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Ben Walsh

@history_ben

History Lead @Dretnews; Assoc VP of HA @histassoc; Assoc FRHS @RoyalHistSoc; Examiner @OCR_History; Textbook author @HodderHistory; AI in History teaching

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Mary Myatt (@marymyatt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I'll be doing webinars to support pupils with SEND to access the curriculum: 1️⃣ Thurs 6 Mar 4-5pm Supporting pupils with SEND to access the geography curriculum 2️⃣ Mon 10 Mar 4-5pm Supporting pupils with SEND to access the history curriculum 3️⃣ Mon 17 Mar 4-5pm Supporting

Dr Nicola Tallis (@nicolatallis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

OTD 1549 the future Elizabeth I wrote this letter. It was a huge treat to film with this British Library & you’ll be able to find out more about it in my forthcoming documentary with History Hit💥 🎬 Peters Fraser+Dunlop

Ethan Mollick (@emollick) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The data so far on AI-as-a-tutor shows just letting students use AI chatbots often undermines learning by just giving answers. But AIs properly prompted to act like tutors, especially with instructor support, seem to be able to boost learning a lot through customized instruction

The data so far on AI-as-a-tutor shows just letting students use AI chatbots often undermines learning by just giving answers.

But AIs properly prompted to act like tutors, especially with instructor support, seem to be able to boost learning a lot through customized instruction
Ed Newton-Rex (@ednewtonrex) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Copyright Office's report on generative AI training is superb - thoughtful, thorough, and clear in rejecting the idea that all gen AI training is fair use. A few things jumped out: 1. A use is less transformative if it ultimately serves the same purpose as the original.

The Copyright Office's report on generative AI training is superb - thoughtful, thorough, and clear in rejecting the idea that all gen AI training is fair use.

A few things jumped out:

1. A use is less transformative if it ultimately serves the same purpose as the original.
Korean War Legacy Foundation (@koreanlegacy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Letters that were written in time of war became an invaluable primary source. The Korean War Legacy Foundation archive contains a plethora of documents and photographs that serve as primary sources. 📸Korean War Legacy Foundation

Letters that were written in time of war became an invaluable primary source. The Korean War Legacy Foundation archive contains a plethora of documents and photographs that serve as primary sources.
📸Korean War Legacy Foundation
Paul A. Kirschner (@p_a_kirschner) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Why Our Brains Need Knowledge in an Age of AI Make Memory Great Again! By outsourcing what we need to know to IT we build nothing in our brains. Especially with IT, what we know is foundational for deep learning. osf.io/preprints/psya…

Claire Stoneman (@stoneman_claire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Huge congrats to everyone honoured today and I’m so thrilled for Christine Counsell! She has expanded horizons for countless children through her work with schools on curriculum. On a personal note, I honestly can’t think of anyone who has helped my thinking on curriculum more

Lord (David) Alton (@davidaltonhl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral now has Grade 1 Listed Status.Its parish was in my constituency & has many special family connections. Built on the site of the workhouse where during the Irish Famine countless Irish migrants died of typhoid, cholera & poverty it is truly iconic

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral now has Grade 1 Listed Status.Its parish was in my constituency & has many special family connections. Built on the site of the workhouse where during the Irish Famine countless Irish migrants died of typhoid, cholera & poverty it is truly iconic
Historical Assoc (@histassoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Student perceptions of history We’re inviting GCSE and A-level students to take part in a quick survey about their views on history and future careers. By sharing their perspectives, students will help shape more support for careers linked to history. shorturl.at/SseM6

Joe Smith (@jsmit104) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you're looking for an interesting American History course for personal enrichment or professional development that has great bearing on current events, you might want to check out The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History course: "American Immigration History: 1820 to the Present". The instructor is

Donald Clark (@donaldclark) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Carl Hendrick Education has a device-fetish. Results in silly mass purchasing of tablets or banning. Focus should be on good software. AI getting very good - check out OpenAI Learn function released this morning (I've posted). Babies and bathwater problem 10 years ago! donaldclarkplanb.blogspot.com/2015/10/10-exa…

World History Encyclopedia (@whencyclopedia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Submissions are still open for the Ink of Ages 2026 Fiction Prize! With just over two weeks to go until the deadline, now's the time to get writing! Whether it's a little-known tale about your favourite Roman god, or a family story from the early 20th century, we can't wait to

Submissions are still open for the Ink of Ages 2026 Fiction Prize! With just over two weeks to go until the deadline, now's the time to get writing! Whether it's a little-known tale about your favourite Roman god, or a family story from the early 20th century, we can't wait to
World History Encyclopedia (@whencyclopedia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Introducing the WHE Mobile App - expertly reviewed history content with: ✓ Clean design and offline access ✓ Direct path to trusted, unbiased content ✓ Alternative to doom scrolling ✓ Breaking down digital barriers to education We're the world's most-read history

Introducing the WHE Mobile App - expertly reviewed history content with:
✓ Clean design and offline access
✓ Direct path to trusted, unbiased content
✓ Alternative to doom scrolling
✓ Breaking down digital barriers to education
We're the world's most-read history