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Brad Wright
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Middle school tech teacher and Library/IT director in Los Angeles, CA. Author of middle grade sci-fi Infinity Blast series (Reycraft Books) and adult mystery Justin Vincent series (Wild Rose Press). #neurodivergent
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We need about 100 more studies like this one before we begin to think about using genAI in edu.

"...AI technologies such as ChatGPT may promote learners' dependence on technology and potentially trigger 'metacognitive laziness'."

bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

#ai #edtech
<em>British Journal of Educational Technology</em> | BERA Journal | Wiley Online Library
Abstract With the continuous development of technological and educational innovation, learners nowadays can obtain a variety of supports from agents such as teachers, peers, education technologies, ...
bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
rabbit-fighter.bsky.social
As a school technology director, I've been thinking a lot about the generative AI hype machine. I wrote a new blog post to try to sort out my thoughts:

www.bradleywwright.com/blog/2025/01...
More Thoughts on AI
www.bradleywwright.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Reposted by Brad Wright
thinkingautism.com
Promoting a neurodiversity-affirming classroom amidst the struggles of today’s educational system is not easy, but taking some of these practical steps can make a big difference for students. Sara Woods, PhD, at TPGA.

thinkingautismguide.com/2025/01/how-... #neurodiversity
Square Canva design. At the top is a graphic with a pale celadon background, titled Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Classroom: PEACE.The top half of a circle is portioned info five wedges, each with a different color background and a neurodiversity infinity symbol in the center. From left to right, the wedges have different colored backgrounds and text reading: Purple: 1) Provide curricula that celebrates diversity Yellow: 2) Embrace differences/maximize strengths Tan: 3) Accommodate sensory needs Green: 4) Collaborate with Students on Discipline Pink: 5) Enhance Executive Functioning At the bottom is a black bar with white text reading, "by Sara Woods, PhD at TPGA" Underneath is black text on a white background, reading, "Practical Advice for Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Classroom "@ThinkingAutism "tinyurl.com/NDaffirmingClassroom"
January 7, 2025 at 2:39 AM
rabbit-fighter.bsky.social
Met this beauty while out hiking this morning. #birdphotography #naturephotography
Red tail hawk perched in a tree against a pale blue background
December 26, 2024 at 12:46 AM
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Happy Solstice from the western edge of the continent. #solstice #wheeloftheyear
The sun setting over the Pacific ocean.
December 22, 2024 at 4:21 AM
rabbit-fighter.bsky.social
Finally got to 20. Might just keep going. So many great books out there.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky

#Books

#BookChallenge
Cover of Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly.
December 16, 2024 at 3:21 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky

#Books

#BookChallenge
Cover of the Tripod Series by John Christopher.
December 14, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Reposted by Brad Wright
katiehowland.bsky.social
ABA is not a "treatment" for autism. It is conversion therapy that teaches us how to ignore our own internal cues to appear less autistic in public. The vast majority of autistic adults advocate against it & studies show ABA leads to higher rates of suicidality & autistic burnout later in life.
anniewaldman.bsky.social Annie Waldman @anniewaldman.bsky.social · Dec 13
NEW: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs.

Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.

www.propublica.org/article/unit...

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UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism
Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’...
www.propublica.org
December 13, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Reposted by Brad Wright
grahamyvonna.bsky.social
Ever wondered what dyslexia feels like to a 6th grader?

Fish in A Tree --
Book Review https://buff.ly/3qOxcOG

@LynMullalyHunt wrote a wonderful book for tweens about dyslexia; a great read for teachers as well!

#dyslexia #6thgrade #reading #teaching #neurodiversity
December 13, 2024 at 5:21 PM
rabbit-fighter.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky

#Books

#BookChallenge
Cover of In Watermelon Sugar by Richard Brautigan.
December 14, 2024 at 4:34 AM
rabbit-fighter.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky

#Books

#BookChallenge
Cover of The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler
December 12, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Cover of The Searcher by Tana French
December 10, 2024 at 4:09 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Cover of Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon.
December 9, 2024 at 3:35 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Cover of The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame.
December 8, 2024 at 2:04 AM
rabbit-fighter.bsky.social
I'm teaching my 5th graders how to use drills and drivers right now. We're going to build a greenhouse and grow some vegetables. This is better than AI. Human hands making real things. I will not be 'integrating AI into my curriculum.' #maker #making
December 6, 2024 at 5:22 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Cover of The Dawn of Everything, A New History of Humanity by David Graeber and David Wengrow
December 6, 2024 at 3:57 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Cover of A Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki Murakami.
December 4, 2024 at 9:21 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Cover of Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
December 3, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Reposted by Brad Wright
tracyrenee70.bsky.social
The way AI is being pushed on educators is enough to make me suspicious alone. I don't trust techbros & corporations that try to aggressively dictate what goes on in classrooms. I trust teachers. It's that simple. #EduSky
December 1, 2024 at 6:31 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Cover of Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion.
December 2, 2024 at 1:09 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Cover of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
November 29, 2024 at 11:48 PM
rabbit-fighter.bsky.social
This butternut squash had two little dings that looked like eyebrows so spouse drew a worried face on it. The squash looks really worried. I give it a little pat whenever I walk by and tell it everything is going to be okay. #anxiety
Butternut squash standing up with a worried face drawn on it and little worried hands clasped across its tummy.
November 29, 2024 at 7:10 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Cover of The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K Le Guin.
November 28, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Cover of My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
November 28, 2024 at 1:23 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
Cover of Almost Transparent Blue by Ryu Murakami.
November 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM