Dawn Walker
@computingdawn.bsky.social
IT Lead at King Charles Primary School, West Midlands #Edtech50
Passionate about needs driven use of technology in Primary Ed. #OnlineSafety #Computing #Google www.dawnlwalker.co.uk
Passionate about needs driven use of technology in Primary Ed. #OnlineSafety #Computing #Google www.dawnlwalker.co.uk
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Important thread for educators in England. ⬇️
We hear a lot about AI in education in the US on here, so can I just tell you about how it's working out in the schools sector in England? It's interesting! It's about data consultants, private education outfits and think tanks. Slow thread...
November 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Important thread for educators in England. ⬇️
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A tech industry trade group sued Arkansas over two new laws that would place limits on content on social media platforms and would allow parents of children who killed themselves to sue over content on the platforms.
Tech industry group sues Arkansas over new social media laws
www.kait8.com
June 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A tech industry trade group sued Arkansas over two new laws that would place limits on content on social media platforms and would allow parents of children who killed themselves to sue over content on the platforms.
Thank you for having us -it has been a fantastic day 😊
We hosted the Walsall Digital Leader day for 9 other schools to today. We discussed the roles our digital leaders complete in school along with staying safe online.
June 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Thank you for having us -it has been a fantastic day 😊
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Can you help us? We're looking to recruit more schools to the European Hydrogen Academy Project. Schools who are signed up to the Hydrogen Academy network will receive access to free learning resources, in addition to building connections with schools across Europe.
May 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Can you help us? We're looking to recruit more schools to the European Hydrogen Academy Project. Schools who are signed up to the Hydrogen Academy network will receive access to free learning resources, in addition to building connections with schools across Europe.
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As the DfE released new guidance for schools on acceptable use of AI, it was good to have the opportunity to speak to BBC News about the current challenges that exist www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Teachers can use AI to save time on marking, new guidance says - BBC News
For the first time teachers in England are receiving guidelines on how they should and shouldn't use AI.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
As the DfE released new guidance for schools on acceptable use of AI, it was good to have the opportunity to speak to BBC News about the current challenges that exist www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Every child will have contact with a stranger online. I dont think the issue here is strangers, as all my now friends were strangers once, but is where the conversation moves to the inappropriate or where it is clear that the person has malicious intent.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Every child will have contact with a stranger online' - charity
An anti-exploitation charity says its referral rates have risen by 233% in four years.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Every child will have contact with a stranger online. I dont think the issue here is strangers, as all my now friends were strangers once, but is where the conversation moves to the inappropriate or where it is clear that the person has malicious intent.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I’ve used this helpline a couple of times and they were excellent. This report highlights some of the fantastic outcomes of their work saferinternet.org.uk/blog/online-...
Online Harm Within Schools: Insights from the 2024 POSH Annual Report - UK Safer Internet Centre
Find out what the top trends and insights were from the latest Professionals Online Safety Helpline report.
saferinternet.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 6:23 AM
I’ve used this helpline a couple of times and they were excellent. This report highlights some of the fantastic outcomes of their work saferinternet.org.uk/blog/online-...
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‘The crux of all evil’: what happened to the first city that tried to ban smartphones for under-14s? #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
‘The crux of all evil’: what happened to the first city that tried to ban smartphones for under-14s?
It’s a year since teachers in St Albans asked parents not to give younger children smartphones. How successful have they been? What do the kids think about it? And has it made the adults think about...
educationtechnology.news
May 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
‘The crux of all evil’: what happened to the first city that tried to ban smartphones for under-14s? #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
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College students replace smartphones with brick phones as part of ground-breaking research:
#Adolescence
#Adolescence
College students replace smartphones with brick phones as part of ground-breaking research
A group of 55 students from Birkenhead Sixth Form College have signed up to take part in a unique research project conducted by University of York. Over the next three weeks, the students will give…
www.bsfc.ac.uk
April 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
College students replace smartphones with brick phones as part of ground-breaking research:
#Adolescence
#Adolescence
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What makes successful learners? How Minecraft can help us understand social learning #edtech
https://phys.org/news/2025-04-successful-learners-minecraft-social.html
The ability to learn socially from one another is a defining feature of the human species. Social learning enables humans to […]
https://phys.org/news/2025-04-successful-learners-minecraft-social.html
The ability to learn socially from one another is a defining feature of the human species. Social learning enables humans to […]
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April 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
What makes successful learners? How Minecraft can help us understand social learning #edtech
https://phys.org/news/2025-04-successful-learners-minecraft-social.html
The ability to learn socially from one another is a defining feature of the human species. Social learning enables humans to […]
https://phys.org/news/2025-04-successful-learners-minecraft-social.html
The ability to learn socially from one another is a defining feature of the human species. Social learning enables humans to […]
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Navigating screen time with neurodivergent kids can be tough. This #AutismAcceptanceMonth, we've teamed up with Roblox
& Ambitious About Autism for a new guide! Learn to set boundaries & build healthy screen habits.
bit.ly/3DZSh25
#ScreenTime #Neurodiversity
& Ambitious About Autism for a new guide! Learn to set boundaries & build healthy screen habits.
bit.ly/3DZSh25
#ScreenTime #Neurodiversity
April 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Navigating screen time with neurodivergent kids can be tough. This #AutismAcceptanceMonth, we've teamed up with Roblox
& Ambitious About Autism for a new guide! Learn to set boundaries & build healthy screen habits.
bit.ly/3DZSh25
#ScreenTime #Neurodiversity
& Ambitious About Autism for a new guide! Learn to set boundaries & build healthy screen habits.
bit.ly/3DZSh25
#ScreenTime #Neurodiversity
‘Don’t experiment on children - in the future, allowing your child to be data harvested from birth will be considered abuse’. Strong words from a strong woman youtube.com/watch?v=TZOo...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED
YouTube video by TED
youtube.com
April 15, 2025 at 5:31 AM
‘Don’t experiment on children - in the future, allowing your child to be data harvested from birth will be considered abuse’. Strong words from a strong woman youtube.com/watch?v=TZOo...
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A third of teachers reported misogyny among pupils last week, survey suggests www.bbc.com/news/article...
A third of teachers reported pupil misogyny last week - survey
Teachers also told a survey commissioned by BBC News they feel ill-equipped to tackle the issue.
www.bbc.com
April 9, 2025 at 5:54 AM
A third of teachers reported misogyny among pupils last week, survey suggests www.bbc.com/news/article...
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College students replace smartphones with brick phones as part of ground-breaking research:
www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2025-03...
#Adolescence
www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2025-03...
#Adolescence
College students replace smartphones with brick phones as part of ground-breaking research
A group of 55 students from Birkenhead Sixth Form College have signed up to take part in a unique research project conducted by University of York. Over the next three weeks, the students will give…
www.bsfc.ac.uk
April 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
College students replace smartphones with brick phones as part of ground-breaking research:
www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2025-03...
#Adolescence
www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2025-03...
#Adolescence
50 suicides and it is only now being investigated. Time to see whether the Online Safety Act actually has any teeth. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Suicide forum is subject of first Ofcom probe, BBC understands
BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 5:16 AM
50 suicides and it is only now being investigated. Time to see whether the Online Safety Act actually has any teeth. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Very interesting stuff here #teamcompsci
We've been sceptical about AI marking. Not any more!
When the facts change, we change our minds.
We think this is really big.
substack.nomoremarking.com/p/so-can-ai-...
When the facts change, we change our minds.
We think this is really big.
substack.nomoremarking.com/p/so-can-ai-...
So, can AI assess writing?
Results of our big new Comparative Judgement AI trial
substack.nomoremarking.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Very interesting stuff here #teamcompsci
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🎮 @oaknational.bsky.social is launching financial education resources that teach pupils about the risks of buying in-game extras – but school leaders say online platforms need to do more to protect children
Pupils to be warned about financial risks of gaming
Oak National Academy says new financial education lesson aids will help children to understand online spending, budgeting and borrowing
www.tes.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:05 AM
🎮 @oaknational.bsky.social is launching financial education resources that teach pupils about the risks of buying in-game extras – but school leaders say online platforms need to do more to protect children
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UK Education Minister focuses on AI’s potential to free up teachers’ time via @theguardian www.theguardian.com/technology/2... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #EduCoach #TLSky #EdTech #AIinEducation #aisky #ai #artificialintelligence
Bridget Phillipson eyes AI’s potential to free up teachers’ time
Exclusive: education secretary exploring tools to compile student reports and assess writing and vocational skills
www.theguardian.com
March 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
UK Education Minister focuses on AI’s potential to free up teachers’ time via @theguardian www.theguardian.com/technology/2... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #EduCoach #TLSky #EdTech #AIinEducation #aisky #ai #artificialintelligence
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🚧 NEW course on Smart Revise 🚧
For a short time from 11pm tonight (Tuesday 1st April) Smart Revise will be temporarily down to upload a NEW course! - 9618 Cambridge International AS Level Computer Science
Thank you for your patience!
#SmartRevise #CraignDave #computerscience #TeamCompSci
For a short time from 11pm tonight (Tuesday 1st April) Smart Revise will be temporarily down to upload a NEW course! - 9618 Cambridge International AS Level Computer Science
Thank you for your patience!
#SmartRevise #CraignDave #computerscience #TeamCompSci
April 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🚧 NEW course on Smart Revise 🚧
For a short time from 11pm tonight (Tuesday 1st April) Smart Revise will be temporarily down to upload a NEW course! - 9618 Cambridge International AS Level Computer Science
Thank you for your patience!
#SmartRevise #CraignDave #computerscience #TeamCompSci
For a short time from 11pm tonight (Tuesday 1st April) Smart Revise will be temporarily down to upload a NEW course! - 9618 Cambridge International AS Level Computer Science
Thank you for your patience!
#SmartRevise #CraignDave #computerscience #TeamCompSci
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Lots of teens love TikTok! To help keep your teen safe on the platform, we recommend that parents turn on Restricted Mode.
We also advise parents to manage who can contact them directly on the platform.
Click on the link below to set up.
bit.ly/3Lo27bv
We also advise parents to manage who can contact them directly on the platform.
Click on the link below to set up.
bit.ly/3Lo27bv
March 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Lots of teens love TikTok! To help keep your teen safe on the platform, we recommend that parents turn on Restricted Mode.
We also advise parents to manage who can contact them directly on the platform.
Click on the link below to set up.
bit.ly/3Lo27bv
We also advise parents to manage who can contact them directly on the platform.
Click on the link below to set up.
bit.ly/3Lo27bv