Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

If your solution is a recipe, it has limited applications.

Small colleges closing/ merging is sad for students, faculty, staff, alumni... it is not a new phenomenon. I think back on Vermont College, Trinity College, Windham College, Woodbury College, Burlington College....

Yeah, every generation finds it necessary to rediscover what was previously known. This is the important difference between science and education, and why our “evidence driven practice” is “hog wash.”

Every time I read a new treatment of “formative and summative assessment,” I become more convinced these are difficult to use and ineffective. #education #teaching

“You post for the people you follow rather than the people following you.” More accurate than we care to admit. #socialmedia

Your assumptions are directly associated with your misunderstandings.

I’ve come to enjoy the reaction of adults (including teachers, principals, etc., parents, business people...) who learn the purpose of public education is not to create people just like them. #edchat #education #school

Bias in AI can stem from confusing correlation with causation. Don't assume a relationship between two factors means one causes the other.

Even removing explicit personal factors isn't enough. Bias can manifest in other aspects of the training data.

Combating AI bias requires addressing issues like mistaking causation for correlation, eliminating irrelevant factors, and improving skewed data sets.

The size of the neocortex in primates is positively correlated with social interactions. Humans have the largest neocortices of all the primates. #socialbrainhypothesis

Humans have the capacity to be aware of their own thoughts while understanding that others are also thinking. This is key to social groups. #theoryofmind

A simple "let me know if it doesn't work" from the technician after a repair can go a long way in building teacher confidence. #edtech

Frustrated with #edtech repairs? "Cold closures" happen when IT closes tickets without confirming the fix with you. This can undermine your confidence in using the tech.

Deeper learning emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, & collaboration to prep students for real-world challenges.

Challenge learners. Creating cognitive conflicts encourages critical thinking & helps overcome biases. Don't let them only see what they agree with.

Group awareness tools are key to today's education. They highlight informational diversity, helping learners integrate info from various sources for scientific inquiry.

What is information, and how much do people need?

So, if you advocate for a *single* solution that is *best* for all #schools #classrooms #teachers #students you are wrong. #highschool #highered #teaching

When #teachers define #learning outcomes *every day,* they are assuming responsibility for one if the most important aspects of learning.