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AI’s Role in Education

This post originally began with discussions of an article in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence with my colleagues. We were talking about AI an teaching, and the article “Shaping integrity: why generative artificial intelligence does not have to undermine education” by Tan and Maravilla which was published in 2024 ( https://doi.org/10.3389/frai.2024.1471224) captured much of my thinking. Read More

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An Introduction to IT Networks

While you might often think of large corporations or government agencies when considering network security, the truth is, some of the most critical and challenging networks to secure are right under our noses: school IT networks. These networks are essential infrastructure, connecting students and teachers to data, information, and interactions locally and across the Internet. Read More

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Naturalistic Teaching

Many are familiar with the observation that (for example) outside of the mathematics classroom, students are less able to solve mathematics problems than they are in the mathematics classroom. Also, when asked to perform mathematics on a test, a student may score well, but when given a real-world situation (even in a word problem closely Read More

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Learning: It’s All About the Problem

We often see learning as absorbing information, but what if teaching became a dynamic journey of problem-solving? Problems are far more interesting and informative than learning outcomes for motivating students. At its core, effective teaching embraces the “problem-centered principle,” stating learning flourishes when students acquire knowledge and skills by tackling real-world problems or tasks. This Read More

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Authentic Curriculum

I was recently asked to comment on curriculum, specifically for community college students. Here is my response: Creating and implementing authentic curriculum is a complex and often unpredictable endeavor, especially when compared to relying solely on textbooks or highly prescriptive sources. Authentic curriculum is designed locally, tailored to specific populations, goals, and community resources, yet Read More

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Prequestions: A Little Used Teaching Strategy

Welcome to a discussion on a simple yet incredibly powerful technique to boost your learning and retention: prequestions. Often overlooked, the prequestion effect is a phenomenon supported by cognitive science research that shows asking students questions about learning material before they encounter it significantly enhances their learning. Think of it as preparing your brain, or Read More

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Cryptographic Protocols

a post for network security students Network security isn’t just about the hardware and software; it’s about understanding the underlying principles that make digital communication secure. Central to this understanding are cryptographic protocols. These aren’t just obscure algorithms; they are the invisible architects of trust and security in every online interaction, from browsing the web Read More