edtechprof.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Associate Professor Learning Sciences; Faculty of Education; McGill University (he/him). Educational tech/games + math cog https://tlclab.owlstown.net
👤 Joined on 20 November 2023
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@edtechprof.bsky.socialOur conclusion: “this agnosticism presents an opportunity for researchers and educational leaders to guide educators' choices going forward […] and we must equip educators with the support they need to engage critically when evaluating educational tools.” doi.org/10.1016/j.ch...
Show PostThank you for sharing this. Kind of surprising and disappointing that there are more fans than skeptics
Show PostWhat is the "GenAI Paradox?" Learning science experts agreed: GenAI is not helpful for initial acquisition of information, nor is it helpful for higher-order thinking. But, when used thoughtfully, it can help "in the middle" - when practicing and consolidating information already learned. More here:
Show PostYou might think it's never ok to experiment on kids and I get that! But I'm talking about comparing *plausibly effective* approaches. If they're equally effective, and one is less expensive, the money saved could pay for HVACs or art or music or playgrounds or anything else we want kids to have.
Show PostThis is a great list of dark patterns that chatbot makers need to stop using, not only for teens but generally. Great article @edtechprof.bsky.social theconversation.com/the-release-...
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