Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

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.

If you think the answer is simple, you don’t understand the problem.

Bridging Gaps: Research and Instruction
https://hackscience.education/2018/10/30/bridging-gaps-research-and-instruction/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

How you ask the question. How you define “success.” Which statistics you choose. Those all determine what is “proven.”

The growth mindset but apply it to interests and curiosity… yup, that seems a good idea.

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

If you ignore what makes you moderately uncomfortable, then you are avoiding the truth.

“I’m too busy to do my job” is increasingly common from leaders.

Red Herrings
https://hackscience.education/2018/10/23/red-herrings/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

The popularity of ideas doesn’t matter. If they are not supported by observation, they are wrong. If they are contrary to what the leader believes, they will not be allowed.

What Would Happen If…?
https://hackscience.education/2018/10/19/what-would-happen-if/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Snake oil. Phishing attempts. Influencers. Social media ain’t what it used to be.

I’m sorry, but having a smartphone makes me better informed and capable.

Two colleagues confirm that last summer I made a prediction that came true. It is one of those situations in which I could easily brag “I told you so.” I don’t recall making the prediction, so I don’t feel comfortable bragging. It’s a shame because it would be delightful to.

The reason many good things never happen is the target audience can’t pay for it.

If you don’t care to understand the rationale, don’t criticize the decision.

Education leaders who do not have students and teachers in mind when making decisions are always wrong. The problem is they don’t often know the difference.

If you have a “great idea” go ahead and do it. Assigning it to someone else just takes them away from more valuable work.