Brad V.
@brad-wv.bsky.social
I'm an adjunct English instructor at a community college. All opinions expressed here are my own and do not represent the views or opinions of my employer.
We’re Finally Starting to Ask the Right Questions About Ed Tech (Opinion): Concerns about screen-saturated schools underscore a sense that “innovation” exacts a human cost.
We’re Finally Starting to Ask the Right Questions About Ed Tech (Opinion)
Concerns about screen-saturated schools underscore a sense that “innovation” exacts a human cost.
edweek.org
The reckoning for EdTech is coming, and they're not going down without a fight. open.substack.com/pub/firstfis... #edusky
Beware the EdTech Industry Rebrand
Extreme Makeover: EdTech Edition
open.substack.com
"...objected to the assignment after a student expressed “mild discomfort.”" Literature should make us uncomfortable and challenge our thinking. #academicsky www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/u...
Florida Professor Fired for Assigning a Profane Story, Lawsuit Says (Gift Article)
South Florida State College fired an English professor after she assigned a story about a teacher who talks about sex with her students. Now the professor is suing.
nytimes.com
Teachers have known for years that cell phones are a problem in the classroom. It's good to see public policy catching up to this reality in Illinois. The big question: will it actually be enforced? abc7chicago.com/post/gov-pri...
Gov. Pritzker signs 'bell-to-bell' school cellphone ban into law
On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that bans cellphones in public schools statewide.
abc7chicago.com
Here it is! I'm getting that first, awkward post from a new social media account out of the way. Looking forward to interacting with the #edusky and #academicsky communities, and any other like-minded people.
