Samantha Ahern
@2standandstare.bsky.social
Educator, paddler, and outdoor enthusiast.
My vibes are: critical digital pedagogy, data ethics and inclusive practices.
FHEA and SCMALT. STEM Ambassador.
Trustee Soc RSE. Fellow Centre for Online and Distance Education, University of London.
My vibes are: critical digital pedagogy, data ethics and inclusive practices.
FHEA and SCMALT. STEM Ambassador.
Trustee Soc RSE. Fellow Centre for Online and Distance Education, University of London.
Tomorrow I get to share some exciting work I have been involved in with colleagues from the The University of Edinburgh and beyond about programming teaching. Join us either in Bloomsbury or online from 3pm UTC on Wednesday 12th November: pretix.eu/ARC/teachcod...
Teach and Code Socials Nov 2025
Wed, Nov. 12, 2025
pretix.eu
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Tomorrow I get to share some exciting work I have been involved in with colleagues from the The University of Edinburgh and beyond about programming teaching. Join us either in Bloomsbury or online from 3pm UTC on Wednesday 12th November: pretix.eu/ARC/teachcod...
Submitted a funding application today 🥳
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Submitted a funding application today 🥳
Love this! Agatha Christie meets the world of Mr Men and Little Miss: www.agathachristie.com/en/mr-poirot...
Mr. Poirot and Little Miss Marple
Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple are joining the world of Mr. Men Little Miss in a charming and amusing re-telling of a handful of Agatha Christie’s most famous stories.
www.agathachristie.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Love this! Agatha Christie meets the world of Mr Men and Little Miss: www.agathachristie.com/en/mr-poirot...
This year’s John Lewis Christmas ad made me feel old 😔 🎄
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This year’s John Lewis Christmas ad made me feel old 😔 🎄
Reading magazine isn’t good for my budget #raceentry
November 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Reading magazine isn’t good for my budget #raceentry
Watching WSL Arsenal v Chelsea and reading a book on triathlon training
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Watching WSL Arsenal v Chelsea and reading a book on triathlon training
On the bus to Cambridge
November 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
On the bus to Cambridge
Yes, it would be obsolete the moment it was written. Why not just teach statistical literacy and critical source evaluation.
A new GCSE in artificial intelligence stemming from the curriculum review could date quickly, warns @aqaeducation.bsky.social chief Colin Hughes in an exclusive interview
AI qualification at risk of rapid obsolescence, warns exam chief
In an exclusive interview, AQA chief Colin Hughes warns that an AI qualification stemming from this week’s curriculum and assessment review may not have a long-term future
www.tes.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Yes, it would be obsolete the moment it was written. Why not just teach statistical literacy and critical source evaluation.
Caught a bit of @cunkonlife.bsky.social #CunkOnEarth - I have no idea how those experts kept a straight face
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Caught a bit of @cunkonlife.bsky.social #CunkOnEarth - I have no idea how those experts kept a straight face
Recordings and other outputs from The Festival of the Hidden Ref are now available: hidden-ref.org/the-festival... My panel appearance is roughly at 2hr 35 of Day 2 recording
The Festival of Hidden Ref - The Hidden REF
A festival for everyone involved in research The Festival of Hidden REF The Festival of Hidden REF took place on 7 and 8 October 2025 at […]
hidden-ref.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Recordings and other outputs from The Festival of the Hidden Ref are now available: hidden-ref.org/the-festival... My panel appearance is roughly at 2hr 35 of Day 2 recording
I wasn’t on or near the train, but it is my home station and I know all the staff. A little emotional getting train this morning. Asked if the station staff were ok at ticket office this morning.
November 4, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I wasn’t on or near the train, but it is my home station and I know all the staff. A little emotional getting train this morning. Asked if the station staff were ok at ticket office this morning.
I'm excited for Teach and Code Social - I get to share some exciting work I have been involved in with colleagues from the The University of Edinburgh and beyond about programming teaching. Join us either in Bloomsbury or online from 3pm UTC on Wednesday 12th November: pretix.eu/ARC/teachcod...
Teach and Code Socials Nov 2025
Wed, Nov. 12, 2025
pretix.eu
October 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I'm excited for Teach and Code Social - I get to share some exciting work I have been involved in with colleagues from the The University of Edinburgh and beyond about programming teaching. Join us either in Bloomsbury or online from 3pm UTC on Wednesday 12th November: pretix.eu/ARC/teachcod...
You know you don’t live in London when you’re walking back from town and there’s a Red Kite directly over head
October 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
You know you don’t live in London when you’re walking back from town and there’s a Red Kite directly over head
When I take days off in future I need to make I’m somewhere without WiFi - then can properly switch off
October 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
When I take days off in future I need to make I’m somewhere without WiFi - then can properly switch off
#controversial I have put jam and not butter on my crumpets this morning. And damson plum jam no less #VeryBritishProblems
October 28, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#controversial I have put jam and not butter on my crumpets this morning. And damson plum jam no less #VeryBritishProblems
Nope. Not keen on blonde Oreo’s - too sweet
October 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Nope. Not keen on blonde Oreo’s - too sweet
Was due to ride 30 miles today but still recovering a bug and have a busy day tomorrow. Marshalled at my local #ParkRun instead. Was well wrapped up but still started to feel the chill.
October 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Was due to ride 30 miles today but still recovering a bug and have a busy day tomorrow. Marshalled at my local #ParkRun instead. Was well wrapped up but still started to feel the chill.
Still unhappy they changed Annakin’s force ghost #StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi
October 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Still unhappy they changed Annakin’s force ghost #StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi
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I’m open for consulting work in education! With 13+ yrs of experience in teaching, SEL, edtech, PD, and leadership, I support schools & orgs with coaching, curriculum, digital learning, and culture building. Let’s connect! 💫 #education #consulting #SEL #leadership #edusky #blackedusky
October 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I’m open for consulting work in education! With 13+ yrs of experience in teaching, SEL, edtech, PD, and leadership, I support schools & orgs with coaching, curriculum, digital learning, and culture building. Let’s connect! 💫 #education #consulting #SEL #leadership #edusky #blackedusky
I have registered for a Sprint Triathlon. It’s fair enough away for me to completely forget about until a few weeks before. #SwimBikeRun
October 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I have registered for a Sprint Triathlon. It’s fair enough away for me to completely forget about until a few weeks before. #SwimBikeRun
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Lecture 3 has been fantastic
Don’t miss UCL Laws' Quain Lectures in Jurisprudence with Professor Seana Shiffrin @law.ucla.edu – a rare opportunity to hear one of the world’s leading legal and moral philosophers live in London.
📅 20–24 October | 🏛️ UCL Laws
🎟️ Free to attend – book now: buff.ly/pi9UWE4
📅 20–24 October | 🏛️ UCL Laws
🎟️ Free to attend – book now: buff.ly/pi9UWE4
October 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Lecture 3 has been fantastic
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FROGS TOGETHER STRONG is fucking incredible
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
October 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM
FROGS TOGETHER STRONG is fucking incredible