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If a particular, vulnerable in-school population drew its own conclusion that AI as a tool was safer than other available edu options, then we'd honor that decision and we would imagine you would, as well. As a non-tech analog, home schooling families are making a similar choice, no?
January 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
If a particular, vulnerable in-school population drew its own conclusion that AI as a tool was safer than other available edu options, then we'd honor that decision and we would imagine you would, as well. As a non-tech analog, home schooling families are making a similar choice, no?
We admit we don't quite understand this and we would like to. AI, as an instructional tool (again, leaving aside whether one thinks it's any good or not), is one of the core use cases being pushed.
January 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We admit we don't quite understand this and we would like to. AI, as an instructional tool (again, leaving aside whether one thinks it's any good or not), is one of the core use cases being pushed.
to try to see the vast diversity of experiences, access, oppression, and opportunity in our education system. Once more, where we were attempting to elevate a particular population as a way to open the aperture, you experienced exploitation.
January 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
to try to see the vast diversity of experiences, access, oppression, and opportunity in our education system. Once more, where we were attempting to elevate a particular population as a way to open the aperture, you experienced exploitation.
Our intention, using a number of points of reference, including predation, was to point out that blanket statements are likely problematic. We don't believe that it is obvious that in 100% of cases, replacing teachers with tech is unworthy of mere consideration. To say as much, we feel, forces us
January 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Our intention, using a number of points of reference, including predation, was to point out that blanket statements are likely problematic. We don't believe that it is obvious that in 100% of cases, replacing teachers with tech is unworthy of mere consideration. To say as much, we feel, forces us
As we mentioned above, our intention wasn't to suggest zero human contact. We disagree, and not as shills for AI as a tool!, that there is zero reason to believe AI in edu can save children from predators. But our point wasn't to say there is or there isn't.
January 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
As we mentioned above, our intention wasn't to suggest zero human contact. We disagree, and not as shills for AI as a tool!, that there is zero reason to believe AI in edu can save children from predators. But our point wasn't to say there is or there isn't.
Where you are seeing theatrics, we're seeing raising awareness. We don’t agree that, in the context of asking the question “Should AI replace teachers?” that if one were talking about a teacher who is a predator that that is exploiting the pain and suffering of the victims.
January 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Where you are seeing theatrics, we're seeing raising awareness. We don’t agree that, in the context of asking the question “Should AI replace teachers?” that if one were talking about a teacher who is a predator that that is exploiting the pain and suffering of the victims.
Very much appreciate you continuing to share your thoughts. We’ve been thinking about your perspective and are not above revising our own! It’s clear we’re not on the same page and we’d like to see if we can get there.
January 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Very much appreciate you continuing to share your thoughts. We’ve been thinking about your perspective and are not above revising our own! It’s clear we’re not on the same page and we’d like to see if we can get there.
makes sense to us because some folks are explicitly positioning it that way, as you've shared. However, we don't think that, if we center students, that it is in service of students to shut down how a particular new tool might help even just a few students in even just a few use cases.
January 31, 2025 at 12:36 AM
makes sense to us because some folks are explicitly positioning it that way, as you've shared. However, we don't think that, if we center students, that it is in service of students to shut down how a particular new tool might help even just a few students in even just a few use cases.
all of its present hype & confusion, & its potential to be useful in some way. In our view, educators are, understandably and rightly, very protective & defensive of their role in society because of how poorly treated and poorly regarded their work is. That AI is viewed as a threat to teachers. . .
January 31, 2025 at 12:36 AM
all of its present hype & confusion, & its potential to be useful in some way. In our view, educators are, understandably and rightly, very protective & defensive of their role in society because of how poorly treated and poorly regarded their work is. That AI is viewed as a threat to teachers. . .
families would have preferred anything to the devastation of the predation. For some families, the comparison is actually real. We could substitute any potentially-less-harmful-than-child-predation option for AI; AI is at the center here because of its dangers, . . .
January 31, 2025 at 12:36 AM
families would have preferred anything to the devastation of the predation. For some families, the comparison is actually real. We could substitute any potentially-less-harmful-than-child-predation option for AI; AI is at the center here because of its dangers, . . .
The intention was to illustrate the importance of moving past blanket statements. One of us has studied the problem of child predation in education and, in that extreme case, if AI, in this case, were to be considered less of a threat than predation, it's highly likely the victims and their. . .
January 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The intention was to illustrate the importance of moving past blanket statements. One of us has studied the problem of child predation in education and, in that extreme case, if AI, in this case, were to be considered less of a threat than predation, it's highly likely the victims and their. . .
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond and share your thoughts. Let's see if we can work through this. The extreme is intended to highlight the nuance, not suggest that, a priori, AI is better than a child predator.
January 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond and share your thoughts. Let's see if we can work through this. The extreme is intended to highlight the nuance, not suggest that, a priori, AI is better than a child predator.
Tomorrow we're opening up early registration for our course on increasing T retention, including a 30% discount. Core to the course is the idea that school leaders CAN exert control over the job demands & resources that lead to T stress & burnout. Enroll here: bit.ly/3WyZADX #EduSky #TeacherSky
January 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tomorrow we're opening up early registration for our course on increasing T retention, including a 30% discount. Core to the course is the idea that school leaders CAN exert control over the job demands & resources that lead to T stress & burnout. Enroll here: bit.ly/3WyZADX #EduSky #TeacherSky
One of our daughters just named this issue, in response to a fifty-word college essay prompt, as the number one issue humans face. Thanks for sharing!
January 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
One of our daughters just named this issue, in response to a fifty-word college essay prompt, as the number one issue humans face. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Margo! We think you'll appreciate the nuances we're trying to highlight. Thinking in terms of replacement, rather than centering students, we believe, is reductive and lazy.
January 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Thanks, Margo! We think you'll appreciate the nuances we're trying to highlight. Thinking in terms of replacement, rather than centering students, we believe, is reductive and lazy.
The Emotional Path is often an under-utilized concept in school leaders' teacher retention toolbox. retentionmatters.substack.com/p/to-achieve... #EduSky #TeacherSky #TeacherRetention #K12
January 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Emotional Path is often an under-utilized concept in school leaders' teacher retention toolbox. retentionmatters.substack.com/p/to-achieve... #EduSky #TeacherSky #TeacherRetention #K12
Teacher retention isn't about more $. Ts cite lack of admin support/supportive culture as key reason to leave. 1 problem? We don't support admin to learn/practice the necessary supporting skills. Our upcoming course on teacher retention does exactly that: bit.ly/3WyZADX #TeacherSky #EduSky
January 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Teacher retention isn't about more $. Ts cite lack of admin support/supportive culture as key reason to leave. 1 problem? We don't support admin to learn/practice the necessary supporting skills. Our upcoming course on teacher retention does exactly that: bit.ly/3WyZADX #TeacherSky #EduSky
Integrating AI into schools without integrating AI into schools. open.substack.com/pub/aiforedu... #AIED #EdTech #TeacherSky #EduSky
January 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Integrating AI into schools without integrating AI into schools. open.substack.com/pub/aiforedu... #AIED #EdTech #TeacherSky #EduSky
Thanks for the comment! "Instead" is for educators who may be overwhelmed re: how to use AI in their practice. "Instead" offers a path that may be more accessible for now while leading to a more informed & productive use of the tech later on. Those ready for both should absolutely have at!
January 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Thanks for the comment! "Instead" is for educators who may be overwhelmed re: how to use AI in their practice. "Instead" offers a path that may be more accessible for now while leading to a more informed & productive use of the tech later on. Those ready for both should absolutely have at!
We try to focus on the context: extremely difficult for overwhelmed/over-burdened educators to find time to think about something as complex as AI w/o letting go of other, equally important, work. Just getting through the day can exhaust any sense-making energy reserves!
January 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We try to focus on the context: extremely difficult for overwhelmed/over-burdened educators to find time to think about something as complex as AI w/o letting go of other, equally important, work. Just getting through the day can exhaust any sense-making energy reserves!
Easy to learn, hard to master: events impact teachers & teacher retention. 1 event—a student’s kind word, a parent-teacher conference, principal feedback—can spark emotional response. 1000s of events impact teachers daily. Turning knowledge into leadership practice is the tricky part. #TeacherSky
January 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Easy to learn, hard to master: events impact teachers & teacher retention. 1 event—a student’s kind word, a parent-teacher conference, principal feedback—can spark emotional response. 1000s of events impact teachers daily. Turning knowledge into leadership practice is the tricky part. #TeacherSky
Tomorrow's AI for Edu Leaders post examines how to use AI without using AI: open.substack.com/pub/aiforedu...
#EdTech #EduSky #TeacherSky
#EdTech #EduSky #TeacherSky
How To Use AI To Supercharge Learning without Using AI
Maybe AI's best educational use case has nothing to do with using the technology.
open.substack.com
January 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Tomorrow's AI for Edu Leaders post examines how to use AI without using AI: open.substack.com/pub/aiforedu...
#EdTech #EduSky #TeacherSky
#EdTech #EduSky #TeacherSky
Could not agree more!!! retentionmatters.substack.com/p/to-achieve...
To Achieve Success,Should Schools Invest More Effort in the Emotional Path?
Don't let this one go less traveled.
retentionmatters.substack.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Could not agree more!!! retentionmatters.substack.com/p/to-achieve...
retentionmatters.substack.com/p/to-achieve...
"The Emotional Path is about empowering and helping teachers to bring their best selves to their work every day, and sending them home with their best selves intact." #Edusky #TeacherSky #school
"The Emotional Path is about empowering and helping teachers to bring their best selves to their work every day, and sending them home with their best selves intact." #Edusky #TeacherSky #school
To Achieve Success,Should Schools Invest More Effort in the Emotional Path?
Don't let this one go less traveled.
retentionmatters.substack.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
retentionmatters.substack.com/p/to-achieve...
"The Emotional Path is about empowering and helping teachers to bring their best selves to their work every day, and sending them home with their best selves intact." #Edusky #TeacherSky #school
"The Emotional Path is about empowering and helping teachers to bring their best selves to their work every day, and sending them home with their best selves intact." #Edusky #TeacherSky #school