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Bookmark: Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

Embrace AI in education to empower students and foster inclusivity, transforming learning into a tool for innovation and ethical problem-solving.

In a world where AI often gets a bad rap in education, Timothy Montalvo’s piece on eCampus News shifts the narrative. He argues that with thoughtful integration, AI can be a powerful ally in empowering students and fostering inclusivity. As we prepare students for a tech-driven future, this perspective offers a refreshing take on using AI as a tool for learning and ethical problem-solving.

One notable quote from the article is: “AI doesn’t have to be banned or feared in education. By embracing its potential and addressing its challenges head-on, educators can help students use AI as a tool for learning, innovation, and ethical problem-solving” Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

Why customer tools are organized wrong

This article reveals a fundamental flaw in how customer support tools are designed—organizing by interaction type instead of by customer—and explains why this fragmentation wastes time and obscures the full picture you need to help users effectively.

Infrastructure shapes thought

The tools you build determine what kinds of thinking become possible. On infrastructure, friction, and building deliberately for thought rather than just throughput.

Server-side dashboard architecture: Why moving data fetching off the browser changes everything

How choosing server-side rendering solved security, CORS, and credential management problems I didn't know I had.

The work of being available now

A book on AI, judgment, and staying human at work.

The practice of work in progress

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The product changed its mind

A product pivoted its entire philosophy mid-session — from 'here's your list' to 'here's your next thing.' The code shipped in the same conversation as the idea. That's not iteration. That's something else.

Your project management tool was made for a non-human (AI) factory, not for you

Every project or task management tool on the market descends from Frederick Taylor's factory floor. The assumptions were wrong then. They're catastrophic in the Age of AI.

The last mile is all the miles

Building the product is the fun part. Deploying it, configuring auth, pasting email templates into dashboards, rotating leaked API keys — that's where the work actually lives.

Article analysis: The rise of the micro-credentials movement: Validating skills beyond traditional degrees

Explore how micro-credentials bridge skill gaps, enhance hiring, and offer affordable, flexible learning options for today's workforce demands.

Article analysis: Not using AI is “disservice” to students

Integrate AI in education to enhance learning and prepare students for future jobs, ensuring they thrive in an AI-driven world.

Bookmark: Arizona school’s curriculum will be taught by AI, no teachers

Unbound Academy in Arizona revolutionizes education by using AI for personalized learning, freeing up time for essential life skills workshops.