Emma Duke-Williams
@emmadw.bsky.social
Ed Tech & Learning Designer, interested in Social Aspects of learning. Outside work love travelling, photography & Lego #EduSky #AcademicSky
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🚨 While Amazon Web Services crumbled, our state-of-the-art GeoCities-powered learning environment stood strong
October 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🚨 While Amazon Web Services crumbled, our state-of-the-art GeoCities-powered learning environment stood strong
My Mac Mini (M4) is keen for me to update to Tahoe:
Google's suggested videos are: Who's done it & which video best fits your experience?
Google's suggested videos are: Who's done it & which video best fits your experience?
October 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
My Mac Mini (M4) is keen for me to update to Tahoe:
Google's suggested videos are: Who's done it & which video best fits your experience?
Google's suggested videos are: Who's done it & which video best fits your experience?
I've not been here for a while, so have only just seen that the ability to save posts has come. Woohoo :)
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I've not been here for a while, so have only just seen that the ability to save posts has come. Woohoo :)
When conference bags were more than tote bags :)
September 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
When conference bags were more than tote bags :)
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NEW on Wonkhe: Wonkhe and evasys are planning a new project exploring the link between module feedback and NSS outcomes – Helena Lim and Debbie McVitty assess current practice and invite you to get involved buff.ly/qsissMp
July 9, 2025 at 6:05 AM
NEW on Wonkhe: Wonkhe and evasys are planning a new project exploring the link between module feedback and NSS outcomes – Helena Lim and Debbie McVitty assess current practice and invite you to get involved buff.ly/qsissMp
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Time scientists say the rotation of the Earth is speeding up – what is happening? | First Dog on the Moon
Time scientists say the rotation of the Earth is speeding up – what is happening? | First Dog on the Moon
Will we all fly off into space? Sadly no
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July 9, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Time scientists say the rotation of the Earth is speeding up – what is happening? | First Dog on the Moon
Why has @theguardian.com stopped having a dedicated Education section. One that I'm sure used to have school / University subsections.
May 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Why has @theguardian.com stopped having a dedicated Education section. One that I'm sure used to have school / University subsections.
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Primary school children are excellent at philosophy as they won't stop asking 'why'? It's a shame that education tries to knock that out of them (and, of course, we know why the state might want to do that). #LTHEChat
May 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Primary school children are excellent at philosophy as they won't stop asking 'why'? It's a shame that education tries to knock that out of them (and, of course, we know why the state might want to do that). #LTHEChat
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y'all, if you think running a chatgpt query uses a lot of water bottles, wait till I tell you about your cars
May 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
y'all, if you think running a chatgpt query uses a lot of water bottles, wait till I tell you about your cars
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OpenAI is using Studio Ghibli-style memes as an ad hoc promotional campaign for its new image generator—despite Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki's famous hatred of AI. Sam Altman made his X avatar a 'Ghiblified' portrait.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
OpenAI's Studio Ghibli meme factory is an insult to art itself
Sam Altman is promoting his new image generator by appropriating the work of one of the greatest living animators—who is "disgusted" by AI.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
OpenAI is using Studio Ghibli-style memes as an ad hoc promotional campaign for its new image generator—despite Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki's famous hatred of AI. Sam Altman made his X avatar a 'Ghiblified' portrait.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
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It’s fascinating that language models can do a decent job of metafiction—getting voice and pathos and even a bit of humor—but still struggle with anything but the simplest plot. (Going on this example but also lots of others.) +
‘A machine-shaped hand’: Read a story from OpenAI’s new creative writing model
Posting the piece online, OpenAI’s Sam Altman said this is the first time he has been “really struck” by AI writing
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
It’s fascinating that language models can do a decent job of metafiction—getting voice and pathos and even a bit of humor—but still struggle with anything but the simplest plot. (Going on this example but also lots of others.) +
Watching the World Wheelchair doubles curling semifinals in Saltcoats (Auchenharvie Leisure Centre)
March 15, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Watching the World Wheelchair doubles curling semifinals in Saltcoats (Auchenharvie Leisure Centre)
Unfortunately, Google hasn't got a google doodle for today - OK, so 36 isn't a particularly special number, but I'm sure they could have found a few things for today doodles.google/doodle/30th-... (this was from 2019)
30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web Doodle - Google Doodles
Learn more about the creation of 30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.
doodles.google
March 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Unfortunately, Google hasn't got a google doodle for today - OK, so 36 isn't a particularly special number, but I'm sure they could have found a few things for today doodles.google/doodle/30th-... (this was from 2019)
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The impact of an actual university failure on a city like Dundee would be catastrophic. One in seven of the termtime population is a student. The uni job losses in this round alone are already on a scale similar to when the Michelin factory in 2020. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-...
Will Dundee’s economy withstand the university’s job cuts hammer blow?
The Courier's business editor Rob McLaren reacts to the devastating jobs news.
www.thecourier.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The impact of an actual university failure on a city like Dundee would be catastrophic. One in seven of the termtime population is a student. The uni job losses in this round alone are already on a scale similar to when the Michelin factory in 2020. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-...
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Today, Shane O’Neill, our interim Principal announced the University of Dundee needs to cut 632 jobs to be financially sustainable.
Also there are 237 vacancies (in part due to the recruitment freeze since Nov).
That’s 870 colleagues from 3200. OVER A QUARTER!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Also there are 237 vacancies (in part due to the recruitment freeze since Nov).
That’s 870 colleagues from 3200. OVER A QUARTER!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dundee University to cut 632 jobs to plug £35m deficit
The University and College Union condemned the
www.bbc.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Today, Shane O’Neill, our interim Principal announced the University of Dundee needs to cut 632 jobs to be financially sustainable.
Also there are 237 vacancies (in part due to the recruitment freeze since Nov).
That’s 870 colleagues from 3200. OVER A QUARTER!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Also there are 237 vacancies (in part due to the recruitment freeze since Nov).
That’s 870 colleagues from 3200. OVER A QUARTER!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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10,000 jobs at risk, strike action across the country 🚨
These cuts are harming staff and students. We must #STOPtheCUTS
@bbcbreakfast.bsky.social shares our story 👇
These cuts are harming staff and students. We must #STOPtheCUTS
@bbcbreakfast.bsky.social shares our story 👇
March 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
10,000 jobs at risk, strike action across the country 🚨
These cuts are harming staff and students. We must #STOPtheCUTS
@bbcbreakfast.bsky.social shares our story 👇
These cuts are harming staff and students. We must #STOPtheCUTS
@bbcbreakfast.bsky.social shares our story 👇
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Brutal rebut of the NYTimes article that says we don't need to know how to code anymore. Brilliant deconstruction by @garymarcus.bsky.social.
Decoding (and debunking) Hard Fork’s Kevin Roose
His latest New York Times piece tells us a lot about what he doesn’t really understand
open.substack.com
March 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Brutal rebut of the NYTimes article that says we don't need to know how to code anymore. Brilliant deconstruction by @garymarcus.bsky.social.
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Welcome to this evening’s #LTHEchat hosted by @emmadw.bsky.social and @nomadwarmachine.bsky.social
Are you ready?
Let’s get started...
Q1. What digital tool(s) have you used in the past that are no more? What was the impact on your practice? Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response
Are you ready?
Let’s get started...
Q1. What digital tool(s) have you used in the past that are no more? What was the impact on your practice? Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response
February 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Welcome to this evening’s #LTHEchat hosted by @emmadw.bsky.social and @nomadwarmachine.bsky.social
Are you ready?
Let’s get started...
Q1. What digital tool(s) have you used in the past that are no more? What was the impact on your practice? Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response
Are you ready?
Let’s get started...
Q1. What digital tool(s) have you used in the past that are no more? What was the impact on your practice? Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response
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Final reminder. #LTHEchat is happening TODAY at 20:00 GMT/ BST. We will be joined by @nomadwarmachine.bsky.social and @emmadw.bsky.social and will be talking about #edtech
Read the blog for more: lthechat.com/2025/02/24/l...
Read the blog for more: lthechat.com/2025/02/24/l...
February 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Final reminder. #LTHEchat is happening TODAY at 20:00 GMT/ BST. We will be joined by @nomadwarmachine.bsky.social and @emmadw.bsky.social and will be talking about #edtech
Read the blog for more: lthechat.com/2025/02/24/l...
Read the blog for more: lthechat.com/2025/02/24/l...
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Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for #LTHEchat, which will explore technological change in education with @nomadwarmachine.bsky.social and @emmadw.bsky.social on Wednesday 8-9pm GMT/BST. Read the blog post at: lthechat.com/2025/02/24/l...
February 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for #LTHEchat, which will explore technological change in education with @nomadwarmachine.bsky.social and @emmadw.bsky.social on Wednesday 8-9pm GMT/BST. Read the blog post at: lthechat.com/2025/02/24/l...
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2 days to go before the #LTHEchat this week!
This week we will feature @emmadw.bsky.social and @nomadwarmachine.bsky.social who will lead on the theme of changing technology and education.
Check out the blog for more: lthechat.com/2025/02/24/l...
This week we will feature @emmadw.bsky.social and @nomadwarmachine.bsky.social who will lead on the theme of changing technology and education.
Check out the blog for more: lthechat.com/2025/02/24/l...
February 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
2 days to go before the #LTHEchat this week!
This week we will feature @emmadw.bsky.social and @nomadwarmachine.bsky.social who will lead on the theme of changing technology and education.
Check out the blog for more: lthechat.com/2025/02/24/l...
This week we will feature @emmadw.bsky.social and @nomadwarmachine.bsky.social who will lead on the theme of changing technology and education.
Check out the blog for more: lthechat.com/2025/02/24/l...
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This taxonomy of cognitive science its and leading contributors is from 1991. I recognize about half the names -- all white men. Relatedly perhaps, on this account "anthropology" is no longer seen as one of cog sci's subdisciplines. Graphic here: github.com/rdgao/WH2Cog... (republished)
February 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
This taxonomy of cognitive science its and leading contributors is from 1991. I recognize about half the names -- all white men. Relatedly perhaps, on this account "anthropology" is no longer seen as one of cog sci's subdisciplines. Graphic here: github.com/rdgao/WH2Cog... (republished)