Alfonso Gonzalez
@educatoral.com
6th grade Math, Science, STEM Robotics, Esports, family man (lovely wife & daughter), NBCT, ISTE Capstone, MAT, Zombie Runner, gamer, he/him. #edtech #stem #gamification #gbl #esports #edreform, #AI
https://about.me/alfonso_gonzalez
https://about.me/alfonso_gonzalez
😀 I recently completed Year 1 of the aiEdu Trailblazers Fellowship program! It was a great experience with amazing teachers in my cohort. Now I'm a trailblazer alumni and part of the larger trailblazer community! 🤩
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
😀 I recently completed Year 1 of the aiEdu Trailblazers Fellowship program! It was a great experience with amazing teachers in my cohort. Now I'm a trailblazer alumni and part of the larger trailblazer community! 🤩
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Neurodiversity 101: Exam adjustments - how fair are they and effective? | LinkedIn
"Examophobia is even a real mental disorder characterised by extreme worry and anxiety before or during exams. It is a form of test anxiety"
"Examophobia is even a real mental disorder characterised by extreme worry and anxiety before or during exams. It is a form of test anxiety"
Neurodiversity 101: Exam adjustments - how fair are they and effective?
Exams, extra time, and equity: do adjustments really level the playing field? Exams are everywhere throughout our lives and can be the bane of us achieving entry into the workplace. I remember the fear I had the night before an exam.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Neurodiversity 101: Exam adjustments - how fair are they and effective? | LinkedIn
"Examophobia is even a real mental disorder characterised by extreme worry and anxiety before or during exams. It is a form of test anxiety"
"Examophobia is even a real mental disorder characterised by extreme worry and anxiety before or during exams. It is a form of test anxiety"
AI Actors in the Classroom: A New Frontier for Media Literacy & Storytelling
"By studying AI-generated characters such as Tilly Norwood, educators can empower students to navigate and shape a world in which technology and storytelling intersect."
"By studying AI-generated characters such as Tilly Norwood, educators can empower students to navigate and shape a world in which technology and storytelling intersect."
AI Actors in the Classroom: A New Frontier for Media Literacy & Storytelling
By studying AI-generated characters such as Tilly Norwood, educators can empower students to navigate and shape a world in which technology and storytelling intersect.
www.techlearning.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
AI Actors in the Classroom: A New Frontier for Media Literacy & Storytelling
"By studying AI-generated characters such as Tilly Norwood, educators can empower students to navigate and shape a world in which technology and storytelling intersect."
"By studying AI-generated characters such as Tilly Norwood, educators can empower students to navigate and shape a world in which technology and storytelling intersect."
A toxic combo: Trump, Billionaires, and the Media
“in an era when wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals who have bought up key media,” “there is a growing danger that the public will not be getting the truth it needs to function in this democracy.”
“in an era when wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals who have bought up key media,” “there is a growing danger that the public will not be getting the truth it needs to function in this democracy.”
A toxic combo: Trump, Billionaires, and the Media
What to do about it
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A toxic combo: Trump, Billionaires, and the Media
“in an era when wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals who have bought up key media,” “there is a growing danger that the public will not be getting the truth it needs to function in this democracy.”
“in an era when wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals who have bought up key media,” “there is a growing danger that the public will not be getting the truth it needs to function in this democracy.”
What a Dump Truck and Sports Car Can Teach Us About AI
"we have to come to terms with the fact that there are some tasks that our human brain actually isn’t optimized for. There are jobs we have been doing only because there was no better option."
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"we have to come to terms with the fact that there are some tasks that our human brain actually isn’t optimized for. There are jobs we have been doing only because there was no better option."
ascd.org/blogs/what-...
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What a Dump Truck and Sports Car Can Teach Us About AI
"we have to come to terms with the fact that there are some tasks that our human brain actually isn’t optimized for. There are jobs we have been doing only because there was no better option."
ascd.org/blogs/what-...
"we have to come to terms with the fact that there are some tasks that our human brain actually isn’t optimized for. There are jobs we have been doing only because there was no better option."
ascd.org/blogs/what-...
🔦 Why Teens Don’t Trust the News and How Educators Can Change That | LinkedIn
"'Fake. Boring. Biased. Chaotic.' That’s how many teens describe today’s news media. A new survey from the News Literacy Project found that 84% of teens say they distrust news"
"'Fake. Boring. Biased. Chaotic.' That’s how many teens describe today’s news media. A new survey from the News Literacy Project found that 84% of teens say they distrust news"
🔦 Why Teens Don’t Trust the News and How Educators Can Change That
“Fake. Boring.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🔦 Why Teens Don’t Trust the News and How Educators Can Change That | LinkedIn
"'Fake. Boring. Biased. Chaotic.' That’s how many teens describe today’s news media. A new survey from the News Literacy Project found that 84% of teens say they distrust news"
"'Fake. Boring. Biased. Chaotic.' That’s how many teens describe today’s news media. A new survey from the News Literacy Project found that 84% of teens say they distrust news"
The Dumbing Down of America
"war plans can be found in the pgs of Project 2025. The first line of the 44-pg chapter on education reads, 'Federal education policy should be limited &, ultimately, the federal Department of Education should be eliminated.'"
"war plans can be found in the pgs of Project 2025. The first line of the 44-pg chapter on education reads, 'Federal education policy should be limited &, ultimately, the federal Department of Education should be eliminated.'"
The Dumbing Down of America
It’s as easy as G-O-P
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Dumbing Down of America
"war plans can be found in the pgs of Project 2025. The first line of the 44-pg chapter on education reads, 'Federal education policy should be limited &, ultimately, the federal Department of Education should be eliminated.'"
"war plans can be found in the pgs of Project 2025. The first line of the 44-pg chapter on education reads, 'Federal education policy should be limited &, ultimately, the federal Department of Education should be eliminated.'"
Supporting Neurodivergent Teachers: How Schools Can Help the Helpers | Cult of Pedagogy
“Recognizing and supporting the needs of neurodivergent teachers doesn’t just benefit those individuals … it strengthens entire school communities.”
“Recognizing and supporting the needs of neurodivergent teachers doesn’t just benefit those individuals … it strengthens entire school communities.”
Supporting Neurodivergent Teachers: How Schools Can Help the Helpers | Cult of Pedagogy
Neurodivergent educators bring unique gifts to their work, but they also face unique challenges.
www.cultofpedagogy.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Supporting Neurodivergent Teachers: How Schools Can Help the Helpers | Cult of Pedagogy
“Recognizing and supporting the needs of neurodivergent teachers doesn’t just benefit those individuals … it strengthens entire school communities.”
“Recognizing and supporting the needs of neurodivergent teachers doesn’t just benefit those individuals … it strengthens entire school communities.”
A Principal's Reflections: Leading Through the Noise: 5 Non-Negotiable Skills for 2026 and Beyond
“the only constant in education is change. But the pace of change we are seeing as we approach 2026 is different. It is visceral. It is exponential.”
“the only constant in education is change. But the pace of change we are seeing as we approach 2026 is different. It is visceral. It is exponential.”
Leading Through the Noise: 5 Non-Negotiable Skills for 2026 and Beyond
A blog about digital leadership, pedagogy, learning, and transformative change in education.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A Principal's Reflections: Leading Through the Noise: 5 Non-Negotiable Skills for 2026 and Beyond
“the only constant in education is change. But the pace of change we are seeing as we approach 2026 is different. It is visceral. It is exponential.”
“the only constant in education is change. But the pace of change we are seeing as we approach 2026 is different. It is visceral. It is exponential.”
Why Teachers Should Teach What AI Cannot: Benjamin Bloom's Idea That Suddenly Matters Again
“AI, no matter how much it tries to simulate empathy, cannot experience emotions. It cannot genuinely care whether a student is frustrated or proud or confused.”
“AI, no matter how much it tries to simulate empathy, cannot experience emotions. It cannot genuinely care whether a student is frustrated or proud or confused.”
Why Teachers Should Teach What AI Cannot: Benjamin Bloom's Idea That Suddenly Matters Again
Every few years, the world of education gets shaken up by something big. In 2025, that “something” is obviously AI.
www.linkedin.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Why Teachers Should Teach What AI Cannot: Benjamin Bloom's Idea That Suddenly Matters Again
“AI, no matter how much it tries to simulate empathy, cannot experience emotions. It cannot genuinely care whether a student is frustrated or proud or confused.”
“AI, no matter how much it tries to simulate empathy, cannot experience emotions. It cannot genuinely care whether a student is frustrated or proud or confused.”
Tardigrades | 1440
“Tardigrades are microscopic animals best known for their survivability in extreme environments, including the vacuum of space”
“Tardigrades are microscopic animals best known for their survivability in extreme environments, including the vacuum of space”
Tardigrades | 1440
Tardigrades are microscopic animals best known for their survivability in extreme environments, including the vacuum of space, pressures six times greater than Earth’s deepest ocean trench, and temper
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November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Tardigrades | 1440
“Tardigrades are microscopic animals best known for their survivability in extreme environments, including the vacuum of space”
“Tardigrades are microscopic animals best known for their survivability in extreme environments, including the vacuum of space”
How can you tell if music is AI-generated? BBC
“Do streaming sites have an obligation to label music as AI-generated? And does it even matter, if you like what you hear?”
“Do streaming sites have an obligation to label music as AI-generated? And does it even matter, if you like what you hear?”
How can you tell if music is AI-generated?
As AI-generated music floods streaming platforms, questions bubble over whether listeners are owed more transparency.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
How can you tell if music is AI-generated? BBC
“Do streaming sites have an obligation to label music as AI-generated? And does it even matter, if you like what you hear?”
“Do streaming sites have an obligation to label music as AI-generated? And does it even matter, if you like what you hear?”
Ubisoft Reveals Teammates – An AI Experiment to Change the Game
“an in-game AI, named Jaspar, as well as AI-enhanced NPCs who accompany and support the player dynamically, generating real-time responses & actions based on player voice commands.”
“an in-game AI, named Jaspar, as well as AI-enhanced NPCs who accompany and support the player dynamically, generating real-time responses & actions based on player voice commands.”
Ubisoft Reveals Teammates – An AI Experiment to Change the Game
The team behind last year’s Neo NPC is building on their experience to develop the future of generative play as an enhancement to gameplay with a new experimental experience already launched as a closed playtest.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ubisoft Reveals Teammates – An AI Experiment to Change the Game
“an in-game AI, named Jaspar, as well as AI-enhanced NPCs who accompany and support the player dynamically, generating real-time responses & actions based on player voice commands.”
“an in-game AI, named Jaspar, as well as AI-enhanced NPCs who accompany and support the player dynamically, generating real-time responses & actions based on player voice commands.”
Roblox, Child Safety, and a CEO Problem | Chalkdust & Silicon
“A platform with millions of children deserves a leader who understands families, not someone speaking in metrics and abstractions.”
“A platform with millions of children deserves a leader who understands families, not someone speaking in metrics and abstractions.”
Roblox’s CEO Talks About “Signals.” Parents Talk About Their Kids
Parents see risks on Roblox. The CEO sees “signals.” This analysis shows the safety gaps, why they matter for families, and what you can…
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November 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Roblox, Child Safety, and a CEO Problem | Chalkdust & Silicon
“A platform with millions of children deserves a leader who understands families, not someone speaking in metrics and abstractions.”
“A platform with millions of children deserves a leader who understands families, not someone speaking in metrics and abstractions.”
The Ultimate Lab Report Guide for High School Students
The Ultimate Lab Report Guide
Teach students how to write clear, organized lab reports with step-by-step guidance, modeling tips, and a free student handout to support scientific writing.
www.biologycorner.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Ultimate Lab Report Guide for High School Students
Major Labels Sign Licensing Deals With AI Music Company Klay | Pitchfork
“Warner Music Group (WMG), Universal Music Group (UMG), and Sony Music Entertainment (SME) have signed new licensing deals with artificial intelligence (AI) music technology company”
“Warner Music Group (WMG), Universal Music Group (UMG), and Sony Music Entertainment (SME) have signed new licensing deals with artificial intelligence (AI) music technology company”
Major Labels Sign Licensing Deals With AI Music Company Klay
Klay Vision Inc. is now the first artificial intelligence music startup to land deals with Warner, Universal, and Sony
pitchfork.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Major Labels Sign Licensing Deals With AI Music Company Klay | Pitchfork
“Warner Music Group (WMG), Universal Music Group (UMG), and Sony Music Entertainment (SME) have signed new licensing deals with artificial intelligence (AI) music technology company”
“Warner Music Group (WMG), Universal Music Group (UMG), and Sony Music Entertainment (SME) have signed new licensing deals with artificial intelligence (AI) music technology company”
The New Writing Process in the Age of AI
"in many schools, the conversation still stops at one shallow question: “Did you use AI?” That question misses the point. Using AI responsibly is not cheating. Using it secretly or deceptively is."
"in many schools, the conversation still stops at one shallow question: “Did you use AI?” That question misses the point. Using AI responsibly is not cheating. Using it secretly or deceptively is."
The New Writing Process in the Age of AI
Instead of policing whether AI was used, educators should focus on how it is used to help students learn and produce quality work.
www.techlearning.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The New Writing Process in the Age of AI
"in many schools, the conversation still stops at one shallow question: “Did you use AI?” That question misses the point. Using AI responsibly is not cheating. Using it secretly or deceptively is."
"in many schools, the conversation still stops at one shallow question: “Did you use AI?” That question misses the point. Using AI responsibly is not cheating. Using it secretly or deceptively is."
Take9 - 9 seconds for a safer world.
"Take a 9-second pause and think before you click, download, share. A short pause goes a long way."
"Take a 9-second pause and think before you click, download, share. A short pause goes a long way."
Take9
Learn how to protect yourself from cyber threats. Take 9 seconds to pause and think before engaging with suspicious emails, messages, or links to avoid phishing and online scams.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Take9 - 9 seconds for a safer world.
"Take a 9-second pause and think before you click, download, share. A short pause goes a long way."
"Take a 9-second pause and think before you click, download, share. A short pause goes a long way."
7 tips to get the most out of Nano Banana Pro
"Our latest update to image generation and editing, Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image), includes advancements in text rendering, world knowledge, creative controls and more. Here are some tips to get the most out of the model."
"Our latest update to image generation and editing, Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image), includes advancements in text rendering, world knowledge, creative controls and more. Here are some tips to get the most out of the model."
7 tips to get the most out of Nano Banana Pro
Here are some tips for writing more effective prompts for image generation and editing in Gemini using Nano Banana Pro.
blog.google
November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
7 tips to get the most out of Nano Banana Pro
"Our latest update to image generation and editing, Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image), includes advancements in text rendering, world knowledge, creative controls and more. Here are some tips to get the most out of the model."
"Our latest update to image generation and editing, Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image), includes advancements in text rendering, world knowledge, creative controls and more. Here are some tips to get the most out of the model."
TROUBLE IN TOYLAND 2025
Toys with artificial intelligence bots or toxics present hidden dangers. Tests show A.I. toys can have disturbing conversations. Other concerns include unsafe or counterfeit toys bought online.
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Toys with artificial intelligence bots or toxics present hidden dangers. Tests show A.I. toys can have disturbing conversations. Other concerns include unsafe or counterfeit toys bought online.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
TROUBLE IN TOYLAND 2025
Toys with artificial intelligence bots or toxics present hidden dangers. Tests show A.I. toys can have disturbing conversations. Other concerns include unsafe or counterfeit toys bought online.
publicinterestnetwor...
Toys with artificial intelligence bots or toxics present hidden dangers. Tests show A.I. toys can have disturbing conversations. Other concerns include unsafe or counterfeit toys bought online.
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Organization warns against giving AI toys to children - UPI.com
"Young children are especially susceptible to the potential harms of these toys, such as invading their privacy, collecting data, engendering false trust and friendship"
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"Young children are especially susceptible to the potential harms of these toys, such as invading their privacy, collecting data, engendering false trust and friendship"
www.upi.com/Top_News...
Top News, Latest headlines, Latest News, World News & U.S News - UPI.com
UPI delivers the latest headlines from around the world: Top News, Entertainment, Health, Business, Science and Sports News - United Press International
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November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Organization warns against giving AI toys to children - UPI.com
"Young children are especially susceptible to the potential harms of these toys, such as invading their privacy, collecting data, engendering false trust and friendship"
www.upi.com/Top_News...
"Young children are especially susceptible to the potential harms of these toys, such as invading their privacy, collecting data, engendering false trust and friendship"
www.upi.com/Top_News...
Key Battles of the Revolutionary War | The American Revolution | PBS LearningMedia
"Explore key battles of the American Revolution through an interactive battle map"
"Explore key battles of the American Revolution through an interactive battle map"
Key Battles of the Revolutionary War | The American Revolution | PBS LearningMedia
Explore key battles of the American Revolution through an interactive battle map featuring the battles:
Lexington and Concord (1775)
Bunker Hill (1775)
Quebec (1775)
Long Island (Brooklyn) (1776)
Trenton (1776)
Brandywine and Germantown (1777)
Saratoga (1777)
Monmouth (1778)
Charleston (1780)
Cowpens (1781)
Siege of Yorktown (1781)
Students learn more about the geographic locations of these battles, military strategy, key figures (leaders and civilians), outcomes, and other interesting facts to help answer the essential question: How did key battles impact the outcome of the American Revolution? Students are encouraged to make connections between individual battles and the broader fight for independence.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Key Battles of the Revolutionary War | The American Revolution | PBS LearningMedia
"Explore key battles of the American Revolution through an interactive battle map"
"Explore key battles of the American Revolution through an interactive battle map"
Outdoor Activities for Elementary Students | Edutopia
Taking lessons outside can help elementary students feel more connected to and excited about the content they’re learning.
Taking lessons outside can help elementary students feel more connected to and excited about the content they’re learning.
5 Outdoor Activities to Reenergize Your Class
Taking lessons outside can help elementary students feel more connected to and excited about the content they’re learning.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Outdoor Activities for Elementary Students | Edutopia
Taking lessons outside can help elementary students feel more connected to and excited about the content they’re learning.
Taking lessons outside can help elementary students feel more connected to and excited about the content they’re learning.
Science Investigations in High School | Edutopia
High school students get the most out of lessons when they receive direct support along with consistent opportunities to explore concepts on their own.
High school students get the most out of lessons when they receive direct support along with consistent opportunities to explore concepts on their own.
How to Structure Successful Science Investigations
High school students get the most out of lessons when they receive direct support along with consistent opportunities to explore concepts on their own.
www.edutopia.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Science Investigations in High School | Edutopia
High school students get the most out of lessons when they receive direct support along with consistent opportunities to explore concepts on their own.
High school students get the most out of lessons when they receive direct support along with consistent opportunities to explore concepts on their own.
Self-Driving Cars
"As of 2025, self-driving cars continue to be unavailable to consumers. These vehicles rely on radar, cameras, lidar, and advanced AI to process data and make real-time driving decisions."
"As of 2025, self-driving cars continue to be unavailable to consumers. These vehicles rely on radar, cameras, lidar, and advanced AI to process data and make real-time driving decisions."
Self-Driving Cars | 1440
Self-driving cars are autonomous automobiles that can operate without human intervention. This includes safely navigating from one destination to another while adhering to traffic rules and responding
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November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Self-Driving Cars
"As of 2025, self-driving cars continue to be unavailable to consumers. These vehicles rely on radar, cameras, lidar, and advanced AI to process data and make real-time driving decisions."
"As of 2025, self-driving cars continue to be unavailable to consumers. These vehicles rely on radar, cameras, lidar, and advanced AI to process data and make real-time driving decisions."