Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

"Chatbots are floppy disks" is the best thing I heard all day.

Traditional planning models, focusing on setting predetermined goals and measuring outcomes through standardized tests, are ill-suited for addressing the complexities of education. These models often mistake correlation for causation and ignore the influence of multiple factors.

Teachers hate "reinventing the wheel ," but directly transferring solutions from one educational context to another often proves ineffective due to the unique social, cultural, and economic factors at play. Solutions must be adapted and customized to fit the specific needs and resources of the receiving environment.

Technologies are not neutral because they shape how we think, act, and interact with the world. They influence our values, beliefs, and social structures. For example, digital technologies have profoundly impacted communication, information access, and learning processes.

"Wicked problems," like those found in education, defy simple solutions, resist objective measurement, and are influenced by diverse and often conflicting perspectives.

The term "wicked technology" refers to the complex and multifaceted nature of education as a system. Traditional planning models, which focus on setting goals and measuring outcomes against pre-defined standards, fail to capture the inherent messiness and interconnectedness of educational processes. "Wicked problems," like those found in education, defy simple solutions, resist objective measurement, and are influenced by diverse and often conflicting perspectives.

It is always interesting to hear abandoned initiatives brought up at public meetings.

Theory of mind refers to the human capacity to understand that other individuals have their own thoughts and perspectives, which may differ from one's own. This ability to infer others' mental states is crucial for effective communication, cooperation, and navigating complex social situations.

Data Security
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"I'm good at multitasking."
No, you really are not.

If you are not attentive to the quality and security of your data, you are not really "data-driven."

Technology profoundly shapes our understanding of the world and our cognitive processes.

Brains are not fixed but adaptable, constantly rewiring pathways based on experiences.

Human brains are inherently social, having evolved to prioritize social interaction for survival and development.

I need no more proof AI makes stuff up... I recently found several instances in which it described learning styles.

Humans are now the bottleneck when it comes to communication.

The Application of Technology Acceptance to Educational Design
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Yeah,,, you don't have the expertise you think you have.

All those things that focus your attention ... many are red herrings.

Maybe we start making clear the opinions upon which they based our facts.