Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

Part of the inhumanity of the computer is that, once it is competently programmed and working smoothly, it is completely honest. -Isaac Asimov

Learners: Past and Future – https://hackscience.education/ https://hackscience.education/2018/01/30/learners-past-and-future/

Students own their work… even if it is handed in as part of an assignment. Please don’t violate their copyright.

Theory and Practice in Education – https://hackscience.education/ https://hackscience.education/2018/01/29/theory-and-practice-in-education/

Areopagitica – https://hackscience.education/ https://hackscience.education/2018/01/23/areopagitica/

Data versus Evidence – https://hackscience.education/ https://hackscience.education/2018/01/22/data-versus-evidence/

Natural Impulses of the Child – https://hackscience.education/ https://hackscience.education/2018/01/19/natural-impulses-of-the-child/

Reflexivity in Technology-Rich Teaching and Learning – https://hackscience.education/ https://hackscience.education/2018/01/18/reflexivity-in-technology-rich-teaching-and-learning/

You know that technology that makes you uncomfortable… it not going away.

“I read this really big book in high school back in the 1980’s.” Today, I can’t get students to read it. There’s something wrong with kids today.

I hate to tell you, but most of your classmates weren’t reading them.

I’ve been reading Asimov’s Guide to Science. I’m convinced human curiosity is our greatest asset.

@hal_canary @Rasta I also was a terrible math student, but I’m a terrific mat teacher (although not currently teaching math).

The whole purpose of math is to get the same answer as everyone else.

“Activation Energy” and Instructional Technology – hackscience.education https://hackscience.education/2018/01/17/activation-energy-and-instructional-technology/

Physicians rejected hand washing as it implied if they had, patients would still be alive. The same reasoning motivates teachers to reject new methods.

The faculty member who needs help with most anything related to technology just emailed, “see you in the metaverse.”

Information Ecologies – hackscience.education https://hackscience.education/2018/01/16/information-ecologies/

Yesterday, a colleague said, “neurodivergence should be handled like all disabilities.” That person was immediately called out.