Laura McInerney
@missmc.bsky.social
Co-Founder of TeacherTapp, daily poll of 12k teachers. Former editor of Schools Week & Guardian columnist. Once a teacher, always a teacher.
SAY: Laura 'Mack & Ernie' (like there's 3 of us!)
SAY: Laura 'Mack & Ernie' (like there's 3 of us!)
Which isn’t to say Spotify couldn’t or shouldn’t pay more, just that it’s not really fair to parallel streaming with radio play, or CDs, really.
January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Which isn’t to say Spotify couldn’t or shouldn’t pay more, just that it’s not really fair to parallel streaming with radio play, or CDs, really.
Quite. CD-era money came about because of CD-era prices and very concentrated spending - eg dropping £30 (inflation adjusted) for unlimited plays of 12 songs. It’s not possible to replicate it in an all-you-can-eat system.
January 26, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Quite. CD-era money came about because of CD-era prices and very concentrated spending - eg dropping £30 (inflation adjusted) for unlimited plays of 12 songs. It’s not possible to replicate it in an all-you-can-eat system.
That’s not quite the same parallel though. In the past people would listen to the same song over and over in their house from a record, or tape or CD, and those didn’t pay out per play.
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
That’s not quite the same parallel though. In the past people would listen to the same song over and over in their house from a record, or tape or CD, and those didn’t pay out per play.
Okay I’ve tracked it down. I thought you were saying Ofsted had made this equivalence! They’ve been really clear not to.
January 25, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Okay I’ve tracked it down. I thought you were saying Ofsted had made this equivalence! They’ve been really clear not to.
Right, I’m now confused as to the purpose of the NCA.
January 25, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Right, I’m now confused as to the purpose of the NCA.
Reposted by Laura McInerney
My clue to Apple jumping the shark is that, in the new update, if you go into the accessibility button, there’s something you press to (in essence) turn off the new design. If your design isn’t accessible… what was the point?
January 23, 2026 at 9:27 AM
My clue to Apple jumping the shark is that, in the new update, if you go into the accessibility button, there’s something you press to (in essence) turn off the new design. If your design isn’t accessible… what was the point?
There’s so much that needs looking at from that angle. Sure you don’t need good luck but sending some anyway!
January 24, 2026 at 8:50 AM
There’s so much that needs looking at from that angle. Sure you don’t need good luck but sending some anyway!
The kids awards are so ace! Really glad you saw those. ❤️ And Laura was also excellent I thought.
January 24, 2026 at 8:38 AM
The kids awards are so ace! Really glad you saw those. ❤️ And Laura was also excellent I thought.
Thank you! Did you have a fun day? I didn’t see you, which is probably best as I’d have definitely waved at you from the stage like an excited year 4, and got myself in trouble 😆
January 23, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Thank you! Did you have a fun day? I didn’t see you, which is probably best as I’d have definitely waved at you from the stage like an excited year 4, and got myself in trouble 😆
1. Everyday I write the book. Elvis Costello.
2. James Bond. Scouting for Girls.
3. Little Bit Naughty. Matilda.
4. Unwritten. Natasha Bedingfield.
5. At The Library. Green Day.
#FridayFive
2. James Bond. Scouting for Girls.
3. Little Bit Naughty. Matilda.
4. Unwritten. Natasha Bedingfield.
5. At The Library. Green Day.
#FridayFive
January 23, 2026 at 5:45 PM
1. Everyday I write the book. Elvis Costello.
2. James Bond. Scouting for Girls.
3. Little Bit Naughty. Matilda.
4. Unwritten. Natasha Bedingfield.
5. At The Library. Green Day.
#FridayFive
2. James Bond. Scouting for Girls.
3. Little Bit Naughty. Matilda.
4. Unwritten. Natasha Bedingfield.
5. At The Library. Green Day.
#FridayFive
My clue to Apple jumping the shark is that, in the new update, if you go into the accessibility button, there’s something you press to (in essence) turn off the new design. If your design isn’t accessible… what was the point?
January 23, 2026 at 9:27 AM
My clue to Apple jumping the shark is that, in the new update, if you go into the accessibility button, there’s something you press to (in essence) turn off the new design. If your design isn’t accessible… what was the point?
Reposted by Laura McInerney
Just what people really think about digital, once it’s safe to say it out loud. It’s the subtext of every #digital #Edtech conversation you’ve been in this year. So yeah its a later spot but hoping you'll all attend. ♥️🙏 #Bett2026
uk.bettshow.com/bett-uk-2026...
uk.bettshow.com/bett-uk-2026...
Mapping your school’s digital ecosystem: EdTech lessons from 200+ Educators
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January 22, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Just what people really think about digital, once it’s safe to say it out loud. It’s the subtext of every #digital #Edtech conversation you’ve been in this year. So yeah its a later spot but hoping you'll all attend. ♥️🙏 #Bett2026
uk.bettshow.com/bett-uk-2026...
uk.bettshow.com/bett-uk-2026...
Onigiri is way too hard for same food 😆 (I’m a tinned spag bol fan. Have to stay away because if I eat one…. 🫠)
January 18, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Onigiri is way too hard for same food 😆 (I’m a tinned spag bol fan. Have to stay away because if I eat one…. 🫠)
I love that samefood now has a word. I don’t identify as autistic but, my goodness, I identify with samefood 😆
(My current one: boiled eggs in soy sauce. Currently hitting around 10 a week. I give it to March until I never eat one again. Then 2032 when I’ll have a craving and repeat the pattern!)
(My current one: boiled eggs in soy sauce. Currently hitting around 10 a week. I give it to March until I never eat one again. Then 2032 when I’ll have a craving and repeat the pattern!)
January 18, 2026 at 11:47 AM
I love that samefood now has a word. I don’t identify as autistic but, my goodness, I identify with samefood 😆
(My current one: boiled eggs in soy sauce. Currently hitting around 10 a week. I give it to March until I never eat one again. Then 2032 when I’ll have a craving and repeat the pattern!)
(My current one: boiled eggs in soy sauce. Currently hitting around 10 a week. I give it to March until I never eat one again. Then 2032 when I’ll have a craving and repeat the pattern!)