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Catherine Elliott

@catherinelliott.bsky.social
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Education Consultant with particular interest in SEND in Computing, AI in education, assistive technology and all things edtech. sheffieldclc.net

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Thanks so much for all the reposts. You're all ace. Here's a short version of the post. RAFFLE! £2 a ticket! WIN LOADS OF SIGNED BOOKS. Raise money for schools by entering. BUY TIX HERE www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Ten books, all signed by the authors. This is the prize for winning the raffle. 
Authors include Val McDermid, George Saunders, Bradley Wiggins, Kate Mosse, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem), Mary Beard, Colm Toibin, Rev Richard Coles, Niall Harbison, and me!
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Fil @filmci.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Convenience is really hard to argue against. 91% accuracy sounds pretty good to people who have busy lives.
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Sam Aaron @samaaron.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Introducing Sonic Tau www.patreon.com/posts/introd...
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Introducing Sonic Tau | Sam Aaron
Get more from Sam Aaron on Patreon
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Did you know each emoji has a coded description that gets read aloud by screen readers? This demo by Alexa Heinrich shows what happens when a screen reader encounters a post that uses an emoji to function as a bullet point. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSMs...
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Taylor Nation Emoji Bullet Point Tweet
YouTube video by Accessible Social
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Peter EJ Kemp @peterejkemp.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
🎯 New open access paper: What do school websites signal about computing and who it is for? Using document data (n = 960), we examine how schools frame computer science in public-facing materials, and what that might mean for gendered participation. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Marketing computing: how school branding reinforces or challenges gender stereotypes
This paper examines how school branding and policy may shape gender disparities in computing education. Wong et al. explore how schools portray computing in brochures, websites and related material...
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Caroline Keep @ka83k.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
So my talk at #Bett2026 is 15:45 at #TechInAction tomorrow, and you should come. You’ll hear things most people only hear in corridors. I’m sharing the first look at new research built from anonymous insights from educators across the country. No attribution. No spin...
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Jo-ho-ho @jobrodie.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Free online course for computing teachers from NCCE / STEM Learning - Supporting autistic pupils in primary computing teachcomputing.org/courses/CO29...
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Supporting autistic pupils in primary computing - Teach Computing
Plan and teach an effective computing curriculum for autistic pupils working at primary level.
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Kat Cauchi 🌻🎃🐈🍰 @kcauchi.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Learn about a new OECD report exploring the opportunities, limitations and risks of using AI to support students with special educational needs. #RISEEduMag. #OECD #sEN #AI #Resarch #News @netsupport.bsky.social @techheaddd.bsky.social www.riseedumag.com/opportunitie...
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Opportunities, limitations and risks of using AI to support students with special educational needs - R.I.S.E. Magazine
A working paper from the OECD examines the opportunities, risks and limitations of AI being used to help students with special educational needs (SEN) achieve
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Kat Cauchi 🌻🎃🐈🍰 @kcauchi.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Understand new #Safeguarding risks posed by #AI and gain key actions to address them in our latest #RISEEduMag article, from the fab Afsha Zeb. A must-read for #SchoolLeaders www.riseedumag.com/safeguarding... @netsupport.bsky.social #DigitalStrategy #CyberSecurity #AIPolicy
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Safeguarding in the age of AI: a new chapter for schools - R.I.S.E. Magazine
Understand new safeguarding risks posed by AI and gain key actions to address them, with Afsha Zeb.
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Ruth Swailes @ruthswailes.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
This is quite a team to be part of. Looking forward to putting Healthy Child Development at the heart of all our work in Sheffield over the coming year. www.learnsheffield.co.uk/About-Us/Our...
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Learn Sheffield | By Sheffield. For Sheffield. In Collaboration
Learn Sheffield | By Sheffield. For Sheffield. In Collaboration
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Sam Aaron @samaaron.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
This is such a beautiful, poignant and important talk.
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Mission Encodeable @missionencodeable.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
We're looking forward to delivering a workshop at the Computing At School conference, about how to make coding lessons more engaging. In our workshop, we’ll discuss some of the best ways we’ve found to make learning to code more engaging, and introduce you to Mission Encodeable.
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Computer Science for Fun (CS4FN) @cs4fn.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Computing by all, for all - THIS MONTH June is Pride Month Read about LGBTQ+ Computer Science Greats and the massive contributions they have made. cs4fn.blog/lgbtq-comput... #ComputingByAllForAll
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LGBTQ+ Computer Science Greats
Computing is for all. Anyone can be a Computer Scientist or Electronic Engineer if they love the subject, put their mind to it, and put the work in. Some of the most amazing, the absolute greats, w…
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Adrienne Shaw @adrishaw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1...
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We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard.
The emissions from individual AI text, image, and video queries seem small—until you add up what the industry isn’t tracking and consider where it’s heading next.
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Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
I always mention it when training staff about AI, and it has to be in there when we teach students about it too - hope you find the space!
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Did you know Bluesky has a setting that will remind you to add alt text before posting any images? Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a great day to help you get that set up. Go to "Settings," then "Accessibility." Select the checkbox for "Require alt text before posting." #GAAD #GAAD2025
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Eylan Ezekiel @eylanezekiel.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
I'd love it if you listened and share with friends and family
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Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · 29/04/2025
Sheffield AI are running a FREE AI based hackathon in May 2025. Entries are open to anybody in the region who wants to get hands on and build something with AI. Find out more and sign up: sheffield.ai/hackathon/ @helpsheffield.bsky.social #SheffEvents
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Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
This is a great blog - AI as “probability engines rather than magical friends”.
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Computer Science for Fun (CS4FN) @cs4fn.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
It is the Computer Science for Fun (CS4FN) project's 20th anniversary. I am gradually writing our impact story. Read about it here: cs4fn.blog/impact/ @qmuleecs.bsky.social Here are some highlights ...
The impact of CS4FN over 20 years
• "Contributed to the rebirth of Computer
Science as a school subject”
• given talks to tens of thousands of
students with positive feedback from
students and teachers
• given CPD talks to thousands of
teachers, to help support them teaching
Computing.
• created long-lasting novel educational
resources, including educational
activities and posters.
• Our resources are used globally
• supported wide ranging research
projects
• kickstarted then supported the massive
increase in those taking CS at university
• contributed to policy change in the
school curriculum to include CS
• contributed to the UK government's
policy change to support teachers
• popularised approaches to improve the
teaching of computer science
• supported tech entrepreneurship and
contributed to the foundation of a
successful spinoff company
• supported diverse diversity
• and more…
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Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Thanks @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social arrived safely - very much looking forward to getting involved in this
A book - Ring the Hill by Tom Cox lying on an envelope.
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Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
My first computer - with "Massive RAM" of 16K! Many happy hours playing Horace Goes Skiing and Jumping Jack 😁
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Rachel Coldicutt @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Good morning! Nearly 200 people have completed this survey so far. If you work in tech, no matter how loosely, and want to be part of a positive social movement, please take a look and share with your networks
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Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
I like this Careful Industries blog on Reponsible-ish use of GenAI: www.careful.industries/blog/2025-4-... - it can be super useful & save time, but we should all be setting 'conscious boundaries' around the use of this extremely resource-intensive tool.
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Responsible-ish GenAI dos and don’ts: text edition — Careful Industries
Seven things to bear in mind and three responsible-ish AI strategies
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Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Sadly I don't have the followers I used to on the *other* platform, but in case there's anyone out there in the US working with young people with disabilities or additional learning needs who love coding, but can't use a mouse - there's a great project from @microbit.org looking for participants 1/2
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MRMICT @mrmict.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Why Computing is STILL About Thinking I read a recent blog post about AI in education by Neil Almond, and it has been playing on my mind, not because I disagreed, but because it asked exactly the right questions. What’s the real purpose of technology in education? And what are the risks if we get…
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Why Computing is STILL About Thinking
I read a recent blog post about AI in education by Neil Almond, and it has been playing on my mind, not because I disagreed, but because it asked exactly the right questions. What’s the real purpose of technology in education? And what are the risks if we get it wrong? As someone who leads computing in a primary school, I often return to a simple truth when asked what the subject is really about:
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Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
This is lovely - great if you have access to a 3D printer!
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Christine Harvey @teachescompsci.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
I'm very proud to have been shortlisted by SheCanCode as #STEM #Educator of the Year. It is now open to public vote so please can you click bit.ly/4cpaZNm and 'cast your vote' for me in the 'Educator of the Year' category #EduSky
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STEM Educator Awards Shortlist 2025
Discover the 2025 shortlist for SheCanCode's STEM Educator Awards, celebrating the outstanding educators shaping the future of women in STEM.
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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 09/04/2025
At least it’s for a good purpose 🙄
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Revealed: Big tech’s new datacentres will take water from the world’s driest areas
Amazon, Google and Microsoft are building datacentres in water-scarce parts of five continents
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Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
If you don't already follow Miranda, she posts the loveliest observations on everyday life and makes my timeline so much more joyful. (Oh and she's looking to get to 5,000 followers by 6pm today, so go on give her a follow)
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Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Really interesting to see the advancements especially around inclusion of text. Great to see a section on the environmental impact of these tools too - many people don't consider the huge energy and water demands of GenAI
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CyberFirst Yorkshire @cyberfirstyorks.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Want to enhance your school's computing curriculum and gain recognition?🌟 Could your school be the next CyberFirst School? Join a network dedicated to cybersecurity excellence🏆 Based in Yorkshire and Humber? Register your interest today: buff.ly/WMzTVfL
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King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
The King’s Festival of Artificial Intelligence is returning to @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social from Tuesday 20 May to Saturday 24 May. Find out more about what we've got planned and check out the full programme of free, public events. Registration is open now! ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/festiva...
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From mental health to magic: Festival returns exploring AI in healthcare, education, sustainable business
King’s Festival of Artificial Intelligence returns 20 – 24 May with events and workshops on AI and education, healthcare, creativity, sustainability, business and more.
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
I'm doing a #FreeGiveaway of my latest book "The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching" to celebrate its publication! Repost this message to enter. Winner announced on 10th April. UK only. #EduSky #inclusion
Picture of a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching on a wooden desk next to a vase of dried flowers. The book has a black cover with colourful fingerprints.
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Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
The latest Hello World issue from @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social is out and downloadable from rpf.io/hw26-out-now - super, free resource for all #computing teachers! My column is on essential digital literacy for all learners #DigitalLiteracy #SEND
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Issue 26 | Hello World | Raspberry Pi Foundation
Digital literacy
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Chris Lovell @mrlovellcomp.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
🔥 Just downloaded the latest HelloWorld magazine from @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social Packed with inspiration, including my ideas for getting everyone coding through fun Python game creation on the @microbit.org 👾🎮🕹️😀 Download here 👉 rpf.io/hw26-out-now
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Dawn Walker @computingdawn.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Scammers are then using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to sexualise images found on school websites in an attempt to blackmail schools, targeting both students and staff. saferschoolsni.co.uk/ai-generated...
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Safeguarding Students: A Guide for Schools on Preventing and Responding to AI-Generated Image Exploitation - Safer Schools NI
Safeguarding Students A Guide for Schools on Preventing and Responding to AI-Generated Image Exploitation Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here A small number of schools are reporting ...
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Ada Lovelace Institute @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Read ‘How do people about feel about AI?’ ➡️ attitudestoai.uk
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Home
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Caroline Keep @ka83k.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Busy finishing up my #PhD Education 4.0 Digitalisation Readiness Index Valuation For Educators (DRIVE) lots in it on the uses of technology in Ed. How it's shaping our assessments, learning, SEND, profession, & society. Giving you tools to make decisions to adopt or remove ⬇️
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Helen Computing Researcher @primarycomplead.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Forgot the hashtags! #primarycomputing #primary #computing #physicalcomputing #KS1 #KS2 #researchfindings
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Chris Lovell @mrlovellcomp.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Teaching about AI: mrlovellcomp.micro.blog/2025/03/11/…
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Michelle Grant @michellegrant.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Posters are up and got a new badge in the post! #IBelong @wearecomputing.bsky.social #TeachCompSci #EduSky #UKTeaching #Computing
Close up photo of an ‘I Belong - Encouraging Girls Into Computer Science’ badge on a lanyard. Three ‘I Belong In Computer Science’ posters up on a wall in my school.
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Caroline Keep @ka83k.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
I am one of the speakers at the National Autistic Society Annual Professionals’ Conference which is being held live online on 13th March 2025. The theme of the conference is exploring neuroaffirmative practice Tickets and information available at autism.org.uk/conference
Promotion of the event that also shows the information in the post and a picture of Caroline Keep dark hair, red jumper, smiling. 😊
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Jake Miller @jakemilleredu.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Need an alternative URL shortened now that Bitly has added preview pages and ads to their free plan? Padlet now has a shortener & QR code generator and they plan to add click-stats in the future. #EdTech #edusky #EduTech #ETCoaches #BlendedLearning #EduCoach #eLearning #21stCenturySkills
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Amjad Ali @trythisteaching.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Want to help your students understand what Ramadan is and isn’t? What better way to discourage hatred and discrimination than knowledge and experience. Check out my FREE resources here for you all! www.trythisteaching.com/2018/05/rama...
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What is Ramadan?
Use these ready to go resources and editable assemblies about ramadan.
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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 25/02/2025
Just hit the button on Part 4 of a series we've been writing @weareopen.coop on activism and AI. It's an accompaniment to research we did with Friends of the Earth Harnessing AI for Environmental Justice. Full series linked at the top of this final post! blog.weareopen.coop/how-to-be-an...
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How to be an Activist in a World of AI
In our final post in the AI and Activism series, we look to help you live your values as you explore new AI tools and services. Be sure and…
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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
We recently had the pleasure of hosting the latest in a series of Creative Teach Meets. With a focus on Digital Media Arts, this insightful event brought together professionals from educational institutions and creative practitioners to connect, inspire and plan future collaborations. 1/2
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Tim Bleazard @idletim.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
I’ve added a How to set up Bandlab for you and your class video to my web site. Bandlab is an online music and audio editing program. It’s perfect for Chromebooks www.connectedcomputing.org/videos
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Connected Computing - Videos
Video Tutorials. I'm building up a bank of free video tutorials to help with a wide range of subjects linked to primary Computing. Check back as I'll regularly be adding new videos. It's much easier ...
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Fungal Galaxies 🍄 @diegodylanbianchi.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Repost if you love fungi ❤️ 🍄 #Fungi are incredibly diverse and exist in many #ecosystems, including deep in the soil, within plants and animals, and even in #extreme environments. I am an emerging scientific macrophotographer and this is my library of filamentous fungi! I hope you'll love it ✨
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