Colin Simpson

@gamerlearner.bsky.social

Lecturer in Learning Futures and CRADLE Research Fellow, Deakin Uni, convenor of @TELedvisors SIG, He/Him Opinions are mine. Work stuff Newsletter http://bit.ly/edtechmustreads

Thanks for sharing the IT tool you like. You have figured out how to use it to meet your needs. Perfect. That does not mean it is appropriate for everyone. That does not mean I (the #edtech guy) know how to fix your problems. It’s very likely I tested it and was unimpressed.

Protestors in Queensland are challenging the law that bans "FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA" because at the moment we are not allowed to say "FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA" and it would be good if we were allowed to say "FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA". www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...

Protesters mount High Court challenge over Queensland hate speech laws

The phrases "from the river to the sea" and "globalise the intifada" were deemed antisemitic by the government and outlawed when used to menace or offend someone.

abc.net.au

Bill Oddie, what a lovely bloke. He wrote us a letter when we started making The Young Ones, wishing us the very best, and warning us against interference from higher up. He didn’t know anyone in the cast personally. It just came out of the blue. Lovely thing to do.

The anatomy of an AI-supported academic article is becoming more apparent. I desk reviewed ~70 manuscripts this week for our journal. Reckon 20ish had significant AI assistance. On top of hundreds of others recently I'm starting to see patterns. Are other editors are seeing the same or similar? 1/