Adrian Jackson
@adrianjackson.tv
Professionally Learning Designer for a theological college in Melbourne, Australia | Socially dreaming of a walkable, rideable city. Follower of Jesus in the Baptist tradition. On Wurundjeri land.
I wrote to then NDIS minister Bill Shorten (also my local MP) urging him to expand the eligibility of the hearing services program as the cost of hearing aids is an equity issue. His staff refused to consider it as every problem needed the NDIS hammer which I can’t see how it helps.
The kicker is in the end of this piece: the writer learns hearing aids will cost around $6k and decided to go without
I’ve never been that sociable but thought it was because I’m an introvert. Then I learned I have a rare type of hearing loss | Rachael Groessler
March 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I wrote to then NDIS minister Bill Shorten (also my local MP) urging him to expand the eligibility of the hearing services program as the cost of hearing aids is an equity issue. His staff refused to consider it as every problem needed the NDIS hammer which I can’t see how it helps.
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In solidarity with Canada and Mexico, I offer this still-timely reminder from Tommy Douglas. Douglas was a Canadian politician who helped launch universal healthcare in Canada.
February 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
In solidarity with Canada and Mexico, I offer this still-timely reminder from Tommy Douglas. Douglas was a Canadian politician who helped launch universal healthcare in Canada.
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Here’s something we see far too often - car paraphernalia lazily intruding on pedestrian space.
When cars & their junk signage already hog so much of the street space.
At very least plonk it in the parking lane!
When cars & their junk signage already hog so much of the street space.
At very least plonk it in the parking lane!
February 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Here’s something we see far too often - car paraphernalia lazily intruding on pedestrian space.
When cars & their junk signage already hog so much of the street space.
At very least plonk it in the parking lane!
When cars & their junk signage already hog so much of the street space.
At very least plonk it in the parking lane!
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Criticism of technology has a history. We have to look back as we look forward. Our pushback on insidious tech (and especially edtech) has to be as nuanced as possible. 🧵
January 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Criticism of technology has a history. We have to look back as we look forward. Our pushback on insidious tech (and especially edtech) has to be as nuanced as possible. 🧵
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Adding this to my Haymarket roundabout wishlist.
And we have a fountain with trams running directly through it too. I need city planners to know that you can just do that, cause I think it is cool. The water jets lowers when trams run over it.
December 13, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Adding this to my Haymarket roundabout wishlist.
This would be perfect for the Haymarket roundabout.
And we have a fountain with trams running directly through it too. I need city planners to know that you can just do that, cause I think it is cool. The water jets lowers when trams run over it.
December 13, 2024 at 1:38 AM
This would be perfect for the Haymarket roundabout.
We need to do everything to stop Dutton and his insane nuclear power wish. I'm not opposed to nuclear on safety grounds, I'm opposed on the basis that its slower and more expensive. If only the incumbent PM was capable of making decisions rather than two way bets.
December 13, 2024 at 12:45 AM
We need to do everything to stop Dutton and his insane nuclear power wish. I'm not opposed to nuclear on safety grounds, I'm opposed on the basis that its slower and more expensive. If only the incumbent PM was capable of making decisions rather than two way bets.
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Interested in co-editing a leading religious history journal? Here’s your chance! JRH is moving into its next phase - join us! EOIs due Jan 17 2025.
The Religious History Association is seeking a new co-editor for the Journal of Religious History! Exciting opportunity!
Queries to me: (mcassidywelch@divinity.edu.au)
Queries to me: (mcassidywelch@divinity.edu.au)
December 12, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Interested in co-editing a leading religious history journal? Here’s your chance! JRH is moving into its next phase - join us! EOIs due Jan 17 2025.
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A must-read essay for anyone working in a university humanities department, by Andrew Dean:
sydneyreviewofbooks.com/essays/welco...
sydneyreviewofbooks.com/essays/welco...
December 8, 2024 at 1:45 AM
A must-read essay for anyone working in a university humanities department, by Andrew Dean:
sydneyreviewofbooks.com/essays/welco...
sydneyreviewofbooks.com/essays/welco...
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Released today, our research found that 92% of young women want to ride a bike, but participation is 4 times lower than men of the same age.
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Catcalls, aggression, male domination: Why women aren’t cycling
Women are avoiding riding bikes because Victoria’s transport networks are set up for the needs and safety perceptions of confident, physically fit men.
www.theage.com.au
December 6, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Released today, our research found that 92% of young women want to ride a bike, but participation is 4 times lower than men of the same age.
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
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Great pic from final session of the #ascilite2024 conference thanks Chris Bridge of UNE
December 4, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Great pic from final session of the #ascilite2024 conference thanks Chris Bridge of UNE
Next session. Christopher Bridge from UNE talking about STEM assessment redesign.
I apologise in advance for any humanities snark about STEM in my posts about this. #ascilite2024
I apologise in advance for any humanities snark about STEM in my posts about this. #ascilite2024
December 4, 2024 at 3:33 AM
Next session. Christopher Bridge from UNE talking about STEM assessment redesign.
I apologise in advance for any humanities snark about STEM in my posts about this. #ascilite2024
I apologise in advance for any humanities snark about STEM in my posts about this. #ascilite2024
This session with Chris Honig "GenAI Teachers" is looking to be fun: "I'm deliberately making a few provocative statements in this presentation". #ascilite2024
December 4, 2024 at 2:59 AM
This session with Chris Honig "GenAI Teachers" is looking to be fun: "I'm deliberately making a few provocative statements in this presentation". #ascilite2024
Can we please just collectively agree that if someone doesn't use a microphone we don't answer the question? #accessibility #ascilite2024
December 4, 2024 at 2:53 AM
Can we please just collectively agree that if someone doesn't use a microphone we don't answer the question? #accessibility #ascilite2024
@drjot.bsky.social reminding everyone that even in video feedback, that it is what the student does that is more important than what the teach does. #ascilite2024
December 3, 2024 at 4:22 AM
@drjot.bsky.social reminding everyone that even in video feedback, that it is what the student does that is more important than what the teach does. #ascilite2024
I think this question to teachers about “what are you actually trying to achieve?” is at the heart of so much of what learning design is about. So many assumptions about what teaching is that forget what learning is. So alive in the #AIineducation debates #ascilite2024
December 2, 2024 at 11:29 PM
I think this question to teachers about “what are you actually trying to achieve?” is at the heart of so much of what learning design is about. So many assumptions about what teaching is that forget what learning is. So alive in the #AIineducation debates #ascilite2024
A mention of theological education at #ascilite2024 that wasn’t from me! (third from bottom on left) by @drlisamarie.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 11:08 PM
A mention of theological education at #ascilite2024 that wasn’t from me! (third from bottom on left) by @drlisamarie.bsky.social
This session is fun: have gone from “what is this word” to “this makes sense and I want to champion it” in about 5 minutes. Thanks @drlisamarie.bsky.social #ascilite2024
December 2, 2024 at 10:53 PM
This session is fun: have gone from “what is this word” to “this makes sense and I want to champion it” in about 5 minutes. Thanks @drlisamarie.bsky.social #ascilite2024
“I’m a bit of a jack of all trades: I’ve been a pilot and I’ve been a TV presenter” says a former school teacher, Chris Kenyon, presenting at an academic conference on computers in learning in tertiary education. And I think most of us can relate to that! #ascilite2024
December 2, 2024 at 10:24 PM
“I’m a bit of a jack of all trades: I’ve been a pilot and I’ve been a TV presenter” says a former school teacher, Chris Kenyon, presenting at an academic conference on computers in learning in tertiary education. And I think most of us can relate to that! #ascilite2024
I think we’re all grappling with this slide from Jason Lodge’s pre-workshop at #ASCILITE2024 #AIinEducation
December 2, 2024 at 8:56 PM
I think we’re all grappling with this slide from Jason Lodge’s pre-workshop at #ASCILITE2024 #AIinEducation
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#ascilite2024 @margaretbea.bsky.social sketchnoting the invited speaker Margaret Bearman. What baggage are you carrying into the AI conversation.
December 2, 2024 at 2:44 AM
#ascilite2024 @margaretbea.bsky.social sketchnoting the invited speaker Margaret Bearman. What baggage are you carrying into the AI conversation.
Michael Sankey talking about the challenges and strategies of virtual universities, particularly with the retreat to F2F as a consequence of GenAI questions. #ascilite2024
December 2, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Michael Sankey talking about the challenges and strategies of virtual universities, particularly with the retreat to F2F as a consequence of GenAI questions. #ascilite2024
Fantastic advice on assessment design by Mark Bassett and Craig Wattam to ensure links to directly related resources in assignment instructions and not expect students to go on discovery for resources. #ascilite2024
December 2, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Fantastic advice on assessment design by Mark Bassett and Craig Wattam to ensure links to directly related resources in assignment instructions and not expect students to go on discovery for resources. #ascilite2024
Margaret Bearman summarises the dichotomy of #AIineducation in both increasing and decreasing workload, autonomy, freedom. #ascilite2024
December 1, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Margaret Bearman summarises the dichotomy of #AIineducation in both increasing and decreasing workload, autonomy, freedom. #ascilite2024
They have found the lapel microphone and it has volume! #accessibility #ascilite2024
December 1, 2024 at 11:16 PM
They have found the lapel microphone and it has volume! #accessibility #ascilite2024