Notorious Cath
@notoriouscath.bsky.social
Open University Staff Tutor. Former schoolteacher.
❤️ Maths, Chemistry, SoTL
Green, pro-EU, lefty, woke
❤️ Maths, Chemistry, SoTL
Green, pro-EU, lefty, woke
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Ep.12 ‘Voices of Belonging’ sees @openuniversity.bsky.social's @notoriouscath.bsky.social & @spawley.bsky.social chat to host Felicity Rush about opportunities to foster connections between #DistanceLearners studying #STEM.
#Online #Maths #Community #Belonging
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#Online #Maths #Community #Belonging
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S2 "Voices of Belonging" with Cath Brown & Dr Sue Pawley
The ConnectED podcast · Episode
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June 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Ep.12 ‘Voices of Belonging’ sees @openuniversity.bsky.social's @notoriouscath.bsky.social & @spawley.bsky.social chat to host Felicity Rush about opportunities to foster connections between #DistanceLearners studying #STEM.
#Online #Maths #Community #Belonging
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#Online #Maths #Community #Belonging
open.spotify.com/episode/0MeW...
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1/ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀🌈
Did you know clovers can be plotted? 🍀📈 Let’s take a look at these lucky leaves from a mathematical perspective!
A three-leaf clover is called a trifolium— or in French, paquerette de mélibée, with paquerette meaning "wild daisy” 🌼
Did you know clovers can be plotted? 🍀📈 Let’s take a look at these lucky leaves from a mathematical perspective!
A three-leaf clover is called a trifolium— or in French, paquerette de mélibée, with paquerette meaning "wild daisy” 🌼
March 17, 2025 at 6:50 AM
1/ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀🌈
Did you know clovers can be plotted? 🍀📈 Let’s take a look at these lucky leaves from a mathematical perspective!
A three-leaf clover is called a trifolium— or in French, paquerette de mélibée, with paquerette meaning "wild daisy” 🌼
Did you know clovers can be plotted? 🍀📈 Let’s take a look at these lucky leaves from a mathematical perspective!
A three-leaf clover is called a trifolium— or in French, paquerette de mélibée, with paquerette meaning "wild daisy” 🌼
If this is true it is absolutely
appalling.
Yes, behaviour can be a real issue in schools and it’s easy to criticise
from outside.
But no decent person rules by fear and humiliation
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
appalling.
Yes, behaviour can be a real issue in schools and it’s easy to criticise
from outside.
But no decent person rules by fear and humiliation
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
‘Pupils are in fear every day’: parents raise concerns about new schools run by top UK academy
Emergency meeting called over strictness of discipline at Essex schools run by Mossbourne Federation
www.theguardian.com
March 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
If this is true it is absolutely
appalling.
Yes, behaviour can be a real issue in schools and it’s easy to criticise
from outside.
But no decent person rules by fear and humiliation
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
appalling.
Yes, behaviour can be a real issue in schools and it’s easy to criticise
from outside.
But no decent person rules by fear and humiliation
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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1/ eSTEeM yw Canolfan Ysgolheictod ac Arloesedd y Brifysgol Agored mewn STEM, sydd yn ymchwilio i ddulliau newydd i wella dysgu ac addysgu mewn addysg agored ac o bellter 📚
🔗 eSTEeM: tinyurl.com/da9apyzf
🔗 eSTEeM: tinyurl.com/da9apyzf
eSTEeM
Centre for Scholarship and Innovation
tinyurl.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
1/ eSTEeM yw Canolfan Ysgolheictod ac Arloesedd y Brifysgol Agored mewn STEM, sydd yn ymchwilio i ddulliau newydd i wella dysgu ac addysgu mewn addysg agored ac o bellter 📚
🔗 eSTEeM: tinyurl.com/da9apyzf
🔗 eSTEeM: tinyurl.com/da9apyzf
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Finally paper ten: Student use of asynchronous Rapid
Response Forums to support continuous assessment, written by Cath brown (@notoriouscath.bsky.social), Susan Pawley and Claudi Thomas:
doi.org/10.21954/ou....
Response Forums to support continuous assessment, written by Cath brown (@notoriouscath.bsky.social), Susan Pawley and Claudi Thomas:
doi.org/10.21954/ou....
The Open University
doi.org
February 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Finally paper ten: Student use of asynchronous Rapid
Response Forums to support continuous assessment, written by Cath brown (@notoriouscath.bsky.social), Susan Pawley and Claudi Thomas:
doi.org/10.21954/ou....
Response Forums to support continuous assessment, written by Cath brown (@notoriouscath.bsky.social), Susan Pawley and Claudi Thomas:
doi.org/10.21954/ou....
Hexaaquacobalt II is pink
Conc HCl turns it blue
The change in coordination
Makes it more intense too
Lycopene is red
Azulene is blue
Those pi- pi star transitions
Mean we love org chem too
Conc HCl turns it blue
The change in coordination
Makes it more intense too
Lycopene is red
Azulene is blue
Those pi- pi star transitions
Mean we love org chem too
February 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hexaaquacobalt II is pink
Conc HCl turns it blue
The change in coordination
Makes it more intense too
Lycopene is red
Azulene is blue
Those pi- pi star transitions
Mean we love org chem too
Conc HCl turns it blue
The change in coordination
Makes it more intense too
Lycopene is red
Azulene is blue
Those pi- pi star transitions
Mean we love org chem too
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Our book came out today
🥲
You can get it from the links in this thread (so we get more money for Working Classicists projects) or from Waterstones, Barnes & Noble etc
🥲
You can get it from the links in this thread (so we get more money for Working Classicists projects) or from Waterstones, Barnes & Noble etc
ANNOUNCING...
A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology - our first book! 🎉
📅Available 5th Feb 2025 (but you can preorder now)
🤝 In collaboration with @contubernales.bsky.social
✍️ 117 different writers
🖼️ Periodic Table Poster by @corabeth.bsky.social
👇 Read more...
A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology - our first book! 🎉
📅Available 5th Feb 2025 (but you can preorder now)
🤝 In collaboration with @contubernales.bsky.social
✍️ 117 different writers
🖼️ Periodic Table Poster by @corabeth.bsky.social
👇 Read more...
February 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Our book came out today
🥲
You can get it from the links in this thread (so we get more money for Working Classicists projects) or from Waterstones, Barnes & Noble etc
🥲
You can get it from the links in this thread (so we get more money for Working Classicists projects) or from Waterstones, Barnes & Noble etc
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Shocking news for the AMSP Dismay at plan to cut back A-level maths support programme giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
Dismay at plan to cut back A-level maths support programme
Reducing support scheme credited with boosting maths performance in England is retrograde step, say critics
giftarticle.ft.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Shocking news for the AMSP Dismay at plan to cut back A-level maths support programme giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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There has been a lot of discussion about school refusal and non attendance here in the UK over the last year or so, due to significant rates of pupil absence. Here's a reminder that attendance issues aren't unique to the UK.
theconversation.com/is-it-school...
theconversation.com/is-it-school...
Is it school reluctance or refusal? How to tell the difference and help your child
If your child is spending lots of time in sick bay or has extreme difficulty getting ready for school, they could be signs of school refusal.
theconversation.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
There has been a lot of discussion about school refusal and non attendance here in the UK over the last year or so, due to significant rates of pupil absence. Here's a reminder that attendance issues aren't unique to the UK.
theconversation.com/is-it-school...
theconversation.com/is-it-school...
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Remember chiropractic is a quack intervention that causes disability, strokes and death
Gateshead woman died after chiropractor 'cracked her neck'
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2489213...
Another fatality following a chiropractic intervention. Chiropractic is not effective, and it certainly isn't safe. What are the chances the General Chiropractic Council take action here? V little.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2489213...
Another fatality following a chiropractic intervention. Chiropractic is not effective, and it certainly isn't safe. What are the chances the General Chiropractic Council take action here? V little.
Gym-goer died after chiropractor 'cracked her neck' as concerns raised
A gym-goer from Gateshead died after a chiropractor 'cracked her neck' a coroner has said.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Remember chiropractic is a quack intervention that causes disability, strokes and death
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Au revoir l'Amérique, tu ne me méritais pas 😤
January 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Au revoir l'Amérique, tu ne me méritais pas 😤
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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
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🎉 It’s time to reveal the solutions to our #NationalPuzzleDay challenges! Let’s start with Puzzle 1: Frosty Equations 🥶
January 27, 2025 at 7:27 AM
🎉 It’s time to reveal the solutions to our #NationalPuzzleDay challenges! Let’s start with Puzzle 1: Frosty Equations 🥶
This is such a cool and joyous exhibition - seeing so many people happily playing with the giant balloons in the strobe room was a tonic in itself
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
Electric Dreams | Tate Modern
www.tate.org.uk
January 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This is such a cool and joyous exhibition - seeing so many people happily playing with the giant balloons in the strobe room was a tonic in itself
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
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Join us for this week’s #LTHEchat which will explore Playful Learning with @kiusum.bsky.social and @sfaulknerpando.bsky.social on Wednesday, 8-9pm GMT. Read the blog post at:
lthechat.com
lthechat.com
January 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Join us for this week’s #LTHEchat which will explore Playful Learning with @kiusum.bsky.social and @sfaulknerpando.bsky.social on Wednesday, 8-9pm GMT. Read the blog post at:
lthechat.com
lthechat.com
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New year, new you — and maybe new problem-solving skills? If it’s time to level up your logic game, we’re here to help!
Here’s a tip for Puzzle 3: New Year’s Resolutions 🎉💡
Here’s a tip for Puzzle 3: New Year’s Resolutions 🎉💡
January 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
New year, new you — and maybe new problem-solving skills? If it’s time to level up your logic game, we’re here to help!
Here’s a tip for Puzzle 3: New Year’s Resolutions 🎉💡
Here’s a tip for Puzzle 3: New Year’s Resolutions 🎉💡
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Influence of super rich on Donald Trump threatens democracy, say Patriotic Millionaires
Pro-tax group tell world leaders that ‘wealth extremism’ is damaging trust in media and influencing legal systems
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Pro-tax group tell world leaders that ‘wealth extremism’ is damaging trust in media and influencing legal systems
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Influence of super rich on Donald Trump threatens democracy, say Patriotic Millionaires
Pro-tax group tell world leaders that ‘wealth extremism’ is damaging trust in media and influencing legal systems
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Influence of super rich on Donald Trump threatens democracy, say Patriotic Millionaires
Pro-tax group tell world leaders that ‘wealth extremism’ is damaging trust in media and influencing legal systems
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Pro-tax group tell world leaders that ‘wealth extremism’ is damaging trust in media and influencing legal systems
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
An interesting piece. Whilst my instinct is always to like the principle of free HE (not least from wanting others to have what I enjoyed back in the 80s), the consequences of the numbers cap described here are very worrying
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/01/18/w...
WEEKEND READING: Why Scotland's student funding system is "unfair, unsustainable, unaffordable" and needs to be replaced with a graduate contribution model - HEPI
Thanks to the CDBU and to HEPI for the invitation to attend and take part in today’s discussion. My speech today has been titled ‘A graduate contribution model’. Of course, for UK graduates not from ...
www.hepi.ac.uk
January 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
An interesting piece. Whilst my instinct is always to like the principle of free HE (not least from wanting others to have what I enjoyed back in the 80s), the consequences of the numbers cap described here are very worrying
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/01/18/w...
Russell’s paradox reframed in terms of resolutions - love it ! 😁
Are you a resolution keeper or breaker? Personally I know I would be a breaker and so I never make them. Or maybe if my resolution is to never make a resolution I’m actually a resolution keeper.
Today’s #NationalPuzzleDay puzzle is all about logic—so don’t worry if you’re not a mathematician, this one’s for everyone! 🧠✨
Puzzle 3: New Year’s Resolutions 🎉
In this world, people are either:
✅ Resolution-keepers (always tell the truth)
❌ Resolution-breakers (always lie)
Puzzle 3: New Year’s Resolutions 🎉
In this world, people are either:
✅ Resolution-keepers (always tell the truth)
❌ Resolution-breakers (always lie)
January 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Russell’s paradox reframed in terms of resolutions - love it ! 😁
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Today’s #NationalPuzzleDay puzzle is all about logic—so don’t worry if you’re not a mathematician, this one’s for everyone! 🧠✨
Puzzle 3: New Year’s Resolutions 🎉
In this world, people are either:
✅ Resolution-keepers (always tell the truth)
❌ Resolution-breakers (always lie)
Puzzle 3: New Year’s Resolutions 🎉
In this world, people are either:
✅ Resolution-keepers (always tell the truth)
❌ Resolution-breakers (always lie)
January 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Today’s #NationalPuzzleDay puzzle is all about logic—so don’t worry if you’re not a mathematician, this one’s for everyone! 🧠✨
Puzzle 3: New Year’s Resolutions 🎉
In this world, people are either:
✅ Resolution-keepers (always tell the truth)
❌ Resolution-breakers (always lie)
Puzzle 3: New Year’s Resolutions 🎉
In this world, people are either:
✅ Resolution-keepers (always tell the truth)
❌ Resolution-breakers (always lie)
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The scale and depth of tragedy in Los Angeles is so heartbreaking. 💔 The MSM has largely focused on the wealthy enclave. I am so glad to see coverage like this about the Altadena community #blacksky
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/u...
L.A. Fire Devastates Historic Black Community in Altadena (Gift Article)
For Black residents, Altadena represented something more than suburban living. It was a foothold in generational prosperity.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The scale and depth of tragedy in Los Angeles is so heartbreaking. 💔 The MSM has largely focused on the wealthy enclave. I am so glad to see coverage like this about the Altadena community #blacksky
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/u...
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Happy 175th Birthday Sofia Kovalevskaya! 🎉 The first woman in modern Europe to earn a doctorate in mathematics and the first female professor in Europe, Kovalevskaya made significant contributions to PDEs and mechanics, including the Cauchy-Kovalevskaya theorem 🪐⚙️
January 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Happy 175th Birthday Sofia Kovalevskaya! 🎉 The first woman in modern Europe to earn a doctorate in mathematics and the first female professor in Europe, Kovalevskaya made significant contributions to PDEs and mechanics, including the Cauchy-Kovalevskaya theorem 🪐⚙️