Summary:
Shawn and Troy talk about ISTE, AI, changes and more. Dave covers Earth and Space.
Jokes:
A saw a couple arguing. As I walked by, one said to the other, “You have a face that looks like the back of a boat”.
- The other one didn’t say anything, but did give a stern look.
Do you know where you can get chicken broth in bulk?
- The stock market.
Which New York City borough has the lowest cholesterol?
– Statin Island
It turns out my hospital gown matched my insurance.
- I thought I was covered but I wasn’t.
How can you tell if a treasure map was written by a pirate chicken?
- Eggs marks the spot.
I was in Bermuda recently, and I went to see their national orchestra playing.
- The guy with the triangle mysteriously disappeared.
I am trying to sell a gate for free on eBay.
- There’s no catch.
If you feel lonely, just start a small business.
- Then at least you’ll have a little company.
Scientists have recently noticed that crows are not making as much noise.
- Researchers are busy looking for the cause.
Middle School Science Minute
by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com)
A Place for Earth and Space Science
I was recently reading the May-June, 2026 issue of “Science Scope” a publication from the National Science Teaching Association.
In this issue, I read a guest editorial, written by Christine Hirst Bernhardt. It was entitled “Making a Place for Earth and Space.”
Christine is the President-Elect of the National Earth Science Teachers Association. She is a former Earth and space science teacher, her research and practice focus on supporting teachers in fostering authentic science learning and students’ epistemic agency.
https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/k12science/id/41926820
Reports from the Front Lines
- Orlando has Tiger Fans! Yankees fans, not so much . . . (Tigers swept Yankees and I heard about it!)
- Orlando Convention Center is HUGE!
- Did you know there’s a summer long volleyball tournament in one of the three buildings? I do now!
- Lots of work is being done on understanding the educational role of AI. Research says . . .
- Screen time. Depends on what you’re doing with the screen!
- Be prepared to show your Agents!
- Turn your iPhone into “Dumb” Phone
- AI Pedagogy Pattern: No-AI, Structured Use of AI, Application/Real World/Written response, Reflection. Evaluate the thinking process, not so much the final product.
- Name change: ISTE+ASCD is now . . . ISTE! Wait, what? Let me explain . . .
The Social Web
Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social
If you fancy a read in the shade, I’ve written a short piece on the words that wear their hearts on their sleeves. Like ‘secretary’, originally a ‘keeper of secrets’. susiedent.substack.com/p/hiding-in-…
A middle school’s master schedule is one of the most powerful tools you have to support young adolescents. Discover how to build a schedule that reflects your school’s vision and mission: amle.org/masterschedule
MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social #teachersky #librarysky #tlsky #iteachEnglish
MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social
TAP INTO THE VERSATILITY OF POETRY ANTHOLOGIES! Kasey Short uses children’s poetry anthologies and collections to increase student choice while also building their confidence and interest. Activities & suggested texts! #edusky #poetry @shortissweet.bsky.social www.middleweb.com/53643/tap-in…
Fabio Chiusi @fabiochiusi.bsky.social
This is just so unbelievably stupid ““I can’t crack the code of working with [my boss], because it’s just his AI and my AI going back and forth.’” futurism.com/artificial-i…
The Internet is Crack@theinternetiscrack@mastodon.social
How Do We Measure Learning in the Age of AI?
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