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Neil Almond

@mralmonded.bsky.social
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📚Evidence-informed Education 🧑‍🏫Teaching & Learning 🤖Purposeful AI 🧠CPD Currently working for a Teaching School Hub.

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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
open.substack.com/pub/neilalmo... Trying to resurrect the old blog in a new format to get writing and reading more. Here’s 5 things that I think all secondary teachers should know about reading.
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From the archive: What Every Secondary School Teacher Needs to know about Reading
This originally appeared on my WordPress blog, but it still gets a fair bit of traction.
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
🧵 One of the most devastating graphs around AI in education was published by the OECD recently that confirms what those interested in the SoL have known for some time. 🤯 Performance ≠ learning. Here’s the 60 Second briefing 👇👇👇 1/5
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Read the whole post here 👇👇👇 forschools.ai/p/a-new-fronti… What else can we do to help keep staff and pupils safe from these harms? 6/6
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AI for Schools
Weekly update for teachers & leaders
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Do this week (practical, not panic): add one explicit line on “AI-generated/manipulated intimate imagery (deepfakes/nudification)” into: • Safeguarding/CP policy • Behaviour • AUP + mobile policy 5/6
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
⚠️ A New Frontier for Safeguarding: there were widespread reports of Grok on X being used to generate “undressed” images from photos. If staff/pupil photos are online (or easy to screenshot), that’s a real risk for schools. 4/6
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
🎙️Thinking Deeply About AI For Schools: Episode 2 is now available. We discuss our predictions for the year ahead, and we want to hear from you too! youtu.be/kos8GEsid5U?... 3/6
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AI in Schools 2026: Predictions, Policy, and What Might Actually Scale
YouTube video by Thinking Deeply about Primary Education
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
👍 Good use: Craig Barton revealed that his Super 8s used substantial GenAI support, including a 56-page prompt to keep output consistent across topics. 2/6.
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
🧵Back at work, back to AI. This week shows the full spectrum: ✅ GenAI speeding up resource creation. ⚠️ Image tools being used to create sexualised deepfakes. 1/6
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
🧵Back at work, back to AI. This week shows the full spectrum: ✅ GenAI speeding up resource creation. ⚠️ Image tools being used to create sexualised deepfakes. 1/6
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
@bsky.app Four quick AI-in-education updates this week—and one prompt tweak to surface more diverse answers without the hype.
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Debs Richmond @debsrichmond.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
With AI being EVRYWHERE now, and with me being a novice, I am enjoying snippets of info via @mralmonded.bsky.social weekly Teacher Prompts email. Have a look or sign up here news.teacherprompts.ai/subscribe?re...
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Teacher Prompts
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Niche @mr-n-wood.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
The Teacher Prompts newsletter from @mralmonded.bsky.social is both really interesting and useful. Subscribe from the link below and the newsletter comes to your email weekly: RECOMMENDED (Primary or secondary) #Edusky #UKEd news.teacherprompts.ai/subscribe?re...
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
🧠 Whether you like it or not, AI is here. Pupils are using it. Teachers are using it. But are we ready for the trade-offs? A 🧵 inspired by Neil Postman’s ideas on tech change, with thoughts on AI and education. 👇 #AIinEducation #EdTech
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
They say you should never release things on a Sunday as engagement is rubbish, but I have finally gotten around to writing why I think we need a healthy does of scepticism around AI in Education. > t.co/y29zavcz4E Let me know your thoughts.
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https://news.teacherprompts.ai/p/ai-the-double-edged-sword
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
They say you should never release things on a Sunday as engagement is rubbish, but I have finally gotten around to writing why I think we need a healthy does of scepticism around AI in Education. > t.co/y29zavcz4E Let me know your thoughts.
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https://news.teacherprompts.ai/p/ai-the-double-edged-sword
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positron96.bsky.social @positron96.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Hi Neil, My colleague and I also wrote this article on why GenAI does not have to undermine education. Please help us share it by reposting to promote dialog. www.frontiersin.org/journals/art...
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Frontiers | Shaping integrity: why generative artificial intelligence does not have to undermine education
The integration of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in education has been met with both excitement and concern. According to a 2023 survey by the Wor...
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
🤯 Imagine AI helping teachers create even better maths lessons! A new Stanford study explored how Large Language Models (LLMs) can assist in "curriculum scaffolding" for middle school math. #EdTech #AIinEducation #MathEd
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
🤯 Imagine AI helping teachers create even better maths lessons! A new Stanford study explored how Large Language Models (LLMs) can assist in "curriculum scaffolding" for middle school math. #EdTech #AIinEducation #MathEd
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
🔤 AI & Phonics SEND specialist Ann Sullivan uses AI-powered ‘picture mapping’ to assess whether pupils are reading in their thinking voice—enhancing phonics assessment! 📩 Stay ahead! Subscribe for the latest AI & education insights: news.teacherprompts.ai/subscribe #AI #Education #EdTech #TechNews
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
🚫 AI & CSAM Laws The UK government has made it illegal to use AI to generate child sex abuse material or share knowledge on how to do so. Schools must communicate these legal & ethical consequences to pupils.
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
⚠️ Accuracy Concerns A BBC study found 51% of AI-generated news responses contain errors. Transparency & collaboration are essential! 🎨 Creative Uses of AI Teachers are using AI for lesson planning, differentiation & even meal ideas—AI’s versatility goes beyond the classroom!
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
What’s new in AI this week👇👇👇 📰🔍 AI in Education: Opportunities & Challenges 🤖📚 🚀 AI’s Growing Influence Anthropic’s Economic Index shows education is the 3rd most common sector for AI assistance—AI is reshaping learning!
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
What’s new in AI this week👇👇👇 📰🔍 AI in Education: Opportunities & Challenges 🤖📚 🚀 AI’s Growing Influence Anthropic’s Economic Index shows education is the 3rd most common sector for AI assistance—AI is reshaping learning!
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
A reminder to join 1000+ educators who've already discovered the secret to a lighter workload with AI! 🌟 Subscribe to Teacher Prompts for FREE weekly tips and resources, delivered every Tuesday. Don't miss out on exclusive insights! 📚🤖 news.teacherprompts.ai/subscribe #AIinEducation
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
🚀 Want to make sense of AI in education—without the noise? Every Tuesday, Teacher Prompts delivers practical AI tools, insights, and updates—all in under 5 minutes. 📩 Join 2,000+ educators staying informed. Subscribe → news.teacherprompts.ai/subscribe
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
A reminder to join 1000+ educators who've already discovered the secret to a lighter workload with AI! 🌟 Subscribe to Teacher Prompts for FREE weekly tips and resources, delivered every Tuesday. Don't miss out on exclusive insights! 📚🤖 news.teacherprompts.ai/subscribe #AIinEducation
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Teacher Prompts
The weekly AI briefing for teachers
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
🚀 AI is evolving fast, and OpenAI’s latest updates could have a major impact on education. But beyond that, we’re also seeing a $600 billion AI investment loss and a new search engine taking on Google. Here’s what’s happening and why it matters for educators: 1/10
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
🚀 AI is evolving fast, and OpenAI’s latest updates could have a major impact on education. But beyond that, we’re also seeing a $600 billion AI investment loss and a new search engine taking on Google. Here’s what’s happening and why it matters for educators: 1/10
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
If Generative AI is going to be used in or outside the classroom here is what they need to do in order to be effective: 1/ 🧠 Comprehensive Curriculum by Experts To ensure effectiveness, AI tutoring systems need a curriculum crafted by human experts... 1/11
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
4️⃣ If you have a moment, I'd love for you to check it out and consider subscribing. I promise to keep the content relevant, insightful, and worth your time. 🔍 5️⃣ And remember, if it’s not for you, unsubscribing is always an option—no hard feelings! 🙌 news.teacherprompts.ai/subscribe
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Helping teachers learn about, keep up with, and harness the power of AI.
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
If Generative AI is going to be used in or outside the classroom here is what they need to do in order to be effective: 1/ 🧠 Comprehensive Curriculum by Experts To ensure effectiveness, AI tutoring systems need a curriculum crafted by human experts... 1/11
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
This is why you don't design curricula around "jobs of the future". We can't predict the future but we do know what general skills and knowledge will be valuable whatever job you do.
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Morgs @morgsedu.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I'm not a class teacher and don't use AI but I still find it an interesting read. Worth checking out!
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Hello everyone! 😊 1️⃣ I run a weekly newsletter called TeacherPrompts, supporting educators in integrating AI into education. 📚🤖 2️⃣ it offers teachers insights, practical tips, and the latest industry developments to enhance teaching methods and administrative tasks. ✨
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Christopher Such @suchmo83.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
#TDaPELondon was a absolutely wonderful to be a part of. I'd highly recommend signing up to speak at #TDaPEManchester if you can make it there.
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
#TDaPELondon was great. It was like the good old days at the conferences! If you’re free on March 29th and can make it to Manchester, I’d love for you to join us. Maybe you could even share your thoughts and experiences with us by applying to speak?
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Hello everyone! 😊 1️⃣ I run a weekly newsletter called TeacherPrompts, supporting educators in integrating AI into education. 📚🤖 2️⃣ it offers teachers insights, practical tips, and the latest industry developments to enhance teaching methods and administrative tasks. ✨
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
A reminder that I send a weekly newsletter that tries to bridge the gap between AI and evidence-based practice. I usually don’t promote myself, but if you’ve read it and found it useful, or you’re seeing it for the first time, please share. I’d love to hit 2,000 by 2025! news.teacherprompts.ai
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Is it even Christmas if you don’t watch The Muppet Christmas Carol?!
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Christopher Such @suchmo83.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
A *new* blog - 5 Key ideas from Primary Reading Simplified primarycolour.home.blog/2024/12/22/5...
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5 Key Ideas from Primary Reading Simplified
First, let’s cut to the chase: this blog is a thinly disguised advert for my new book, Primary Reading Simplified. I devoted a frankly absurd amount of time and energy to writing the book, an…
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Katy @katyedu.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Such a super newsletter with practical tips and helpful snippets from @mralmonded.bsky.social 👌
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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
A reminder that I send a weekly newsletter that tries to bridge the gap between AI and evidence-based practice. I usually don’t promote myself, but if you’ve read it and found it useful, or you’re seeing it for the first time, please share. I’d love to hit 2,000 by 2025! news.teacherprompts.ai
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Morgs @morgsedu.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
***new task design blog*** This one is on something I'm sure we have all been guilty of at some point in our career... The Two-Task Paradox morgsedu.wordpress.com/2024/12/18/t...
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The Two-Task Paradox
We have all faced the frustration of watching pupils struggle with a task that, on the surface, seems straightforward. We plan lessons carefully, scaffold tasks, and provide support; nonetheless pu…
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Darren Elgar @elgarmaths.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Image courtesy of @mralmonded.bsky.social Thanks to a great session he did at a Complete Maths conference and input from elsewhere I changed my teaching for the better.
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NumberClub @numberclub.com · 16/12/2024
My Dad was a maths teacher in the seventies and this was his go-to assessment technique to get a quick understanding of his class
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Christopher Such @suchmo83.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
...sessions beyond this, such as @mralmonded.bsky.social's session on handwriting, @hollylanephd.bsky.social's session on effective phonics, etc. All profits go to charity. You can find out more about it here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...
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The Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Conference
A primary education conference organised by the team at TDaPE to raise money for Velindre Cancer Centre.
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