Sean HC🦋
@seanhc.bsky.social
Teacher, robotics coach & occasional blogger. Optimist & incremental revolutionary. Introvert. Idealist. Enjoy audiobooks, long bicycle rides, travel & coffee.
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Sean HC🦋
@seanhc.bsky.social
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My Students Use AI. So What?
Young people are reading less and relying on bots, but there are other ways to teach people how to think.
www.theatlantic.com
“It seems wrongheaded to feel wistful for a time when students had far less information at their fingertips. And who can blame them for letting AI do much of the work that they are likely to let AI do anyway when they enter the real world?” #AIEdu #EduSky www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
“It seems wrongheaded to feel wistful for a time when students had far less information at their fingertips. And who can blame them for letting AI do much of the work that they are likely to let AI do anyway when they enter the real world?” #AIEdu #EduSky www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
My Students Use AI. So What?
Young people are reading less and relying on bots, but there are other ways to teach people how to think.
www.theatlantic.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
“It seems wrongheaded to feel wistful for a time when students had far less information at their fingertips. And who can blame them for letting AI do much of the work that they are likely to let AI do anyway when they enter the real world?” #AIEdu #EduSky www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Why conflating technological tools with teaching practice reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of what education actually is.
#AIEdu #EduSky readysaltedcode.substack.com/p/ai-is-not-...
#AIEdu #EduSky readysaltedcode.substack.com/p/ai-is-not-...
AI is Not Pedagogy: The Human in the Room Matters
Gist: Examining why artificial intelligence, despite its considerable capabilities, cannot replace the pedagogical expertise and relational work of teachers.
readysaltedcode.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Why conflating technological tools with teaching practice reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of what education actually is.
#AIEdu #EduSky readysaltedcode.substack.com/p/ai-is-not-...
#AIEdu #EduSky readysaltedcode.substack.com/p/ai-is-not-...
The first in a series. I actually like this one:
“Critical thinking is the art of analysing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it.” Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2002) #EduSky #philosophy #criticalthinking #education
peterellerton.substack.com/p/critical-t...
“Critical thinking is the art of analysing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it.” Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2002) #EduSky #philosophy #criticalthinking #education
peterellerton.substack.com/p/critical-t...
Critical Thinking Explained
Introducing some key challenges and solutions in teaching critical thinking
peterellerton.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The first in a series. I actually like this one:
“Critical thinking is the art of analysing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it.” Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2002) #EduSky #philosophy #criticalthinking #education
peterellerton.substack.com/p/critical-t...
“Critical thinking is the art of analysing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it.” Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2002) #EduSky #philosophy #criticalthinking #education
peterellerton.substack.com/p/critical-t...
What is critical thinking? jesserichardson78.medium.com/what-is-crit...
What is critical thinking?
After thinking critically about this for around 20 years, the simple answer is “Evaluating with curiosity”.
jesserichardson78.medium.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
What is critical thinking? jesserichardson78.medium.com/what-is-crit...
“An essential part of any educational journey is the gradual development of self-competence, an independent work ethic, personal discipline and accountability. These are not innate traits, but learned habits; muscles strengthened through consistent effort…” mg.co.za/thought-lead... #EduSky
There’s a quiet crisis in our schools
At the heart of every successful school is a thoughtfully designed educational journey, supported by a respectful partnership between school and home
mg.co.za
October 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
“An essential part of any educational journey is the gradual development of self-competence, an independent work ethic, personal discipline and accountability. These are not innate traits, but learned habits; muscles strengthened through consistent effort…” mg.co.za/thought-lead... #EduSky
A little confusion can prompt students to think harder and improve their understanding of complex matters, even if it’s a bit uncomfortable for them. #EduSky #Teaching #Learning
www.linkedin.com/pulse/confus...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/confus...
Confused? I hope so.
I’ve been spending time in lessons this week – just dropping in and out of classes for a few minutes. It’s good to see what’s happening in the various areas, to talk to students about how they are fin...
www.linkedin.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
A little confusion can prompt students to think harder and improve their understanding of complex matters, even if it’s a bit uncomfortable for them. #EduSky #Teaching #Learning
www.linkedin.com/pulse/confus...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/confus...
Researchers simulated a social media platform that was populated entirely by AI chatbots, to see if there was anything they could do to stop social media from turning into echo chambers. And to stop polarizing content from becoming the most popular futurism.com/social-netwo...
Scientists Created an Entire Social Network Where Every User Is a Bot, and Something Wild Happened
Researchers simulated a social media platform that was populated entirely by AI to see if we can stop them from turning into echo chambers.
futurism.com
September 1, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Researchers simulated a social media platform that was populated entirely by AI chatbots, to see if there was anything they could do to stop social media from turning into echo chambers. And to stop polarizing content from becoming the most popular futurism.com/social-netwo...
Beyond the loop: Reclaiming pedagogy in an AI age. Rethinking 'human-in-the-loop' design logic reveals the need to reassert pedagogy as the foundation of education #EduSky #AIEdu www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
www.unesco.org
August 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Beyond the loop: Reclaiming pedagogy in an AI age. Rethinking 'human-in-the-loop' design logic reveals the need to reassert pedagogy as the foundation of education #EduSky #AIEdu www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
In The Ends of Tests, Cope, Kalantzis, and Saini propose a transformative vision for education in the era of Generative AI. cgscholar.com/community/co... #Edusky #AIEdu
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cgscholar.com
August 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In The Ends of Tests, Cope, Kalantzis, and Saini propose a transformative vision for education in the era of Generative AI. cgscholar.com/community/co... #Edusky #AIEdu
Beyond the Tool: Why True AI Literacy is About Critical Thinking, Not Prompting www.theaugmentededucator.com/p/beyond-the... #EduSky #AIEdu
Beyond the Tool: Why True AI Literacy is About Critical Thinking, Not Prompting
How to cultivate a critical, cultural, and human-centered approach to AI in the classroom.
www.theaugmentededucator.com
August 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Beyond the Tool: Why True AI Literacy is About Critical Thinking, Not Prompting www.theaugmentededucator.com/p/beyond-the... #EduSky #AIEdu
A comprehensive guide to Systems Thinking. uxdesign.cc/a-comprehens...
A comprehensive guide to Systems Thinking
Systems Thinking represents a fundamental shift in how complex problems are approached, moving beyond traditional reductionist analysis to…
uxdesign.cc
August 9, 2025 at 4:09 AM
A comprehensive guide to Systems Thinking. uxdesign.cc/a-comprehens...
A great read: The Real Report Card: 10 Questions for the AI Age #EduSky #AIEdu open.substack.com/pub/jcasap/p...
How Are We Really Measuring Success for Students?
If the traditional report card is our only guide, we are in serious trouble
open.substack.com
August 6, 2025 at 3:56 AM
A great read: The Real Report Card: 10 Questions for the AI Age #EduSky #AIEdu open.substack.com/pub/jcasap/p...
The best way to 'dumb down' a curriculum? Cram it full of content. Content is not king. Thinking is just as important. peterellerton.substack.com/p/the-best-w... #EduSky #AIEdu
The best way to 'dumb down' a curriculum? Cram it full of content.
Content is not king. Thinking is just as important.
peterellerton.substack.com
July 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The best way to 'dumb down' a curriculum? Cram it full of content. Content is not king. Thinking is just as important. peterellerton.substack.com/p/the-best-w... #EduSky #AIEdu
Definitely a growing trend: A Staggering Proportion of Teens Say Talking to AI Is Better Than Real-Life Friends #EduSky #AIEdu futurism.com/teens-ai-fri...
Your Teen Says Her Best Friend Is AI. What Next?
A new study shows that over half of teens are regular users of AI companions — and some prefer them to their human friends.
futurism.com
July 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Definitely a growing trend: A Staggering Proportion of Teens Say Talking to AI Is Better Than Real-Life Friends #EduSky #AIEdu futurism.com/teens-ai-fri...
Interesting read www.forbes.com/sites/curtst...
How ChatGPT Broke My Brain (And Why I Still Use It Every Day)
The danger isn’t AI replacing us—it’s AI eroding our capacity for deep, sustained human thinking, tempting us away from uniquely human work.
www.forbes.com
June 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Interesting read www.forbes.com/sites/curtst...
Stop Chasing High-Tech Cheaters
In life, we all use Google and cellphones to get information, says Ira Socol. Why shouldn’t students do the same? #EduSky #AIEdu www.insidehighered.com/views/2006/0...
In life, we all use Google and cellphones to get information, says Ira Socol. Why shouldn’t students do the same? #EduSky #AIEdu www.insidehighered.com/views/2006/0...
Stop Chasing High-Tech Cheaters
In life, we all use Google and cellphones to get information, says Ira Socol. Why shouldn’t students do the same?
www.insidehighered.com
June 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Stop Chasing High-Tech Cheaters
In life, we all use Google and cellphones to get information, says Ira Socol. Why shouldn’t students do the same? #EduSky #AIEdu www.insidehighered.com/views/2006/0...
In life, we all use Google and cellphones to get information, says Ira Socol. Why shouldn’t students do the same? #EduSky #AIEdu www.insidehighered.com/views/2006/0...
When we’re bored, the brain shifts away from external attention networks and activates introspective systems like the default mode network, encouraging creativity and self-reflection. neurosciencenews.com/boredom-over...
Boredom Is Good for You: Why Embracing It Calms the Brain - Neuroscience News
Boredom, often seen as a negative state to avoid, may actually serve an important role in emotional regulation and brain health.
neurosciencenews.com
May 27, 2025 at 6:15 AM
When we’re bored, the brain shifts away from external attention networks and activates introspective systems like the default mode network, encouraging creativity and self-reflection. neurosciencenews.com/boredom-over...
When Our Phones Throw Stones: Rethinking the “Stolen Work” Critique of Generative AI #EduSky #AIEdu stefanbauschard.substack.com/p/when-our-p...
When Our Phones Throw Stones: Rethinking the “Stolen Work” Critique of Generative AI
Debating model training is worthwhile, but confining our outrage to that arena lets us off the hook for the cobalt in our phones, the child labor in our wardrobes, and the radioactive dust...
stefanbauschard.substack.com
May 27, 2025 at 3:59 AM
When Our Phones Throw Stones: Rethinking the “Stolen Work” Critique of Generative AI #EduSky #AIEdu stefanbauschard.substack.com/p/when-our-p...
Boys Face Unique Challenges. Here’s How to Help Them Thrive www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...
Boys Face Unique Challenges. Here’s How to Help Them Thrive | KQED
Ruth Whippman, author of BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity, shares three ways to better support young boys in a changing world.
www.kqed.org
April 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Boys Face Unique Challenges. Here’s How to Help Them Thrive www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...
Prompts to develop critical thinking. medium.com/@the_manoj_d...
13 Prompts That Transform Your Critical Thinking
Ever notice how detectives in TV shows crack impossible cases? It’s not magic — it’s critical thinking. Here’s how to develop that…
medium.com
April 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Prompts to develop critical thinking. medium.com/@the_manoj_d...
Debunking the Finnish Education Myth:
The Curse of Sensationalism in Education #EduSky #Teaching www.linkedin.com/pulse/debunk...
The Curse of Sensationalism in Education #EduSky #Teaching www.linkedin.com/pulse/debunk...
Debunking the Finnish Education Myth:
The Curse of Sensationalism in Education
In the realm of educational discourse, few narratives have been as persistently oversimplified as the supposed superiority of Finland’s education system. A recent LinkedIn post, proclaims Finland’s sy...
www.linkedin.com
April 24, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Debunking the Finnish Education Myth:
The Curse of Sensationalism in Education #EduSky #Teaching www.linkedin.com/pulse/debunk...
The Curse of Sensationalism in Education #EduSky #Teaching www.linkedin.com/pulse/debunk...
The Surf Coast and surrounds in Victoria, Australia has some of the most scenic places I’ve ever seen. Best seen by bicycle.
April 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Surf Coast and surrounds in Victoria, Australia has some of the most scenic places I’ve ever seen. Best seen by bicycle.