Don Wells
@jdonwells.bsky.social
Retired computer programmer. Volunteer teacher at Wayne Memorial High School. Teaching Computer Science to teenagers. #microbit
micro:bit Champion 2025 #microbitChampion
http://www.extremeprogramming.org
Героям слава!
micro:bit Champion 2025 #microbitChampion
http://www.extremeprogramming.org
Героям слава!
Listen carefully. Presumably Dr. Oz is healthy. He claims he is able to fool his amazing AI into misdiagnosing him in multiple ways using subtle changes in vocabulary.
To me that sounds bad.
To me that sounds bad.
Dr Oz on rural healthcare: "There's no question about it, whether you want it or not -- the best way to help some of these communities is gonna be AI-based avatars"
February 4, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Listen carefully. Presumably Dr. Oz is healthy. He claims he is able to fool his amazing AI into misdiagnosing him in multiple ways using subtle changes in vocabulary.
To me that sounds bad.
To me that sounds bad.
Math has been very unfair to me. So from now on trapezoides will be called Trumpezoides.
February 4, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Math has been very unfair to me. So from now on trapezoides will be called Trumpezoides.
Reposted by Don Wells
Reposted by Don Wells
UPS should work, no need to add a note, gold and shiny is his weakness!🤬
January 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
UPS should work, no need to add a note, gold and shiny is his weakness!🤬
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Thank you Amy 🩵🩵@abbarsha.bsky.social
@dailykotzn.bsky.social @mlipsitt.bsky.social @atoth99.bsky.social @raykwong.bsky.social @dpsl.bsky.social @hopeful66.bsky.social @ltwlauren.bsky.social @misslizzy.bsky.social @skyyblue6.bsky.social @s3indiana.bsky.social @allie-froglegs.bsky.social
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December 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Odin Lord of Cats is 6 months old and starting to get his lion face and mane.
December 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Odin Lord of Cats is 6 months old and starting to get his lion face and mane.
I have a new 2 week curriculum line following race.
MakeCode: docs.google.com/presentation...
microPython: docs.google.com/presentation...
I use the Maqueen Plus V2, but you could use @elecfreaks.bsky.social Cutebot Pro. I teach PID so use a robot with greyscale IR sensors.
#microbit
MakeCode: docs.google.com/presentation...
microPython: docs.google.com/presentation...
I use the Maqueen Plus V2, but you could use @elecfreaks.bsky.social Cutebot Pro. I teach PID so use a robot with greyscale IR sensors.
#microbit
docs.google.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I have a new 2 week curriculum line following race.
MakeCode: docs.google.com/presentation...
microPython: docs.google.com/presentation...
I use the Maqueen Plus V2, but you could use @elecfreaks.bsky.social Cutebot Pro. I teach PID so use a robot with greyscale IR sensors.
#microbit
MakeCode: docs.google.com/presentation...
microPython: docs.google.com/presentation...
I use the Maqueen Plus V2, but you could use @elecfreaks.bsky.social Cutebot Pro. I teach PID so use a robot with greyscale IR sensors.
#microbit
I watched the Robot Memories show from @codejoyedu.bsky.social. Another excellent show. This one in particular has lots of student involvement and a good story line. And I am not just saying that because I went to school with Grampa Walter.
December 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I watched the Robot Memories show from @codejoyedu.bsky.social. Another excellent show. This one in particular has lots of student involvement and a good story line. And I am not just saying that because I went to school with Grampa Walter.
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excited to award my kids the Burger King Peace Prize this weekend
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
excited to award my kids the Burger King Peace Prize this weekend
I have been watching all the @codejoyedu.bsky.social robot shows. They have all been great.
They also do excellent professional development for teachers.
Go to www.codejoy.org/upcoming-eve... and sign up for a couple shows and webinars!
They also do excellent professional development for teachers.
Go to www.codejoy.org/upcoming-eve... and sign up for a couple shows and webinars!
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November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I have been watching all the @codejoyedu.bsky.social robot shows. They have all been great.
They also do excellent professional development for teachers.
Go to www.codejoy.org/upcoming-eve... and sign up for a couple shows and webinars!
They also do excellent professional development for teachers.
Go to www.codejoy.org/upcoming-eve... and sign up for a couple shows and webinars!
1. Trump says tariffs will solve our national debt.
2. Tariffs are taxes. A tariff is a regressive tax.
3. The most effective tax is a progressive tax.
4. The top tax when MAGA believes America Was Great was 94%.
=> The solution to the debt is a progressive tax reaching around 90%.
2. Tariffs are taxes. A tariff is a regressive tax.
3. The most effective tax is a progressive tax.
4. The top tax when MAGA believes America Was Great was 94%.
=> The solution to the debt is a progressive tax reaching around 90%.
October 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
1. Trump says tariffs will solve our national debt.
2. Tariffs are taxes. A tariff is a regressive tax.
3. The most effective tax is a progressive tax.
4. The top tax when MAGA believes America Was Great was 94%.
=> The solution to the debt is a progressive tax reaching around 90%.
2. Tariffs are taxes. A tariff is a regressive tax.
3. The most effective tax is a progressive tax.
4. The top tax when MAGA believes America Was Great was 94%.
=> The solution to the debt is a progressive tax reaching around 90%.
Teachers, don't miss these shows from @codejoyedu.bsky.social. They are so well made. Your students will be inspired to try robotics and coding. Elby is the star of the show and students can make one for themselves! learn.birdbraintechnologies.com/hummingbirdb...
Sponsored shows are free! #microbit
Sponsored shows are free! #microbit
October 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Teachers, don't miss these shows from @codejoyedu.bsky.social. They are so well made. Your students will be inspired to try robotics and coding. Elby is the star of the show and students can make one for themselves! learn.birdbraintechnologies.com/hummingbirdb...
Sponsored shows are free! #microbit
Sponsored shows are free! #microbit
People need to stop saying the East Ballroom at the White House is almost twice the size of the WH.
The EB is about the same height as the WH. The footprint of the WH is about 14,000 SQ ft. The footprint of the EB is about 45,000 SQ ft.
The East Ballroom will be over 3 times as big by volume.
The EB is about the same height as the WH. The footprint of the WH is about 14,000 SQ ft. The footprint of the EB is about 45,000 SQ ft.
The East Ballroom will be over 3 times as big by volume.
October 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
People need to stop saying the East Ballroom at the White House is almost twice the size of the WH.
The EB is about the same height as the WH. The footprint of the WH is about 14,000 SQ ft. The footprint of the EB is about 45,000 SQ ft.
The East Ballroom will be over 3 times as big by volume.
The EB is about the same height as the WH. The footprint of the WH is about 14,000 SQ ft. The footprint of the EB is about 45,000 SQ ft.
The East Ballroom will be over 3 times as big by volume.
Now, through the application of Generative AI, you can write 2 sentences and have that turned into a 2 page email.
Upon receipt, that two page email can be summarized by AI into 2 sentences that everyone can then read.
Brilliant!
Upon receipt, that two page email can be summarized by AI into 2 sentences that everyone can then read.
Brilliant!
October 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Now, through the application of Generative AI, you can write 2 sentences and have that turned into a 2 page email.
Upon receipt, that two page email can be summarized by AI into 2 sentences that everyone can then read.
Brilliant!
Upon receipt, that two page email can be summarized by AI into 2 sentences that everyone can then read.
Brilliant!
Here is a slide I have been showing my students for a few years.
Generative AI prompting is just another programming language. Professional level classes are already advising us to include "think deeply" or "let's think step by step" in our prompts.
The real question is: Will they pay us more?
Generative AI prompting is just another programming language. Professional level classes are already advising us to include "think deeply" or "let's think step by step" in our prompts.
The real question is: Will they pay us more?
October 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Here is a slide I have been showing my students for a few years.
Generative AI prompting is just another programming language. Professional level classes are already advising us to include "think deeply" or "let's think step by step" in our prompts.
The real question is: Will they pay us more?
Generative AI prompting is just another programming language. Professional level classes are already advising us to include "think deeply" or "let's think step by step" in our prompts.
The real question is: Will they pay us more?
I went to the @codejoyedu.bsky.social Robot Garden interactive class today. Another great show for younger kids and adults who never grew up like me. I was inspired by the "BatteryFly". I am going to have to think about making one for myself. These shows always get me thinking. Try one. #microbit
September 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I went to the @codejoyedu.bsky.social Robot Garden interactive class today. Another great show for younger kids and adults who never grew up like me. I was inspired by the "BatteryFly". I am going to have to think about making one for myself. These shows always get me thinking. Try one. #microbit
I just finished another good webinar from @codejoyedu.bsky.social. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about teaching and AI. Go to pathfinders.onwingspan.com and look for Practical AI for Educators.
September 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I just finished another good webinar from @codejoyedu.bsky.social. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about teaching and AI. Go to pathfinders.onwingspan.com and look for Practical AI for Educators.
A brief history of Artificial Intelligence:
1955 Dartmouth conference
1960s Heuristics, symbolic reasoning
1975 AI winter
1980s Rules, knowledge engineering
1988 AI winter
2000s Neural networks, CUDA GPUs
2020s Large Language Models, generative AI
An AI winter is over due.
1955 Dartmouth conference
1960s Heuristics, symbolic reasoning
1975 AI winter
1980s Rules, knowledge engineering
1988 AI winter
2000s Neural networks, CUDA GPUs
2020s Large Language Models, generative AI
An AI winter is over due.
September 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A brief history of Artificial Intelligence:
1955 Dartmouth conference
1960s Heuristics, symbolic reasoning
1975 AI winter
1980s Rules, knowledge engineering
1988 AI winter
2000s Neural networks, CUDA GPUs
2020s Large Language Models, generative AI
An AI winter is over due.
1955 Dartmouth conference
1960s Heuristics, symbolic reasoning
1975 AI winter
1980s Rules, knowledge engineering
1988 AI winter
2000s Neural networks, CUDA GPUs
2020s Large Language Models, generative AI
An AI winter is over due.
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@elecfreaks.bsky.social I am looking at some building brick motors. I have seen these. The problem is that at no time has a photo of the cable and connection ever been taken.
We have this photo. It shows that it will be plugged in, but no notes on what cable will do that.
#microbitchampion
We have this photo. It shows that it will be plugged in, but no notes on what cable will do that.
#microbitchampion
August 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
@elecfreaks.bsky.social I am looking at some building brick motors. I have seen these. The problem is that at no time has a photo of the cable and connection ever been taken.
We have this photo. It shows that it will be plugged in, but no notes on what cable will do that.
#microbitchampion
We have this photo. It shows that it will be plugged in, but no notes on what cable will do that.
#microbitchampion
I have a new playlist. I will help you make an #animatronic cardboard robot. Videos include construction and programming of the robot. #microbit #microbitchampion @microbit.org
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
With special thanks to @codejoyedu.bsky.social for the inspiration to make this series.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
With special thanks to @codejoyedu.bsky.social for the inspiration to make this series.
Pet Robot Project #microbit #education #animatronics #robot #embracethecardboard - YouTube
In this project we will make a pet robot to live on our desks.
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August 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I have a new playlist. I will help you make an #animatronic cardboard robot. Videos include construction and programming of the robot. #microbit #microbitchampion @microbit.org
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
With special thanks to @codejoyedu.bsky.social for the inspiration to make this series.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
With special thanks to @codejoyedu.bsky.social for the inspiration to make this series.
"I'm going to just randomly click around here because you know kids do that."
-Kelsey Derringer @codejoyedu.bsky.social
Yes, yes they do.
-Kelsey Derringer @codejoyedu.bsky.social
Yes, yes they do.
July 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"I'm going to just randomly click around here because you know kids do that."
-Kelsey Derringer @codejoyedu.bsky.social
Yes, yes they do.
-Kelsey Derringer @codejoyedu.bsky.social
Yes, yes they do.
@codejoyedu.bsky.social just posted a free video course. Click below. Click on the Pathfinders link. Create an account. Find micro:bit in the wild by scrolling down. Click that. In the blue graphic is a camouflaged Start button. Click it to start. #microbit @microbit.org
CodeJoy Announces New Micro:bit Video Course!
CodeJoy Partners with Infosys Foundation USA to Produce Micro:bit in the Wild
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July 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
@codejoyedu.bsky.social just posted a free video course. Click below. Click on the Pathfinders link. Create an account. Find micro:bit in the wild by scrolling down. Click that. In the blue graphic is a camouflaged Start button. Click it to start. #microbit @microbit.org