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Jacob Pleasants @jbpleasa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I'm mostly just thinking about those "affordable human experts" who are doing the editing. That is quite possibly the worst job imaginable.

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today, Alan Foley shares his recent work on AI, tech, and disability justice: "We conclude with a call for participatory, justice-oriented approaches that center disabled people and resist the erasure of disability from imagined technological futures." www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/disabil...

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Disability, AI, and the Limits of Accessibility — Civics of Technology

Dr. Alan Foley moves from an analysis of how educational AI reproduces ableism toward a framework educators and institutions can use to recognize and resist it.

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Jacob Pleasants @jbpleasa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Got my copy today! Looking forward to the @civicsoftech.bsky.social book club this month :)

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Genuine inquiry into AI's socioenvironmental impacts requires multidisciplinary thinking, critical education, and rigorous, community-led research. www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/data-ce...

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More than"AI Populism": Investigating Data Centers With K-16 Students — Civics of Technology

Genuine inquiry into AI's socioenvironmental impacts requires multidisciplinary thinking, critical education, and rigorous, community-led research.

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Final call for conference registration! The deadline is tomorrow (Wednesday Aug 5) at noon. After that time, the conference page will be password protected. If you're registered, you'll get the password via email. Register on the conference page! www.civicsoftechnology.org/2026conference

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2026 Conference — Civics of Technology

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Jacob Pleasants @jbpleasa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Truly despicable. "I’m sure there are a zillion rationales around cost and efficiency for this, at the richest university in the history of the world, but they are, to quote one of the Harvard alumni above, absolute bullshit"

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Our conferences is THIS WEEK! *Get yourself registered* so that you get access to the conference page and Zoom links. Registration is free! www.civicsoftechnology.org/2026conference

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2026 Conference — Civics of Technology

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Civics of Technology is a space for public scholarship, and at this year's conference we'll be recognizing several outstanding contributions from our community. Read about it and check out those contributions in today's newsletter! www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/public-...

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The CoT Public Scholarship Award: 3 Outstanding Contributions — Civics of Technology

Civics of Technology Announcements Annual Conference : We are holding our 5th Annual Conference on August 6th-7th, 2026! The full program is now viewable on our conference page . Our keynote...

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Jacob Pleasants @jbpleasa.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Instead of making the same platform as everyone else, why not give every teacher free access to premium tiers of Claude Code? Let them create some cool stuff for their students. Probably more useful than another lesson plan generator. www.chalkbeat.org/2026/07/14/a...

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Another contender just joined the arms race over AI in schools

One of the world's biggest AI companies just launched a free classroom product for teachers. It’s arriving at a complex moment for technology in education.

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Oh, and you're not going to want to miss Natasha's keynote on Friday, August 7th at our 2026 conference! REGISTER HERE: www.civicsoftechnology.org/2026conference

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

BOOK CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be hosting a book club on Natasha Singer's new book, "Coding Kids: Big Tech's Battle to Remake Public Schools." We'll discuss the book for 45 minutes & then @natashanyt.bsky.social will join us for a 30 min Q&A. REGISTER HERE: www.civicsoftechnology.org/book-clubs

Screenshot of a Civics of Technology webpage promoting Natasha Singer’s book event, “Coding Kids: Big Tech’s Battle to Remake Public Schools.” The page lists September 29 at 8:00 PM EST, with buttons to register or buy the book. At right is the book cover, showing a child’s face overlaid with computer code.

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Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.blacksky.app · 12/06/2026

one of the most comprehensive surveys on children’s use of AI--conducted March 18-26, 2026, among 9-17yr olds in the US (N = 1,204)--has been released www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/defaul... highlighting key findings 🧵 "Nearly 9 in 10 kids age 9 to 17 (86%) use/interact with AI"

Nearly 9 in 10 kids age 9 to 17 (86%) use or interact
with AI, including about one in four (24%) who do so
on a daily basis.
Teens use AI more often, but use is widespread even among younger
adolescents, with 81% of 9- to 12-year-olds, 89% of 13- to 15-year-olds, and
92% of 16- to 17-year-olds saying they use or interact with AI. Nearly 3 in 10
teens (29% of 13- to 17-year-olds) and 17% of 9- to 12-year-olds use AI daily.
AI-generated summaries in search engine results are the most widely used
form of AI among 9- to 17-year-olds, with 75% having used or interacted with
them. Just over two-thirds (67%) have used AI chatbots, including 58% of 9- to
12-year-olds, 71% of 13- to 15-year-olds, and 77% of 16- to 17-year-olds.
However, when kids are asked which AI they use most often, ChatGPT is by far
the most frequently mentioned (by 40% of all 9- to 17-year-olds), followed by
Google’s AI offerings, including Gemini, AI summaries, or other Google AI
tools (24%).

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Kids are watching a whole lot of read-aloud videos on YouTube, at home and at school. But what are those videos actually like? And what do we lose when reading books to children is delegated to screens? www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/an-expl...

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An Exploration of Read-Aloud Videos on YouTube Made for Children — Civics of Technology

Civics of Technology Announcements Annual Conference : We are holding our 5th Annual Conference on August 6th-7th, 2026! Our keynotes this year are Dr. Meredith Broussard (data journalist & aut...

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Jacob Pleasants @jbpleasa.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

This was a bizarre read. A book excerpt, clearly written before the end of Khanmigo. But why run it, given what we know now? Maybe at least ask the author to update those final paragraphs? www.nytimes.com/2026/05/16/b...

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OpenAI and Khan Academy Made a Chatbot. What Can We Learn?

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

New curriculum resources to share! "We hope this curriculum helps students see invention not simply as technological progress, but as part of larger struggles over freedom, recognition, and human dignity." www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/inquiri...

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Inquiring into the Lives of Black Inventors: Introducing a New Curriculum — Civics of Technology

Civics of Technology Announcements Annual Conference : We are holding our 5th Annual Conference on August 6th-7th, 2026! Our keynotes this year are Dr. Meredith Broussard (data journalist & aut...

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Will Oremus @willoremus.com · 16/05/2026

My first story for @theatlantic.com is about how ed tech slop is taking over American classrooms. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...

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My Son’s Math Homework Is Essentially Just Pokémon

Education games are taking over American classrooms.

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Check out board member, @philnichols.bsky.social, saying stuff on NPR.

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Why has Khan consistently failed to make good on his promises? Perhaps it's because he fundamentally misunderstands learning (and teaching). Punya Mishra explains in today's newsletter: www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/why-sal...

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Why Sal Khan’t: On Learning by Making but Teaching by Telling — Civics of Technology

Civics of Technology Announcements Ghosts in the Machine AI Documentary Screening : Join our Civics of Tech community for an online screening of the new documentary, Ghosts in the Machine on Thu...

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Join us tomorrow for our conversation about The Digital Delusion! April 22, 7:00 PM ET Register on our Events page: www.civicsoftechnology.org/book-clubs www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/read-th...

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A Digital Delusion? — Civics of Technology

Civics of Technology Announcements Upcoming Book Club: We’re reading Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Justice and Joy by Stephanie Smith Budhai and Marie Heat...

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Civics of Technology @civicsoftech.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Today, @banvillemorgan.bsky.social shares how she challenges her students to critique the argument that we have nothing to fear from surveillance provided we have "nothing to hide." Read about her approach and hear from three of her students! www.civicsoftechnology.org/blog/nothing...

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Nothing to Hide: Student Arguments — Civics of Technology

AERA Meetup: Meet up with us at AERA! Friday, April 10, 2026 4:00-5:30 PT at the Yard House in LA. Please RSVP for the event here. Next Tech Talk: Our April Tech Talk will feature the theme of...

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Jacob Pleasants @jbpleasa.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I am not surprised by these results, but they are nevertheless really important to confirm empirically. Kudos to these researchers www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Jacob Pleasants @jbpleasa.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

THIS I found out about this a few months back and it is absolutely dystopian. So glad that 404 is reporting on it. If you use Zoom, please listen so that you can take precautions. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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The Company Secretly Turning Your Zoom Meetings into Podcasts

Podcast Episode · The 404 Media Podcast · March 25 · 46m

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Allie Thrall @alliethrall.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

New article! @jbpleasa.bsky.social, @dankrutka.bsky.social, and I share insights from a collaborative self-study, in which we engage pre-service teachers in technoskeptical inquiry that questions the time-saving promises of AI for teachers.

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Saving Teacher Labor? Questioning the Magic of AI with Pre-Service Teachers

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Jacob Pleasants @jbpleasa.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I'm now a couple weeks into the "AI for the People" newsletter series from The Guardian. So far, the overall vibe has been "light AI fare." Pretty straightforward practical suggestions (prompting strategies, basic use cases), a bit of "gee whiz." Mostly harmless? www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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AI for the people | The Guardian

<p>Across six weeks, we will show you how to use AI to your advantage – without sacrificing your brain</p>

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Charles Logan @charleswlogan.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

We’re also hosting an upcoming Civics of Technology tech talk on April 15 at 8pm ET, where we’re creating a digital space for caregivers, children, adolescents, and others to gather to commiserate, share tactics, plot future actions, and enjoy each other’s company. RSVP at:

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Events — Civics of Technology

Learn more, RSVP, or submit a proposal for the 1st annual virtual conference to take place from 11am-3pm EST on both August 4th and 5th, 2022.

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Charles Logan @charleswlogan.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Are you a caregiver concerned about ed-tech in K-12 schools in the United States and engaging in work to challenge how your child’s school uses ed-tech? If so, Tony Talbert, @alliethrall.bsky.social, and I invite you to participate in our new project. Join the study at tinyurl.com/CaregiversEd...

Our research study's recruitment flyer. The flyer reads, "Call for Research Participants! Caregivers Challenging Ed-Tech in Schools. Across the United States, caregivers are pushing against educational technologies (ed-tech) in K-12 schools. We want to know why and how caregivers are questioning technology in the classroom. Who can participate? Caregivers with one or more children attending K-12 school in the United States, who...Currently and/or in the past worked to challenge the purposes and roles of ed-tech in your children's K-12 schooling. What is involved? Complete one ~15-minute survey. Participate in one ~60-minute recorded Zoom interview (optional). Questions? Contact our Research Team. Dr. Charles Logan. Northwestern University. charles.logan1@northwestern.edu. Dr. Tony Talbert. Baylor University. Tony_Talbert@baylor.edu. Allie Thrall. Baylor University. Allie_Thrall@baylor.edu. To participate, please complete our survey here: https://tinyurl.com/CaregiversEdTech

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Jacob Pleasants @jbpleasa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

A great piece that offers some valuable perspective on some of the current anti-edtech movements.

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Jacob Pleasants @jbpleasa.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

This book is truly lovely. How can playing games, with all their contrived scoring systems and rules, be so wonderful --- when real-world scoring/rule systems can be so destructive? <highly recommend the audiobook!> www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735252...

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The Score by C. Thi Nguyen: 9780593655658 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

“Mind-expanding . . . The Score is so exuberant and readable that the depth and seriousness of its insights almost sneak up on you.” —Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times “Brilliant...

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Charles Logan @charleswlogan.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Waiting for the pitch from tech bros that GenAI is going to save teachers time to focus on what really matters: their side jobs.

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Charles Logan @charleswlogan.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

If you're interested in trying to make sense of a book that's become quite popular in the fight against Big Tech in schools by invoking the work of Jonathan Haidt alongside the Luddites, then the next @civicsoftech.bsky.social book club is for you. We'll gather on Wednesday, April 22 at 7pm ET.

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A Digital Delusion? — Civics of Technology

Civics of Technology Announcements Upcoming Book Club: We’re reading Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Justice and Joy by Stephanie Smith Budhai and Marie Heat...

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