I particularly enjoyed the idea of recasting an essay not as "a transcription of completed thoughts" but as a record of thinking that is not bound by formulae. Creating a culture of questioning rather than answering also sounds well worth exploring in the classroom.
A fascinating read about the need to keep thinking messy, a need that has been made more pressing by the advent of AI, but a need that has always existed, particularly with regards to learning.
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Very relevant study for us teachers adapting to student use of AI. Hard cognitive labour is what makes learning happen– AI cannot replace student thinking!
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Pleased to share some lesson resources on Billy Waters, accessible via the @ageofrevolutions.bsky.social website!
Teaching Billy Waters, an African American sailor come Regency sensation, is a brilliant way to explore themes of agency, race and popular culture.
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So inspiring to attend my first HA conference at #haconf25 . It felt quite surreal to see history teaching discourse in physical room format! I had some great conversations and have left with lots to think about 😊