Technolandy

Day 72 (of 2025/26) on birthdays… Ironic (or serendipitous) that day 72 marks a share on birthdays… you can do the math yourself on that one…  I don’t usually mention my birthday at work. It’s a thing where I feel much better celebrating others than myself – although at home, I have always made a…

Day 71 (of 2025/26) 5 News Stories including: using AI to not be lazy; we need to talk more about dyscalcula; how’s Oz’s social media ban starting? 1. Interesting share of someone mindfully using AI to augment their learning, not to be lazy and have the collaborator do all the work…. Y’know, like in those…

Day 70 (of 2025/26) what if AI and personal screens aren’t just making ‘things’ harder… what if they are shining a light on a system in need of… a rethink, not a repair? #tEChursdAI https://apple.news/AhuOtSbPXQ2yG5pwFuONVfg it’s a feature, not a glitch! We are using screens as a distraction from some of the more root issues…

Day 69 (of 2025/26) Sigh… my bias on gifts for teachers… On social medias, another trend I cringe a bit at has been the ‘push’ for gifts for teachers. I’ve seen a couple pundits pushing for “C’mon, give a $10 gift card”… but I have always been mindful of the communities I have lived in……

Day 68 (of 2025/26) Confronting Education Reflection… thank you @WillRichardson (new cohort in 2026 – check it out!!) Final takeaway: What to do next when…. Doing nothing feels irresponsible, as does doing the wrong thing…   but be mindful that first: do no harm One of the hardest things (as pointed out)has been being able…

Day 67 (of 2025/26) I know people like to blame phones… and now Chromebooks, but… you’re not likely gonna like why I agree with fewer Chromebooks (it’s more ‘other’ tech) Day 67 Hear me out Technology mindfully blended into the curriculum (what I’ve called technologization for a couple of decades) is amazing. When it’s added…

Day 66 (of 2025/26) 3+ news stories to know in education: new screen battle – mirrors! At least now those cheaters using contacts won’t be enabled 🙄; leaning in where others ban;  But first – different screens as distractions: UK school removes all mirrors from toilets because students ‘won’t stop looking in them’ — The…

Day 65 (of 2025/26) #tEChursdAI look at some annual games There are many more games, but y’know… firewalls and education…  One of my favourites is lighting up the tree by connecting the lights: https://akidsheart.com/holidays/christms/ctreelights/ctreelights.html And a sequel!!! https://akidsheart.com/holidays/christms/ctreelights2/ctreelights2.html And to expand and explore other December events: Dec 8  – Explore Bodhi Day: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/articles/zy9vp4j Dec 15-22…

Day 64 (of 2025/26) Thinkings on grade inflation and comparing grad rates with standardized exam results… Two topics have been irking me on social media – in particular on the former edutwitter environment – lots of people pushing back on ‘grade inflation = bad reading’ and ‘increased grad results = horrible SAT achievement (among others). …

Day 63 (of 2025/26) the hypocrisy of the holiday season (appreciation vs appropriation) I wear a lot of ties. Even in learning environments when I’m prompted “we’re not really a ‘tie’ place”… it becomes an expectation that I have at tie/bow tie on for much of the year (when the weather gets hot, I do…