Sarah Cottinghatt & Adam Kohlbeck explain how varying rehearsal in teacher coaching helps prepare for real scenarios. Only vary after mastering basics & use plausible situations to build adaptability. cognitivecoaching.substack.com/p/coaching-c...
Multi-turn conversations (4+ turns) provide more opportunities for vocabulary learning and language development compared to brief 2-3 turn exchanges, as they allow for sustained back-and-forth dialogue and deeper engagement.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Study claims AI hurts thinking but uses biased sample (76% had graduate degrees!), relies on self-reports vs real tests, and shows correlation not causation. Key stats missing. Claims exceed evidence. www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15...
A March 2025 report shows AI literacy as LinkedIn's top skill, with 72% supporting it in schools. Beijing mandates AI classes, universities launch new programs, and libraries evolve to include AI specialist roles. ailiteracy.institute/ai-literacy-...
The power of #annotation.
Speaking of which you all should check out @remikalir.bsky.social’s ‘Re/Marks on Power: How Annotation Inscribes History, Literacy, and Justice.’
mitpress.mit.edu/9780262551038/…
Hi Rod, my colleague and I wrote this article on why GenAI does not have to undermine education. Please help us share it by reposting to promote dialog.
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Former(?) atheist finds political passion that mirrors his grandmother's religious devotion, though he selectively adopts zeal while missing the deeper spiritual wisdom he claims to admire.
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Stefan Bauschard explores how younger generations navigate technological and social changes, arguing that elders should learn from youth's adaptive perspectives and collaborative approach to understanding an evolving world. stefanbauschard.substack.com/p/we-should-...
Check out my guest appearance on the Transformative Principal to learn how I use AI as a "reading assistant" to better understand research, optimize time & unlock AI's capabilities. I share concrete strategies for integrating AI tools to enhance learning.
transformativeprincipal.org/s12/583
This argues creating human-like AI is computationally intractable & current systems mislead cognitive science. It proposes reclaiming AI as a theoretical tool for developing better theories of cognition, rather than pursuing artificial general intelligence
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
3 Gymnopedies (Arr. For Flute And Harp): Gymnopedie No. 1 (Arr. For Flute And Harp) open.spotify.com/track/3FGFxU...
In Holly Korbey's newsletter-- check out my take on LA's NAEP gains: they stem from teachers' deep reading science knowledge, powering effective curriculum use. Comprehensive approach is key to a "coherent system" driving progress.
hollykorbey.substack.com/p/is-the-lou...
Bakhtin sees dialogue as the essence of human existence. We form our identities through interactions with others. The self is never fixed, but constantly evolving through dialogue. This view challenges notions of absolute truth and individual autonomy.
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If you're passionate about AI in education, leadership dialogue & teaching innovation, I'd love to connect! Whether you're a fellow educator, leader, or just curious about these intersections, let's find time to dialogue: calendar.app.google/Lm2faKFNpDvs...
Carl Hendrick explores a study revealing students often ignore or fail to benefit from written feedback, challenging traditional educational marking practices and suggesting more innovative assessment approaches. carlhendrick.substack.com/p/is-written...
Massachusetts students explore history through authentic questions that lead to deeper understanding of past and present. This free program, created by teachers and scholars, turns classrooms into spaces for genuine historical investigation. www.doe.mass.edu/investigatin...
Maria Murray warns that many teens can't read (30% of 8th graders below basic) and urges principals to act. She outlines 5 steps: train teachers, use data, pick proven methods, schedule reading time, and tier support. lnkd.in/gkY8SJRY
Really into writing around here
Schön critiques the "technical rationality" model for overlooking professional artistry, emphasizing "reflection-in-action" to handle complex situations. This reflective approach is crucial for true expertise. www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3...
Paraphrasing restates someone's message to show understanding. Types include event-only (just facts), durative descriptive (adds context), evaluative (reflects feelings), and adequate (combines all). Research shows context matters. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
WSJ article proves AI use is widespread but offers no evidence it hurts learning. Strong data on usage rates and detection, but zero research showing academic harm or benefit to students. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
Matt Shapiro discusses "Southern Surge" with Karen Vaites & Rod Naquin, exploring how Louisiana & other Southern states achieved major reading score improvements through new literacy programs. www.marginallycompelling.com/p/celebratin...
“Where all think alike, no one thinks very much.”
—Walter Lippmann
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Do Things open.spotify.com/track/13zTna...
Runaway - Album Version (Edited) open.spotify.com/track/40Gwxj...
My blog examines why learning styles theory persists, revealing how complex concepts in education naturally become contested ground. When ideas touch core beliefs about how people learn differently, the dialogue goes deeper than just evidence. rodjnaquin.substack.com/p/learning-s...
Call Me Maybe open.spotify.com/track/3TGRqZ...
Carl Hendrick examines Bacon's four Idols of the Mind: Tribe (pattern-seeking), Cave (personal bias), Marketplace (language distortion), and Theatre (dogmatic thinking) - a 1620 framework that predicted modern cognitive psychology. carlhendrick.substack.com/p/idols-of-t...