iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Busy day checking, sorting, and testing our fleet of #Codeapillars from @SACTechDigital #DigitalLendingLibrary Love these codeable caterpillars, such a great next step from #Unplugged activities to learn about coding, sequences, algorithms & loops @stacshq.bsky.social

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Kicking off the new year with colleagues at Queen Margaret Academy exploring #AIinEdu for lesson planning, differentiation & engagement. Love the challenge of live demos on any subject (not my expertise 🤯). Tools like Copilot @eirikberre.bsky.social ThingLink @schoolai.com @wayground.bsky.social 🌟

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Another day playing with @microbit.org & the @elecfreaks.bsky.social #Jacdac this time with magnet 🧲 detection 😃 so much fun to be had with a magnet detector treasure hunt in class 👏🥰👍 & thanks to the amazing elecfreaks ambassadors for helping me debug once again 🫶🏼

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

I’ve finally had some time to open my lovely box from @elecfreaks.bsky.social the Jacdac Smart Exploration kit for the @microbit.org let’s have a wee look at what’s inside ☺️

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Dropped into @QMAOfficial to share some digital magic with the science dept ✨ @eirikberre.bsky.social , @microbit.org & @thinglink all sparking ideas 💡 Loved seeing this tray of Kindness Rocks too, simple, powerful wellbeing in action 💛 #DigitalLearning #PedTech #Wellbeing

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Yesterday I spoke about digital innovation in science at a TeachMeet with amazing secondary teachers! Shared some fun @microbit.org projects (reaction timer, moisture sensor) but got inspired + dove into using tools like @mscommunity.bsky.social OneNote, Merge Cubes, iMovie & ThingLink too! ✨🤯

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

🎉 The Teacher Car Boot Sale is tomorrow! 🚗📚💛 #TeacherCarBoot #DeclutterAndConnect Can't wait to see you all there ☺️

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

⏳ Only 3 sleeps to go! The Teachers’ Car Boot Sale is coming this Sunday! 🚗📚 🗓 8th June | 10am–12pm 📍 Doonfoot Primary School, Ayr 🛍️ Got resources to sell or share? 📋 Don’t forget to book your pitch via the sign-up form! 👉 forms.office.com/e/Wv0D7EutYm #TeachersCarBoot #ScotEd #EduSwap

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

5 sleeps to go until the Teachers’ Car Boot Sale! 🚗 🗓 Sunday 8th June 10–12 📍 Doonfoot Primary, Ayr 🛍️ Selling, swapping, or just browsing? 🌍 The brilliant @bananaboxtrust will be there too - so if you’ve got items to donate for a good cause, keep an eye out for them!

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I've been having a #WePonder about @notebooklm.bsky.social The podcast voices feature is brilliant, but I'd love to pick the accent? 🎧 listening to Scottish voices talking about Robert Burns would be incredible. Anyone else thinking about voice + identity in #AI? #WeePonder #AIinEducation

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

⏳ Just 8 days to go! ⏳ The Teachers’ Car Boot is nearly here! 🚗 🗓 Sunday 8th June 2025 🕙 10am–12pm 📍 Doonfoot Primary School, Ayr Are you… ✨ A new teacher? 🔄 Changing stage? 🎓 Retiring? 🧰 Sitting on a stash of resources? Sign up here 👉 forms.office.com/e/Wv0D7EutYm #TeachersHelpingTeachers

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

⏳ Just 12 days to go! ⏳ The Teachers’ Car Boot is nearly here! 🚗 🗓 Sunday 8th June 2025 🕙 10am–12pm 📍 Doonfoot Primary School, Ayr Are you… ✨ A new teacher? 🔄 Changing stage? 🎓 Retiring? 🧰 Sitting on a stash of resources? Sign up here 👉 forms.office.com/e/Wv0D7EutYm #TeachersHelpingTeachers

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Guess where I was today? @roboticalltd.bsky.social HQ! Stopped by to give the @SACTechDigital digital lending library Marty robots some TLC and got a fab repair & maintenance masterclass from the brilliant Christine. Also met the mighty Marty crew! #ComputingScience @stacs

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

My sister’s been digging through the loft again… and look what she found – my dad’s old Western Systems laptop. Check out that software version – pure ‘80s gold. 💾✨ Makes you wonder what ideas, or secret projects might still be hiding behind those keys 🤔 #WeePonder #RetroTech #TimeCapsule

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

A blast from the past #Commodore64 Who else had 1 of these? @stacshq It’s like opening a time capsule of imagination, code & endless possibilities, before sleek apps & wireless everything, this was where digital dreams began. #ComputingScience

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Evening Folks, I am organising a wee Teachers Car Boot Swap, Sell, Share event - more details available just get in touch & please share, share, share #TeachersHelpingTeachers #EduSwap #DeclutterAndShare

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

If you know me, you’ll know that I am a @Thinglink super fan 🥰 so I am over the moon to have my very own spotlight thinglink.com/blog/thinglink… & be part of a global community of incredible folk creating interactive & immersive experiences #MakeLearningMeaningful 🥰 go check all the spotlights 👍

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ELECFREAKS @elecfreaks.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

🚀 Get ready, stem enthusiasts! ELECFREAKS is about to drop a new product! 🔌 Packed with innovative and endless possibilities, this is one release you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for more sneak peeks, and mark your calendars! 📅 #elecfreaks #NewProduct #TechInnovation #CodingForKids

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

A wee keek behind the magic @noveleffect.bsky.social curtains tonight 🥰👏🥰 Matt & Rose are soundscape geniuses 👏👏👏👏👏 #NFXamb 🫶🏼

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Just sitting here reading myself a wee story with @noveleffect.bsky.social waiting for the Novel Effect Ambassador call So glad to see this book by Hervé Tullet get its own soundscape 🥰 it does not disappoint 👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

It’s a thing of beauty 🥰 @elecfreaks.bsky.social Nezha Pro Sports Kit 👏 lots of potential to get creative and build your own wee sports robot 🤖 Oh and I almost forgot I’ve a discount code click shop.elecfreaks.com/?sca_ref=83364… & use AP15 👍

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Me trying to be sensible & read the manual before starting anything 😂 @elecfreaks.bsky.social

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

What is in the box you ask? Lots of exciting @elecfreaks.bsky.social bits for my wee Nezha Pro pal ☺️ 🏋🏻‍♀️ ⚽️ #Innovation #STEM #CS

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

It’s a delivery day 😃 and I’m so excited about this kit from @elecfreaks.bsky.social T-shirt is also 🔥 🥰👏👏👏

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I finally managed to get my wee retro arcade to work with the XGO Rider from @elecfreaks.bsky.social 🙌 so much fun with a couple of @microbit.org & the sun is shining ☀️ bonus ☺️

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

What’s the collective noun for a group of @robotical Marty robots that need checked & updates? 🤔 a circuit? A mechanism? A network? #WeePonder 🤔

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Spent a splendid day yesterday with BA3 Education students @UniWestScotland exploring how tech can elevate their pedagogy & practice - sparking curiosity, inspiring learners & making learning stick. Powerful discussions & fresh ideas for meaningful digital practice! #PedTech

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Hands up who loves @microbit.org ? 🤔 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽 I am surrounded by them 🥰 I also love @elecfreaks.bsky.social for these sorts of things 👇 I usually buy myself something for my birthday but the lovely folk at Elecfreaks might have given me a discount code 😃🥰

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

First job today 👇 a @SACTechDigital digital lending library delivery & a wee bit of training @StNinians_PS on how to use this brilliant @ricoheurope 360 camera - Is there a 360 @thinglink tour coming soon? 🤔😃

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I love seeing the digital lending library being so incredibly busy ☺️ but I still have to find time to test things out, don’t I? 🤔 of course I do ☺️ love this #GreenScreenBox from Creative Hut 🥰

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Got a package, stepped back and thought 🤔 “I know someone who would love this” @darrellwakelam.bsky.social

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Some serious surgery happening this morning 😬 poor Distinguished Douglas Marty @roboticalltd.bsky.social had a loose leg 😢 BUT he’s all better now 😃🙌👏

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

👋 primary teachers @stacshq.bsky.social has something for you 👇have been working on a session to get you going with @microbit_edu from the very basics to projects you can do with your class 💡@SDGoals #CrossCurricular Sign up coming soon Come along, build skills, we’d love to see you 😃 🗓️ 19.3 🕰️ 7pm

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I had the best morning with p1 @StNinians_PS We work so hard to promote computing science for everyone, it is so wonderful when our littlest learners lead & can talk about instructions, patterns, sequences, algorithms & loops 🥰 @stacshq @SACTechDigital @southayrshire

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Brilliant day spent @UniWestScotland speaking to BA Ed 1 students about digital technologies, storytelling, interactive learning & of course I got to share tools like @MicrosoftEDU dictate, immersive reader & my favourite @ThingLink_EDU

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

It took less than 2 seconds to be surrounded by this wee bunch who were super keen to play with Glow & Go Bot from tts-group.co.uk So great to see them help each other, talk about what they were seeing & hearing as they explored all the buttons & modes 🥰 @stacshq.bsky.social

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Why do I love this wee Glow and Go Bot from tts-group.co.uk ? It’s the lights, sounds, textures, movements, it’s the modes, it’s brilliant for supporting little learners in language, numeracy, counting, direction, and getting started with coding & sequences 🥰 @stacshq

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

It’s been a very exciting day 😃👇a parcel has arrived from tts-group.co.uk #GlowAndGoBot 🥰 @stacshq

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Schools can register their interest below. #ClosingTheGenderGap

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I’ve been having a #WeePonder about the accelerometer on a @microbit_edu 🤔 can I attach it to my dogs collar and somehow make it waterproof to see how fast she runs 🤔 send me your top tips/suggestions ☺️👍

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

A tremendous day @southayrshire Primary Inservice Conference 4 sessions on my favourite tool @ThingLink_EDU 🥰 can’t wait to see what everyone creates 👍

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Day 1 @Bett_show has been super busy connecting with friends old & new, so many fantastic conversations (more posts on that later) but thought I’d share my #MetAtBETT2025 @wakelet collection 🥰 can’t possibly tag everyone here but you know who you are 🫶🏼🤗 wakelet.com/wake/tycjQLK...

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

So good to hear @kirsteensteven talk about #AssistiveTechnology @Bett_show this morning - small actions can have BIG impacts on learners - from headphones to Immersive Reader and everything in between and beyond @CALLScotland

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Walked into my hotel and 👇🙌 so good to see you in person again @GudrunEdhofer 🥰 and lovely to meet Agné & Mr K A mini international chat 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇦🇹 🇱🇹 ☺️ #MetAtBETT @Bett_show

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

It’s time!!!!! What time??? @Bett_show time 🥰 drive ☑️ flight next ✈️

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Busy day today getting all sorts of kit ready to go out to schools from the digital lending library including some eye surgery for Marty the Robot #DiscoEyes

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Amanda Pickard #WeePonder @ajobpickard.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Happy Sunday Bluesky pals, it’s 2025 and it’s been months but I really miss Flip/Flipgrid 😢 what’s everyone else using? #MIEExpert #TeamMIEEScotland

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