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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

If you haven’t seen Zero Day (about Stuxnet), now’s the perfect time, especially with what’s happening in Iran.

Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Steam boat last night, pancakes this morning, iftar tonight?

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Hard for teachers to call in sick on Mondays, because Monday students already miss so many lessons.

Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Some students enter UK secondary school unable to use a mouse then learn on systems too locked down to teach real computing, with web-app delivered content. In a cyber war, the UK would not have time to "ramp up", we'd be toast. Once we have sufficiently neutered AI, our ignorance will be complete.

Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Microsoft Windows and Office have become so web-centric in many schools that local file workflows are barely usable. This actively undermines the teaching of real computing, particularly when centralised security policies arbitrarily disable core functionality.

Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Tha same room has a broken AC, and one of the two ceiling windows is broken so cannot be opened. Luckily there are 4 others that can be opened a little (don't want the kids jumping out of the frying pan).

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Any other teachers still teaching in classrooms with the radiators on?

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Trump has no teeth, so Putin will not listen.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

The next big step in AI will be pro-active as opposed to reactive agents. AI's that actively pursue goals, and chase students for work while offering challenging timely questions.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

AI has dramatically improved my life. It does so many little jobs that used to drain my mental energy.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Looking to do an ethical hacking course, any recommendations? Avoiding Cyber-security as reading curriculums it's mainly understanding the threats and how to avoid them. I need something more practical.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Might have to bite the bullet and start my own dev business.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I have always struggled in education, and finding jobs. Conversely I have always done well in jobs. From September all I need is a job I can build up a head of steam, preferably something involving python and learning.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

In teacher training schools teach you the theories they want you to use. The universities teach you many more, some of which are significantly better, but sometimes harder to implement.

Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Reposted by Simon Euro

England faces drought as reservoir water levels dwindle. Rationing beckons. Population increased but no new reservoirs for 35 yrs; no desalination plants. Companies fleeced customers, borrowed to pay high dividends, low investment. People pay for privatisation follies. End the scam. Nationalise.

theguardian.com

England faces drought this summer as reservoir water levels dwindle

Exclusive: Government and water firms preparing for possible shortages as dry weather is expected to continue

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

... you blend tech, teaching, and curiosity into everything you touch. Whether you're shaping young minds or building apps with flair, you're driven by purpose, precision, and just enough mischief to make it interesting.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

How ChatGPT described me based on our chat history: Code-slinging educator by day, reflective thinker by night — you're a Python-powered, ink-pen-wielding, garden-dreaming, lesson-crafting innovator. With one foot in the classroom and the other in the command line, ...

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Education restricts time for intrinsic learners to explore autonomously, they are much too focused on ensuring extrinsically motivated individuals have a clear learning path. Self-regulated, life-long learners are not given time to explore, and it's this exploration that produces new insights.

Liz Webster 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺 @lizwebster.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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So pro Brexit Spectator show how to use reverse psychology with brexiteers. They sell EU youth mobility as key to placating the young with a bone to save Brexit. As polling continues to show under 30s are far and away the least enthusiastic about Brexit. 1/2 www.spectator.co.uk/article/how-...

spectator.co.uk

How the EU youth mobility scheme could save Brexit

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves and her successors should encourage youth mobility not to reverse Brexit, but to save it.

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It would be nice if we could teach smaller groups. Our students need a lot of personal attention to really fulfil their potential.

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Let's hope this student is similarly gifted.

They have been banned from both phones and computers. Not exactly sure on the why.

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Agreed, but powers above my station disagree. Might talk to the parents.

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I did consider approaching the parents about allowing a CLI Linux / Python system with no network access.

Okay, I hadn't heard of that. And it's something I might research. It might be beyond a pre-gcse year 9 though. Although the student is very bright.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Ideas for teaching computing to a student banned from computers? Year 9, the rest of the class will spend the whole term on App Lab building a movie booking site. First lesson is tomorrow and I have nothing.

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Climbing centre injected an ear worm into my head, which I committed to downloading. Of course I forgot the song as soon as I left. Luckily 4 days later I woke up with the song playing in my head.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Absolutely, when we moved back to the UK we hyper analysed schools reports. We applied for an outstanding and got accepted, but were placed in a different school in the Trust. On paper it didn't look great, but our daughter thrived there, and refused to move when given the option.

This is "supposed" to be a good school, formally outstanding. You are right though, I know what to look for now. I don't put much weight behind Ofsted ratings anymore though.

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Our pupils reorganised keyboard letters to spell swear words. The school got new keyboards so now the letters cannot be reattached or fixed. The school is over subscribed, so computer rooms are in communal spaces / corridors. It's a nightmare trying to keep everything in working order.

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Sometimes I feel Scratch is used so non specialist teachers can comfortably teach computing. I agree important concepts often get lost. It's very disheartening.

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We are struggling to find people with coding knowledge who want to teach. The only reason I looked at teaching is because I was working at home alone and it was very isolating. There is definitely an opportunity for a Computer teaching system aimed at schools.

Thank you. I definitely want power through. What I do next year is up in the air though. Considering building a coding tool to help schools teach programming even with non-specialist teachers, just need to find a way to pay the bills at the same time.

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My main placement is difficult, I teach computing but budget issues and vandalism mean the whole process is demoralising and the IT very slow. I want to inspire, but the faculty is struggling, combined with the SCITT paperwork, PGCE, and some mentor issues and I dread going to work some days.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

I taught Computing abroad, then as a Cover Supervisor here. I decided to do a SCITT so I could teach my subject. Post COVID students know very little about computing and many don't want to learn. Coupled with the torrent of SCITT paperwork, vandalism of computers its disheartening.

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One more term to QTS. It will be interesting to see if I can complete it or not. Part of me is just desperate to get back to programming.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Inclusive secondary schools should start by becoming more like primary schools.

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

The Kia Niro has a big nose, anyone struggling with parking ramps?

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Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Why do internet service providers do this? Surely they know many people will just move?

Simon Euro @simon-euro.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Just switched to Vodafone from Virgin. Very happy so far, faster, cheaper and lower latency, at least where I live. Hoping I don't get the end of contract price hikes / threats that drove me off Virgin.

Dan @sirstan74.eurosky.social · 05/04/2025

Brexiters Trump defence "we got punched in the face, Europe got kicked in the balls." Brexit punched Europe in the face, the UK kicked itself in the balls. Our consolation is that America also kicked itself in the balls. The result, everyone has bruised balls, only Britain has a black eye.

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This board outside a coffee shop at Nottingham station is from January 2018. The US has won tbis competition, (even while we're still pursuing Brexit.)

Chalkboard from Jan 2018:
"America and Britain are having a competition to see who can screw up the most.
We're winning but Anerica has a TRUMP card!"

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Americans have the same control over Trump as Brits have over Brexit. Vote for chaos, you get chaos.

That was my classroom during the last period of the last day, and it was only year 7's.