Sy Doan
sydoan.bsky.social
Sy Doan
@sydoan.bsky.social
Education researcher at RAND. Opinions own, etc.
When we're thinking about net effects of AI on teacher productivity, need to consider time savings alongside the devaluing of teacher time due to being the target recipient of AI slop
The tech supporters — like Siya Raj Purohit, on OpenAI’s edu team — rightly point out that “OpenAI did not invent cheating. People who want to cheat will find a way.”

Here’s a fascinating exchange between a top education official and Purohit. “What in the value of an essay?”
March 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This is an excellent resource, with a great overview written by David Steiner on curriculum policy - an area of personal interest for me! Many thanks to @aefpweb.bsky.social and all contributing authors!
March 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
What a time to join Bluesky
February 15, 2025 at 1:44 AM