Richard Oelmann
@richardsedtech.bsky.social
Welsh rugby, English cricket, EdTech and Moodle - not necessarily in that order.
Catalyst IT, learning tech, Higher and Primary Ed
Catalyst IT, learning tech, Higher and Primary Ed
After batting so well recently, BrainFreeze from Brook for that run out! Never a run, for either batsman - fielder could have chosen either end to throw! #ENGvPAK
September 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
After batting so well recently, BrainFreeze from Brook for that run out! Never a run, for either batsman - fielder could have chosen either end to throw! #ENGvPAK
Now you've done it!
You know the rules folks!
You know the rules folks!
August 19, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Now you've done it!
You know the rules folks!
You know the rules folks!
Disappointing to still see Smith not even attempting to dive for a ball passing between keeper and 1st slip. To me, that's keeper's responsibility every time. If he doesn't get it, so be it, but he just doesn't go for them. #ENGvPAK
August 19, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Disappointing to still see Smith not even attempting to dive for a ball passing between keeper and 1st slip. To me, that's keeper's responsibility every time. If he doesn't get it, so be it, but he just doesn't go for them. #ENGvPAK
Not in the squad, for whatever reason, but if you want a single spinner who can bat (with Root as second), surely Rehan Ahmed should be the obvious choice, especially in a dry summer like this. Lawrence is a batsman who might be able to bowl some spin, but Root is better in that instance. #ENGvPAK
August 19, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Not in the squad, for whatever reason, but if you want a single spinner who can bat (with Root as second), surely Rehan Ahmed should be the obvious choice, especially in a dry summer like this. Lawrence is a batsman who might be able to bowl some spin, but Root is better in that instance. #ENGvPAK
Where is the truck that's blocking the cycle lane? The one in shot in the video is in a marked parking bay with the bike lane going past the outside of it? Is there another one out of the video shot?
"My problem is fucking people are dying."
This cyclist responding to a truck blocking a bike lane on Comm Ave is a legend and the guy filming is a douchebag. Being pissed, especially after Louisa's death, is reasonable! Cyclists are expected to be nice, even when our friends are getting killed.
This cyclist responding to a truck blocking a bike lane on Comm Ave is a legend and the guy filming is a douchebag. Being pissed, especially after Louisa's death, is reasonable! Cyclists are expected to be nice, even when our friends are getting killed.
July 22, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Where is the truck that's blocking the cycle lane? The one in shot in the video is in a marked parking bay with the bike lane going past the outside of it? Is there another one out of the video shot?
"they'll be kicking themselves - they've kicked everyone else" Perfect commentary!
July 19, 2026 at 9:45 PM
"they'll be kicking themselves - they've kicked everyone else" Perfect commentary!
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And domestic violence spikes across England tonight.
July 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM
And domestic violence spikes across England tonight.
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At the Catalyst Moodle Community Day, the real value was the conversations: institutions, Moodle HQ, partners and the wider community sharing challenges, ideas and what Moodle needs next.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so valuable.⚡
#CatMoodle26 #Moodle
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so valuable.⚡
#CatMoodle26 #Moodle
July 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM
At the Catalyst Moodle Community Day, the real value was the conversations: institutions, Moodle HQ, partners and the wider community sharing challenges, ideas and what Moodle needs next.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so valuable.⚡
#CatMoodle26 #Moodle
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so valuable.⚡
#CatMoodle26 #Moodle
That feeling when you want to move to Clacton just to vote for The Count!
July 7, 2026 at 11:21 PM
That feeling when you want to move to Clacton just to vote for The Count!
What is FIFA's rules on external political interference in on-field decisions?
July 6, 2026 at 2:25 PM
What is FIFA's rules on external political interference in on-field decisions?
Its not going to make the slightest difference to the result, but Women's T20 cricket deserves a 3rd umpire who can actually SEE at the World Cup Final!!!
July 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Its not going to make the slightest difference to the result, but Women's T20 cricket deserves a 3rd umpire who can actually SEE at the World Cup Final!!!
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
And there we go again. Spectacular while it lasts, but they're chasing nearly 200. A super quick 40 with 2 wickets already down quickly isn't the innings Eng needed right then.
T20, might get away with it, but its not good match awareness.
And there we go again. Spectacular while it lasts, but they're chasing nearly 200. A super quick 40 with 2 wickets already down quickly isn't the innings Eng needed right then.
T20, might get away with it, but its not good match awareness.
England vs India LIVE: Second T20, Old Trafford - cricket score, commentary & video highlights
England play India in the second T20 at Emirates Old Trafford - follow live scores, radio commentary and video highlights.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
And there we go again. Spectacular while it lasts, but they're chasing nearly 200. A super quick 40 with 2 wickets already down quickly isn't the innings Eng needed right then.
T20, might get away with it, but its not good match awareness.
And there we go again. Spectacular while it lasts, but they're chasing nearly 200. A super quick 40 with 2 wickets already down quickly isn't the innings Eng needed right then.
T20, might get away with it, but its not good match awareness.
Is S.Curran an option to replace Stokes as an all-rounder in the England test team? Also variety in the bowling attack.
Has captaincy experience too, though not advocating bringing him in directly as test captain, even though I'm not keen on Brook for that role either.
Has captaincy experience too, though not advocating bringing him in directly as test captain, even though I'm not keen on Brook for that role either.
July 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Is S.Curran an option to replace Stokes as an all-rounder in the England test team? Also variety in the bowling attack.
Has captaincy experience too, though not advocating bringing him in directly as test captain, even though I'm not keen on Brook for that role either.
Has captaincy experience too, though not advocating bringing him in directly as test captain, even though I'm not keen on Brook for that role either.
Not watching the game but two commentators on the text coverage on BBC have now stated, in their claims that a penalty should have been given, that Kane initiated the contact - If the attacker initiates the contact it should NOT be a penalty! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
England vs DR Congo LIVE: Watch FIFA World Cup TV stream, score, commentary, stats & updates
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from England v DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup
www.bbc.co.uk
July 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Not watching the game but two commentators on the text coverage on BBC have now stated, in their claims that a penalty should have been given, that Kane initiated the contact - If the attacker initiates the contact it should NOT be a penalty! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Carl Sagan would be proud
June 25, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Carl Sagan would be proud
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Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
June 19, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
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"The true risk of AI to your job isn't: "an AI will do your job." It's: "an AI salesman will exploit your boss's infinite horniness for replacing mouthy workers with pliable machines to sell him a chatbot that can't do your job"
- Corey Doctorow
- Corey Doctorow
June 19, 2026 at 12:52 AM
"The true risk of AI to your job isn't: "an AI will do your job." It's: "an AI salesman will exploit your boss's infinite horniness for replacing mouthy workers with pliable machines to sell him a chatbot that can't do your job"
- Corey Doctorow
- Corey Doctorow
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June 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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What does accessibility look like inside Moodle in practice?
At 14:15 (16 June), Gavin Henrick + Jason Giddens (@readspeaker.com) show how to support real learner outcomes.
Practical, partner-led, actionable.
Register now: ctly.st/rE8H6PcnwQ
#Moodle #Accessibility
At 14:15 (16 June), Gavin Henrick + Jason Giddens (@readspeaker.com) show how to support real learner outcomes.
Practical, partner-led, actionable.
Register now: ctly.st/rE8H6PcnwQ
#Moodle #Accessibility
June 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
What does accessibility look like inside Moodle in practice?
At 14:15 (16 June), Gavin Henrick + Jason Giddens (@readspeaker.com) show how to support real learner outcomes.
Practical, partner-led, actionable.
Register now: ctly.st/rE8H6PcnwQ
#Moodle #Accessibility
At 14:15 (16 June), Gavin Henrick + Jason Giddens (@readspeaker.com) show how to support real learner outcomes.
Practical, partner-led, actionable.
Register now: ctly.st/rE8H6PcnwQ
#Moodle #Accessibility
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I am once again wondering whether "no, the legitimate concerns racists don't have a point, fuck off, they're racist" might have been a better way of combating the far right.
June 2, 2026 at 9:26 AM
I am once again wondering whether "no, the legitimate concerns racists don't have a point, fuck off, they're racist" might have been a better way of combating the far right.
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Easy no-cook dinners for the heat this week:
Monday: Cornetto
Tuesday: Magnum
Wednesday: Solero
Thursday: Calippo
Friday: Viennetta
Monday: Cornetto
Tuesday: Magnum
Wednesday: Solero
Thursday: Calippo
Friday: Viennetta
May 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Easy no-cook dinners for the heat this week:
Monday: Cornetto
Tuesday: Magnum
Wednesday: Solero
Thursday: Calippo
Friday: Viennetta
Monday: Cornetto
Tuesday: Magnum
Wednesday: Solero
Thursday: Calippo
Friday: Viennetta
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The 30 minutes I read before bed are the best two hours of the night.
May 19, 2026 at 3:45 AM
The 30 minutes I read before bed are the best two hours of the night.
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What’s next for Moodle?
Join us in London on 16th June to hear directly from Moodle HQ at the Catalyst Moodle Community Day 2026, with Scott Anderberg, Marie Achour and Dan Lehner joining the conversation.
The whole Moodle community is invited.
Programme: ctly.st/YCZr64yehx
Join us in London on 16th June to hear directly from Moodle HQ at the Catalyst Moodle Community Day 2026, with Scott Anderberg, Marie Achour and Dan Lehner joining the conversation.
The whole Moodle community is invited.
Programme: ctly.st/YCZr64yehx
May 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
What’s next for Moodle?
Join us in London on 16th June to hear directly from Moodle HQ at the Catalyst Moodle Community Day 2026, with Scott Anderberg, Marie Achour and Dan Lehner joining the conversation.
The whole Moodle community is invited.
Programme: ctly.st/YCZr64yehx
Join us in London on 16th June to hear directly from Moodle HQ at the Catalyst Moodle Community Day 2026, with Scott Anderberg, Marie Achour and Dan Lehner joining the conversation.
The whole Moodle community is invited.
Programme: ctly.st/YCZr64yehx