TheTechTeacher
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Computer Science Educator, Tech Enthusiast, Gamer, Crocheter and Dad 🇮🇪
An excellent talk from Derek Muller about how learning works and the possible impacts AI has on that learning. It was wonderful to see somebody be so excited about AI but also critical of it, understanding that AI has a huge potential to weaken learning if used incorrectly.
Veritasium: What Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and Learning – Derek Muller Explains
YouTube video by Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
youtu.be
April 15, 2025 at 3:39 AM
An excellent talk from Derek Muller about how learning works and the possible impacts AI has on that learning. It was wonderful to see somebody be so excited about AI but also critical of it, understanding that AI has a huge potential to weaken learning if used incorrectly.
I was recently asked what my teaching values are, and like many others I responded: "to make a difference"
"Yeah, but what difference?"
When my students leave my class, I want them to be better problem solvers, not just in computing, but in all aspects of life
#whatdifference #edusky #education
"Yeah, but what difference?"
When my students leave my class, I want them to be better problem solvers, not just in computing, but in all aspects of life
#whatdifference #edusky #education
January 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I was recently asked what my teaching values are, and like many others I responded: "to make a difference"
"Yeah, but what difference?"
When my students leave my class, I want them to be better problem solvers, not just in computing, but in all aspects of life
#whatdifference #edusky #education
"Yeah, but what difference?"
When my students leave my class, I want them to be better problem solvers, not just in computing, but in all aspects of life
#whatdifference #edusky #education
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we got a free desk today, and we're using it as a base to set up a very cheap family desktop, because I believe it is somehow helpful for children to have a The Computer, so they can argue about whose turn it is to use The Computer
January 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
we got a free desk today, and we're using it as a base to set up a very cheap family desktop, because I believe it is somehow helpful for children to have a The Computer, so they can argue about whose turn it is to use The Computer
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Happy New (academic) Year. On the off chance there are new people here who have not seen this, I will share it again. As always, get in touch if you are interested in joining the nearly 100 of us who are there , and do follow and amplify any or all those listed. go.bsky.app/8FJAkMG
January 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Happy New (academic) Year. On the off chance there are new people here who have not seen this, I will share it again. As always, get in touch if you are interested in joining the nearly 100 of us who are there , and do follow and amplify any or all those listed. go.bsky.app/8FJAkMG
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My weekly reminder for those who are new here. Please do get in touch if you want to join. Nearly 90 of us now! go.bsky.app/8FJAkMG #edchatie #educationalresearch
December 14, 2024 at 11:14 AM
My weekly reminder for those who are new here. Please do get in touch if you want to join. Nearly 90 of us now! go.bsky.app/8FJAkMG #edchatie #educationalresearch
Working through some PD and found it quite refreshing to see the use of the internet spoken about in a positive light. The internet has the power to inspire creativity and foster communication. It shouldn't be locked away because it is harmful. Educate, not confiscate.
#edusky #teaching
#edusky #teaching
November 25, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Took a leaf out of my #teaching playbook to make my #DnD combat more fun. Each player chooses a unique number between 2 & 19. Whenever another player rolls that number on an attack, you can either add your own D20 to the attack roll or add your damage modifier to the damage.
November 24, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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A very incomplete starter pack of recommended follows as we rebuild community in new corners. If you’ve joined, let us know! go.bsky.app/6RF34ZZ
November 1, 2024 at 7:27 AM
A very incomplete starter pack of recommended follows as we rebuild community in new corners. If you’ve joined, let us know! go.bsky.app/6RF34ZZ
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Ohhh. Today's bluesky lesson, the default chat settings are to only accept chats from Users I follow (rather than everyone!). I love that this is the default... but had wondered why my DM's were so quiet. Now I know.
This might be helpful for other #coaches or #lifecoaches out in the sky!
This might be helpful for other #coaches or #lifecoaches out in the sky!
November 19, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Ohhh. Today's bluesky lesson, the default chat settings are to only accept chats from Users I follow (rather than everyone!). I love that this is the default... but had wondered why my DM's were so quiet. Now I know.
This might be helpful for other #coaches or #lifecoaches out in the sky!
This might be helpful for other #coaches or #lifecoaches out in the sky!
Feel like I'm going to be working on this one for a while, but I bet it should be a pretty sweet bag when it's finished
#wipwednesday #crochet
#wipwednesday #crochet
November 20, 2024 at 4:04 AM
Feel like I'm going to be working on this one for a while, but I bet it should be a pretty sweet bag when it's finished
#wipwednesday #crochet
#wipwednesday #crochet
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Calling all #coaches! If you are a #lifecoach #personalcoach #holisticcoach #spiritualcoach #stresscoach #executivecoach #relationshipcoach #nlpcoach #certifiedcoach #transitioncoach #careercoach #expatcoach or any other kind of professional #coach come join the starter pack!
go.bsky.app/6VjuZ1R
go.bsky.app/6VjuZ1R
November 18, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Calling all #coaches! If you are a #lifecoach #personalcoach #holisticcoach #spiritualcoach #stresscoach #executivecoach #relationshipcoach #nlpcoach #certifiedcoach #transitioncoach #careercoach #expatcoach or any other kind of professional #coach come join the starter pack!
go.bsky.app/6VjuZ1R
go.bsky.app/6VjuZ1R
Me: "So as you can see comments are not for the computer to read they're just for..."
Student: "Style points!"
Me: "Yes, comments are for style points"
I've never had a class so engaged in writing code comments before.
#compsci #teaching #education #coding #edusky
Student: "Style points!"
Me: "Yes, comments are for style points"
I've never had a class so engaged in writing code comments before.
#compsci #teaching #education #coding #edusky
November 18, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Me: "So as you can see comments are not for the computer to read they're just for..."
Student: "Style points!"
Me: "Yes, comments are for style points"
I've never had a class so engaged in writing code comments before.
#compsci #teaching #education #coding #edusky
Student: "Style points!"
Me: "Yes, comments are for style points"
I've never had a class so engaged in writing code comments before.
#compsci #teaching #education #coding #edusky
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I am learning that relying on "research-based practices" is not enough. We need to use research to help us understand local evidence of impact.
Looking closely at what is working in OUR context with OUR students and is backed by research is the true north ✨ for students.
#LeadingTheWholeTeacher
Looking closely at what is working in OUR context with OUR students and is backed by research is the true north ✨ for students.
#LeadingTheWholeTeacher
November 16, 2024 at 11:51 PM
I am learning that relying on "research-based practices" is not enough. We need to use research to help us understand local evidence of impact.
Looking closely at what is working in OUR context with OUR students and is backed by research is the true north ✨ for students.
#LeadingTheWholeTeacher
Looking closely at what is working in OUR context with OUR students and is backed by research is the true north ✨ for students.
#LeadingTheWholeTeacher
It's so important that we're teaching computational thinking skills alongside LLM use. Decomposition and abstraction are vitally important in any field, not just #CompSci
cacm.acm.org/news/the-imp...
#edusky #compsci #teaching
cacm.acm.org/news/the-imp...
#edusky #compsci #teaching
The Impact of AI on Computer Science Education – Communications of the ACM
cacm.acm.org
November 17, 2024 at 2:32 PM
It's so important that we're teaching computational thinking skills alongside LLM use. Decomposition and abstraction are vitally important in any field, not just #CompSci
cacm.acm.org/news/the-imp...
#edusky #compsci #teaching
cacm.acm.org/news/the-imp...
#edusky #compsci #teaching
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"Never feel sorry for raising dragon slayers in a time where there are actual dragons".
Good words to live by.
Good words to live by.
November 17, 2024 at 12:44 PM
"Never feel sorry for raising dragon slayers in a time where there are actual dragons".
Good words to live by.
Good words to live by.
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The notebook sweet spot is so small.
Like the chances of finding one that's nice enough to buy but not too nice to ruin by writing in it are basically zero. Madness. This world is absolute madness.
Like the chances of finding one that's nice enough to buy but not too nice to ruin by writing in it are basically zero. Madness. This world is absolute madness.
November 16, 2024 at 4:30 PM
The notebook sweet spot is so small.
Like the chances of finding one that's nice enough to buy but not too nice to ruin by writing in it are basically zero. Madness. This world is absolute madness.
Like the chances of finding one that's nice enough to buy but not too nice to ruin by writing in it are basically zero. Madness. This world is absolute madness.
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It's an honour to be able to create safe spaces for women to show up and have real, powerful conversations. Hosting #womenscircles that are aligned with the #mooncycles helps participants look at their energy from an interconnected #perspective.
#lifecoach #womenscoach #holisticcoach
#lifecoach #womenscoach #holisticcoach
November 16, 2024 at 3:44 PM
It's an honour to be able to create safe spaces for women to show up and have real, powerful conversations. Hosting #womenscircles that are aligned with the #mooncycles helps participants look at their energy from an interconnected #perspective.
#lifecoach #womenscoach #holisticcoach
#lifecoach #womenscoach #holisticcoach
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November 16, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Little late, but here's my two sleepy furballs for #furryfriendsfriday
November 16, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Little late, but here's my two sleepy furballs for #furryfriendsfriday
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a few common Bluesky misconceptions i see in articles
November 15, 2024 at 4:01 AM
a few common Bluesky misconceptions i see in articles
Hey #crochet ! This is one of my first ever projects I made for my son when he was only 2 months old. I learned how to crochet specifically so I could make toys for him.
Side note: Any advice on how to take better photos of my projects?
Side note: Any advice on how to take better photos of my projects?
November 15, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Hey #crochet ! This is one of my first ever projects I made for my son when he was only 2 months old. I learned how to crochet specifically so I could make toys for him.
Side note: Any advice on how to take better photos of my projects?
Side note: Any advice on how to take better photos of my projects?
I've noticed a trend where students who play more traditional full length games tend to be more prepared for computational thinking challenges. This is all to say I strongly desire to make Tears of the Kingdom a "critical reading" for my CompSci students #edusky #compsci #totk
November 15, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Ah the joys of introducing students to the wonderful world of data entry. My students have been tasked with helping create the database for the school library. When asked to reflect on what they did today, one student said "I've never used the keypad so much in my life" #dataentry #compsci #edusky
November 14, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Ah the joys of introducing students to the wonderful world of data entry. My students have been tasked with helping create the database for the school library. When asked to reflect on what they did today, one student said "I've never used the keypad so much in my life" #dataentry #compsci #edusky