Kim Carter

Lifelong learner/educator

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

The Power of Examples in Action: Catalyzing Change for All Learners https://t.co/DSSkn7dQp3

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

What a treat to work with @educateall_org and Lindsy Ogawa @EdReimagined to share stories from our recent Immersive Inquiry on #LearningDifferences!
Strengths: Identifying Gaps and Resources for Youth with Learning Differences. https://t.co/vrMOlBW5lT

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

Reimagining support for learning differences: What parents find in learner-centered environments https://t.co/shnmH8ayPc

[Conor @c_sands82]

I could do the copy and paste... but you could too.

[Generalized Prompt: “The Blog Alchemist”]

> Write a blog post about [Insert Topic Here] for an audience aged 30–50, blending intellectual curiosity with playful, engaging tone.

Structure the post in three acts:

Act I – The Curiosity Hook:
Open with a witty, surprising, or slightly provocative anecdote, metaphor, or cultural reference that loosely ties into the topic. Set the stage by asking a question or raising a tension that the topic will explore. Humor, dry wit, and clever analogies are welcome.

Act II – The Exploratory Deep-Dive:
Break the topic into its core components. Explore each one with clarity and insight, occasionally using metaphors, stories, or pop culture references to maintain energy. Embrace nuance. Offer small moments of “aha!” but never become didactic.

Act III – The Reconstruction & Resonance:
Reassemble the pieces into a conclusion that not only makes sense—but feels good. Tie back to the intro metaphor. Add a touch of poetic or reflective flair. Leave the reader with a question to ponder, a small smile, or a spark of perspective shift.

Tone Guide:

Think: NPR meets Douglas Adams, or a TED Talk ghostwritten by your clever older cousin who makes great cocktails and listens to Radiohead.

Be smart, but never smug.

Be funny, but never flippant.

Be profound, but never preachy.

You may sprinkle in light sarcasm, tongue-in-cheek humor, or fictional asides (e.g., “Imagine a toaster that believes in free will...”) to keep the vibe dynamic.

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Optional Add-ons:

[SF: InjectMetaphorDensity(Level: Medium)]

[SF: AddSidebarFactoids(3, Tone: Curious, Not Overwhelming)]

[SF: IncludeCulturalNods(Era: 1990s–2010s)]

[SF: ConcludeWithResonantQuestion()]

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Example Input:

> Topic: Recursive Ontogenesis: How Identity Forms in the Mirror of Data

Example Output (abridged intro):

> Ever caught your reflection in a smart mirror and thought, “Who even is that—me or my Google search history?” Welcome to the wild world of Recursive Ontogenesis, where identity isn’t just born—it’s iterated. Like a baby raised by feedback loops instead of wolves. Let’s talk about how we’re building ourselves in real-time, with data as the womb and hashtags as the midwives…

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

Busting Barriers with AI https://t.co/GbsNjfL0AS

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

Agency by Design: An Educator’s Playbook https://t.co/D6ZfzrdTiR

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

Vital series - check it out: https://t.co/gBGn5TfBqS

[Conor @c_sands82]

It's a beautiful Saturday. Relaxing in the yard. Most people don't realize that we are already in a brave new world. If you had asked me what I was up to 5 years ago, I would have said "thinking." I wouldn't have been able to explain so easily exactly what i was thinking through.

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

Voices of Indigenous Educators Series: “How do we prepare them? Sure, academics play a part, but holistic wellness does too.” – Sage Fast Dog https://t.co/cid3udXmiY

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

@c_sands82 Really? Cuz the reciprocal cues in the feedback loop seem to me to be distinctly different.

[Conor @c_sands82]

I thought lifelong educators would find using LLMs to be second nature. I was wrong. Which makes me worry. Because if you can not prompt a machine into it... you likely can not prompt a human into it(not well, at least).
It is literally stats and probably meats learning sciences.

[Meg Lee @MegVertebrae]

Honored that @TheCTTL #CTTLAcademy featured the work of @FCPSMaryland teachers and leaders as innovators in implementing the science of learning at scale. @gwhitmancttl

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

The Toledo Guiding Principles On Teaching About Religions and Beliefs in Public Schools may be 17 years old but they've still got value. #firstamendment https://t.co/OFhmHklZKV

[edutopia @edutopia]

What does it look like when schools create a culture of joyful, play-centered learning—all the way up to eighth grade, or even high school? 🥳 📙 Check out our video series exploring innovative approaches to play-based learning: https://t.co/xifpuFv9Z6

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

“It’s actually making me excited to go to school,” Coughlin said. “It’s just like a happier version of school, and funner, too, because it’s so much more hands-on.” #learnercentered

[Laurie Gagnon @LaurieGagnon98]

One way to combat chronic absenteeism? Make school fun. https://t.co/G8yKwOQlLn

[KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks]

Exciting news! Our comprehensive cross-state research on personalized, competency-based learning is now available! https://t.co/31YvVqiBGG

[Learner-Centered Collaborative @LCCollaborative]

Unlock your ability to meet every learner where they are with inclusive and equitable learning strategies that support learner-centered learning.

Head over to our strategy pages for 18 different ideas to keep things fresh and relevant to your learners: https://t.co/sFPzU8fet5

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

Ted Sizer urged us to shadow a high school student for a full day or 2 to understand what it's really like to attend a traditional H.S. - & thus how urgent it is to rethink this model of schooling. One teacher did so & emerged shaken. An eye-opening read: https://t.co/qC9heVkjuj

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

@c_sands82 Oh boy! Let the fun begin!

[Kim Carter @kimQED]

"The First Amendment protects religious freedom. Religious literacy helps us know, understand and defend religious freedom for ourselves and others."
What Is Religious Literacy? https://t.co/Ck87AU5er1 #firstamendment #fivefreedoms