Ryan
@rjbrown85.bsky.social
Educator | Musician | Armchair Philosopher | Husband Analyzing assumptions in the classroom, on the fretboard, and in the world at large.
Thinking of switching to Claude Ai? Here's my quick start:
Projects = unit workspaces with curriculum context
Prompt clearly (format, audience, what matters)
Thought partner for logic checks
Skills = reusable custom instructions
Dropped ChatGPT. Not ready to ditch Gemini yet.
Projects = unit workspaces with curriculum context
Prompt clearly (format, audience, what matters)
Thought partner for logic checks
Skills = reusable custom instructions
Dropped ChatGPT. Not ready to ditch Gemini yet.
February 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Thinking of switching to Claude Ai? Here's my quick start:
Projects = unit workspaces with curriculum context
Prompt clearly (format, audience, what matters)
Thought partner for logic checks
Skills = reusable custom instructions
Dropped ChatGPT. Not ready to ditch Gemini yet.
Projects = unit workspaces with curriculum context
Prompt clearly (format, audience, what matters)
Thought partner for logic checks
Skills = reusable custom instructions
Dropped ChatGPT. Not ready to ditch Gemini yet.
Every generation complains about “kids these days.” Then becomes the complainers.
If students didn’t mess up, we wouldn’t be necessary. Our job is meeting them where they are, not performing outrage about generational decline.
Drop the phrase. Ask “what need is this meeting?” instead.
If students didn’t mess up, we wouldn’t be necessary. Our job is meeting them where they are, not performing outrage about generational decline.
Drop the phrase. Ask “what need is this meeting?” instead.
February 1, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Every generation complains about “kids these days.” Then becomes the complainers.
If students didn’t mess up, we wouldn’t be necessary. Our job is meeting them where they are, not performing outrage about generational decline.
Drop the phrase. Ask “what need is this meeting?” instead.
If students didn’t mess up, we wouldn’t be necessary. Our job is meeting them where they are, not performing outrage about generational decline.
Drop the phrase. Ask “what need is this meeting?” instead.
NanoBanana users aren't surprised: best AI tool for teachers.
Simple prompt w/ learning targets → instant visual wall resource for students' independent ref.
Pretty sure someone's doing it better, so let me know your hack so I can improve.
Simple prompt w/ learning targets → instant visual wall resource for students' independent ref.
Pretty sure someone's doing it better, so let me know your hack so I can improve.
February 1, 2026 at 1:22 PM
NanoBanana users aren't surprised: best AI tool for teachers.
Simple prompt w/ learning targets → instant visual wall resource for students' independent ref.
Pretty sure someone's doing it better, so let me know your hack so I can improve.
Simple prompt w/ learning targets → instant visual wall resource for students' independent ref.
Pretty sure someone's doing it better, so let me know your hack so I can improve.
Choosing metrics over real learning, AI naturally becomes popular with students. They chase shortcuts, low effort, copying, or any tool that hits the valued mark. To reduce AI/shortcuts and help learning, define what we truly want and actually matters.
www.edutopia.org/article/prio...
www.edutopia.org/article/prio...
AI Isn’t the Main Problem—It Just Shows Us What That Problem Is
Students are chasing points and grades because that’s what the education system prioritizes, but we can guide them to focus on learning.
www.edutopia.org
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Choosing metrics over real learning, AI naturally becomes popular with students. They chase shortcuts, low effort, copying, or any tool that hits the valued mark. To reduce AI/shortcuts and help learning, define what we truly want and actually matters.
www.edutopia.org/article/prio...
www.edutopia.org/article/prio...
I get why this educator made this call, and I respect it. But I wonder If we limit tech in the short term, are we missing the chance to teach essential skills? What exactly are the things students need for a future that’s basically here?
t.co/1BsM8zCmHb
t.co/1BsM8zCmHb
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/28/nx-s1-5631779/ai-schools-teachers-students
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January 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM
I get why this educator made this call, and I respect it. But I wonder If we limit tech in the short term, are we missing the chance to teach essential skills? What exactly are the things students need for a future that’s basically here?
t.co/1BsM8zCmHb
t.co/1BsM8zCmHb