@edtechsInfo

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Let's get to grips with this. Opinionated edtech evaluations and discussions. Associate Lecturer once again, practice tutor for software engineer apprentices all at the OU. Keeping on top of genAI.
github (emptyish)https://github.com/mandyHoneyman
blog (very quiet - can't afford the certification))http://blog.edtechs.info/
at workhttps://tela.org.uk/resources/computing-hub/
Disingenuous graphic in @TheGuardian printed paper today... Reach also owns most of the local press in the uk. News UK also controls Sky and therefore Sky News. By restricting this graphic to national print media, the information is skewed and incorrect.
Just spent a couple of days in Edinburgh and Glasgow with my friend graduating. Lovely.

Today we're launching a new #Mastodon feature that will highlight writers and journalists that are active on the fediverse when their their articles are being shared.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/07/highlighting-journalism-on-mastodon/

Highlighting journalism on Mastodon

Today we're launching a new feature that will highlight writers and journalists that are active on the fediverse when their articles are being shared.

Mastodon Blog
@mimsical managing a WFH team, my concerns are:
1. Building the team and culture
2. Enabling collective creativity
3. Ensuring ergonomic working practices (i.e good chairs, time away from the screen)
It certainly isn't productivity. Nevertheless good article amongst the tidal wave of anti-WFH drivel.

Nick Bloom of Stanford, probably the world authority on data-driven studies of the impact of remote work, delivers what is so far the definitive assessment of whether or not it’s a good idea.

Short answer: it can do wonders. Both hybrid and remote work, work.

But they require the right management and tools.

Managers who don’t know how to manage remote workers can ruin the experience for everyone.

https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/4228100-does-working-from-home-damage-productivity-just-look-at-the-data/

Does working from home damage productivity? Just look at the data. 

Does working from home work?  In a nutshell, that answer is “yes.” But it’s important to understand why.

The Hill

We attended this last night at #NorwichHall it was a wonderful joyous experience. Thank you #candlelightconcerts

PS Use my code MANDYH25235 to get a £5.00 discount on tickets because there are more coming up in October.

My Assessments Next Semester – Modified for Avoiding & Embracing AI

I am an educational developer, so I often need to help people think through how they’re going to respond to the advent of ChatGPT and the like. I myself don’t teach writing, and I think…

Reflecting Allowed