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AI Use and Student Agency
At the beginning of each semester, in each of my classes, I paint a picture for my students. Here’s the essence: Students, Thanks to AI, the world is quickly dividing into two groups: the “haves” and...
Read moreAI in the Classroom: Could you be more specific, please?
I don’t mean to be uncharitable to my teaching colleagues, but I’m seeing an unhelpful pattern in many of their posts/threads. It goes something like this: Educator makes a post, lamenting that...
Read moreHow I Accidentally Caused the Current 300 Billion Dollar Software Industry Selloff.
I know, you've seen the news. Blame me. But first, hear my story. A couple weeks ago, I needed to build a basic website with a blog. Web design is not my best skill, so I looked at some "on rails"...
Read moreThe Big Shift: Claude Code (Yes, this really matters)
Friends, whether or not you have spent any time developing software, you need to be aware of a huge change that will lead to turbulence in the 2026 job market, a redefinition of the software...
Read moreAbdication vs. Augmentation: An Educator's Choice
When ChatGPT first appeared, my teaching colleagues were polarized. Some forbade AI in assignments, trusting detectors to catch cheaters. Others embraced student AI use as building a future skill....
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