FYI for Teachers and Others on AI Use (Plus Upcoming Education Events)

 Google guru Dan Russell is a friend of mine. His blog, Search ReSearch can help you do better research in many ways. He had this to say about:

How to Verify Assertions in an Age of Infinite Noise


In these tumultuous days of AI-slop and intentional misdirection HOW do you determine if something is true or not? Here's my attempt to outline a reasonable way to figure this out. (Along with teaching tips for teachers who need to help students in the AI-era.)


Via PNW Parent Education Facebook page:

From ChatGPT to Claude, Roblox to Instagram, from YouTube and TikTok... our kids are growing up in a hyper-connected world. We are excited to partner with media/technology expert, Dr. Devorah Heitner, to learn about how we can support our kids as they grow up in this world.
Join us to learn:

- How caregivers can mentor children as they grow up on Roblox, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media apps
- How caregivers can help kids use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and others thoughtfully, ethically, and responsibly
- How can we help them navigate a world where they can be exposed to problematic content
- How caregivers can help kids be thoughtful about their digital footprint and reputation
- Strategies for teaching tweens and teens to recognize how social media affects their mood and mental health
- How mentoring over monitoring with screens actually work
- How can we help our kids (and ourselves) find the balance between plugged and unplugged activities
- How to work on sleep habits to balance screen time and getting enough rest.
- Supporting kids in staying true to themselves as they grow up “in public” on social media apps
- How social media and chatbots can affect mood and mental health
This event will be moderated by Christy Keating from The Heartful Parent Collective.
About Dr. Devorah Heitner
Dr. Devorah Heitner is the author of Growing Up in Public. and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Dr. Heitner’s work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN Opinion. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. She is delighted to be raising her own teenager. You can follow her on Twitter @Devorahheitner and on Instagram @devorahheitnerphd. 

Another event of possible interest:

Behind the Byline: Education in Washington, this presented by Town Hall. 

Washington aspires to top the charts in academic achievement and student outcomes. But the data and the lived experience of students and families show areas that need improvement. Join The Seattle Times’ Education Lab, state Superintendent Chris Reykdal, and other guests for an evening exploring what the state can do to elevate its education system.

Speakers are Trish Millines Dziko, Dahlia Bazzaz, Chris Reykdal, and Sunnivie Brydum. Their bios are at the website.

Date: Wednesday, October 28 Time: 7:00 pm PDT
Cost: $10 – $35 Sliding Scale

VENUE The Wyncote NW Forum1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)
Seattle, 98101 United States

EVENT FORMAT In-Person

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