Really enjoying the #ALTc25 posts today. Feeling a little FOMO (although not missing being behind the scenes). I wish everyone a fantastic conference

An industry that relies upon exploiting the labour of others, without compensation, is perhaps one that ought not exist...

enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits

Mic drop from @abeba.bsky.social at UNESCO Digital Learning Week

An important grammatical debate

I am reading a lot about Ed tech and AI this month, to get caught up. And I want to say one thing — this is every previous wave of ed tech extraction at one time, on steroids. Not even the Apple/microsoft school wars comes close.

I thought they only hunted for sport 😟

After a long hiatus, I have dipped a toe in the blogging waters. As my focus shifts from technology in education to the not-for-profit.conrext, I've renamed the blog Technology in Context. kerrypinny.com/2025/07/17/i...

Exciting! #altc25 will be in Glasgow this year in October. We've listened to feedback and moved the conference back to avoid the busy period. We also know it's increasingly difficult to get funding and time to attend conferences so, for the first time, ALTC will be 2 days #altc #AmplifyFE

There are so many accomplished and inspirational women in the community. Too many to mention. Share the women who inspire you #altc and celebrate them on #WITday #AmplifyFE

One thing I never realise I miss until I return to one, is the vibe of a university campus. The University of Lancaster has been a wonderful, if windy, host this week. Bathed as it has been in glorious sunshine #THEdigitalUK #altc

Great to hear practical advice on supporting students to develop digital skills from the King's team #altc #THEdigitalUK

If you're at #THEdigitalUK and would like some @altuk.bsky.social stickers, hit me up. Created by the brilliant @visualthinkery.bsky.social #PeskyEthics #altc #THEdigitalUK

Nearly time to bring @altuk.bsky.social's The Coffee Break to #THEdigitalUK. Come along to Cavendish at 11:45 to try it in-person #altc

Avoiding cottage industries in faculties. Institutional expertise and equipment, accessible to all, is key to enabling widespread innovation #altc #THEdigitalUK

A lack of budget can force innovation. A similar rhetoric to the 'do more with less' approach of education that has been prevalent for decades. If we are expected to achieve, it must be appropriately supported. Success seeds the idea in the exec that it's OK and works #THEdigitalUK #altc

A very timely presentation this morning. Building an innovation policy in challenging financial times. The definition of innovation is the first question kicking off the discussion #THEdigitalUK #altc

There is a distinction, invisible to students and faculty (at times), between consumer and enterprise tech. We all lament the pace at which education is able to implement new tech but they are beholden to complexities, regulations and procurements that are not understood #altc #THEdigitalUK

Should Universities assess students' digital capabilities? @digisim.bsky.social - should and could are different questions. Who decides if good is good enough? What's the list of capabilities they should meet? How can they develop skills in tools they don't have access to? #altc #AmplifyFE

Finally, Digital Capability: How well equipped are students for learning in a digital world with @julievoce.bsky.social @digisim.bsky.social @m-kimo.bsky.social Andy Jeffrey and Christine Percival #altc #THEdigitalUK

Now for Connecting Infrastructure with Learning Innovation with @amysampson.bsky.social #altc #THEdigitalUK

The discussions around AI (seemingly unavoidable) at #THEdigitalUK reflect those in the sector. A spectrum of optimism and pessimism. AI is not wholly good. It is not wholly bad. Nor is it neutral. It's complex. It's clear we've already accepted or ignore the bad #altc

One example of a lack of human centred design, is the lighting in lecture theatres. IMO learning space design should be iterative. Let people live in a space. To experience it. Change it as we learn. Instead they're installed and only change on the next refurb round #MyRetinas #altc #THEdigitalUK

The question of sustainability and AIs impact on climate raised but not directly addressed. We know the answer but saying it out loud would make education's 'we're going to use it anyway to not be left behind' approach very difficult to justify #altc #THEdigitalUK

As ever, technology is forcing change in education. A shame that AI should is the driver for these changes, such as those to assessment, but necessity is the mother of invention. It feels energy would be better spent on getting education to actively change instead of react #altc #THEdigitalUK

Who suffers? @puiyin.bsky.social touched on that in her opener. Who's data? Environmental impact? Workers rights? THE answers would suggest we shouldn't be using AI, if we act ethically. So, we ignore them or we are told the questions themselves are needless and hyperbolic #altc #THEdigitalUK

Excellent point from @jacpotter.bsky.social on AI. We have to accept that there will be people who don't want to use AI even if that seems antithetical to the current rhetoric that everyone wants to use it #altc #THEdigitalUK

Often in discussions on AI, ethics are not actually addressed. Instead the discussion focuses on how ethics can be bent or broken to justify use of AI. AI exists in an ethical vacuum. 'We have to use it or we'll be left behind' is the get out of jail free card #altc #THEdigitalUK

Ready for the first panel session on AI and ethics. Starring @altuk.bsky.social Trustee @puiyin.bsky.social #altc #THEdigitalUK

Looking forward to meeting new people and seeing old friends at #THEdigitalUK this week. If you're there, come say hello or join me on Weds at 11:45 for our The Coffee Break session #altc #AmplifyFE

Forget AI. An app showing where your nearest ice cream van is, is what the world needs right now🍦🍨🚐

The #OER25 call for proposals is now open! Get your thinking caps on 🤔! The call closes on 7 April 2025 #OER25 #ALTC #AmplifyFE

Accurate.

Our Digital Learning edited volume is now out in paperback. This contains such good and thoughtful work, and I recommend it for anyone working in edtech, instructional design, or for educators generally www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/how...

Spooky and atmospheric gateway to the church in the foggy night air

I am really enjoying the discussions at our Winter Summit. Discussions are lively and thought-provoking. It's easy to get stuck in your own thoughts and way of doing things. Hearing the perceptions and thoughts of others always prompts introspection for me. #altc #AmplifyFE

Thoroughly enjoyed the opening from @profdamienpage.bsky.social this morning to kick off our Winter Summit. Inspired by a truly reflective leader who clearly works to be transparent and open to questions and critique #altc #AmplifyFE

Thread with highlights from our new paper. “Academics’ Weak(ening) Resistance to Generative AI: The Cause and Cost of Prestige?” @donnalanclos.com @richardwatermeyer.bsky.social Hanne Shapiro, Danielle Guizzo & Cathryn Knight

#altc #AmplifyFE

The programme for Future Leadership in Learning Technology is out now. Lots of opportunities for networking, sharing and reflection. I hope you'll join us #altc #AmplifyFE

Great to see @lthechat.bsky.social #LTHEchat on Bluesky. I've missed participating since leaving 'that place'. Heads up to #altc and #AmplifyFE colleagues who want to join in lovely education discussions here 🎉

I am incredibly pleased that @profdamienpage.bsky.social accepted our invitation to headline our Winter Summit on Future Leadership in Learning Technology. I admire his authenticity and advocacy and look forward to hearing his thoughts on Authentic Leadership #altc #AmplifyFE

I hope you'll join us for this highly interactive exploration of future leadership. How do we lead through challenging times and prepare for those ahead? How do we build and nurture the skills and leaders needed in future? Join us on 10 December online to discuss, debate and explore #altc #AmplifyFE

Save the Date for the ALT Winter Summit! Details will shortly be announced for our Annual Winter Summit, which will take place on Tuesday 10 December 2024. Save the date now to make sure you don't miss out on this full day online event. #altc #altcwintersummit

If you missed my @altuk.bsky.social conference write-ups, here's the omnibus #altc24 #edtech Day 1 - Visions of the future mattcornock.co.uk/edtech/visio... Day 2 - Connected conversations mattcornock.co.uk/edtech/conne... Day 3 - Humanising digital #education mattcornock.co.uk/edtech/human...

It looks like I'm singing the slides 🤣 Exciting to show off the CMALT course so far and the hard work of the King's Digital team who are designing and building the content #ALTC24

Accessibility at the point of design. 💯 Hector Minto #ALTC24

It is very easy, if you do not have access or health needs, to take the world for granted. To forget about those for whom navigating daily life raises constant challenges. Humbling to hear directly from our panel on their lived experiences. Fantastic discussion 👏 #ALTC24

Blur or Oasis? Britpop battle #ALTC24