Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfing
Start with how teachers can build confidence. Then it’s the rollout of the latest Apple Watch and iPhone and vaccinations by state. On to a new TikTok feature, how the world gets its electricity, innovative high school schedules, a values image and Vivaldi’s “Gloria.”
How Teachers Build Confidence / New Apple iPhones and Watches / Vaccinated by State
September 13th, 2023High-Stakes Standardized Testing in Schools: The Pros and Cons – Written by Google’s Bard
September 12th, 2023
I decided is was time to try artificial intelligence for article writing so I took Google’s Bard for a spin. I gave it the prompt “Write a 1000 word article on the pluses and minuses of high-stakes standardized testing in schools” and a few seconds later if offered the article below. See what you think. Can you tell it was written by AI and not a human educator like myself? If I were working the education beat for most media outlets, I would be q bit nervous. I also asked for a “a short story in Swedish about a day at the beach.” What I got was a valuable lesson for someone like myself who has intermediate Swedish skills. Share with foreign language teachers you know. If you want to try it yourself just click here.
Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education by Lidia Gonzalez
September 11th, 2023
Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education by Lidia Gonzalez points out the fact that most people in our society are comfortable at saying they are bad at math. This certainly implies that there is something wrong with how we present and teach math in general. She also points out that the math achievement gap between poor and minority kids and wealthy children is likely an opportunity gap that perpetuates the problem. While you may not be able to solve this problem, you should do your part by starting conversations with parents, teachers, administrators, and policy makers and by sharing this important book.
Plug-and-Play Lesson Plans / Mindset Math Survey / Recycling Like Sweden
September 8th, 2023
Start with some plug-and-play lesson plans from google. Then it’s a mindset math survey and recycling in Sweden. On to is Generative AI causing an arms race, 3D printed houses, teens overdosing on fentanyl, a mindset quote, and they 80/20 running program.
Students Seeking AI / Spotting AI Student Work / Childcare vs. Tuition
September 7th, 2023
Start with two stories about students and AI. Then it’s how tuition and childcare compare by state. On to ChatGPT’s security flaw, the difference between internal combustion and EV engines, tips for calling parents, a culture quote, and a bluegrass versions of “Sweet Child of Mine.”
