Brad Wright

<em>British Journal of Educational Technology</em> | BERA Journal | Wiley Online Library Abstract With the continuous development of technological and educational innovation, learners nowadays can obtain a variety of supports from agents such as teachers, peers, education technologies, ...

We need about 100 more studies like this one before we begin to think about using genAI in edu.

"...AI technologies such as ChatGPT may promote learners' dependence on technology and potentially trigger 'metacognitive laziness'."

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#ai #edtech

As a school technology director, I've been thinking a lot about the generative AI hype machine. I wrote a new blog post to try to sort out my thoughts:

www.bradleywwright.com/blog/2025/01...

Square Canva design. At the top is a graphic with a pale celadon background, titled Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Classroom: PEACE.The top half of a circle is portioned info five wedges, each with a different color background and a neurodiversity infinity symbol in the center. From left to right, the wedges have different colored backgrounds and text reading: Purple: 1) Provide curricula that celebrates diversity Yellow: 2) Embrace differences/maximize strengths Tan: 3) Accommodate sensory needs Green: 4) Collaborate with Students on Discipline Pink: 5) Enhance Executive Functioning At the bottom is a black bar with white text reading, "by Sara Woods, PhD at TPGA" Underneath is black text on a white background, reading, "Practical Advice for Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Classroom "@ThinkingAutism "tinyurl.com/NDaffirmingClassroom"

Promoting a neurodiversity-affirming classroom amidst the struggles of today’s educational system is not easy, but taking some of these practical steps can make a big difference for students. Sara Woods, PhD, at TPGA.

thinkingautismguide.com/2025/01/how-... #neurodiversity

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Met this beauty while out hiking this morning. #birdphotography #naturephotography

I don't remember that game but we definitely had Space Invaders and Adventure.

That was my first computer too. Atari 800. I used to write programs in BASIC on it

The sun setting over the Pacific ocean.

Happy Solstice from the western edge of the continent. #solstice #wheeloftheyear

Cover of Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly.

Finally got to 20. Might just keep going. So many great books out there.

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ABA is not a "treatment" for autism. It is conversion therapy that teaches us how to ignore our own internal cues to appear less autistic in public. The vast majority of autistic adults advocate against it & studies show ABA leads to higher rates of suicidality & autistic burnout later in life.

Ever wondered what dyslexia feels like to a 6th grader?

Fish in A Tree --
Book Review https://buff.ly/3qOxcOG

@LynMullalyHunt wrote a wonderful book for tweens about dyslexia; a great read for teachers as well!

#dyslexia #6thgrade #reading #teaching #neurodiversity

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I'm teaching my 5th graders how to use drills and drivers right now. We're going to build a greenhouse and grow some vegetables. This is better than AI. Human hands making real things. I will not be 'integrating AI into my curriculum.' #maker #making

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The way AI is being pushed on educators is enough to make me suspicious alone. I don't trust techbros & corporations that try to aggressively dictate what goes on in classrooms. I trust teachers. It's that simple. #EduSky

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Butternut squash standing up with a worried face drawn on it and little worried hands clasped across its tummy.

This butternut squash had two little dings that looked like eyebrows so spouse drew a worried face on it. The squash looks really worried. I give it a little pat whenever I walk by and tell it everything is going to be okay. #anxiety

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That Librarian Audiobook on Libro.fm Bloomsbury presents That Librarian written and read by Amanda Jones. “Amanda Jones started getting death threats, all for standing up for our right to read . . . but she’s not stopped fighting against...

"Mapping the book banning crisis occurring all across the nation, That Librarian draws the battle lines in the war against equity and inclusion, calling book lovers everywhere to rise in defense of our readers."

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