February 20

Internet Archive Preserves 1 Trillion

A historic milestone was achieved this month- On February 12, (2025) over 1 trillion saved pages and resources were archived on the hallowed Internet Archive. 

Tech BFF and Titan Brewster Kahle began the Internet Archive in May 1996 in San Francisco. While the organization was established and started capturing web snapshots that year, the highly popular Wayback Machine—which allowed the general public to access the archived data—was not launched to the public until October 2001. Kahle has been through many intrusive challenges but the Internet Archive remains what is left of the free sharing days of the early, early Internet. It is best to point out that the original code created by Tim Behners-Lee was given away (not sold!).

Thank you, Brewster Kahle! 

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For Educators Everywhere: How could you curate and use the vast (over 1 trillion) saved pages and media with your students?

 

References

Kahle, B. (1996. 2001). Internet Archive. https://archive.org
Citation Note: In APA Style (7th edition), there is a notation that folks should not create a formal reference list entry for the entire Internet Archive website itself. Instead, the standard academic practice is to mention the title and the URL directly in the text of your paper.

Hannah Priddle, H.  & Jenny Stodola, J. (2025). Referencing Internet Resources using the Wayback Machine. Office of Professional Development and Educational Scholarship, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen’s University. Last updated: 12 February 2025

 

 

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June 27

The Solipsism of generative AI

The Solipsism of generative AI

 

In some of my graduate classes, we have been reading about virtual and digital learning and tools to use in instructional practice. 

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chat bot from the company OpenAI came into the spotlight in 2022. ChatGPT is one of a few generative text aggregators available to the public (Dehouche, 2021; Rutter & Mintz, 2023). 

Generative text renderers such as ChatGPT, can generate collections of information, and some schools are banning the tool from its devices and networks altogether (Korn & Kelly, 2023).

Some of the ways that generative text can theoretically be used include the following (Dehouche, 2021. Korn & Kelly, 2023; Rutter & Mintz, 2023; Washburn, 2023)… but is this ethical? 

  • Biographical references 
  • Bibliography citations
  • Lesson plan creation
  • Student assessment 
  • Define terms and explain challenging concepts  
  • Solve math equations 
  • Course syllabi 
  • Explore debate topics through theoretical lenses 
  • Render written text in various styles including descriptive and argumentative 
  • Writing samples in job application packets
  • Research reports
  • Speeches
  • Medical reports

Although the ChatGPT marketing indicates that it generates “original” writing, it does not do this because it is solipsistic, or existing only within itself and therefore not reflecting peer-reviewed sources (Teague, 2023).  Instead, artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT, assembles and renders content based on sources indexed online, based on the prompts it is provided. This process is similar to compiling a Playlist, mixed , or mixed tape. The sources used in compilation may or may not be copyright-free and they may not be peer-reviewed.

                                                                        References

Dehouche, N. (2021). Plagiarism in the age of massive generative pre-trained transformers (GPT-3). Ethics in Science and Environmental Politics, (2), 17–23. https://doi.org/10.3354/esep00195  

Korn, J. & Kelly, S. (2023). New York City public schools ban access to AI tool that could help students cheat. CNN Business. https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/05/tech/chatgpt-nyc-school-ban/index.html

Quora (2023). Etymology of the word solipsism. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-etymology-of-the-word-solipsism

Rutter, M.P. & Mintz, S. (2023). ChatGPT: Threat or menace? Higher Ed Gamma.

Washburn, B. (2023) How Teachers can use ChatGPT to assess students and provide feedback. Brittany Washburn.com blog. https://brittanywashburn.com/2023/03/how-teachers-can-use-chatgpt-to-assess-students-and-provide-feedback/#:~:text=ChatGPT%20is%20an%20AI%2Dbased,provide%20feedback%20efficiently%20and%20accurately.

 

To cite this post: Teague, H. (2023). The Solipsism of generative AI. 10RepLearning blog. https://4oops.edublogs.org/2023/06/27/the-solipsism-of-generative-ai/

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June 10

Weekend Ed. Quote ~ June 10

“We need technology in every classroom, and in every student’s and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.” ~David Warlick

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Sobti, V. (05 September, 2020). Technology is the pen and paper of our time. BusinessLine on Campus. https://bloncampus.thehindubusinessline.com/b-learn/technology-is-the-pen-and-paper-of-our-time/article32531176.ece#:~:text=David%20Warlick%2C%20educator%2C%20author%20and,experience%20much%20of%20our%20world.%E2%80%9D

 

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September 1

Jane Hart’s Top Tools for Learning 2021 released!

Jane Hart’s Top Tools for Learning 2021 has been released!!

Jane Hart posted in LinkedIn that “2021 was the YEAR OF DISRUPTION. So many new tools were nominated that I have extended this year’s list to 300 tools https://lnkd.in/gvu4bKK .
Further analysis/observations of this year’s list appear on that page too. I have also extended the Top Tools for Personal Learning to 150 tools – https://lnkd.in/dAeFHFxc and the Top Tools for Workplace Learning has 150 tools- https://lnkd.in/dbDacHv9 and the Top Tools for Education https://lnkd.in/ddTP6Nvb “

 

Jane Hart’s Top Tools for Learning 2021 – https://lnkd.in/gvu4bKK

Top Tools for Personal Learning to 150 tools – https://lnkd.in/dAeFHFxc

Top Tools for Workplace Learning – https://lnkd.in/dbDacHv9

Top Tools for Education – https://lnkd.in/ddTP6Nvb

Want to see the Top 300 tools categorized? You’ll find that here https://lnkd.in/dneMUhQh

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January 15

Weekend Ed. Quote ~ January 15

“As I see it, code literacy is a requirement for participation in a digital world. When we acquired language, we didn’t just learn how to listen, but also how to speak. When we acquired text, we didn’t just learn how to read, but also how to write. Now that we have computers, we are learning to use them but not how to program them. When we are not code literate, we must accept the devices and software we use with whatever limitations and agendas their creators have built into them – Douglas Rushkoff, Digital Literacy Advocate – Codecademy

 

 

Leave a comment suggesting some of your “Go-To” resources to teach coding!

 

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December 9

Happy Computer Science Education Week!

Computer Science Week

Today began Computer Science Education Week, which includes all students in K-12 to get involved in computer science. 

All students in all grades and subject matter concentrations are included in Computer Science Education Week!

You can go to Twitter and search any of the hashtags above to see what super talented Educators and students are doing to celebrate computer science education, using 5 minutes and more of classtime. 

My Computer Science week Mentor is David Lockett… he posts innovative ideas at @DavidJLockett – you may find fun ideas for your class!

How are you celebrating Computer Science Education Week?

 

 

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August 20

LinkedIn Learning: What I Learned Today

Special thanks to Christy Tucker for this share that addresses Storyline Interaction: Text Message with Scoring. Tucker’s approach has throughways to modularized microlearning. There are microlearning applications and adaptations to many curricular and ILT.  This is an innovative method for formative assessment for many learning avenues: soft skills curriculum, instructional coaching, business and professional writing… and more! Thanks Christy!!

See the full post at this link: https://www.christytuckerlearning.com/storyline-interaction-text-message-with-scoring/ 

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Image by Christy Tucker

 

Not proficient with Storyline? Think of other digital options using survey software/apps, Google Forms, Google Sheets, Canvas LMS built-in quiz maker… or others! Please share your ideas in comments!

 

There’s always something to learn on LinkedIn!  #LinkedInLearning

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August 12

Free Access to Calm App for K-12 teachers

Any teacher with a K-12 classroom can gain free access to Calm, the #1 app for meditation and sleep AND get free access to Calm’s paid subscription service available on Android, iOS, and the web – a $59.99 value!

Teachers will score unlimited access to guided meditations and mindfulness exercises, including Calm Kids, which offers programs tailored for age groups from pre-K through high school. The goal of this initiative is to provide teachers with the tools and resources they need to help kids to develop a lifelong capacity for greater self-awareness, concentration, patience, and resilience.

If you’re a teacher, just head here and fill out a simple 30-second form and you’ll be approved within just a few days (it usually takes about 3 days to approve applications). Once you’re approved, you’ll receive a welcome email with further information on how to get started. And then you’ll start receiving tips, suggestions, and best practices to include mini breaks to your school day!

~Seen 1st at the TCEA blog.

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January 22

The Career Readiness Handbook Available Online

Today the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission launched the Career Readiness handbook that is designed to help students in higher education identify and communicate their marketable skills as they prepare for the workforce after graduation.

Commissioner of Higher Education Raymund Paredes explained, “Texas’s higher education plan, 60x30TX, is a powerful and appropriate response to the changing nature of the U.S. economy and its job market. As the marketable skills goal states, we want all our undergraduate college students to graduate with marketable skills. This Career Readiness handbook is a guide to help Texans of all ages transition from student to employee, manager or entrepreneur.”

The Career Readiness handbook is part of collaborative efforts to help students improve their employability, and supports ongoing, complementary work in both agencies. Also, the Jobs Y’all career exploration campaign is an important advancement at the Texas Workforce Commission. Marketable skills are achieved through a variety of activities, including curricular programs, student leadership, volunteer efforts, internships, apprenticeships, and many other opportunities.

“We’ve listened to our state’s industry leaders and created an outreach campaign to meet employers’ needs by reaching our future workforce with an inspirational message that informs and inspires them to choose and prepare for exciting in-demand careers,” said Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Chair Ruth R. Hughs. “The Jobs Y’all career exploration campaign raises awareness among students, parents, counselors and teachers about the strength of Texas industries in attracting our future workforce and secures Texas as the best choice for a 21st century workforce.

The Career Readiness handbook is available online at http://www.60x30tx.com/resources/reports/.

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