Chris Betcher
@chrisbetcher.com
Longtime educator and lifelong learner 🇦🇺
Canberra ACT.
Canberra ACT.
Love this quote...
"Resilience doesn’t usually come from motivation or lectures. It comes from repeated exposure to manageable hardship"
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"Resilience doesn’t usually come from motivation or lectures. It comes from repeated exposure to manageable hardship"
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Psychology says people who grew up without air conditioning developed these 7 mental resilience traits that are nearly impossible to build today
I still remember summers when the heat sat heavy in the house like an extra piece of furniture. No hum from a wall unit. No cool blast when you walked inside. Just open windows, box fans, and the hope...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Love this quote...
"Resilience doesn’t usually come from motivation or lectures. It comes from repeated exposure to manageable hardship"
share.google/tU2i2Mjmw31X...
"Resilience doesn’t usually come from motivation or lectures. It comes from repeated exposure to manageable hardship"
share.google/tU2i2Mjmw31X...
Reposted by Chris Betcher
Want to learn more about Gemini and how to use it in education? Check out this video series.
youtu.be/ZI_M-9DPkjQ?...
9 short videos (<2 mins each) that show you the essentials you need to know when it comes to using Gemini.
Also available as individual videos at www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtu.be/ZI_M-9DPkjQ?...
9 short videos (<2 mins each) that show you the essentials you need to know when it comes to using Gemini.
Also available as individual videos at www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Gemini AI in Education: The Complete Guide (All 9 videos)
YouTube video by Crux Learning
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January 14, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Want to learn more about Gemini and how to use it in education? Check out this video series.
youtu.be/ZI_M-9DPkjQ?...
9 short videos (<2 mins each) that show you the essentials you need to know when it comes to using Gemini.
Also available as individual videos at www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtu.be/ZI_M-9DPkjQ?...
9 short videos (<2 mins each) that show you the essentials you need to know when it comes to using Gemini.
Also available as individual videos at www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Hey, all you Americans who keep banging on about the second amendment and why your guns are so important because they let you "bear arms against a tyrannical government" ...
This is your fucking moment. What are you waiting for?
This is your fucking moment. What are you waiting for?
January 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Hey, all you Americans who keep banging on about the second amendment and why your guns are so important because they let you "bear arms against a tyrannical government" ...
This is your fucking moment. What are you waiting for?
This is your fucking moment. What are you waiting for?
Really interesting article about design, which I always find fascinating.
Some people say I get a bit nitpicky about tiny design elements like the ones mentioned in this article, but I don't think I do. I think these tiny details really matter.
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Some people say I get a bit nitpicky about tiny design elements like the ones mentioned in this article, but I don't think I do. I think these tiny details really matter.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Really interesting article about design, which I always find fascinating.
Some people say I get a bit nitpicky about tiny design elements like the ones mentioned in this article, but I don't think I do. I think these tiny details really matter.
tonsky.me share.google/scPHqbq1oDbk...
Some people say I get a bit nitpicky about tiny design elements like the ones mentioned in this article, but I don't think I do. I think these tiny details really matter.
tonsky.me share.google/scPHqbq1oDbk...
Happy new year from Canberra Australia, where it's just gone midnight. Hope you're 2026 is great.
December 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Happy new year from Canberra Australia, where it's just gone midnight. Hope you're 2026 is great.
In 2025 I published a book with my favourite blog posts I've written from the past 20 years.
I have two signed copies to give away. Just visit the link below and leave a comment on the post. I'll select my favourite two comments and send you each a copy.
www.chrisbetcher.com/2025/12/this...
I have two signed copies to give away. Just visit the link below and leave a comment on the post. I'll select my favourite two comments and send you each a copy.
www.chrisbetcher.com/2025/12/this...
December 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
In 2025 I published a book with my favourite blog posts I've written from the past 20 years.
I have two signed copies to give away. Just visit the link below and leave a comment on the post. I'll select my favourite two comments and send you each a copy.
www.chrisbetcher.com/2025/12/this...
I have two signed copies to give away. Just visit the link below and leave a comment on the post. I'll select my favourite two comments and send you each a copy.
www.chrisbetcher.com/2025/12/this...
Come join me as I wander around the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology in Nagoya, Japan.
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Wandering around the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry
YouTube video by Chris Betcher
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December 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Come join me as I wander around the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology in Nagoya, Japan.
youtu.be/1SSP-jiVBL0?...
youtu.be/1SSP-jiVBL0?...
Big surprise from the most corrupt government in history.
The New York Times investigated 346 people who donated at least $250,000 to Trump and found that more than half of them (197) have received pardons, jobs, government contracts, special treatment, or favors.
Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office
Well into his second term, the president and his allies have continued aggressively raising money. Many donors have interests before his administration, The Times found.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Big surprise from the most corrupt government in history.
I wonder how many Australian under-16 year olds who are about to get locked out of social media will be old enough to vote in the next election, and whether they will take out their frustrations on the government with their vote?
December 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I wonder how many Australian under-16 year olds who are about to get locked out of social media will be old enough to vote in the next election, and whether they will take out their frustrations on the government with their vote?
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Join us for this fun, rapid fire collection of tips, updates and suggestions. We'll try to "out-tip" each other in a demo slam style session of quick tips and ideas. You're sure to learn some useful ideas!
We encourage you to participate with tips of your own.
www.gegsydney.com #eduskyAU
We encourage you to participate with tips of your own.
www.gegsydney.com #eduskyAU
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Join us for this fun, rapid fire collection of tips, updates and suggestions. We'll try to "out-tip" each other in a demo slam style session of quick tips and ideas. You're sure to learn some useful ideas!
We encourage you to participate with tips of your own.
www.gegsydney.com #eduskyAU
We encourage you to participate with tips of your own.
www.gegsydney.com #eduskyAU
I don't know any billionaires personally, but from what I observe I have to ask the question... Is it possible to become truly rich, like billionaire rich, without being an asshole?
November 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I don't know any billionaires personally, but from what I observe I have to ask the question... Is it possible to become truly rich, like billionaire rich, without being an asshole?
I recently published a book containing selected blog posts I wrote between 2006 and 2025. I think it's an interesting reflection on two decades of educational change, with some useful insights on learning with technology. It's available in both paperback and ebook.
www.amazon.com.au/Learning-Con...
www.amazon.com.au/Learning-Con...
November 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I recently published a book containing selected blog posts I wrote between 2006 and 2025. I think it's an interesting reflection on two decades of educational change, with some useful insights on learning with technology. It's available in both paperback and ebook.
www.amazon.com.au/Learning-Con...
www.amazon.com.au/Learning-Con...
Looking for new glasses. Can I get your feedback on these 4 choices. Which do you think looks best? Please just leave a number in the comments.
October 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Looking for new glasses. Can I get your feedback on these 4 choices. Which do you think looks best? Please just leave a number in the comments.
There must be more interesting uses for AI than just saving time and being efficient, right?
Check out this app I made with Google AI Studio.
Upload a headshot (or use the camera) and choose a Broadway musical to see yourself in character. 😂
mormonify-me-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
#aistudio
Check out this app I made with Google AI Studio.
Upload a headshot (or use the camera) and choose a Broadway musical to see yourself in character. 😂
mormonify-me-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
#aistudio
Mormonify Me
mormonify-me-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
October 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
There must be more interesting uses for AI than just saving time and being efficient, right?
Check out this app I made with Google AI Studio.
Upload a headshot (or use the camera) and choose a Broadway musical to see yourself in character. 😂
mormonify-me-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
#aistudio
Check out this app I made with Google AI Studio.
Upload a headshot (or use the camera) and choose a Broadway musical to see yourself in character. 😂
mormonify-me-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
#aistudio
Saluton Esperantuloj. Mi faras ĉi tiun hodiaŭ uzas Google AI studio.
Ĝi estas "Esperanto Hub" kun multaj vojoj por lerni pri Esperanto.
Provas ĝin! Donas al mi viajn ideojn por plibonigi ĝin!
#esperanto
esperanto-practice-hub-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
Ĝi estas "Esperanto Hub" kun multaj vojoj por lerni pri Esperanto.
Provas ĝin! Donas al mi viajn ideojn por plibonigi ĝin!
#esperanto
esperanto-practice-hub-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
Esperanto Practice Hub
esperanto-practice-hub-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
October 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Saluton Esperantuloj. Mi faras ĉi tiun hodiaŭ uzas Google AI studio.
Ĝi estas "Esperanto Hub" kun multaj vojoj por lerni pri Esperanto.
Provas ĝin! Donas al mi viajn ideojn por plibonigi ĝin!
#esperanto
esperanto-practice-hub-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
Ĝi estas "Esperanto Hub" kun multaj vojoj por lerni pri Esperanto.
Provas ĝin! Donas al mi viajn ideojn por plibonigi ĝin!
#esperanto
esperanto-practice-hub-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
How come we use the recorder when children start learning to play music, but we don't use Esperanto when children start learning another language?
#esperanto
#esperanto
October 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
How come we use the recorder when children start learning to play music, but we don't use Esperanto when children start learning another language?
#esperanto
#esperanto
And those who need to see the evidence to make up their own minds can just watch the full statement - youtu.be/Foggkeiwlp0?...
It's pretty clear to me. Reagan was NOT a fan of tariffs at all.
Trump is a giant orange man-baby who throws his toys out of the cot when he gets challenged in any way.
It's pretty clear to me. Reagan was NOT a fan of tariffs at all.
Trump is a giant orange man-baby who throws his toys out of the cot when he gets challenged in any way.
October 26, 2025 at 1:58 AM
And those who need to see the evidence to make up their own minds can just watch the full statement - youtu.be/Foggkeiwlp0?...
It's pretty clear to me. Reagan was NOT a fan of tariffs at all.
Trump is a giant orange man-baby who throws his toys out of the cot when he gets challenged in any way.
It's pretty clear to me. Reagan was NOT a fan of tariffs at all.
Trump is a giant orange man-baby who throws his toys out of the cot when he gets challenged in any way.
Playing around with vibe-coding in Google AI Studio this morning, I built this Mortgage calculator. You can see the effect of making extra payments (both regular and lump-sum) on the loan term. Have a play and tell me what you think.
mortgage-progress-analyser-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
mortgage-progress-analyser-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
Mortgage Progress Analyser
mortgage-progress-analyser-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
October 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Playing around with vibe-coding in Google AI Studio this morning, I built this Mortgage calculator. You can see the effect of making extra payments (both regular and lump-sum) on the loan term. Have a play and tell me what you think.
mortgage-progress-analyser-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
mortgage-progress-analyser-973432846473.us-west1.run.app
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Join us in an hour for a Deep Dive into Gemini AI, with special guests @eduridden.bsky.social and Ryan Noonan.
Hosted by GEG Sydney
#edusky #googleai #googleforeducation
www.gegsydney.com/events/deep-...
Hosted by GEG Sydney
#edusky #googleai #googleforeducation
www.gegsydney.com/events/deep-...
GEG Sydney - Deep Dive into Gemini AI
Thursday, 23 October · 5:00 – 6:30pm Time zone: Australia/Sydney Meet link: https://meet.google.com/xdp-bkmh-nmi
www.gegsydney.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Join us in an hour for a Deep Dive into Gemini AI, with special guests @eduridden.bsky.social and Ryan Noonan.
Hosted by GEG Sydney
#edusky #googleai #googleforeducation
www.gegsydney.com/events/deep-...
Hosted by GEG Sydney
#edusky #googleai #googleforeducation
www.gegsydney.com/events/deep-...
Save time with the new Rubric option in Google Classroom
YouTube video by Crux Learning
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October 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This article really highlighted many of the concerns I have about the planetary resource consumption demands of Generative AI. I find it hard to justify sometimes, and wanted to know more.
So, ironically, I turned to Gemini Deep Research with the following prompt...
www.afr.com/companies/en...
So, ironically, I turned to Gemini Deep Research with the following prompt...
www.afr.com/companies/en...
To use or not to use AI, a Gen Z conundrum
Artificial intelligence is dividing youth between those who want to use the technology and those worried about its environmental footprint.
www.afr.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:14 AM
This article really highlighted many of the concerns I have about the planetary resource consumption demands of Generative AI. I find it hard to justify sometimes, and wanted to know more.
So, ironically, I turned to Gemini Deep Research with the following prompt...
www.afr.com/companies/en...
So, ironically, I turned to Gemini Deep Research with the following prompt...
www.afr.com/companies/en...
Anyone who says they observe all the things in the Bible needs to read Leviticus.
He's one crazy motherfucker.
He's one crazy motherfucker.
October 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Anyone who says they observe all the things in the Bible needs to read Leviticus.
He's one crazy motherfucker.
He's one crazy motherfucker.
