Mike Birtill
@mikebirtill.bsky.social
Welsh, Northern, Happiest on a bicycle. Writing about AI & Futher Education. Interested in Pedagogy, digital transformation, engineering & STEM
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Cool parcel in the post of an "Ed-tech Agitprop Pack" unexpectedly sent by @neilselwyn.bsky.social
"The ed-tech that we're currently dealing with is not a done deal!" as the accompanying note says.
"The ed-tech that we're currently dealing with is not a done deal!" as the accompanying note says.
October 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Cool parcel in the post of an "Ed-tech Agitprop Pack" unexpectedly sent by @neilselwyn.bsky.social
"The ed-tech that we're currently dealing with is not a done deal!" as the accompanying note says.
"The ed-tech that we're currently dealing with is not a done deal!" as the accompanying note says.
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So the York flagshaggers call themselves “Flaggers and Litter Pickers” and the Scarborough branch is “Squeaky Clean Scarborough” and they probably tell themselves it’s subtle and not the massive dog whistle it is
September 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
So the York flagshaggers call themselves “Flaggers and Litter Pickers” and the Scarborough branch is “Squeaky Clean Scarborough” and they probably tell themselves it’s subtle and not the massive dog whistle it is
Are we all still here? youtu.be/pHCdS7O248g?...
Blondie - Rapture (Official Music Video)
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September 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Are we all still here? youtu.be/pHCdS7O248g?...
I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately. I’m in the throes of writing up my dissertation on the Ethics of genAI in further education. However, I’ve been accepted to present at @issotl.bsky.social this year and have won their emerging scholars award. Ive also achieved my SEDA fellowship. So it’s busy….
July 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately. I’m in the throes of writing up my dissertation on the Ethics of genAI in further education. However, I’ve been accepted to present at @issotl.bsky.social this year and have won their emerging scholars award. Ive also achieved my SEDA fellowship. So it’s busy….
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"Hi Gillian, yeah got some bad news about Salt Path, yeah, sorry, same as The Crown really, as your agent I should have checked in to the role a bit further, soz, anyway, I've got a script for a movie called Captain Tom here, reckon you'll be perfect for the daughter"
July 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"Hi Gillian, yeah got some bad news about Salt Path, yeah, sorry, same as The Crown really, as your agent I should have checked in to the role a bit further, soz, anyway, I've got a script for a movie called Captain Tom here, reckon you'll be perfect for the daughter"
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The amount of people going out of their way to watch this (including me) just shows that censorship does not fucking work. Every action the British state has taken against Kneecap only raises their profile.
A lady from Wales called Helen Wilson is live streaming Kneecap from Glastonbury on TikTok and there are 375,000 people watching it lol
June 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The amount of people going out of their way to watch this (including me) just shows that censorship does not fucking work. Every action the British state has taken against Kneecap only raises their profile.
@tomrobinson.com happy birthday! Will miss you on Sunday evenings, you’ve been a star! Promoting new artists - including playing my brother- Ric Birtill / Sic Turtle, a number of times in his different bands - alongside with 100s others You’re always generous, enthusiastic & will be much missed. X
June 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
@tomrobinson.com happy birthday! Will miss you on Sunday evenings, you’ve been a star! Promoting new artists - including playing my brother- Ric Birtill / Sic Turtle, a number of times in his different bands - alongside with 100s others You’re always generous, enthusiastic & will be much missed. X
@rhysmwyn.bsky.social it’s been a while……, ond mae @diervilla.bsky.social a fi yn gwrando o Efrog eto heno!
April 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
@rhysmwyn.bsky.social it’s been a while……, ond mae @diervilla.bsky.social a fi yn gwrando o Efrog eto heno!
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I get that there are genuinely complicated areas when it comes to trans inclusion but I will never vote for a party that allows for trans people to be barred from using their toilets. As recently as 2016, DONALD TRUMP, knew that this was wrong. This is something on which there can be no compromise.
April 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I get that there are genuinely complicated areas when it comes to trans inclusion but I will never vote for a party that allows for trans people to be barred from using their toilets. As recently as 2016, DONALD TRUMP, knew that this was wrong. This is something on which there can be no compromise.
Do you teach in Further Education? Could you help me with some research? If so please get in touch. #FurtherEducation #AmplifyFE #loveFE #ukfechat #FEResearch
March 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Do you teach in Further Education? Could you help me with some research? If so please get in touch. #FurtherEducation #AmplifyFE #loveFE #ukfechat #FEResearch
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Stuff a Pi-hole in your router because your browser is about to betray you
Stuff a Pi-hole in your router because your browser is about to betray you
Mozilla sells ads, Google limits blocking them – it's time for stricter measures
A new, lightweight version of Pi-Hole is here. Just how easy is it to block advertising on your home network?…
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March 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Stuff a Pi-hole in your router because your browser is about to betray you
Really proud of my wife!
Delighted to announce that today I was promoted to Professor in the Psychology of Learning. I feel so lucky to have so many brilliant friends and colleagues who have supported and encouraged me to get to this point. Thank you all!
January 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Really proud of my wife!
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It was a lot of fun writing a chapter in this book on vocational technical education with @mikebirtill.bsky.social
🎓💡 Our book is officially launched! Artificial Intelligence Applications in Higher Education brings together cutting-edge insights on AI’s role in shaping the future of universities.
Explore the theories, ethics, and case studies here: tinyurl.com/mpzajze9.
#AI #HigherEducation #BookLaunch
Explore the theories, ethics, and case studies here: tinyurl.com/mpzajze9.
#AI #HigherEducation #BookLaunch
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Higher Education: Theories, Ethics, and Case Studies for Universities
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Higher Education offers direct examples of how artificial intelligence systems can be applied in today’s higher education contexts. As the use of AI rapidly adv...
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December 9, 2024 at 7:06 AM
It was a lot of fun writing a chapter in this book on vocational technical education with @mikebirtill.bsky.social
So proud to have co written a chapter in this book with @diervilla.bsky.social. We discuss The use of generative AI in technical vocational education.
🎓💡 Our book is officially launched! Artificial Intelligence Applications in Higher Education brings together cutting-edge insights on AI’s role in shaping the future of universities.
Explore the theories, ethics, and case studies here: tinyurl.com/mpzajze9.
#AI #HigherEducation #BookLaunch
Explore the theories, ethics, and case studies here: tinyurl.com/mpzajze9.
#AI #HigherEducation #BookLaunch
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Higher Education: Theories, Ethics, and Case Studies for Universities
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Higher Education offers direct examples of how artificial intelligence systems can be applied in today’s higher education contexts. As the use of AI rapidly adv...
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December 8, 2024 at 10:12 PM
So proud to have co written a chapter in this book with @diervilla.bsky.social. We discuss The use of generative AI in technical vocational education.
November/ December gigs: Kneecap, The Twilight Sad, Union Jill, Hope & Social (possibly twice) Eliza Carthy with Jon Boden, and finally Irie Vibes in York. Proper Christmas line up :)
November 30, 2024 at 5:21 PM
November/ December gigs: Kneecap, The Twilight Sad, Union Jill, Hope & Social (possibly twice) Eliza Carthy with Jon Boden, and finally Irie Vibes in York. Proper Christmas line up :)
@hebtroco.bsky.social hi, I’ve bought your jeans, hats , jackets and more importantly action blankets . I’d like to get into some bother and write for you. Surely you need an article about modern Welsh language pop music or Preston Bus Station. Can write about beer & pies as well.
November 18, 2024 at 10:08 PM
@hebtroco.bsky.social hi, I’ve bought your jeans, hats , jackets and more importantly action blankets . I’d like to get into some bother and write for you. Surely you need an article about modern Welsh language pop music or Preston Bus Station. Can write about beer & pies as well.
Fantastic afternoon and a huge thank you to Dr Katie Carpenter & Professor Graeme Gooday from @universityofleeds.bsky.social @hpsleeds.bsky.social who came to speak to Selby College Engineering & Electrical Installation Students about the history of women in engineering.
November 18, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Fantastic afternoon and a huge thank you to Dr Katie Carpenter & Professor Graeme Gooday from @universityofleeds.bsky.social @hpsleeds.bsky.social who came to speak to Selby College Engineering & Electrical Installation Students about the history of women in engineering.
Hello / S’mae to my new followers / i fy nilynwyr newydd. I post about AI , pedagogy, beer, bicycles, brutalist architecture & music. There usually lot of posts about Wales and northern England too. Enjoy / mwynhau.
November 17, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Hello / S’mae to my new followers / i fy nilynwyr newydd. I post about AI , pedagogy, beer, bicycles, brutalist architecture & music. There usually lot of posts about Wales and northern England too. Enjoy / mwynhau.
Indeed it was. Kneecap were fantastic this evening in Leeds
November 10, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Indeed it was. Kneecap were fantastic this evening in Leeds
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Most British people simply do not understand how big North Yorkshire actually is.
November 8, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Most British people simply do not understand how big North Yorkshire actually is.
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Came home to find this had arrived! Very cool! Working with @mikebirtill.bsky.social was lots of fun.
October 15, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Came home to find this had arrived! Very cool! Working with @mikebirtill.bsky.social was lots of fun.
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Congratulations @diervilla.bsky.social our National Teaching Fellow at the University of Leeds!
October 3, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Congratulations @diervilla.bsky.social our National Teaching Fellow at the University of Leeds!
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Bad tech, stop that! #AI There is a reason many of us dislike Blooms. Starting with Bloom’s taxonomy is not supported by any research on learning ⬇️
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September 25, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Bad tech, stop that! #AI There is a reason many of us dislike Blooms. Starting with Bloom’s taxonomy is not supported by any research on learning ⬇️
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At a Leeds Digi Fest event about EdTech. So far digital natives and learning styles have featured… I have so much to say….
September 25, 2024 at 5:31 PM
At a Leeds Digi Fest event about EdTech. So far digital natives and learning styles have featured… I have so much to say….
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1934 Jeanie Dicks undertook 1st permanent electrification of Winchester Cathedral. The "girl engineer" (age 40) made international news. Electrifying nave meant removing & reburying coffins - except for Jane Austen’s which was moved gently to side b #OTD 25 Sept 1893 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanie_...
September 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM
1934 Jeanie Dicks undertook 1st permanent electrification of Winchester Cathedral. The "girl engineer" (age 40) made international news. Electrifying nave meant removing & reburying coffins - except for Jane Austen’s which was moved gently to side b #OTD 25 Sept 1893 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanie_...