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James Clay
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You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Reposted by James Clay
If you see this post your getaway vehicle
November 24, 2025 at 11:17 AM
If you see this post your getaway vehicle
November 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Thinking about this today.

What is non-authentic assessment? Does all assessment have to be authentic?
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Is that me?
November 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Is it just me that finds the analogy of a supertanker in higher education annoying. 
elearningstuff.net/2025/11/19/t...
Turning that Supertanker - eLearning Stuff
Is it just me that finds the analogy of a supertanker in higher education annoying.  The story goes that changing things in higher education is like turning a supertanker. Reality it is fun fact very ...
elearningstuff.net
November 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
When it comes to the Q&A I think I need to remind myself to be very quiet and not put my hand up....

This session reminds me that digital is still all about people.
November 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
When people say they don't have the time, the answer is not more time.

What people mean when they say they don't have the time, what they actually mean it isn't a priority for them.

Make it a priority, then they will find the time.

elearningstuff.net/2015/12/09/i...
I don’t have a dog #altc - eLearning Stuff
Dogs can be wonderful pets, or so I have been told. So ask me do I have a dog? The answer is no. Now ask me why I don’t have a dog? I don’t have the time! Over the last twenty years or so when learnin...
elearningstuff.net
November 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Even though we still haven't kicked the term "digital natives" into the dust, today at a conference I heard someone start talking about "AI natives".

Misses the point that just because a technology is around, doesn't mean that everyone of a certain age will be familiar and can use the technology.
November 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Ten Amazing Winter and Snow Backgrounds for Teams and Zoom

So you’re feeling all snug and warm in your home office, well why not add some wintery charm to your Teams and Zoom meetings with these amazing winter and snow backgrounds.

technologystuff.co.uk/ten-amazing-...
Ten Amazing Winter and Snow Backgrounds for Teams and Zoom - Tech Stuff
So you’re feeling all snug and warm in your home office, well why not add some wintery charm to your Teams and Zoom meetings with these amazing winter and snow backgrounds. Right click the images to d...
technologystuff.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
November 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Okay think I have slid into an alternate universe. As well as the drinking the train is now full of young people in tweed jackets and hats.
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The number of people drinking alcohol on the train this morning is significant. This is before 9am.
November 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I know, I know....

I couldn't bring myself to go and see if I could see the aurora last night.

Why you ask?

Well I watched that Day of the Triffids thing on the BBC back in 1981...

I think I'll go and have a look....

Then I remember....
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Having a fun and lively discussion on a conference discord about what will the higher education sector look like in 2050. Reminds me we use to do this kind of thing on the Twitter.
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Visiting Bertie Wooster today.
November 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
One of my favourite 404 error pages is the Peugeot site, which shows a Peugeot 404.
www.peugeot.com/404.html
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The response I get explaining the November Somerset Carnival tradition to people not from the area.
a stuffed animal with red hair and big eyes is wearing a lab coat and a tie .
ALT: a stuffed animal with red hair and big eyes is wearing a lab coat and a tie .
media.tenor.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This account smells like espresso coffee, and then another one, well and one more.
This account smells like mud, wet dogs and gruesome natural dog treats.
This account smells like a cuppa tea and a chocolate finger 😮
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Love a good staircase me, love 'em.
November 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A movie you have seen more than 7 times with a GIF
November 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
If you see this, quote with a vampire that is not Dracula.
October 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM
My sketchnote from Gabi Witthaus keynote at #altc25
October 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Reposted by James Clay
I preferred the original (cc @davecormier.bsky.social and RIP Mark Stiles)
October 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM