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Danny Nicholson

@dannynic.bsky.social
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I help primary teachers teach science better and use AI and tech without the overwhelm. Trainer | Author | Science Fix book for primary teachers out now. linktr.ee/dannynic

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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
New Scratch Tutorial uploaded: Build Your Own Ghost Hunter Shooting Game youtu.be/CnhV0mUWYhU?...
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Scratch Tutorial: Build Your Own Ghost Hunter Shooting Game
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Teaching Space in KS1 Science - more than just year 5. www.sciencefix.co.uk/2026/10/teac... #worldspaceweek #spaceweek #teaching
teaching space in ks1
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Love the fact that Hannah Fry spent ages developing a whole system to work out who the Traitors were using maths, and recorded a whole video about it. And then three days into the game it gets blown up by making her a Traitor 😂 youtu.be/twDvxNooI_4?...
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How would Alan Turing have played the Traitors?
YouTube video by Hannah Fry
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
If Mone's involved it'd be more like:
the ultimo mone dome mk II
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@GeoBlogs @geoblogs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Essex and Thames SCITT Teacher Training @etscitt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Applications are open for an August 2027 start. If you are thinking about becoming a teacher, where and how you train matters. See the courses: tinyurl.com/5n8r66ns APPLY NOW, or ring 01268 988580 to talk about your options #traintoteach #teachertraining #getintoteaching
teacher training applications now open
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James O'Malley @jamesomalley.co.uk · 07/10/2026
Holy shit. Someone has decompiled the Adobe suite, rebuilt it in Rust and released it as open source. Either all software is dead or the US copyright laws are about to receive an update. getartcraft.com/apps
getartcraft.com
Crafting Apps: open-source creative tools
Image editing, vector illustration, video, photography, PDFs, motion graphics and page layout: seven native, open-source apps from the ArtCraft team, built in Rust and free to use.
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
New Scratch Tutorial uploaded: Build Your Own Ghost Hunter Shooting Game youtu.be/CnhV0mUWYhU?...
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Scratch Tutorial: Build Your Own Ghost Hunter Shooting Game
YouTube video by Tech Fix: Technology and Teaching
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
youtu.be/twDvxNooI_4?...
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How would Alan Turing have played the Traitors?
YouTube video by Hannah Fry
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Teaching Space in KS1 Science - more than just year 5. www.sciencefix.co.uk/2026/10/teac... #worldspaceweek #spaceweek #teaching
teaching space in ks1
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Well I *was* hoping to do a bit about the new National Curriculum in my termly session with Science Leads tomorrow... guess that'll have to wait.
confused john travolta
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Gotta love those AI guardrails "I don't think I should do that" "Trust me, it's OK" "Ah, go on then"
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Essex and Thames SCITT Teacher Training @etscitt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
All our teacher training courses are now live on the DFE website find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/results?utm_...
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Danger - Hazard in the classroom...
eden hazard being a hazard in the classroom
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Rowan Hooper @rowhoop.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Rosalind Franklin had already noted the helical structure of DNA in photograph 49!
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
youtu.be/twDvxNooI_4?...
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How would Alan Turing have played the Traitors?
YouTube video by Hannah Fry
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Dewie @judgedewie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
OMG I had to check my work emails regarding an extra case in court tomorrow and I've just read this from an HR person. "on a knee to nose basis" A KNEE TO NOSE BASIS 😳
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Fun afternoon at Southend United
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Kaka Smurf #totp
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
You don't get any more money for finding a Traitor - so leave him there, he's having fun hamming it up :)
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
So if you were the faithfuls - wouldn't you keep Richard in for as long as you can? He's an obvious traitor - so if you banish him you'll get a new sneaky traitor. Better to leave him there, stroking his moustache until near to the end game - then kick him out.
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
OK Traitors spoiler for those who haven't watched yet.... but need to get this off my chest.
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Won't be listening. Getting my fix from The Rest is Science these days.
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A couple of new things I've been working on. The Great Science Puzzle Book and the Brilliant Book of Science Wordsearches. Available on Amazon now. link.amazon/B09rSaiO4 link.amazon/B0gjULW3K
The great science puzzle book, and the brilliant book of science wordsearches. Now on Amazon.
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Emily @emilydawn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@hockeyviz.com I found some beautiful data viz for you
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Doing a presentation about risk assessments. Looking for an image to illustrate a hazard. An odd mix of hazard symbols and Belgian footballer Eden Hazard.
a mix of hazard symbols, and eden hazard the belgian footballer.
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Rosamundi @rosamundi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I had no idea this was an option.
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I did consider it :)
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Nearly half of primary teachers have had no training on using AI in education. Most find it useful. Most are checking outputs. Most want practical examples and subject-specific prompts, not just general guidance.
almost half of primary teachers have had no training or guidance in ai
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Doing a presentation about risk assessments. Looking for an image to illustrate a hazard. An odd mix of hazard symbols and Belgian footballer Eden Hazard.
a mix of hazard symbols, and eden hazard the belgian footballer.
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A couple of new things I've been working on. The Great Science Puzzle Book and the Brilliant Book of Science Wordsearches. Available on Amazon now. link.amazon/B09rSaiO4 link.amazon/B0gjULW3K
The great science puzzle book, and the brilliant book of science wordsearches. Now on Amazon.
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I see only fans bot accounts have started to make their way over the Blue Sky....
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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is one of the largest images #JWST has ever put out. IC 348 is a stellar nursery about 1,000 light-years away in Perseus. Shot in 2024; public view of a 2025 paper. The image release is from 2026: esawebb.org/news/weic2619/ 🔭🧪⚛️ #stellarastro #stars
Image Description from ESA: A star-forming region. It is blanketed in thick clouds of gas and dust, millions of kilometres across, that form swirling patterns. Bright stars are scattered throughout the clouds, with the densest cluster situated in the centre of the scene. Each is crowned with six long points created by the optics of the telescope’s mirrors. In the upper right, a couple of hidden stars blast out long, glowing jets of material.

https://esawebb.org/images/weic2619a/
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm going to be running a repeat of my Stories for Science teaching session for the Association for Science Education in a few weeks. It's a 45 minute webinar. 14th Oct. 4pm. Free for ASE members, and only £15 for non-members. www.ase.org.uk/events/stori... #edusky #eduskyprimary
I'm going to be running a repeat of my Stories for Science teaching session for the Association for Science Education in October.
Stories for Science Teaching looks at how children's fiction can be used to support and enrich the primary science curriculum. We'll work through a practical framework for finding the science potential in any book, explore examples across KS1 and KS2 with curriculum links and investigation ideas, and look at how stories can go beyond simply introducing a topic.

If you teach primary science and you've ever used a story as a starting point for a lesson, or wondered whether you could, this one's for you.

It's a 45 minute webinar. 14th Oct. 4pm. Free for ASE members, and only £15 for non-members. For more information, and to sign up, visit https://www.ase.org.uk/events/stories-science-teaching
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Good news Spurs fans. You won't be finishing bottom this year...
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Looking forward to seeing Man City at Roots Hall next season 😂
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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Education Endowment Foundation (@theeef.bsky.social) is asking for your input on their research agenda. It is a great opportunity to help shape and inform national priorities. Find out more here: eefoundation.tfaforms.net/5044606
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My money's on one of the Skarsgårds...
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
14 hours into Control Resonant and absolutely loving it.
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Control Resonant tani
ALT: Control Resonant tani
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Maybe. They could launch it during conference perhaps? We'll see.
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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Lead primary science with confidence 🔬 The ASE Primary Science Leadership Programme offers practical support, fresh ideas and professional learning to help you make an impact across your school. Find out more and apply: ow.ly/5CqC50ZSgKX #PrimaryScience #ASE
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Another cool sky tonight
Firey sunsetFlame coloured clouds
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
looks that way. Although I did see a video of one of the workers smacking the last mast with a hammer, so there's still time! :)
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Coming from Leigh on Sea, we're at least 90 minutes from Clacton, thank you very much... 😂
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
yeah - whether they were targeting the base, or hitting farms in the area. Not their smartest moment. Going to be a lot of red faces if true.
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
seen a couple of posts suggesting they were stealing diesel...
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Schools need to update their acceptable use policies to cover devices like this - looks like a cute charm on a bag. Has a camera, microphone and it's own 5G connection. A safeguarding nightmare.
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Yeah, that's the last thing I saw. Not much of September left!
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Essex and Thames SCITT Teacher Training @etscitt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Are you thinking about becoming a teacher next September? Our next online event is on Weds 30th September. Learn about our teacher training courses. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/msez2t52 #GetIntoTeaching #pgce #traintoteach #traineeteacher #teachertraining
online q and a - weds 30th sep - find out about our teacher training courses. QTS, PGCE, teaching apprenticeships and early years ITT
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Any news on the draft of the new national curriculum? Last I heard it was going to be released for consultation this month. Has it been delayed?
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