Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Try using the camera function in the Google Translate app 210
Reposted by Catherine ElliottBig Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Thanks 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... 32837
Reposted by Catherine ElliottFil @filmci.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Convenience is really hard to argue against. 91% accuracy sounds pretty good to people who have busy lives. 001
Reposted by Catherine ElliottSam Aaron @samaaron.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Introducing Sonic Tau www.patreon.com/posts/introd...patreon.comIntroducing Sonic Tau | Sam AaronGet more from Sam Aaron on Patreon 2106
Reposted by Catherine ElliottAccessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Did 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...youtube.comTaylor Nation Emoji Bullet Point TweetYouTube video by Accessible Social 01810
Reposted by Catherine ElliottPeter 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....tandfonline.comMarketing computing: how school branding reinforces or challenges gender stereotypesThis 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... 125
Reposted by Catherine ElliottCaroline Keep @ka83k.bsky.social · 22/01/2026So 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... 273
Reposted by Catherine ElliottJo-ho-ho @jobrodie.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Free online course for computing teachers from NCCE / STEM Learning - Supporting autistic pupils in primary computing teachcomputing.org/courses/CO29...teachcomputing.orgSupporting autistic pupils in primary computing - Teach ComputingPlan and teach an effective computing curriculum for autistic pupils working at primary level. 012
Reposted by Catherine ElliottKat Cauchi 🌻🎃🐈🍰 @kcauchi.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Learn 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...riseedumag.comOpportunities, limitations and risks of using AI to support students with special educational needs - R.I.S.E. MagazineA working paper from the OECD examines the opportunities, risks and limitations of AI being used to help students with special educational needs (SEN) achieve 033
Reposted by Catherine ElliottKat Cauchi 🌻🎃🐈🍰 @kcauchi.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Understand 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 #AIPolicyriseedumag.comSafeguarding in the age of AI: a new chapter for schools - R.I.S.E. MagazineUnderstand new safeguarding risks posed by AI and gain key actions to address them, with Afsha Zeb. 032
Reposted by Catherine ElliottRuth Swailes @ruthswailes.bsky.social · 15/09/2025This 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...learnsheffield.co.ukLearn Sheffield | By Sheffield. For Sheffield. In CollaborationLearn Sheffield | By Sheffield. For Sheffield. In Collaboration 2132
Reposted by Catherine ElliottSam Aaron @samaaron.bsky.social · 18/07/2025This is such a beautiful, poignant and important talk. 0153
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 25/06/2025I'm with you on this - I tend to default to ChatGPT as it gives much better outputs, and generates superior images, but I'm very cautious with what I enter into it. Could you share the Alan Turing quote? - would love to read it 210
Reposted by Catherine ElliottMission Encodeable @missionencodeable.bsky.social · 23/06/2025We'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. 111
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 09/06/2025"Today’s announcements show this government is laser focused on investing in the futures of young people across Britain, knocking down barriers to opportunities, regardless of where they grow up." Ooh, lasers 🤩 000
Reposted by Catherine ElliottComputer Science for Fun (CS4FN) @cs4fn.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Computing 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... #ComputingByAllForAllcs4fn.blogLGBTQ+ Computer Science GreatsComputing 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… 002
Reposted by Catherine ElliottAdrienne Shaw @adrishaw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1...technologyreview.comWe 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. 042
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 16/05/2025I 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! 010
Reposted by Catherine ElliottAccessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Did 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 615591
Reposted by Catherine ElliottEylan Ezekiel @eylanezekiel.bsky.social · 29/04/2025I'd love it if you listened and share with friends and family 011
Reposted by Catherine ElliottSheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · 29/04/2025Sheffield 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 013
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 29/04/2025This is a great blog - AI as “probability engines rather than magical friends”. 110
Reposted by Catherine ElliottComputer Science for Fun (CS4FN) @cs4fn.bsky.social · 27/04/2025It 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 ... 022
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 24/04/2025May need more than 300 characters for this one... mostly no, agreed, hence it's now in PSHE/RSHE not computing - was only put there as PSHE not in NC back then. But as with AI, pupils need a good grounding in how the internet works etc to be able it use it safely & a good place to reinforce messages 000
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Writing effective prompts for AI - maybe, but understanding what AI is and how it works needs to be in computing (& taught 1st), plus plenty to go in online safety/PSHE around misinformation and bias. Use of AI should go across the curric. as should application of tech, to reflect real-world use. 110
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Thanks @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social arrived safely - very much looking forward to getting involved in this 021
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 23/04/2025My first computer - with "Massive RAM" of 16K! Many happy hours playing Horace Goes Skiing and Jumping Jack 😁 030
Reposted by Catherine ElliottRachel Coldicutt @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Good 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 02228
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 23/04/2025I 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.careful.industriesResponsible-ish GenAI dos and don’ts: text edition — Careful IndustriesSeven things to bear in mind and three responsible-ish AI strategies 010
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Basically for a keyboard navigation usability test to use MakeCode to help create amore accessible version. More details here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...linkedin.comApply to take part in the Keyboard Navigation Usability Test | Emma PoseyMicro:bit Educational Foundation is recruiting children aged 8 to 18 for MakeCode Keyboard Navigation Usability Test in the USA for mid-April 2025. Please share this email with anyone you think might... 010
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Sadly 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 1/2 263
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Totally agree with you here - and even without AI the thinking and design process can be neglected in primary computing - I've met a lot of pupils who can create amazing things in Scratch but have no idea what selection means, or how to build something from first principles. 010
Reposted by Catherine ElliottMRMICT @mrmict.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Why 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…mrmict.comWhy Computing is STILL About ThinkingI 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: 112
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Hi Amjad, I've not posted much yet as I'm just getting going with BS - but will soon be sharing lots of lovely computing/edTech + SEND stuff 😁 011
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Common Sense Media have reviewed some AI tools here: www.commonsensemedia.org/ai-ratings/g... as a starting point.commonsensemedia.orgGenerative AI ChatbotsCommon Sense Media improves the lives of kids and families by providing independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media. 010
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 14/04/2025This is lovely - great if you have access to a 3D printer! 110
Reposted by Catherine ElliottChristine Harvey @teachescompsci.bsky.social · 14/04/2025I'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 #EduSkybit.lySTEM Educator Awards Shortlist 2025Discover the 2025 shortlist for SheCanCode's STEM Educator Awards, celebrating the outstanding educators shaping the future of women in STEM. 061
Reposted by Catherine ElliottHypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 09/04/2025At least it’s for a good purpose 🙄theguardian.comRevealed: Big tech’s new datacentres will take water from the world’s driest areasAmazon, Google and Microsoft are building datacentres in water-scarce parts of five continents 16715
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 09/04/2025If 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) 110
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Really 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 000
Reposted by Catherine ElliottCyberFirst Yorkshire @cyberfirstyorks.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Want 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 001
Reposted by Catherine ElliottKing's Institute for Artificial Intelligence @aiatkings.bsky.social · 01/04/2025The 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...kcl.ac.ukFrom mental health to magic: Festival returns exploring AI in healthcare, education, sustainable businessKing’s Festival of Artificial Intelligence returns 20 – 24 May with events and workshops on AI and education, healthcare, creativity, sustainability, business and more. 097
Reposted by Catherine ElliottSue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 05/04/2025I'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 578112
Catherine Elliott @catherinelliott.bsky.social · 07/04/2025The 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 #SENDrpf.ioIssue 26 | Hello World | Raspberry Pi FoundationDigital literacy 010
Reposted by Catherine ElliottChris 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 0122
Reposted by Catherine ElliottDawn Walker @computingdawn.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Scammers 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...saferschoolsni.co.ukSafeguarding Students: A Guide for Schools on Preventing and Responding to AI-Generated Image Exploitation - Safer Schools NISafeguarding 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 ... 001
Reposted by Catherine ElliottAda Lovelace Institute @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Read ‘How do people about feel about AI?’ ➡️ attitudestoai.ukattitudestoai.ukHome 031