Mike Mendelson

AI for Educators | Capital T Teacher, Technologist, Writer, Dad, Ski Dork. Experience informed by @getupduo, @NVIDIA, and @ELeducation.

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@jenteach13 There’s usually an “or”, not an “and”, in that list.

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When learners are intrinsically motivated rather than grade-driven, AI becomes a tool for indulging curiosity and achieving real goals rather than a shortcut to check a box. #mysonreedmadeawebapptomapgreekmythologycharacterrelationships🤯

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Peer-to-peer learning conversations can scale without diluting quality — unlike traditional sit-and-get instruction, structured two-person sessions remain fully immersive while scaling across a cohort. #didyaknow

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Helping resistant or fearful educators move from zero engagement with AI to even a basic level of understanding requires first diagnosing whether their resistance comes from fear, unfamiliarity, or a practical barrier like not wanting to create a new account. #controversially

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A discussion-based learning modality built around timeless questions can stay relevant without constant revision, because participants bring the current context and wisdom to the conversation. #nonobviousbutuseful

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Using transcripts of learning conversations makes competency-based assessment and differentiation practically possible in ways they were not before. #approvingthismessage

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The best of innovative, student-centered teaching and the best of emerging AI technology should be combined — the barriers that once prevented truly differentiated and competency-based learning experiences have been lowered by AI. #thingsIthink

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@jenteach13 Didn’t know it was broken.

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@jenteach13 And then what?

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@DavidDecosimo So will its opposite.

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Reed knows the state animal of Hawaii. He does not yet know the two major industries in the state.

Anybody know an 11 year old who likes to ski and is good at long jump who he could talk to for 6 or 7 minutes?

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@karpathy @grok , tell us about @karpathy ‘s work in education and how we can help.

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@palisadesops Loved Sibo in the spring. Cheers to getting us to the top over and over again.

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Controversially, banning phones in classrooms and schools is ridiculous.

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Day

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@Austen Like “snowboarder”

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@educationweek Skepticism is fine. But sometimes #dropin. Especially in #math

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@SOTS_x @PeterDiamandis Compared to what?

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@tiagobuilds @PeterDiamandis No kindergarten teacher is thinking about future management ability.

Just sayin’

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@davis_howa26150 @PeterDiamandis AI isn’t screen time. Consider reassessing.