Alfred Thompson
@alfredtwo.bsky.social
Retired computer guy - Software developer and computer science teacher Still advocating for computer science education for all #CSed
Computer Science Teacher: Interesting links 31 October 2026 blog.acthompson.net/2026/10/inte...
Interesting links 31 October 2026
A blog about computer science education. Projects, resources, and ideas for teaching, learning, and using computer science. By a teacher for teachers.
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Registration for the CSTA Annual Conference 2027 is open. Already? Yes! And early registration comes with a big cost savings. The conference page is at conference.csteachers.org/event/fe9dc5... New this year - Exhibit Hall Only tickets. Get you in the Exhibit Hall, keynotes, and welcome reception.
Home - CSTA 2027 Annual Conference
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Wanna hear something scary? Many CS teachers report little to no experience or support system when they begin teaching computer science. Ahhh! Spooky! Luckily, CSTA exists to fix that. Happy Halloween to all our CS educators out there! 👻 #CSEd #SpiritHallowMeme
People talk about the social media bubble, but the internet is making us more insular in lots of ways. I might have bought a magazine because, say, Björk was on the cover, but I'd have read the rest of the articles too. #TeamCompSci www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As a young man, magazines were my window to the world. That wonder will be lost when all the shops have gone | John Harris
The closure of former WH Smith stores around the UK is sobering on many levels. The publications they sold were there to be perused, to broaden horizons, says Guardian columnist John Harris
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Interesting post by Mark @markguzdial.bsky.social about work by one of his PhD students. I really want to dig into the referenced papers. Thoughts on AI, Ethics, and Adversarial thinking. computinged.wordpress.com/2026/10/19/d...
Dr. Aadarsh Padiyath finishes his PhD: GenAI contracts, adversarial thinking, and ethics without whistleblowing
Aadarsh Padiyath defended his dissertation in March, 2026. Aadarsh is well-known to readers of this blog. Aadarsh had a guest post in 2024 exploring the techno-determinism he sees in a lot of the w…
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shrinkflation - reduction in size or quality while keeping prices the same. Is this my I have to wear size XL shirts rather than size L shirts?
Computer Science Teacher: AI Is Getting Scary blog.acthompson.net/2026/10/ai-i... my latest experience with Artificial Intelligence.
AI Is Getting Scary
A blog about computer science education. Projects, resources, and ideas for teaching, learning, and using computer science. By a teacher for teachers.
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As far as I can tell, none of the books I have written have been used to train AI. I don't know if I should be relieved or insulted.
Not to brag but we did laundry today and put everything away the same day.
Today in #ComputingHistory, we celebrate #AdaLovelaceDay, an international celebration of women in STEM. Ada Lovelace Day was established in 2009 to highlight the many contributions of women in STEM and inspire future generations to pursue careers in these fields. #OTD buff.ly/V8tN8M5
Join CS educators, chapter leaders, and sponsors from across Texas for networking and collaboration at CSTA Chapters Conference 2027! Presentation proposals are open; scholarships, reimbursements, and CSTA memberships are funded by WeTeach_CS. Learn more: buff.ly/81gPdcX
You know the difference between a Fenway Park hot dog and a Yankee Stadium hot dog? You can buy a Yankee Stadium hot dog in October.
Applications for the Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award are open through October 27. The award honors high school students at ALL levels of their tech journeys and encourages them to pursue their passions.To apply for the award, aspiring applicants must join the free AiC Community.
AI companies: We’ve invented an unreliable guessing machine which sometimes doesn’t follow instructions. If you give it access to important systems it could kill us all. Also AI companies: Deploy this technology everywhere and replace your employees with it, otherwise China wins. IPO next month.
Farmers all over America finding out this was the decision they made in 2024.
Computer Science Teacher: Programming Languages as Common Ground with AI blog.acthompson.net/2026/09/prog... #CSed #TeamCompSci
Programming Languages as Common Ground with AI
A blog about computer science education. Projects, resources, and ideas for teaching, learning, and using computer science. By a teacher for teachers.
blog.acthompson.net
Who else remembers when there was a difference between school clothing and play clothing? #edusky
Pleased to report that I will be presenting at the New York State CSTA conference
I think it is important to remember that 25 years ago Canada took in thousands of Americans and took care of them for days. May we be as good a neighbor as Canada has always been for us.
🥳 It's official: #NCWITAiC applications are now open! 🏆 This award honors 9th - 12th grade students of all genders, at all levels of technical ability — from absolute beginners to advanced coders! 😍 Apply now through October 27th: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award
Retirement is all about though decisions. For example, read my book or take a nap?
It occurs to me that in the Rebellion of Southern Slaveholders, Trump would not have sided with the Union.
Considering bringing AI Fundamentals into your classroom? From August 10-13, join CYBER.ORG’s newest high school course, focused on artificial intelligence systems, data, ethics, and real-world applications. Learn more: buff.ly/qDF9WTu
Computer Science Teacher: Computer Science is Not Just Coding and Its NOT Dying blog.acthompson.net/2026/08/comp... #CSed #EduSky
Computer Science is Not Just Coding and Its NOT Dying
A blog about computer science education. Projects, resources, and ideas for teaching, learning, and using computer science. By a teacher for teachers.
blog.acthompson.net
Now that charges have been dropped against the falsely accused pool vandal, I want some reporter to ask Trump if Hearn would get money from his proposed anti-weaponization fund.
