Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org
- On the web:
- https://hackscience.education/
Director of Teaching and Learning Innovation at a community college in New England
Retired k-12 science/ math/ technology teacher/ technology integration specialist/ coordinator
Joined Nov 2022
What is the effect size?
Recent observation suggests asking this question of one who is a self-described "evidence-driven educator" results in blank stares.
Ostensibly, education is a simple endeavor. In reality, it is complex and difficult.
Can we finally ditch this idea? But let's keep the idea (which is well-founded) that learners benefit from a variety of experiences.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41539-023-00190-x
Schools are interesting and rewarding workplaces for IT professionals, but they can be challenging as well. The differences between business and industry and schools can make the strategies and methods they developed less effect than they might predict when applied in schools.
The best data begins from the null hypothesis. We assume, "there is no difference" or "our intervention had no effect." We then look for evidence that we can reject that hypothesis. If you "look for evidence in the data" you are not using data but you are cherry picking data.
Becoming educated means you will encounter ideas that make you feel uncomfortable and challenge your notions. When educators demonstrate they cannot stand challenging ideas without becoming offended, then they cease to be effective educators.
While IT professionals may not exert direct control over teaching and school management decisions, the priorities they set and the devices and configurations they deploy do exert influence on what happens in classrooms and how it happens.
A completely debunked theory usually has as many adherents after the debunking as before .
Vygotsky and the Zone of Proximal Development
https://hackscience.education/2018/05/22/vygotsky-and-the-zone-of-proximal-development/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Should we be more concerned about hallucinating AI making decisions or hallucinating humans making decisions?
Took a road trip today and we listened to and talked about Zevon. We decided no character in song ever had a worse day than the one who said:
I’m hiding in Honduras
I’m a desperate man
Send layers guns and money
The **** has hit the fan.
Occasionally, I share a “hot take”that elicits responses. It’s interesting to see those who confirm my insight and those who are astounded at my ignorance. They are both usually right.
People who work in education are a funny bunch. Some are the most generous folks you’d meet. Others… not so much.
“Undeniable facts” are usually denied eventually.
Gary Ackerman
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@garyackerman not quite right. CEOs lack the IT expertise to make decisions. They rely on the CTOs to justify recommendations and provide alternatives.
Unfortunately school leadership has failed to invest in properly trained professionals to advise them on issues like cyber security. They are often advised by vendors who have conflicts.
Continuing to Think About Theory in Education
https://hackscience.education/2018/05/21/continuing-to-think-about-theory-in-education/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
- On the web:
- https://hackscience.education/
Director of Teaching and Learning Innovation at a community college in New England
Retired k-12 science/ math/ technology teacher/ technology integration specialist/ coordinator
Joined Nov 2022
