Kerry Pinny
@kerrypinny.bsky.social
Chief Operating Officer at UFAW
Really enjoying the #ALTc25 posts today. Feeling a little FOMO (although not missing being behind the scenes). I wish everyone a fantastic conference
October 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Really enjoying the #ALTc25 posts today. Feeling a little FOMO (although not missing being behind the scenes). I wish everyone a fantastic conference
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An industry that relies upon exploiting the labour of others, without compensation, is perhaps one that ought not exist...
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
An industry that relies upon exploiting the labour of others, without compensation, is perhaps one that ought not exist...
Reposted by Kerry Pinny
enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
September 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
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Mic drop from @abeba.bsky.social at UNESCO Digital Learning Week
September 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Mic drop from @abeba.bsky.social at UNESCO Digital Learning Week
An important grammatical debate
August 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
An important grammatical debate
Reposted by Kerry Pinny
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.
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.
August 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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.
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 😟
August 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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...
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...
It’s been 84 years
Well, not quite but it has been a long time since I published here. June 2023 to be precise. I was never a prolific blogger, like some of my peers, but I averaged ~4 posts a year. This blog became …
kerrypinny.com
July 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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...
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
Get ready for the ALT Annual Conference, ALTC25, this year confirmed to take place in Glasgow on Thurs 23 and Fri 24 October. Two incredible days of innovation, collaboration, and exploration in learning technology. buff.ly/zH9HmAM #altc #ALTC25
April 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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
This #altc blog highlights the outstanding accomplishments of 4 exceptional women within our community. Exemplifying #WITDAY 's spirit of dedication, innovation and collaboration. Their achievements inspire us all to continue striving for a more inclusive and equitable industry - buff.ly/QqW9IvH
April 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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
April 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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
April 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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
April 2, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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
April 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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
April 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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
April 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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
April 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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
April 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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
April 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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
April 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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
April 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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
April 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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
April 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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
April 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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