Jeff Plaman
@jplaman.bsky.social
Education, policy, digital learning, trans ally, aviation
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Preventing health care costs from exploding?
Reopening the government?
Lowering the cost of groceries?
Nope. Building himself a new $300 million ballroom.
Reopening the government?
Lowering the cost of groceries?
Nope. Building himself a new $300 million ballroom.
Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority."
October 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Preventing health care costs from exploding?
Reopening the government?
Lowering the cost of groceries?
Nope. Building himself a new $300 million ballroom.
Reopening the government?
Lowering the cost of groceries?
Nope. Building himself a new $300 million ballroom.
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"In writing tasks, findings suggests that students primarily prompt ChatGPT for data, facts, and information." psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-o... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEd
How AI Impacts Academic Thinking, Writing and Learning
Research shows ChatGPT reduces student mental effort while boosting grades - raising crucial questions about cognitive engagement and genuine learning.
psychologytoday.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"In writing tasks, findings suggests that students primarily prompt ChatGPT for data, facts, and information." psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-o... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEd
Beyond words.
A former Minnesota House speaker and her spouse were killed and a state senator and his wife were wounded in targeted shootings early Saturday at their homes near Minneapolis, officials said.
Minnesota state lawmaker killed, another wounded in targeted shootings
A former Minnesota House speaker and her husband were killed and a state senator and his wife were wounded in targeted shootings early Saturday at their homes near Minneapolis, officials said.
n.pr
June 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Beyond words.
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I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon.
June 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon.
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RESULT: Nicusor Dan, the centrist mayor of Bucarest, will be the next president of Romania.
A big loss for the far-right: its candidate George Simion got 41% in round one, but didn’t grow enough, & turnout surging worked against him. Simion is down 54.3% to 45.7% with 96% reporting.
A big loss for the far-right: its candidate George Simion got 41% in round one, but didn’t grow enough, & turnout surging worked against him. Simion is down 54.3% to 45.7% with 96% reporting.
May 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
RESULT: Nicusor Dan, the centrist mayor of Bucarest, will be the next president of Romania.
A big loss for the far-right: its candidate George Simion got 41% in round one, but didn’t grow enough, & turnout surging worked against him. Simion is down 54.3% to 45.7% with 96% reporting.
A big loss for the far-right: its candidate George Simion got 41% in round one, but didn’t grow enough, & turnout surging worked against him. Simion is down 54.3% to 45.7% with 96% reporting.
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How @BlackGirlsCode is preparing underrepresented kids for the AI revolution via @mashable mashable.com/article/blac... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #TLSky #EdTech #AIinEducation #aisky #ai #artificialintelligence
How Black Girls Code is preparing underrepresented kids for the AI revolution
Nonprofits nationwide are exploring what diverse AI could look like.
mashable.com
May 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
How @BlackGirlsCode is preparing underrepresented kids for the AI revolution via @mashable mashable.com/article/blac... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #TLSky #EdTech #AIinEducation #aisky #ai #artificialintelligence
Reframing the narrative.
beckykeene.com/2025/05/12/t... Changing the question about #AI in the classroom #EduSky #AIinEducation
The AI Essential Question
We need to change the conversation about AI in our classrooms. Image produced by me in Midjourney 9 May 2025 Often I see an article, graphic, or professional development session addressing artifici…
beckykeene.com
May 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Reframing the narrative.
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Buttigieg: Like I love A1 steak sauce, but A1 steak sauce is not one of the most important things confronting humanity right now. Artificial intelligence is. And somebody who doesn't understand that probably should not be leading an important federal agency.
May 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Buttigieg: Like I love A1 steak sauce, but A1 steak sauce is not one of the most important things confronting humanity right now. Artificial intelligence is. And somebody who doesn't understand that probably should not be leading an important federal agency.
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“You can’t say people are our most important product and then treat them like shit.” - Jim Sinegal, co-founder of Costco
April 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“You can’t say people are our most important product and then treat them like shit.” - Jim Sinegal, co-founder of Costco
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BREAKING: The head of the $42 billion federal BEAD program that aims to bring broadband internet to rural and unserved areas has left the Commerce Dept.
He sent a departing email warning of "deeply negative outcomes" for people if the Trump admin shifts $$ from fiber internet to Musk's Starlink:
He sent a departing email warning of "deeply negative outcomes" for people if the Trump admin shifts $$ from fiber internet to Musk's Starlink:
March 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
BREAKING: The head of the $42 billion federal BEAD program that aims to bring broadband internet to rural and unserved areas has left the Commerce Dept.
He sent a departing email warning of "deeply negative outcomes" for people if the Trump admin shifts $$ from fiber internet to Musk's Starlink:
He sent a departing email warning of "deeply negative outcomes" for people if the Trump admin shifts $$ from fiber internet to Musk's Starlink:
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Nearly 700 union members and allies attended the Fund Our Future Rally at the State Capitol yesterday to make sure elected officials know Minnesotans expect them to step up for workers and their families. mape.org/news/labor-r...
February 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Nearly 700 union members and allies attended the Fund Our Future Rally at the State Capitol yesterday to make sure elected officials know Minnesotans expect them to step up for workers and their families. mape.org/news/labor-r...
@mapeunion.bsky.social Fighting for fully funded public services and our essential jobs! #unionpower #mapepower
March 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
@mapeunion.bsky.social Fighting for fully funded public services and our essential jobs! #unionpower #mapepower
March 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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First Avenue workers ratify first union contract more than 15 months after unionizing
First Avenue workers ratify first union contract more than 15 months after unionizing
The venue and union members agreed on a deal that includes raises, training, protections for LGBTQ+ employees, and more.
bringmethenews.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
First Avenue workers ratify first union contract more than 15 months after unionizing
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When you're too racist for DOGE...
A staffer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency whose access to U.S. Treasury payment systems was approved by a federal judge has links to a deleted social-media account that advocated for racism and eugenics
DOGE Staffer Resigns Over Racist Posts
A staffer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency whose access to U.S. Treasury payment systems was approved by a federal judge on Thursday has links to a deleted social-media account…
www.wsj.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
When you're too racist for DOGE...
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This is very good
February 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM
This is very good
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I note that www.glad.org is providing legal services here. They have a donate button at the top right of their website.
New: A Boston federal judge has temporarily blocked prison officials from transferring a transgender woman to a men's facility and denying her access to gender-affirming care in accordance with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. www.reuters.com/legal/us-jud...
US judge blocks transgender inmate's prison transfer under Trump order
A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked federal prison officials from transferring a transgender woman to a men's facility and denying her access to gender-affirming care in accordance with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, her lawyers said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
January 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I note that www.glad.org is providing legal services here. They have a donate button at the top right of their website.
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In my head all day.
January 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM
In my head all day.
The answer appears to be no so far. Let’s change that.
OPINION | Justin Piehowski, St. Louis Park
“Minnesota has always valued education as a cornerstone of its identity. Digital literacy is the next chapter in that story.” buff.ly/40FWalb
“Minnesota has always valued education as a cornerstone of its identity. Digital literacy is the next chapter in that story.” buff.ly/40FWalb
Is Minnesota ready to embrace digital literacy? Other states are. - MinnPost
Digital literacy is about giving people control over powerful digital forces instead of being swayed by them.
buff.ly
January 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The answer appears to be no so far. Let’s change that.
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"87% of executives expect jobs to be augmented rather than replaced by... AI." Yet, "47% of executives say their people lack the knowledge and skills to effectively implement and scale AI." ibm.com/think/insigh... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEd
AI Skills You Need For 2025 | IBM
We need to invest in education and upskilling to fully reap the benefits of AI
ibm.com
January 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"87% of executives expect jobs to be augmented rather than replaced by... AI." Yet, "47% of executives say their people lack the knowledge and skills to effectively implement and scale AI." ibm.com/think/insigh... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEd
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Three Blondes, by Judy Horowitz, 2017, 📸 by @BMPPhoto
January 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Three Blondes, by Judy Horowitz, 2017, 📸 by @BMPPhoto
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I think often about this experiment at Harvard showing active learning upped test scores by 33%... but students thought they were learning more from non-active lectures
The problem: being challenged is the key to learning BUT we hate challenges, they are hard & make you realize how little you know.
The problem: being challenged is the key to learning BUT we hate challenges, they are hard & make you realize how little you know.
January 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I think often about this experiment at Harvard showing active learning upped test scores by 33%... but students thought they were learning more from non-active lectures
The problem: being challenged is the key to learning BUT we hate challenges, they are hard & make you realize how little you know.
The problem: being challenged is the key to learning BUT we hate challenges, they are hard & make you realize how little you know.
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Excellent @davekarpf.bsky.social essay: "Labeling the entire AI skeptic camp according to our most-glib retorts doesn’t sit right [bc we] have written more thorough & serious critiques. We, think that gen AI is very real & very dangerous, specifically because it does not work as-advertised."
A great post on AI by David Karpf on the debate between @garymarcus.bsky.social & @caseynewton.bsky.social. substack.com/home/post/p-...
#AIEthics
#AIEthics
Weighing in on Casey Newton's "AI is fake and sucks" debate
AI is real, but the hype is manufactured. A dose of skepticism is helpful for seeing how this story goes.
substack.com
December 10, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Excellent @davekarpf.bsky.social essay: "Labeling the entire AI skeptic camp according to our most-glib retorts doesn’t sit right [bc we] have written more thorough & serious critiques. We, think that gen AI is very real & very dangerous, specifically because it does not work as-advertised."
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