Steve Parkinson
@stevepuk.bsky.social
Head of Learning Systems (Platforms) at the OpenUniversity. Interested in how the future will look. Particularly learning. I'm easily distracted.
In my dream last night Chrissie Hynde and New Model Army announced they were going to do a cover of ‘Fairy Tale of New York’.
I wouldn’t mind hearing that to be honest.
I wouldn’t mind hearing that to be honest.
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In my dream last night Chrissie Hynde and New Model Army announced they were going to do a cover of ‘Fairy Tale of New York’.
I wouldn’t mind hearing that to be honest.
I wouldn’t mind hearing that to be honest.
So is Slow Horses set in the same universe as the Whoopi Goldberg film Jumpin’ Jack Flash?
November 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
So is Slow Horses set in the same universe as the Whoopi Goldberg film Jumpin’ Jack Flash?
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Always be recruiting. Always be looking out for the talented, the original thinkers, the ones who do more than talk. Take note of those who create impact regardless of their position, the big successes, the small achievements that signal real ability. Keep an eye on those who develop others 1/
November 4, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Always be recruiting. Always be looking out for the talented, the original thinkers, the ones who do more than talk. Take note of those who create impact regardless of their position, the big successes, the small achievements that signal real ability. Keep an eye on those who develop others 1/
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'A systems approach to AI and education in a post-digital world' @sharplem.bsky.social
#AI #Learning #HigherEd #EdTech
doi.org/10.1080/0040...
#AI #Learning #HigherEd #EdTech
doi.org/10.1080/0040...
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July 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
'A systems approach to AI and education in a post-digital world' @sharplem.bsky.social
#AI #Learning #HigherEd #EdTech
doi.org/10.1080/0040...
#AI #Learning #HigherEd #EdTech
doi.org/10.1080/0040...
Goodbye to the Manor Quay. Had some good nights there. It’s where I got together with my wife, and I saw some decent bands.
"End of an era as Sunderland nightclub to be demolished after nine years lying empty"
End of an era as Sunderland nightclub to be demolished after nine years lying empty
Plans to demolish a former students’ union building and nightclub have been given the green light by Sunderland City Council planners.
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June 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Goodbye to the Manor Quay. Had some good nights there. It’s where I got together with my wife, and I saw some decent bands.
First attempt at making the north-east staple, pease pudding. I have high hopes!
June 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
First attempt at making the north-east staple, pease pudding. I have high hopes!
As part of my daughter’s school’s mobile phone ban (they get locked in special bags) I have to write a letter to the teachers on any day she decides not to take hers in.
The world’s turned upside down.
The world’s turned upside down.
June 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
As part of my daughter’s school’s mobile phone ban (they get locked in special bags) I have to write a letter to the teachers on any day she decides not to take hers in.
The world’s turned upside down.
The world’s turned upside down.
These are good tips. Basically, learn by doing the right things, even if no one is watching.
Worthy Read: How to Learn and Practice Product Management in a Feature Factory by John Cutler
"It really is all about the reps, even if things are less than perfect."
Want to grow your product management skills even in a feature factory?
"It really is all about the reps, even if things are less than perfect."
Want to grow your product management skills even in a feature factory?
February 24, 2025 at 8:06 AM
These are good tips. Basically, learn by doing the right things, even if no one is watching.
Impressed to see Google’s AI Overview has the rules to Mornington Crescent. Very handy reference.
February 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Impressed to see Google’s AI Overview has the rules to Mornington Crescent. Very handy reference.
These findings provide strong evidence that generative AI, when implemented thoughtfully with teacher support, can function effectively as a virtual tutor.”
New randomized, controlled trial by the World Bank of students using GPT-4 as a tutor in Nigeria. Six weeks of after-school AI tutoring = 2 years of typical learning gains, outperforming 80% of other educational interventions.
And it helped all students, especially girls who were initially behind.
And it helped all students, especially girls who were initially behind.
January 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
These findings provide strong evidence that generative AI, when implemented thoughtfully with teacher support, can function effectively as a virtual tutor.”
Ah, it’s that time of year when I find out just how much my daughter has been listening to my Spotify account (despite her having her own). To be fair, Olivia Rodrigo has some real toe-tappers #unwrapped
December 4, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Ah, it’s that time of year when I find out just how much my daughter has been listening to my Spotify account (despite her having her own). To be fair, Olivia Rodrigo has some real toe-tappers #unwrapped
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Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK
www.bbc.co.uk/news/a...
You know what else I'd like to know is 'on the table'? Safeguards or exemptions for young people and teens who will be legitimately harmed by this move.
1/15
www.bbc.co.uk/news/a...
You know what else I'd like to know is 'on the table'? Safeguards or exemptions for young people and teens who will be legitimately harmed by this move.
1/15
Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' says UK government
The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK
www.bbc.co.uk/news/a...
You know what else I'd like to know is 'on the table'? Safeguards or exemptions for young people and teens who will be legitimately harmed by this move.
1/15
www.bbc.co.uk/news/a...
You know what else I'd like to know is 'on the table'? Safeguards or exemptions for young people and teens who will be legitimately harmed by this move.
1/15
Had a great visit to the Tim Burton exhibition at the Design Museum yesterday. I’d recommend it to any fans. Think it runs until Feb ‘25. Having a pre-Christmas potter around London was nice as well.
November 24, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Had a great visit to the Tim Burton exhibition at the Design Museum yesterday. I’d recommend it to any fans. Think it runs until Feb ‘25. Having a pre-Christmas potter around London was nice as well.
A rare day on campus for a full day of meetings, including the inaugural get together for our Product Leaders. I’m excited at this point. Will be shattered later.
November 20, 2024 at 9:10 AM
A rare day on campus for a full day of meetings, including the inaugural get together for our Product Leaders. I’m excited at this point. Will be shattered later.
Found my first blog from 13 years ago. It was about what I saw as the need for the Open University to adapt to take into account future competition in the online learning space.
partrobot.wordpress.com
partrobot.wordpress.com
partrobot
some sort of tech blog or something...
partrobot.wordpress.com
October 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Found my first blog from 13 years ago. It was about what I saw as the need for the Open University to adapt to take into account future competition in the online learning space.
partrobot.wordpress.com
partrobot.wordpress.com
Breaks Teams calls you say…interesting…
Just a tip to avoid updating your Mac to OS15.0 :-). It breaks a lot of security products, which in turn stops other things working, such as Teams calls.
September 24, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Breaks Teams calls you say…interesting…
I’ve come onto campus for a day. The face to face meeting I’m here for is delayed as someone is stuck on the motorway. Everyone else in the open plan area are in Teams meetings. The noise is incredible. Reminds me of when I worked in a call centre. Not sure this is more productive than remote.
September 18, 2024 at 8:37 AM
I’ve come onto campus for a day. The face to face meeting I’m here for is delayed as someone is stuck on the motorway. Everyone else in the open plan area are in Teams meetings. The noise is incredible. Reminds me of when I worked in a call centre. Not sure this is more productive than remote.
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Bookings open for the next session of the Working Class Leaders in Higher Education Network. I’ll be joined by Iesha Small talking about career-building, communications and social media presence. Not to be missed. Reshares appreciated. www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/eve...
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Online events are amazing opportunities to have fun and learn. Find a new online course, a fun live stream, or an insightful webinar on Eventbrite.
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September 17, 2024 at 5:15 AM
Bookings open for the next session of the Working Class Leaders in Higher Education Network. I’ll be joined by Iesha Small talking about career-building, communications and social media presence. Not to be missed. Reshares appreciated. www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/eve...
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How can we empower students to use #AI responsibly in the #classroom? My students co-created generative AI policies through reflection, discussion, and collaboration. Explore our process and the policies we developed. #teaching #HigherEd chadtopaz.medium.com/empowering-s...
Empowering Students in the Age of AI
Co-Creating Responsible Use Policies
chadtopaz.medium.com
September 11, 2024 at 11:44 AM
How can we empower students to use #AI responsibly in the #classroom? My students co-created generative AI policies through reflection, discussion, and collaboration. Explore our process and the policies we developed. #teaching #HigherEd chadtopaz.medium.com/empowering-s...
In London this morning I caught one of the bands of the Foot Guards warming up at their barracks. Very impressive.
Particularly as they did the theme tune to one of my favourite 70s kids cartoons, ‘Battle of the Planets’.
Particularly as they did the theme tune to one of my favourite 70s kids cartoons, ‘Battle of the Planets’.
October 15, 2023 at 2:37 PM
In London this morning I caught one of the bands of the Foot Guards warming up at their barracks. Very impressive.
Particularly as they did the theme tune to one of my favourite 70s kids cartoons, ‘Battle of the Planets’.
Particularly as they did the theme tune to one of my favourite 70s kids cartoons, ‘Battle of the Planets’.
According to our stats it seems our online tutorial system recorded over one million minutes of attendance on Monday. Not bad at all.
I think we're going to refer to it as the Million Minute Monday from now on.
I think we're going to refer to it as the Million Minute Monday from now on.
October 12, 2023 at 8:01 AM
According to our stats it seems our online tutorial system recorded over one million minutes of attendance on Monday. Not bad at all.
I think we're going to refer to it as the Million Minute Monday from now on.
I think we're going to refer to it as the Million Minute Monday from now on.