Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

“Did we meet the goal?” answers that don't begin with “It depends….” are not worth hearing.

Brains and Information Technology
https://hackscience.education/2018/11/10/brains-and-information-technology/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Those rules you use to decide when a problem is solved.... they are all made up... once you meet them, the problem may still remain, but you are satisfied .

"Interactions of systems-variables are so interlinked to each other that cause and effect is a kind of circular logic. One separate variable thus can be both cause and effect. " - Lars Skyttner in describing systems.

Educators often confuse correlation with causation; they assume actions for which they are responsible caused any improvements in performance on test scores.

"Despite evidence that experiences in the arts and opportunities for physical activity are associated with higher levels of academic performance, it is not unusual for those activities to be perceived as superfluous to the academic or intellectual purposes of education, thus they tend to be cut from school budgets in misguided attempts to improve academic performance."

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.