Negotiation is central to what I do as a synthesist.
As AI enters the negotiation between subjective consciousness and the environment, are we negotiating with objective reality or our collective selves?
Both? Neither?
Is EdTech in crisis?
States are considering limits on classroom technology (K–12 Dive). The real issue may not be devices, but how digital learning is designed. Effective learning requires structured student interaction, not just technology.
OpenAI announced the debut of GPT 5 on August 7, 2025. There were mixed reactions across social media and major news outlets. I took the "Model 5" for a spin and was initially disappointed with slow responses, complex language use, and diagram generation errors.
Some educators show a greater willingness to adopt AI tools when specific conditions support their teaching practices. Clarifying instructional goals early allows AI to support instructional needs rather than define them.
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Education technologies take many forms. The article below describes an approach replicating the "in-person experience." Is this approach likely to improve learning outcomes?
Marshall Cameras Provide Next-Level Virtual Learning at West Chester University https://t.co/zqED9W9LGZ
YES! Educators often use technologies and tools designed for consumers and businesses. Sometimes programmers create systems that excite learners yet depress learning. It’s time for us to speak up! Let’s start by understanding 2 imp…https://t.co/76YzOveYDK https://t.co/bCtAfulUuI
What is Cognitive Agility?
It’s an imperative in defining our goal as educators, trainers and instructional designers. Replace “MOD” with MOE, DOE or your institution’s name in the article below and you may unearth the essence of c…https://t.co/TYkDc2f0XO https://t.co/HlnGWx9MdY
You can’t know that you don’t know what you don’t know or can you? Cognitive biases are real. Experienced educators and trainers account for them and truth be told we exploit them. But if you don’t know then you... just don’t know.…https://t.co/89k9qQ1vuk https://t.co/Y0EF0VsTXm
Yes! You should be skeptical...This is a dirty little secret that was never secret. Before you implement programs my message to you is “remember learner engagement does not always equate to effective learning”.
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FREE Educational Resources
The article below introduces the concept of open educational resources. But it is the acquisition of the skill to curate that I think should be most relevant to us. https://t.co/q1Lle0awl5