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Alfonso Gonzalez
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6th grade Math, Science, STEM Robotics, Esports, family man (lovely wife & daughter), NBCT, ISTE Capstone, MAT, Zombie Runner, gamer, he/him. #edtech #stem #gamification #gbl #esports #edreform, #AI

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Are you listening to bots? Survey shows AI music is virtually undetectable
"A staggering 97% of listeners cannot distinguish between artificial intelligence-generated and human-composed songs, a Deezer–Ipsos survey showed."
Are you listening to bots? Survey shows AI music is virtually undetectable
A staggering 97% of listeners cannot distinguish between artificial intelligence-generated and human-composed songs, a Deezer–Ipsos survey showed on Wednesday, underscoring growing concerns that AI could upend how music is created, consumed and monetized.
www.reuters.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Researchers Develop 'Mind Captioning' Using Brain Scans and AI
"researchers have developed an innovative technique for generating captions from brain activity"
Researchers Develop 'Mind Captioning' Using Brain Scans and AI
The technique generated captions as participants watched videos.
www.extremetech.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Take a look at this... [video]
I don't normally say this, but if your school has Google Lens turned on, maybe request to have it turned off for kids until you can talk to them about it and reach an agreement on possible use cases!
Google Lens Does Our Thinking For Us
I read an article about Google going too far with its Google AI upgrades, specifically with Google Lens, so I gave it a try with our online Math curriculum. I am not happy with the results.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Did Google Go Too Far This Time? Al Gonzalez
"I read an article about Google Lens. A teacher was shocked to see what students were doing with it, so I gave it a looksie and I am not happy with the results"
Did Google Go Too Far This Time?
Generated with Gemini's Nano Banana. I have not written a new post since May! That is the longest I've gone without reflecting or sharing something. I've been going non-stop since May, especially since we did not get out for summer until the first of July, and I just haven't had the urge to stop and ...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Marble: A Multimodal World Model
"Spatial intelligence is the next frontier in AI, demanding powerful world models to realize its full potential. World models should reconstruct, generate, & simulate 3D worlds; & allow both humans & agents to interact with them."
Marble: A Multimodal World Model
Marble, our frontier multimodal world model, is available to everyone starting today
www.worldlabs.ai
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Biomimicry & Bees: What (more) can we learn from honeycombs?
hexagons are a genius shape for construction, because of two fundamental principles: a) More volume with less material, & b) It is highly resistant to buckling (when squashed “top to bottom”).
Biomimicry and Bees: What (more) can we learn from honeycombs?
Honeycombs are the basis of countless nature-inspired innovations. Today we dive into this leading geometric biomimicry example: the honeycomb
www.learnbiomimicry.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Neurodiversity 101: Who is typical or normal? | Prof. Amanda Kirby on LinkedIn
"The more and more I work in the field of neurodiversity and I have been doing so for nearly 40 years I just wonder about the words and terms we often end up using."
Neurodiversity 101: Who is typical or normal?
The more and more I work in the field of neurodiversity and I have been doing so for nearly 40 years I just wonder about the words and terms we often end up using. Who is normal? Who is 'typical'? and what do we really mean.
www.linkedin.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
People with ADHD, autism, dyslexia say AI agents are helping them succeed at work
"neurodiverse workers were 25% more satisfied with AI assistants and were more likely to recommend the tool than neurotypical respondents."
People with ADHD, autism, dyslexia say AI agents are helping them succeed at work
Neurodiverse professionals see benefits from AI tools, giving people with conditions like ADHD, autism, and dyslexia a more level playing field in job market.
www.cnbc.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
QR Codes in Education: Use with Care, Not Just Because They're There | Tech & Learning
“when a QR code is plastered on a slide, agenda, or online resource with no alternative, it’s not innovative; it’s misguided.”
QR Codes in Education: Use with Care, Not Just Because They're There
QR codes look sleek and are everywhere, however, in education, they’re often misused.
www.techlearning.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Advocates Warn of Risks to Higher Ed Data if Education Department is Shuttered | KQED
“There’s broad agreement across the political spectrum that federal education statistics are essential.”
Advocates Warn of Risks to Higher Ed Data if Education Department is Shuttered | KQED
Despite the cuts, new hires and fresh research grants hint at a quiet rebuilding effort.
www.kqed.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Researchers isolate memorization from problem-solving in AI neural networks - Ars Technica
“The finding suggests that at current scales, language models treat “2+2=4” more like a memorized fact than a logical operation.”
Researchers isolate memorization from problem-solving in AI neural networks
Basic arithmetic ability lives in the memorization pathways, not logic circuits.
arstechnica.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Google tool makes AI cheating easier, teachers say - CalMatters
“Keeping up with students’ methods of cheating has always been a cat-and-mouse game for teachers. But some now say that AI tools, particularly Lens, have made it impossible ”
His students suddenly started getting A’s. Did a Google AI tool go too far?
A Chrome browser tool features a movable bubble that provides information without typing a prompt, spurring a rise in AI cheating on tests.
calmatters.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
7 Real Tricks to Wake Up a Sleepy Class That Actually Work | LinkedIn
"Students often get sleepy not because they don’t care, but because they’re tired, overloaded, or the class energy is too low. The best fix is to change the rhythm, not to scold them."
7 Real Tricks to Wake Up a Sleepy Class That Actually Work
Q&A: What should I do if my students fall asleep during class? Students often get sleepy not because they don’t care, but because they’re tired, overloaded, or the class energy is too low. The best fix is to change the rhythm, not to scold them.
www.linkedin.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I just took action to protect kids from dangerous AI tools online! Will you take a minute to sign our petition urging Meta to prevent young people from accessing its harmful AI companion chatbot?
p2a.co/BISnrky
Sign the petition: Protect Kids from Harmful Meta AI
I just took action to protect kids from dangerous AI tools online! Will you take a minute to sign our petition urging Meta to prevent young people from accessing its harmful AI companion chatbot?
p2a.co
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Teaching Students to Identify Fake Videos | Edutopia
Students examine videos and online information to investigate what is real and what is not in this engaging lesson.
Real, Fake, or Deepfake? This Lesson Helps Students Decide
Students examine videos and online information to investigate what is real and what is not in this engaging lesson.
www.edutopia.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
AI and Student Mental Health: A New Frontier in Care | Edutopia
Social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs are outpacing what schools can provide. Can technology—namely AI—step in to help?
Schools Try AI as Student Mental Health Needs Surge
Social and emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs are outpacing what schools can provide. Can technology—namely AI—step in to help?
www.edutopia.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Musk and Mamdani: The End of Harsh Capitalism?
"No other advanced capitalist nation subjects its working families to as much fear and uncertainty over jobs, wages, health, and retirement as does America. None tolerates nearly the same inequalities of income and wealth"
Musk and Mamdani: The End of Harsh Capitalism?
In opposite ways, Musk and Mamdani pose the same question
robertreich.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
AI Tool Demo: Handling Teaching's Tough Tasks with Brisk | Edutopia
This popular browser extension addresses two teacher needs—quickly generating customized sub plans and tracking the evolution of student writing assignments.
AI Tool Demo: Handling Teaching’s Tough Tasks With Brisk
This popular browser extension addresses two teacher needs—quickly generating customized sub plans and tracking the evolution of student writing assignments.
www.edutopia.org
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
How Forward-Thinking Schools Are Shaping the Future of AI in Education | Edutopia
How Forward-Thinking Schools Are Shaping the Future of AI in Education
Districts across the country are creating new leadership roles, identifying best practices, and writing flexible policies to prepare students and teachers for an AI-driven world.
www.edutopia.org
November 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
As Teens Are Targeted by Online Gambling, What’s the Role of Loneliness and Schools? | KQED
“lessons aim to educate students on luck and chance, the risks of addiction, the nature of online betting and other messages.”
As Teens Are Targeted by Online Gambling, What’s the Role of Loneliness and Schools? | KQED
Gambling prevention curriculum in schools can help educate students about the risks, but may not resolve deeper issues in belonging.
www.kqed.org
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
SearchReSearch: SearchResearch (11/5/25): Pro tips on using AI for deep research
SearchResearch (11/5/25): Pro tips on using AI for deep research
A few friends...  Gemini's conception of [hyperrealistic image of scholar doing deep research]. Not sure it's hyperrealistic, but definitely...
searchresearch1.blogspot.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Google Maps navigation gets a powerful boost with Gemini
"Google Maps is getting a Gemini upgrade that makes navigating smarter and easier. We’re introducing the first hands-free, conversational driving experience in Google Maps"
Google Maps navigation gets a powerful boost with Gemini
Getting around is easier than ever thanks to Gemini capabilities and our trusted real-world information.
blog.google
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Neurodiversity 101:ADHD... and more widely neurodivergent traits and conditions.. | LinkedIn
"The Independent ADHD Taskforce’s Part 2 report is very clear: our current approach to ADHD is fragmented, crisis-driven and deeply unfair. Support often arrives late – if at all"
Neurodiversity 101:ADHD... and more widely neurodivergent traits and conditions..
Interesting we wait for reports to come out from extensive work that has been done gathering research and lived experience and then 2 come out in two days. Yesterday Charlie Mayfields report.
www.linkedin.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What’s at Stake: Federal Nutrition Programs Supporting Families and Schools | NEA
What’s at Stake: Federal Nutrition Programs Supporting Families and Schools | NEA
Find out how federal cuts can impact nutrition and food assistance programs in your state.
www.nea.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM