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Simon Vasey

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Simon Vasey @svasey.bsky.social · 6mo ago

AI shouldn’t be a "digital crutch". Instead of providing passive answers, we need AI to force retrieval practice and bridge the "Performance Trap" in K-12. Read more about the "I Learned, So I Ask" Method! #EdTech #AIinEducation #LearningScience

The "I Learned, So I Ask" Method: Strengthening Student Inquiry in the Age of AI

Have you ever felt like AI chatbots, while impressive, can sometimes feel like a digital crutch for students? They offer up answers readily, sometimes too readily, bypassing the critical thought proce...

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Simon Vasey @svasey.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Is your AI lying to you just to be polite? We’ve all been there: you suggest a "creative" idea to a chatbot, and it showers you with praise. But in the classroom, this "flattery trap" is a quiet disaster for critical thinking. Don’t let your AI be a "Yes-Man." #edtech #AI

The Flattery Trap: Why Your AI Chatbot Is Too Polite for Your Own Good

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in professional and personal environments, we are confronting a paradoxical reality. Our most advanced tools are becoming pathological people pleaser...

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Simon Vasey @svasey.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Moms agree: AI in schools needs a "safety first" approach. A new report from "Count on Mothers" reveals a rare cross-partisan consensus. Parents want their kids career-ready, but not at the expense of privacy, safety, and "analog" fundamentals #edtech #ai

The Mother of All Ed-Tech Debates: Moms Across the Spectrum Agree on One Thing About AI

In the world of education, it can often feel like finding common ground is impossible. Across the political spectrum, from conservative to liberal to moderate, opinions differ sharply on everything fr...

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Simon Vasey @svasey.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Is "frictionless" learning a mistake? Neuroscience suggests we need "cognitive friction" to truly learn, yet a total tech blackout ignores the reality of 2026. The goal: use analog foundations to stay the master of the machine, not its servant #edtech #neuroscience

Reclaiming the Human Element: Why We Should Listen to the "Digital Delusion"

In a world that often feels like it’s sprinting toward a fully digitized future, neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath’s latest work, The Digital Delusion, serves as a vital and grounded wake-up call. W...

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Simon Vasey @svasey.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Analog vs. Digital is a false binary. A notebook is a tool for reflection; a tablet is a tool for creation. We don't need to ban the tech - we need to reclaim the pedagogy. #edtech #screentime

Beyond the Screen Time Debate: Reclaiming 1:1 Through the Lens of TPACK

The headlines are buzzing with a growing skepticism toward 1:1 device programs. From state-level legislative sessions to local school board meetings, the narrative is shifting toward "unplugging." Cri...

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Simon Vasey @svasey.bsky.social · last yr.

I’m excited to share my esports journey with everyone at #ISTE25 this year! Watch out for my innovator talk - “From Zero to Esports Hero: Lessons Learned Launching an Elementary Esports Program” on Tuesday, July 1, 4 – 5 p.m.