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
“I don’t like it, therefore it’s false” is so tiresome.
"Learning does not consist of stumbling immediately upon an immediate, absolute, and satisfying knowledge of something. Learning is rather searching for understanding within a context." Yup, pretty much.
Technologies tend to grow through accumulation.
The tools we have and how we use them influence how we act, interact, and—especially with information technology—think.
Innovation comes from users, not designers.
"Without integrative thinking disciplines of understanding, communication and action, there is little hope of sensibly extending knowledge beyond the library or laboratory in order to serve the purpose of enriching human life." Yup, pretty much.
If you have only one story that can explain your data, you are fooling yourself.
The best educators recognize that many factors influence decisions and progress and that many sources of data can be used to demonstrate learning.
The best educators also recognize the active role that he or she plays in creating the learning environment.
“Great is the power of steady misrepresentation.”
-Charles Darwin
I worked with middle school students for decades. I’m very familiar with those who look reality in the eye and deny it.
When things change, we must adapt… or go extinct.
I’m amazed at the number of educators who reject requests they comply with accessibility expectations.
If you think you know the answer, you are not doing science.
Remember that incredulity isn’t proof.
Remember that indignation isn’t evidence.
- 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
