Joel VerDuin
@jverduin.bsky.social
I'm a huge fan of deeper learning in schools and interested in helping schools serve all kids better. My posts and opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer(s), however vast in number they may end up being.
"Curiosity is a skill, and it can be taught." It is also like a muscle that can be strengthened, or left to atrophy in an environment that promotes the response, "Will this be on the test?" @montesyrie.bsky.social
Why and how
Let's get rid of science class in school. Instead, beginning in kindergarten, we could devote a class to curiosity and explanation. A class that persistently and consistently teaches kids to ask why and to answer how. The unacceptable single-word answers are "because" and "magic."…
Let's get rid of science class in school. Instead, beginning in kindergarten, we could devote a class to curiosity and explanation. A class that persistently and consistently teaches kids to ask why and to answer how. The unacceptable single-word answers are "because" and "magic."…
Why and how
Let's get rid of science class in school. Instead, beginning in kindergarten, we could devote a class to curiosity and explanation. A class that persistently and consistently teaches kids to ask why and to answer how. The unacceptable single-word answers are "because" and "magic." Curiosity is a skill, and it can be taught.
seths.blog
April 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"Curiosity is a skill, and it can be taught." It is also like a muscle that can be strengthened, or left to atrophy in an environment that promotes the response, "Will this be on the test?" @montesyrie.bsky.social
One of the most important reasons for this sound advice - we can learn to be comfortable with uncomfortable. It takes intentionality, for most people, to not gravitate towards "same" or "this is how we always do it". It might also make it easier to decide to take a risk you might avoid.
Every few days or so, play notes you don't normally like to play. Use a color you don't normally find attractive. Tell a joke that someone else would think is funny but you don't. Desire to grow. -III.
January 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
One of the most important reasons for this sound advice - we can learn to be comfortable with uncomfortable. It takes intentionality, for most people, to not gravitate towards "same" or "this is how we always do it". It might also make it easier to decide to take a risk you might avoid.
We'd have been really smart to do this in 1995, but now is the second best choice available.
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
January 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We'd have been really smart to do this in 1995, but now is the second best choice available.
Indeed ed innovation needs more than algorithms @veletsianos.bsky.social. It needs a redefinition of purpose and success. There is a difference between preparing students for life and getting them to do better on tests. We are "all-in" on the latter of these. www.startribune.com/education-in...
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December 24, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Indeed ed innovation needs more than algorithms @veletsianos.bsky.social. It needs a redefinition of purpose and success. There is a difference between preparing students for life and getting them to do better on tests. We are "all-in" on the latter of these. www.startribune.com/education-in...
Totally agree with the op. This should have started in the late 90’s when it was clear that technology and platforms could be used to deceive others for some form of advantage.
A meta analysis has found that
conspiracy beliefs tend to decrease slightly with age. In other words, young people are more susceptible to conspiracy beliefs. This is why we must embed long-term strategies ie critical thinking & analytical reasoning into school curriculum #Misinformation
conspiracy beliefs tend to decrease slightly with age. In other words, young people are more susceptible to conspiracy beliefs. This is why we must embed long-term strategies ie critical thinking & analytical reasoning into school curriculum #Misinformation
Younger individuals more likely to endorse conspiracy beliefs
A recent study found that conspiracy beliefs slightly decrease with age. Younger individuals tend to have stronger beliefs, linked to lower self-esteem, political dissatisfaction, and a preference for...
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December 4, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Totally agree with the op. This should have started in the late 90’s when it was clear that technology and platforms could be used to deceive others for some form of advantage.
Don’t forget the learners in your district office when it comes to AI. #edtech #AIinEducation #AHSchools
December 3, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Don’t forget the learners in your district office when it comes to AI. #edtech #AIinEducation #AHSchools
It's a human industry - better should be a goal.
I set out to find good, maybe great, but all I ever found was better.
Turns out, that’s all I needed.
Better.
Our most authentic journey.
#Project180
@codebreakeredu
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Turns out, that’s all I needed.
Better.
Our most authentic journey.
#Project180
@codebreakeredu
a.co/d/63a43PJ
Amazon.com: better: A Teacher's Journey: Project 180 Book One: 9781990566349: Syrie, Monte, Wormeli, Rick: Books
Amazon.com: better: A Teacher's Journey: Project 180 Book One: 9781990566349: Syrie, Monte, Wormeli, Rick: Books
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November 28, 2024 at 2:20 AM
It's a human industry - better should be a goal.
Very helpful for us newly converted Blusky users.
🦋 WELCOME TO BLUESKY! I recommend exploring our custom feeds, which are a little like hashtags but more interesting. We have them for academic and professional subjects, sports, cities, hobbies (e.g., gardening, baking), and many more. Search them in the sidebar under Feeds. 🧵
November 14, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Very helpful for us newly converted Blusky users.