Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

Teacher know their students… technologists need to listen.

If students are compelled to look away from the screen (to another screen, to a human, or to another resource all “count”), then t is an effective use of computer in your classroom.

If students create something that didn’t exist before they started, then class was worthwhile.

What it Means to be Knowledgeable
https://hackscience.education/2019/10/25/what-it-means-to-be-knowledgeable/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

“I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not the madness of people.”
― Isaac Newton

Is it a mistake, or is it an example of poor leadership?

Have you ever noticed folks don’t like change, even if it is good? I have.

(Apologies to Tom Papa!)

Hey students… ChatGPT is easy to manipulate. From Les get it to do all sorts of wacky things. If you become educated… a process that requires you interact with AI, humans, and other technologies… rather using AI to do your assignments, you will not be easy to manipulate.

AI gives the illusion of understanding… maybe that is why educators are so worried… they’ve been satisfied with the illusion of understanding for so long.

Time and Technology
https://hackscience.education/2019/10/23/time-and-technology/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Here is your reminder that the saying should be "it I didn't believe it, I never would have seen it."

I'm in my annual listening to Gould's Mismeaure of Man. I'm finding it particularly depressing to reflect on the fallacy of mental testing this year.

When someone recommends a book on AI to me, I check out the references... if there aren't lots of them, I don't take the time to read it. I'm don't have time for reading speculations.

Leaders who reject advice from the experts within cannot ask them to help rebuild it when it comes crashing down.

Leaders and Inside Expertise
https://hackscience.education/2019/10/23/leaders-and-inside-expertise/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Narcissists always gather in flocks. They also turn on each other in a spectacular way.

Is anyone else seeing an unusual number of folks rejecting job offers?

I have been told I'm burning bridges when leaving positions. I always wanted to respond, "Yeah, and it was ignited by the dumpster fire you. have here," but I usually just shrugged and walked away.

Whereas previous generations were primarily consumers of media, there is an emerging expectation that individuals will participate in the creation of the digital media landscape as much as they consume in that landscape.

If you include "free to try" sites in you list of "free" sites, you are despicable ... or maybe just annoying.