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Mike Kentz
@mikekentz.bsky.social
AI in Ed Consultant, Writer, #EdAI, #EduSky

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AI Literacy Partners: https://www.litpartners.ai
(Check out John Swope and Peter Shea’s work for more on simulations.)

And Michelle Kassorla often says we need to teach students to “fight back against the #AI” during chats. Her approach underscores the need for more of this method.

#AIEdu #EduAI #AIinEducation
July 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Friend just sent this to me.

Read the first letter of every name in the Gemini contributors list.
June 18, 2025 at 12:35 AM
But — there's a twist:

Writers who started without AI and later adopted it showed improved engagement and richer revision.

Writers who relied on AI early struggled when it was removed.
June 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Language quality was more homogenous with #ChatGPT.

LLM-written essays clustered tightly and reused the same phrases.

Brain-only essays were more original.
June 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Brain activity was strongest in unaided writing.

EEG scans showed reduced memory rehearsal and semantic processing in LLM users.
June 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Findings:
LLM users consistently underperformed across three vectors — neurologically, linguistically, and behaviorally.
June 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
But - we still need to respond.

How?

Reframe.

The AI system is not an academic butler, it’s a sparring partner.

Note: This is different than thought partner, which is still a crutch.

#AIinEducation #EduAI #AIinEdu
June 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
What's the first step to achieving that goal?

#1: We need to reframe the relationship.

When students open up an AI system, they see a butler, a servant, and a personal assistant.

That’s not their fault (or ours), it’s how we are being marketed to.

#AiinEducation #EduAI #AIinEdu #Education
June 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Your #AI isn't neutral.

Every time ChatGPT eagerly suggests "next steps" or Claude quietly waits for your lead, you're experiencing deliberate philosophical choices about human autonomy embedded in code.

Choosing your "cafe companion" is crucial.

LINK:
shorturl.at/rBy2R

#AIinEducation #EduAI
May 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Curious to learn about classroom-tested methods for integrating ethical AI use? This is definitely for you!

Early bird pricing for Sequoia Con. ends on Feb 15th, so don’t miss out!

@evergreenai.bsky.social

#SequoiaCon #EthicalAI #AIinEducation #TeacherPD#SequoiaCon #AIforEducation
February 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
What do you think? Should standardized testing evolve in the age of AI? What are your thoughts?

@zkinzler.bsky.social

#AIinEducation #EdTech #Assessment #SmarterCampus
January 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected as a 2025 EDSAFE AI Alliance Catalyst Fellow! Looking forward to working with experts in AI to reimagine education as an AI-enabled learning system. Can't wait for this journey!

Know more- www.edsafeai.org/fellowship

#EDSAFE #AICatalystFellow #AIinEd
January 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Breaking news! I’m going to be speaking at #sequoiacon (April 3-4). @evergreen_ed_ai is giving $50 off conference registration if you use my code: KENTZ.

You can register here (bit.ly/sequoiacon) and let me know if I’ll see you there!

#AIEdu #AIinEducation #EduAI #EdAI
January 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🎄 Christmas Giveaway! 🎁
Win a FREE signed copy of our book-
AI in Education: A Roadmap for Teacher-Led Transformation!

To enter:
1️⃣ Tag a teacher or educator
2️⃣ Share how this book could inspire their teaching & help them embrace AI.

Entries close Dec 20th. Winners announced Dec 25th!
December 11, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Do "medium" and sentiment cloud our ability to evaluate objectively evaluate #AI content in #creative fields?

I ran a small experiment to find out and called it "The McLuhan Test" after Marshall McLuhan.

Read about the results below - the findings may surprise you!
December 8, 2024 at 7:58 PM
In the AI era, transparency in learning is vital. Asking students to submit AI-generated chats fosters critical thinking, metacognition in writing, and academic integrity. It’s not just about what they think but how they think, promoting deeper understanding in a tech-driven world.
December 8, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Yesterday, I facilitated a 3-hour "Grade the Chats" session with the Georgia Independent School Association, and it was such an exciting experience! It was my first time diving deep with faculty, and the energy was incredible. The positive feedback and interest in pilot programs made it even better!
December 5, 2024 at 2:25 PM
How do we build a healthier relationship with AI? For adults, it starts with unlearning old tech habits and embracing a thoughtful approach. For kids, it’s about introducing nuance from the start. Can we find the middle ground and reshape this approach? What does balance with AI look like to you?
December 3, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Excited to join the 'AI Teach Smarter, Not Harder' summit, running now through Dec 14! I’ll be joining some amazing educators, sharing AI tools, strategies, and ready to implement lesson plans and more. Can’t wait to connect, share, and learn with you!
Register here- ai4educator.org/summit-regis...
December 2, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Couldn't agree more! Below is the title slide of Section 2 of my #AILiteracy PD for educators. It's also what @educatingai.bsky.social and I are working on together rt now.

It's very complicated to demonstrate and explain, but it is possible.

@shannonvallor.bsky.social @annamillsoer.bsky.social
December 1, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Here's the details of HarperCollins' new #AI licensing offer to its authors. What do you think?

Would you opt in or out? Why/why not?

#AIandWriting #Writing #BookSky #EduSky #EdAI #AIEdu #AIinEducation #Literature #CreativeWriting #AICreativeWriting
November 22, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Hello #EduSky and #EdAI!

I wanted to introduce myself and tell you what I'm all about.
Let me know your thoughts, and I look forward to engaging!

@leonfurze.bsky.social @benjaminriley.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Here's an infographic created using infography.com that summarizes my approach to using OpenAI's latest "Writing with AI" Guide.

Link to post here: tiny.cc/8fivzz

What do you think?
#EduSky #EdAI
November 15, 2024 at 5:31 PM