David Meechan

He/Him + Senior Lecturer in Education + AI Explorer + Husband/Dad + Squirrels Leader + Personal views only

[UniofNorthamptonNews @UniNhantsNews]

New research from @meechan_d & colleagues at @NottmTrentUni & in @ObserverUK looks at issues impacting #earlyyears since the introduction of new rules around childcare.

With increased numbers of children nurseries often ‘crowd control’ more than educate.

https://t.co/mkqs004Bqj

[Michelle Bugby @MichelleBugby]

Look what’s just dropped through my letterbox. Thank you @IPalaiologou for letting us @meechan_d be part of this gorgeous book (chapter 8)

[David Meechan @meechan_d]

Over in Ireland visiting family and this communication board was placed at the entrance to a local park. Such a simple touch to promoting a more inclusive society. Well done @WaterfordCounci great to see.

[Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network #ECSDN @ECSDNetwork]

@helensimmonslj our Co Vice Chair for Policy, Lobbying and Advocacy has written a response from the ECSDN for the Manifesto for Babies. Read the ECSDN response below 👇🏻. @first1001days @NDNAtalk @NurseryWorld @_CREC

#ECSDN #Babies #Manifesto #ECS #TeamEC #EY #EarlyYears

[David Meechan @meechan_d]

🎙️ I recently joined Daniel Lopez on the AI Education Conversation podcast to discuss the impact of AI across education int he UK and US

#AIinEducation #FutureOfLearning #EducationalInnovation #Podcast

@eunice_lumsden @UniNhantsFHES @UniNhantsNews

https://t.co/PzTkEbDr5B

[Donald Clark @DonaldClark]

Will AI will make us stupid? A conceit of the old when faced the the new!
https://t.co/vsS1MbUn9F

[David Meechan @meechan_d]

@MattSmithWlv @UoW_CREST Congrats!! Well deserved. 👍

[David Meechan @meechan_d]

Last few days to get involved with this research project on Nursery Ratios:

https://t.co/5WQkChYDA5

[David Meechan @meechan_d]

Great to get some publicity regarding a current research project I'm leading on with @AaronTeamEC

The below survey is still open for those working in nurseries who want to share their views on the changes to two year old ratios in England

https://t.co/tQB9CQlvn6

[David Meechan @meechan_d]

Excited to be hosting an evening with Professor Julie Fisher next month at UoN. Over two-thirds of tickets gone! Interacting or interfering in ECEC? Unpack 20 years of research and insights. Don't miss out! #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #seminar

https://t.co/LLBM9JMARr

[David Meechan @meechan_d]

Ever wondered how generative AI is revolutionizing study skills for students at university? Join me to hear more about getting started with AI.

See below link for more details and registration.

#GenerativeAI #StudySkills

https://t.co/xBXfrI5Yj4

[BBC Radio 4 @BBCRadio4]

"It’s not aware of the world in any meaningful sense." 🤖

For the 300th edition of The Life Scientific, @wooldridgemike and @jimalkhalili seek to demystify AI.

Artificial Intelligence – No Longer a Thing of Science Fiction:
https://t.co/0PduA3qkTq

[Warwick Mansell @warwickmansell]

Arguably most significant +concerning figure in PISA coverage is in 2nd-last par here: UK now "has 2nd-lowest average life satisfaction of 15-year-olds across OECD". Ed policymakers haven't prioritised children's mental health. Need to reflect on this. https://t.co/WQ9SZhgnqn

[David Meechan @meechan_d]

I'm hoping to shine a light on the experiences of practitioners in relation to ratios and the impact this has on well being and practice through the below research with @AaronTeamEC

[Alex Buckley @ajbtwit]

Why do pesky academics continue to use exams to assess their students, even though researchers have told them they don't work? Because researchers have talked to each other and not the academics.

My paper just out in Studies in HE https://t.co/Va7bBPP2x5 (open access)

[David Meechan @meechan_d]

BBC News - Mental health help for under-fives overlooked - report
https://t.co/t4W6NNvuZG

[David Meechan @meechan_d]

There's huge moral and ethical questions behind an assessment process that has no benefits for those undertaking it or those administering it...

https://t.co/8CKlS5Lgjj

[The Voice Of Early Childhood @TheVoiceOfEC]

Hear @Meechan_d share his view on data, research, personal experience as a parent and also top tips for teachers conducting the assessment.

https://t.co/0HnYvtzdCI
#TheVoiceOfEarlyChildhood #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #ReceptionBaselineAssessment #Reception #AssessmentData #EYFS