It makes sense bans would be tough to implement, particularly for those already using social media. If bans are the "stick" what are the "carrot" in this? How can adults and educators help children see the benefits of spending time on things other than tech? [Gift link]
“I think [GenAI] will accelerate conversations around what the design of school systems will look like to best embrace more holistic learning for students, opposed to just knowledge transfer...”
I hope these companies realize they entering into conversations that have been happening for 50+ years.
“I think [GenAI] will accelerate conversations around what the design of school systems will look like to best embrace more holistic learning for students, opposed to just knowledge transfer...”
I hope these companies realize they entering into conversations that have been happening for 50+ years.
Important (re-)meta-analysis of testing effects showing that there is an important difference between direct testing effects and forward testing effects. The latter reminds me of preparation for future learning work, and is different than the former. We need to better differentiate these effects.
The head of learning initiatives for Google Deepmind says debates about use of new technologies should focus on how to embrace more holistic teaching methods.
The head of learning initiatives for Google Deepmind says debates about use of new technologies should focus on how to embrace more holistic teaching methods.
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The root of “question” is “quest” - meaning inquiry or the search for knowledge. I like thinking about my many, many questions in life as opportunities for an adventure.
Very helpful discussion of the pros and cons of cognitive offloading. We all do it, the question is how and for what kinds of tasks. Cognitive offloading for performance of things you've learned how to do? Okey-dokey. Cognitive offloading during learning? Much less okey-dokey.