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
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
Learning is promoted when learners are engaged in solving real-world problems. Even if the "outcomes" are not defined prior.
Natural science is grounded in the assumption of uniformity—what happens always happens. We cannot make that assumption in education.
If one can manipulate data with the digital tools and the intellectual tools that I teach, but one does not use those in an ethical manner, then one has not learned the lessons of my content areas. This seems to argue against "only include academics in grades."
The craft of teaching with technology– a craft that is a beautiful thing when done well– is not valued in our schools any longer.
The designers of school IT systems must understand the importance of perceived ease of use and perceived effectiveness in the intention to use technology.
While some instructors cannot comprehend students who attempt to take online courses on their smart phones, the reality is that many students access materials with these devices when away from their computers or when computers break.
Recently, I have been reading some works by John Dewey. This is an activity I recommend all educators undertake on a regular basis.
Schools. Early eduction. Primary. Elementary. Middle. High. Community college. Undergraduate. Graduate. Workforce development. Trade. I've studied in many, work in more. I've been associated with them continuously since 1970. If someone tries to tell you they are the enemy, walk away and avoid them forever.
Technologies serve human need.
“We need to teach our children what science is and how it works.” -Niles Eldridge
You know that solar system thing with sun, planets, and all? That is a theory. Funny how few people dismiss it as “just a theory.”
“We therefore give the word 'intelligence' to this wondrously complex and multifaceted set of human capabilities. This shorthand symbol is then reified and intelligence achieves a dubious status as a unitary thing” -- Stephen Jay Gould
- 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
