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Alfred Thompson

@alfredtwo.bsky.social
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Retired computer guy - Software developer and computer science teacher Still advocating for computer science education for all #CSed

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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 3h
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.
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CSTA Ohio @cstaohio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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.
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Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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.
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Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Farmers all over America finding out this was the decision they made in 2024.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Computer Science Teacher: Programming Languages as Common Ground with AI blog.acthompson.net/2026/09/prog... #CSed #TeamCompSci
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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.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Who else remembers when there was a difference between school clothing and play clothing? #edusky
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Pleased to report that I will be presenting at the New York State CSTA conference
Join me at CSTA New York November 14 SUNY New Paltz
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I need to read this later.
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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 01/09/2026
🥳 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
Purple, green, and blue colorful graphic with the full color ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing High School Award logo, and text: "Your Future in Tech Starts Now | Applications Are Open! | Get recognized for your achievements, win prizes and join a supportive tech community”
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Retirement is all about though decisions. For example, read my book or take a nap?
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
It occurs to me that in the Rebellion of Southern Slaveholders, Trump would not have sided with the Union.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
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For crying out loud
Listen to the words. I couldn’t sleep last night. I don’t understand why – I had a walk in the morning, a bike ride, another walk up and down the hill at Colchester and topped it …
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weteachcs.bsky.social @weteachcs.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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
A drawing of a person's head, seen from the side. The brain is a graphic representation of network connection. The background is red.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Computer Science Teacher: Computer Science is Not Just Coding and Its NOT Dying blog.acthompson.net/2026/08/comp... #CSed #EduSky
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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.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
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Stop Telling Students Computer Science Is Dying (opinion)
The data says otherwise.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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The End of the “Learn to Code” Era (opinion)
It’s no wonder students are walking away from computer science: We told them the wrong story. Here’s the right one.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
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.
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Saber Khan @saberkhan.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
If I offered a virtual camp on using Processing for the College Board's AP Computer Science A (Java) course and exam, would you or someone you know be interested. Thinking about creating something for the fall.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The Trump Administrations - where incompetence is a job requirement.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Check out the latest post by @zamansky.bsky.social cestlaz.zamansky.net/posts/csta-2... A wrap up on #CSTA2026 #CSed #eduSky
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CSTA 2026 Wrap up - C’est la Z
Crowdsourced Blanket Time to wrap up the 2026 CSTA conference. Exhibit Hall It's interesting to see how the exhibit hall has evolved over the years. It's clearly larger than when I first started atten...
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Some closing observations and thoughts about CSTA 2026 #csta2026 #CSed #EdySky blog.acthompson.net/2026/07/post...
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Post CSTA 2026 Thoughts
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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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
A few thoughts on #csta2026 day three. blog.acthompson.net/2026/07/csta...
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CSTA 2026 Day Three
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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Jocelyn Hall @cs4hall.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
My favorite takeaway from Day 2 at #CSTA2026 : Boys have so many cues of belonging in CS that painting a classroom pink won't dissuade them. Intentionally designing spaces to be more inviting for girls makes them feel truly welcome. #WomenInCS #InclusiveClassrooms
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Are you looking at the new pk-12 computer science standards? Csteachers.org/pk12standards #csta2026 #csed #edusky opinions?
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PK–12 Standards - Computer Science Teachers Association
CSTA PK-12 Computer Science Standards delineate a core set of learning objectives to provide the foundation for a computer science curriculum.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Which academic subjects have "career exploration" as part of their standards? #csta2026 #edusky
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
"CS should not be a reward for compliance" from the first talk at #csta2026
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M4TTBIT @m4ttbit.dev · 14/07/2026
Proud to have served as a reviewer on the newly released CSTA PK12 Standards! Specifically, my role involved reviewing game and software development programming standards at the high school grade levels. csteachers.org/pk12standards @csteachersorg.bsky.social #CSTA2026 #PK12CSStandards
2026 PK-12 Computer Science Standards
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Computer Science Teacher: CSTA 2026 Day Two blog.acthompson.net/2026/07/csta... #CSTA2026 #CSED
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CSTA 2026 Day Two
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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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
A pass through the exhibit hall: Robots at CSTA 2026 blog.acthompson.net/2026/07/robo... #CSTA2026 #CSed
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Robots at CSTA 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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Emily Mullin @emilymullin.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Hi! WIRED health reporter here. Looking to speak with people who got sick with cyclosporiasis and are willing to share the gruesome details. emily_mullin@wired.com
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Does AI mean the end of homework? If AI can and is doing the homework, what's the point of homework? #edusky
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Computer Science Teacher: CSTA 2026 Day One blog.acthompson.net/2026/07/csta... #CSTA2026 #CSed #TeamCompSci #CSTA2026
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CSTA 2026 Day One
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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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
What do you think of this definition of computer science? #csta2026 #csed #teamcompsci #edusky
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Physical computing sessions for me at #csta2026 Robolink Codrone and MicroBits. Both are interesting. Drones are more expensive but I think they may attract some students that MicroBits might not.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
All set for #csta2026 Who else is here?
A man in a Panama hat and tropical shirt
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Dr. Casey Fiesler @cfiesler.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Been thinking a lot about the students in this class (presumably, but not certainly) using AI on a take-home midterm and then bombing the in-class final. www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty... But I think the real story here is not *that* students use AI, it's (part of) *why* students use AI. 🧵
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Brown Professor Suspects Most of His Class Used AI to Cheat
Brown University leaders’ response to the alleged cheating incident has been “meek,” the professor said.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#CSTA2026 starts tomorrow. I am ready. Note: the conference did not supply the "Trouble maker" ribbon. Few seem to do so anymore. That makes mine more legitimate. 🤠
A conference badge for CSTA that includes a ribbon saying trouble maker and one saying CS for all
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blanketstmtproj.bsky.social @blanketstmtproj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Want supplies early? DM me and I'll get the stuff to you. Productively fidget your way through #csta2026 Going to preconference sessions and want supplies before the vendor's hall opens? DM me and we can find a way to get supplies to you. Productively fidget your way through #csta2026
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Mike Zamansky @zamansky.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
In the latest #CSEdPodcast, host Kristin Stephens-Martinez talks with Diane Horton about what they describe as a "semi-flipped class." Well worth a listen. Link and my thoughts here: cestlaz.zamansky.net/posts/semi-f...
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M4TTBIT @m4ttbit.dev · 08/07/2026
One of my high school computer science students created this PICO-8 port of Tetris. He did a great job coding data structures in Lua, a new language he learned as a side project in my class. Play it online or download the cart. #CSEd #PICO8 www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=156...
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tetris_v1.0
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Check out the latest post by @zamansky.bsky.social cestlaz.zamansky.net/posts/semi-f... #CSed #TeamCompSci #eduSky
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Semi Flipped Class - from the CS Ed Podcast - C’est la Z
Another big gap in posting. Last time well over a month ago. I do in fact have a couple of things to blog about, not the least of which is the upcoming CSTA conference but I'll hold off on that since ...
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
I'm starting to get excited about CSTA. This will probably be my last CSTA so in someways it is a farewell tour. I plan to make the most of it though. #CSTA #CSTA2026 #CSed blog.acthompson.net/2026/06/prev...
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Previewing CSTA 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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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
How long will it be before I see a traffic cone and don't think of Scotland?
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
OK, who is going to #CSTA2026 Will I see you there or are you #NOTATCSTA #CSed #TeamCompSci I expect to post and blog regularly but hope to talk to people IRL as well.
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
I'm starting to get excited about CSTA. This will probably be my last CSTA so in someways it is a farewell tour. I plan to make the most of it though. #CSTA #CSTA2026 #CSed blog.acthompson.net/2026/06/prev...
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Previewing CSTA 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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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I suspect that a lot of these billionaires are deeply unhappy. When told how much a billionaire made in a day, Joseph Hiller once replied “Yes, but I have something he will never have — ENOUGH.”
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Unpopular opinion: LLMs are a dead end. Oh we haven't reached it yet but we're not too far away.
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Computing in a Nutshell @advanced-ict.info · 18/06/2026
I don't teach KS3 Maths, but if you know anyone that does...
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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Happy Barak Obama Appreciation Day
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