Emma Norling
@emmanorling.bsky.social
Professor in computer science education. Also still dabbles in agent-based modelling. And when I have time, love cooking, reading and playing in a brass band.
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We are finally ready to announce that EMF 2026 will happen on July 16-19, 2026, at Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Herefordshire.
Expect more updates soon as we start spinning up the organisation again.
Expect more updates soon as we start spinning up the organisation again.
July 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We are finally ready to announce that EMF 2026 will happen on July 16-19, 2026, at Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Herefordshire.
Expect more updates soon as we start spinning up the organisation again.
Expect more updates soon as we start spinning up the organisation again.
Saw this today on another platform ❤️
September 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Saw this today on another platform ❤️
I'm pretty bad at keeping up with things on Bluesky, but when I came on here today and this was top of my feed, I will take it as a sign that I need to do better.
Happy to be at @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Teaching and Learning Network conference at RHUL! And by appropriate and lucky chance I can also share @rosegann.bsky.social's @alpsblog.bsky.social blog on pedagogical research in education-focused careers!
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September 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I'm pretty bad at keeping up with things on Bluesky, but when I came on here today and this was top of my feed, I will take it as a sign that I need to do better.
At BCS Convene #chartered_professional
February 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
At BCS Convene #chartered_professional
Off to London for the day for the BCS Convene Conference. Curious to see what will be there.
February 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Off to London for the day for the BCS Convene Conference. Curious to see what will be there.
Just looking ahead in my calendar to next week and realising that I'll be in London on Tuesday for BCS Convene Conference.
Is anyone I know also going to be there?
Is anyone I know also going to be there?
February 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Just looking ahead in my calendar to next week and realising that I'll be in London on Tuesday for BCS Convene Conference.
Is anyone I know also going to be there?
Is anyone I know also going to be there?
To those who say AI is going to be the end of programmers and software engineers:
February 16, 2025 at 5:57 AM
To those who say AI is going to be the end of programmers and software engineers:
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A social sciences and humanities reading list on AI in education 🧵
February 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A social sciences and humanities reading list on AI in education 🧵
Back in the lecture theatre teaching first years today. There's something special about teaching first years.
February 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Back in the lecture theatre teaching first years today. There's something special about teaching first years.
Usually I say that the worst thing about teaching is marking, because you get so frustrated about how they just didn't get the point.
This time the vast majority *did* get the point (and manage to state it).
Marking is still the worst thing about teaching though!
This time the vast majority *did* get the point (and manage to state it).
Marking is still the worst thing about teaching though!
February 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Usually I say that the worst thing about teaching is marking, because you get so frustrated about how they just didn't get the point.
This time the vast majority *did* get the point (and manage to state it).
Marking is still the worst thing about teaching though!
This time the vast majority *did* get the point (and manage to state it).
Marking is still the worst thing about teaching though!
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I keep saying this. I keep saying this. *repeat until death*
The UK: Wants to spur growth, be a science and research super power, a leader in AI, have more trained NHS staff.
Also the UK: Let’s bleed higher education dry because *waves vaguely at “reasons”*
Also the UK: Let’s bleed higher education dry because *waves vaguely at “reasons”*
Quarter of leading UK universities cutting staff due to budget shortfalls
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
February 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I keep saying this. I keep saying this. *repeat until death*
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If you haven't already followed @themerl.bsky.social then you've the opportunity to make a fantastic choice!
hello to all our new followers! if you're new to Bluesky: you made a fantastic choice. if you're not new to Bluesky but new to us: you also made a fantastic choice
January 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
If you haven't already followed @themerl.bsky.social then you've the opportunity to make a fantastic choice!
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Mighty sick of the pattern of reaching the Christmas break then body immediately deciding to give in to the lurgies. Earache for nearly two weeks now. 😢
January 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Mighty sick of the pattern of reaching the Christmas break then body immediately deciding to give in to the lurgies. Earache for nearly two weeks now. 😢
Best part of Christmas has been seeing the joy my cat has got from her catnip mice.
And the food. The food was pretty good.
And the food. The food was pretty good.
December 25, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Best part of Christmas has been seeing the joy my cat has got from her catnip mice.
And the food. The food was pretty good.
And the food. The food was pretty good.
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Fab quote from David Chisnall on Mastodon about using GitHub CoPilot: The costs of the bullshitting far outweighed the benefits when it worked. To be better it would have to not bullshit, and that’s not something LLMs can do.
Quite.
Quite.
December 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Fab quote from David Chisnall on Mastodon about using GitHub CoPilot: The costs of the bullshitting far outweighed the benefits when it worked. To be better it would have to not bullshit, and that’s not something LLMs can do.
Quite.
Quite.
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The billionaire founders of Virgin Galactic & Blue Origin had faith in their creations. Both flew in the first non-test flights of their sub-orbital launch systems. May the tradition continue! Cheers for the billionaire SpaceX founder flying on Starliner especially on its 1st flight to Mars.
December 21, 2024 at 8:05 PM
The billionaire founders of Virgin Galactic & Blue Origin had faith in their creations. Both flew in the first non-test flights of their sub-orbital launch systems. May the tradition continue! Cheers for the billionaire SpaceX founder flying on Starliner especially on its 1st flight to Mars.
Paul Kelly - How To Make Gravy (Official Video)
YouTube video by Paul Kelly
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December 21, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Should be a good lecture!
I'll be giving a public lecture in Sheffield, UK, based on my new book "The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence" on 23rd January, 5.30pm. If you'd like to come along please register by January 7th using this link docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Professor Tony Prescott- The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence
Please join us on Thursday 23rd January for a talk from Professor Tony Prescott on the themes of his recently launched book The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence.
Blurb: What is Artificial Intel...
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December 16, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Should be a good lecture!
More than 20 years living here now and I still really can't cope with the looooong nights at this time of year. 😭 Just a few more days until it starts to get better again.
December 16, 2024 at 5:37 PM
More than 20 years living here now and I still really can't cope with the looooong nights at this time of year. 😭 Just a few more days until it starts to get better again.
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Copenhagen Xmas kayak parade. Fun (and cold)!
December 14, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Copenhagen Xmas kayak parade. Fun (and cold)!
Village post box.
December 11, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Village post box.
Last night my band played carols for about 500 people who sang along in Peak Cavern (aka "The Devil's Arse" thanks to the interesting sound effects produced by the wind)
December 8, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Last night my band played carols for about 500 people who sang along in Peak Cavern (aka "The Devil's Arse" thanks to the interesting sound effects produced by the wind)