Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

Why Reform Produces No Changes https://hackscience.net/2023/12/12/why-reform-produces-no-changes/

Misbehavior, Unethical Behavior, and Grades
https://hackscience.education/2018/11/06/misbehavior-unethical-behavior-and-grades/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

"Lack of knowledge... that is the problem." I think Deming missed the point here. We have plenty of knowledge , but not much ability (or willingness ) to be critical of it.

Knowledge Building
https://hackscience.education/2018/11/06/knowledge-building/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

"The proof of evolution lies in those adaptations that arise from improbable foundations." - Stephen Jay Gould

Don't; assume a secure web site is safe.

Note from IT: If we have a serious issue that needs your attention, we are unlikely (like really unlikely) to send you an email message.

One of the most challenging math education problems I have faced is trying to help older adults understand that the phishers don't really know you are expecting a package from Amazon, they are just guessing and are correct on many days.

Deeper Learning Principles
https://hackscience.education/2018/11/06/deeper-learning-principles/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

I feigned cynicism over my career to hide the fact that I was really trying to understand what we were doing in a deep way. The last several years, my cynicism has turned more authentic and I wonder aloud "what are we doing here?" often.

One things I learned during 35 years in education: Discussing and reflecting is important for learning, but if your students never get to actually doing something with their new knowledge, then they fail to see the point.

Imagine if folks actually did what they were taught in cybersecurity trainings.

Someone came to our house last weekend... they wanted to watch football... we watched the Vans Pipeline Masters... they were welcome to leave.

Note from IT: We never send messages that it is URGENT you attend to anything. Don't fall for it.

“The study was done on a small and large homogenous population, but there is no reason to believe it doesn’t apply to everyone.” 🤦‍♂️

Teachers’ Inability to Deal with Ambiguity
https://hackscience.education/2018/11/01/teachers-inability-to-deal-with-ambiguity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

“We need this technology tool” is often followed by “this is too hard to use” and (if you listen carefully) technology professionals saying “we told you so.”

The New Digital Divide
https://hackscience.education/2018/10/31/the-new-digital-divide/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

“We have always done it this way” is sometimes the result of technology limitations. Recognizing those situations can be a challenge.

Some people should not have multiple monitors on their computers. It just distracts them and gives them more space on which to loose stuff.