Mike Hackman
inspiredigitaled.bsky.social
Mike Hackman
@inspiredigitaled.bsky.social
Co-host of the DigEd Discuss podcast | Founding member of the 'Fun and Games in Learning and Teaching' community of practice | Passionate Learning Designer | Innovative Problem Solver | Senior Fellow of the HEA | Chartered Teacher | Gaming Enthusiast
Proud to have published a new blog post for @cardiffuniversity.bsky.social:

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Providing an analysis of my experiences with the AI assessment generator within Learning Central. For those concerned about an AI uprising, don't panic, humans win this round... Just!
Blank Page to MCQ Test: Learning Central’s AI-Powered Starting Point
This blog is produced by the Learning and Teaching Academy
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October 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Reposted by Mike Hackman
Me and my lovely colleagues at Cardiff University make a podcast. It’s called DigEd Discuss, it’s about using learning technology in adult education, and I’ve only just thought about sharing here because I’m rubbish at social media. This is episode 6, btw….

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Pedagogy of Care: Teaching with Heart and Tech | Gemma Hackman
Pedagogy of Care: Teaching with Heart and Tech One of my favourite parts of my role as a Learning Technologist in Cardiff University is producing the DigEd Discuss Podcast and I’m really excited abou...
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July 4, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I am thrilled to share the latest episode of the DigEd Discuss Podcast: Pedagogy of Care - Teaching with Heart and Tech thanks to my wonderful cohost @mavendorf.bsky.social and excellent guest James Short from Dundee & Angus College open.spotify.com/episode/3vKF...
Episode Six - Pedagogy of Care: Teaching with Heart and Tech
DigEd Discuss - Cardiff University · Episode
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July 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
David Callaghan, @lstmnews.bsky.social, made a presentation that is 100% generated by AI, to understand how to use the tools, and understand the quality of AI responses on his subject. This is an excellent example of how using tools can aid our decisions on their use www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrIl...
Transforming assessments: draft 1
YouTube video by David Callaghan
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March 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
AI offers opportunities for students to receive tailored support whilst reducing teacher workload. If we're entering a world in which people develop feelings for AI tools, then we have to consider the potential emotional risks when creating these tools www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
Your A.I. Lover Will Change You
A future where many humans are in love with bots may not be far off. Should we regard them as training grounds for healthy relationships or as nihilistic traps?
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March 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
mavendorf.bsky.social here's a challenge for you!
February 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Having an excellent afternoon in the Playful Learning Association's webinar on "Compassionate and Playful Pedagogies". So many positive presentations full of research backed, practical methods for making teaching, learning, and leadership fun and compassionate! #opportunity2fail #breakmenu #MathsVR
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February 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
@mavendorf.bsky.social is conducting research into the unintended benefits of playing RPG games for students in HE. There's a £50 incentive to take part, so please share this opportunity with any HE networks you're part of. Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Call for Participants
My name is Rebecca Ferriday, and I am a PhD student at Cardiff University carrying out research around the experiences of video gamers. I am looking for research participants who: 1. are higher educa...
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January 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
If you aren't running your inductions through an alternate reality game/experience, you need to listen to this podcast!
Today's L&T Chat Show podcast episode is Rosie Jones an Katie Piatt talking about all things Playful Learning
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December 18, 2024 at 4:01 PM
DigEd Discuss: @mavendorf.bsky.social, Dr Laura Sheerman, @oen-c.bsky.social and myself explore how VR and AR are reshaping education. From VR peptic ulcers to virtual labs, our guests share real-world applications and insights. Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5FSNZ4B5hPb #EdTech #VR #XR
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December 13, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Hi, I'm Mike, a passionate #LearningDesigner, Chartered Teacher, and co-host of the #DigEdDiscusspodcast. I'm dedicated to advancing digital education and enhancing the teaching and learning experience for all. I'm looking forward to sharing the latest podcast with you tomorrow! #VR #AR #Education
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December 12, 2024 at 11:21 AM