCSS with #Moodle? Curious to hear about your experience and any tips for integrating the two! 🤔 #EdTech #WebDev #LearningTech @altuk.bsky.social

And just think how much water is wasted on image generation?

Met two charming, polite, young pigeons on the tube today! 🕊️ They hopped on at Euston Square and rode as far as Farringdon. Not even a hint of being shooed off, they knew their stop! Patiently waited, then soared off into the sky as soon as the doors opened. #LondonLife #TubeTales

Building dynamic proof-of-concept Power BI reports from open APIs today on Welsh Rugby Teams-integrating data, refining visuals, mapping team locations & ensuring clean, structured insights. From lookup issues to custom formatting, I love a bit of problem-solving and optimisation. #PowerBI #MSLists

🎉 CMALT Certified! 🎉 Proud to be a Certified Member of ALT, specialising in Developing Immersive Learning Experiences! Huge thanks to my colleagues for their support. Check out my portfolio: 🔗 richardjwilliams.co.uk/index.php?page=cmalt #CMALT #EdTech #LearningTechnology

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