Tortoise and a dog sunbathing.

On cue Sun split the sky today as formal examinations start in Scottish schools - best of luck to everyone stick in and don’t be distracted by the sunshine.

Sunshine in Paisley for this important march

People gathering in park for rally

March going along Glasgow Road

March in front of Paisley Town Hall

Rally at County Square

Amazing turnout for the Love Paisley Hate Racism march, rally & music still on at County Square for the next couple hours

As a nutcase threatens to bomb a country back to the stone age . I’ve been doing usual spring tasks like planting potatoes - Creation always better than destruction. Hope the world comes to its senses

#artemis reminds me of 1969 Glasgow Fair Kingsley Hotel Arran watching a wee TV with older generations and cousins in evenings. As a 6.5 year old - staying up late , tasting lager/lime and playing the fruit machine - probably to get me to sit still. Think I got an Astronaut helmet that Christmas 😉

To mark Open Education Week, ALT Trustee Joe Wilson has written a new blog reflecting on the development of open education in Scotland and ALT’s long-standing role in supporting open practice across the UK. Read the full blog here: buff.ly/IWrYzRu #altc #OER #OEWeek26 #OEWeek #OER26 #OER

ALT’s Commitment to Open Education By Joe Wilson, ALT Trustee As we celebrate Open Education Week (2-6 March 2026), it’s a good moment to reflect on ALT’s long and consistent support for Open Education.  From early, quite technical …

A wee post on alt blog for #openeducationweek altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2026/03...

Cardiff for David Bryne concert tomorrow and it’s St David’s Day

Nice weekend of rugby and an art show opening - if you are based in Glasgow get along to see www.alchemyexperiment.com/the-wedding-...

Open Science and the Future of Education | A Global Manifesto for Open Open Science and the Future of Education emphasizes the crucial role of collaboration in generating new solutions for education through open science. A

Last year I helped author a chapter in a book Open Science and the Future of Education good to see it's now published and an open publication
www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...

What next for AmplifyFE and ALT? | Week of VocTech Find out more about the AmplifyFE community of practice, their plans for the future and how involvement can support your professional development.

Looking forward to having a natter about - what a fantastic sectoral asset weekofvoctech.co.uk/2026/what-ne...

Scottish Labour leader calls for Keir Starmer to step down, saying the 'distraction needs to end' Anas Sarwar says

Dear goodness - throwing yourself into Westminster machinations never a good idea www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7... this is not a very smart move

Phew was sorry not to get to Rome for rugby this year - but looks like monsoon season and Scotland now has backs to wall

Just getting set up for #teachmeetbett #tmbett26 which happens to be twentieth anniversary of teachmeets - join us at 5pm in table talks area of #BettUK2026 #bett26

Great first day @ #bettuk2026 #bett26 Good deep dive on what is coming from Google and Microsoft and fun catching up with lots of old and new friends

East coast Har

The east coast har spoiling any view
Training it Glasgow to London for some pre #bett2026 #bettuk2026 meetings www.joewilsons.net/2026/01/visi...

teachmeet bett 2026. Thurs 22nd Jan 2026. 5PM

It's almost time for TeachMeet BETT 2026. Kicking off the 20th year of Teachmeets. No sign up needed to attend, you'll just need a Bett Show ticket to get into ExCel. We'll be in the Table Talk area.
#tmbett26 #teachmeet #bettshow #bett2026 #teachmeet20

TeachMeet @ BETT 2026 presentation signup This is the form to register your interest in presenting at the BETT 2026 TeachMeet (Thurs 22 Jan. 5.30PM). If you've never presented before, you'll get priority! Any problems completing this form con...

I'll be around #Bett2026 Heading down for a pre conference session with #1EdTech - If you are in London let me know and we can catch up.

It's the 20th anniversary celebration of #Teachmeet

#Teachmeet26 on the Thursday evening. Sign up here. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Great evening with real Glasgow business folks @clydesidewhisky

Digital strategy for Scotland: sustainable digital public services - delivery plan 2025-2028 This plan sets out the actions we are taking in the short term to deliver sustainable digital public services and make real our strategic vision. It contributes to Public Service Reform and is a colla...

www.gov.scot/publications... have a read at this - opens a big door

I’ll ping on links later doing a thing at Citizens this pm for RSA

Was well behaved - did have two beers when I got home and watched highlights and commentary until about 2am - see linkedin - Scottish Govt new digital strategy - Lee and co have come through commitment at least on digital initiatives across public sector to #OER

After little joy in football on Saturday evening nor Rugby at Murrayfield on Sunday - hoping for lots of goals for Scotland at Hampden tonight - but who knows what team will turn up and hope they are not to psyched up to kick a ball #Scotland get the job done !!

Supporting a short session next week partly on working across the technology stack to support learners #openscot

News integrity in AI Systems - this is a superb resource for discussing with staff and students the reliability of AI news output and risks associated with not doing research thoroughly - AI has a place but there are sensible caveats needed around its use. www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/...

A grand day at football yesterday

Joe Wilson with the 2025 impact report

AmplifyFE is marking five years of supporting professionals across Further Education, Skills, and Vocational Education with the release of its 2025 Impact Report. Read the full report and get inspired to be part of what comes next. buff.ly/24Ckb0T #ALTc25

Gosh now with readable hashtag #altc25

Thought I'd just add my tuppence to last weeks super hashtag#altc25 conference. It was great to see everyone and a real pleasure to co-chair - here are some bits that I picked up on www.joewilsons.net/2025/10/altc...

Joe Wilson launching the new #AmplifyFE Impact Report 2025 at #ALTc25

#VocTech #FE #LoveFE #FurtherEducation