Staci Willis
@sewnandsea.bsky.social
Archaeologist. Boat Person. PhD. Happy CC Prof. Sewn boats rock.
This is incredible! I have also had magical experiences in my classroom this semester. Different context: small American CC classroom with an age range of 40ish years. But I have been blown away by the care that my students show towards each other. They forged community and it's beautiful.
November 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
This is incredible! I have also had magical experiences in my classroom this semester. Different context: small American CC classroom with an age range of 40ish years. But I have been blown away by the care that my students show towards each other. They forged community and it's beautiful.
Hmmm 1-3 depending on how much a child has ownership over things in the home.
I still regularly do one of these things! Just a few months ago in fact haha
I still regularly do one of these things! Just a few months ago in fact haha
November 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Hmmm 1-3 depending on how much a child has ownership over things in the home.
I still regularly do one of these things! Just a few months ago in fact haha
I still regularly do one of these things! Just a few months ago in fact haha
Meanwhile, in Houston, we will be close to 90 degrees tomorrow! 😭
November 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Meanwhile, in Houston, we will be close to 90 degrees tomorrow! 😭
I would have loved a book!!
November 1, 2025 at 3:18 AM
I would have loved a book!!
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“Higher education aims to create cognitively mature adults, which..requires us to ensure students learn to read, think and write all on their own. It is easier than we think: Creating tech-free spaces and incentivizing students to spend time in them requires no new resources. All it takes is will.”
October 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM
“Higher education aims to create cognitively mature adults, which..requires us to ensure students learn to read, think and write all on their own. It is easier than we think: Creating tech-free spaces and incentivizing students to spend time in them requires no new resources. All it takes is will.”
District 18 here! Excited to finally vote for a new representative
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
District 18 here! Excited to finally vote for a new representative
Resurrecting the Ahnenerbe
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Resurrecting the Ahnenerbe
Oh yes. I've also gotten the suggestion to just use ai to teach. Problem solved! 🙄
I can appreciate that this is new for them too but some form of leadership would be nice on this. More than "we have a committee working on it"... For three years.
I can appreciate that this is new for them too but some form of leadership would be nice on this. More than "we have a committee working on it"... For three years.
October 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Oh yes. I've also gotten the suggestion to just use ai to teach. Problem solved! 🙄
I can appreciate that this is new for them too but some form of leadership would be nice on this. More than "we have a committee working on it"... For three years.
I can appreciate that this is new for them too but some form of leadership would be nice on this. More than "we have a committee working on it"... For three years.
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Whatever strategy you’re about to suggest, we’ve thought about it. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
ChatGPT Harm Reduction for Writing Assignments
ChatGPT Harm Reduction for Writing Assignments Because this document has escaped containment, a couple points of explanation. I wrote this for myself and a few colleagues as we work out how to handle...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Whatever strategy you’re about to suggest, we’ve thought about it. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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An LLM-produced essay is tangible proof that a student doesn’t care, and yet responding to it properly requires hour upon hour of careful work. It’s asymmetrical and overwhelming.
October 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
An LLM-produced essay is tangible proof that a student doesn’t care, and yet responding to it properly requires hour upon hour of careful work. It’s asymmetrical and overwhelming.
She raises valid points! I'm voting this week so will be considering this approach. Thanks for sharing!
October 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
She raises valid points! I'm voting this week so will be considering this approach. Thanks for sharing!