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alisha butler
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education policy phd | assistant professor of education studies | families, neighborhoods, and schools | runner | she/her
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3/ I was then fortunate to publish my first academic article on #AI and #education with Jiseung Yoo, about the limits of LLMs and the need for embodied, acculturated human cognition.

www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
The limits of large language models and the necessity of human cognition in K-12 education
This article explores the distinctive qualities of human cognition in comparison to large language models (LLMs), focusing on the implications of each for K-12 education. Drawing on insights from c...
www.tandfonline.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
And, yes, financial constraints at many IHEs mean that students often can't access these resources so they will rely on these tools. But, just like the tech set won't let their kids use the apps they develop, students at elite colleges (and their parents) will expect faculty support.
August 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I taught Politics of Ed last spring and got very comfortable with pivoting as news developed. Sometimes current events showed up as case examples for discussion/activities; it worked out that McMahon's confirmation hearing happened around the time we talked about the federal role in education. 🫠
August 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Has the algorithm suggested Derry Girls? Nicola Coughlan is in the main cast, and the show is high on my list of comfort watches.
July 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Congratulations! I'm looking forward to reading this one!
July 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM