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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D.

@neif.bsky.social
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Montana Digital Academy executive director, podcaster, kidney transplant recipient, #EduSky #AICentrist #AIinEducation #CivilityFirst #VirtualLearning #SliceoftheNeif #IAmNCCE

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Northwest Council for Computer Education @ncce-edtech.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Teen phone use in the school day rose from 28% to 42% in one school year. Nearly half of teens said enforcement loosened. Bell-to-bell policies held up best. Where does yours leak by spring? www.k12dive.com/news/cellpho...
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
62% of students are using AI for homework. 75% of girls say it's hurting their ability to think. We should not treat this just as a talking point, but as a call to action.
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 26/11/2025
This is Mandy. She has been told she has certain noodle-like qualities. Takes it as a compliment though, because everyone loves noodles. 13/10 (IG: spacecitysighthounds)
a white borzoi puppy with black ears and tan eyebrows sits on gray flooring. she looks up with wide puppy eyes, her front spindly legs planted firmly on the floor in front of her.a close up of Mandy the borzoi puppy. we've caught her with her tongue sticking out in the early moments of a blep. her white whiskers are pronounced from this angle.Mandy sits in profile as she poses in front of tall green flower stalks. she has a black spot on her left hip that looks like a heart.
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Merriam-Webster's new AI ad is hilarious — and just a little unsettling. Funny because it's true. Also… a little too true. www.buzzfeed.com/bellaarnold/...
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I Just Stood Up And Clapped After Merriam-Webster Said This In Their New Ad
"In a world of AI slop, be a Merriam-Webster."
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Yet another AI cautionary tale: Salesforce's customers are pushing back after promised AI magic turned into frustration. We keep mistaking new for useful. Kahneman called it the illusion of understanding.
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
This framing gets it. Assessment in the AI era isn't a puzzle to solve; it's a balancing act we'll never finish. We should expect messiness and make space for it institutionally. onedtech.philhillaa.com/p/on-...
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On Flexibility in Teaching, Learning, and EdTech
And also on finger pointing
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Where do ethics and artistry meet when AI helps write? Powerful reflection on the creative boundaries of AI from NYT Magazine: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/ma...
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Google's NotebookLM continues to impress—this time as a platform for creating your own personal wiki. NotebookLM is another small step toward making thoughtful AI use more accessible to everyone. 🔗 www.androidpolice.com/noteboo...
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I used NotebookLM to create a personal wiki — here's how you can do it, too
Build a searchable knowledge base for your projects
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Ransomware with AI isn't just faster... it's more convincing. Imagine a phishing email crafted in a perfect student or staff voice. This is a call to action to prepare for it! mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-t...
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80% of ransomware attacks now use artificial intelligence | MIT Sloan
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
This is cool, but, the $200 level??? www.windowscentral.com/artifi...
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Perplexity launches AI email assistant that can manage your Outlook or Gmail inbox for you — but it will cost $200 a month
Perplexity's $200 subscription is gaining a new feature that lets it manage your inbox by drafting replies to threads, scheduling meetings, and labeling emails using a new AI email assistant.
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Niche for sure, but very thoughtful approach! www.petfoodindustry.com/pet-f...
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Pet food industry takes cautious approach to AI marketing
New polling reveals how pet food brands leverage artificial intelligence to segment audiences and personalize messaging.
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
If spotting AI is basically a coin flip, "gotcha" policies won't help kids learn. Let's double down on smart task design, visible drafts, and clear AI-use norms. Good read: cacm.acm.org/research/as-good...
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As Good as a Coin Toss: Human Detection of AI-Generated Content – Communications of the ACM
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
AI isn't "killing" CS—it's changing it. Fundamentals + systems thinking + QA + security = durable. Great ASU Q&A. fullcircle.asu.edu/fulton-sch...
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ASU computer scientists on AI, jobs and the road ahead
ASU experts say AI is reshaping jobs, but core computer science skills remain vital, and demand for graduates with strong problem-solving skills will endure.
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
AI feels big, but history says evolution > revolution. Good reminder to keep our heads, not our hype. Worth a read from ITIF/David Moschella. itif.org/publications/2025/09...
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AI Is Much More Evolutionary Than Revolutionary
The belief that AI signals an entirely new, dangerous phase of human history is the motivation behind much of the drive for stringent and global regulation. But the evidence does not support the assertion that AI is a fundamentally unique technology, much less the conclusion that stringent AI regulation is warranted.
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The Frontier Learning Lab @ MTDA @frontierlearning.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Let's explore the frontier... together! Thanks to new legislative funding, we’re launching the Frontier Learning Lab (FLL)—a statewide initiative from Montana Digital Academy to equip students, educators, and schools for the AI-powered, XR-infused world ahead.
Welcome to the Frontier Learning Lab!
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The Frontier Learning Lab @ MTDA @frontierlearning.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
AI feels abstract until you build a bot that solves tomorrow morning’s lesson-plan problem. This week, Caitlin and Jason piloted Frontier Learning Lab’s Build-a-Bot Workshop at the MTPLC August Institute in Missoula.
Cartoon style illustration of Caitlin wearing a red tee shirt holding a wrench beside Jason wearing a suit and holding a power drill and an orange robot.
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The Frontier Learning Lab @ MTDA @frontierlearning.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
MTDA's Frontier Learning Lab opens its AI Help Desk for educators, the first in the nation! ai.help@montanadigitalacademy.org Read more here! frontierlearninglab.substack.com/p/meet-the-f... #AIinEducation #DigitalLearning #MTDA #BigSkyCountryLeads #GenerativeArtificialIntelligence
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Meet the FLL AI Help Desk: Real People, Real Answers, Right When You Need Them
TL;DR: Educators in Montana (and beyond!) are invited to utilize the Frontier Learning Lab's AI Help Desk at ai.help@montanadigitalacademy.org.
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The Frontier Learning Lab @ MTDA @frontierlearning.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Need support navigating AI in your classroom or school? The Frontier Learning Lab AI Help Desk is open for K–12 educators in Montana... and beyond! 🧠 Real answers. No jargon. Just support. → aihelp@mdta.org Find out more about the Lab at frontierlearninglab.substack...
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Well. With the development of AI over the last two weeks (Antropic's Claude connectors are mindblowing... I have a full-blown digital assistant working with Claude and Obsidian), I am on the lookout for these pants, coming to a JCPennys near you.
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Who is with me? #iykyk
Midwestern water tower with the text "Save the em dash!" painted on the side.
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Montana Digital Academy @montdigacad.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
🏞️ Learn, Connect & Innovate in Beautiful Missoula, Montana! 📅 July 15-17, 2025 🏫 Phyllis J. Washington College of Education | University of Montana Each Montana school gets 1 free registration! Secure your spot today! zurl.co/wFJQt
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Montana Digital Academy @montdigacad.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Cascade Public Schools is proving that even small, rural schools can lead in digital education. In partnership with the MTDA Clearinghouse program, local teachers instruct with online content to expand their student opportunities. zurl.co/NEnYZ
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MTDA Clearinghouse Spotlight: Cascade Public Schools
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Ethan Mollick @emollick.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
One of the great ironies of AI writing is that the only people who can detect it with accuracy are people who use AI for writing a lot (at least if you take a majority vote among five such people) Non-users are no better than chance, and AI detectors are also less accurate. arxiv.org/pdf/2501.15654
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Montana Digital Academy @montdigacad.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Speak at Montana’s Most Innovative Education Symposium! 🚀 🌞💻 🌿 Share your innovative ideas and expertise with our learning community! Submit your proposal today. Innovation Runs Through It 📅 July 15-17, 2025 | Missoula, MT zurl.co/toIh1
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Montana Digital Academy @montdigacad.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Montana Digital Academy is honored to be recognized as a 2025 Discovery Education School of the Year! 💻 🎉 🌎 The Discovery Education Awards recognize schools that showcase the pinnacle of education through creativity and dedication.
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Montana Digital Academy @montdigacad.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Check out these amazing folks! 🎉 Many of them have been inspiring Montana students with MTDA since 2010! 🤯 These dedicated educators are located all across our beautiful state, proving that no matter where you are in Montana, incredible teachers are making a difference. ❤️
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Speaking of prompting... www.linkedin.com/pulse/docume...
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The Document is the Prompt: The Two Quiet Superpowers of Today’s AI Tools
The rapid speed of AI development and evolution conceals two profound features evident across all of the "frontier" models. First, context windows are now long and becoming longer.
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It's The Weekend 😌 @craigweekend.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Is prompting dead?? No. www.linkedin.com/pulse/report...
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Reports of the Death of Prompting are Greatly Exaggerated
Prompting Isn’t Dead—It’s Evolving into a New Literacy A recent Wall Street Journal article argues that the "hottest AI job of 2023"—"prompt engineering"—is already becoming obsolete. It’s a catchy…
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
No elephants: Breakthroughs in image generation www.oneusefulthing.org/p/no-elephan... This is a great explanation on how recent image generation advancements work!
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No elephants: Breakthroughs in image generation
When Language Models Learn to See and Create
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Another week, another AI release that would’ve made headlines a year ago—now buried by the sheer speed of innovation. OpenAI’s newest image generation model dropped this week, and it’s a serious leap forward. For a long time, their image tools felt like a step behind... but not anymore.
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Montana Digital Academy @montdigacad.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Spotlight on Glacier High School! 🐺 MTDA is thrilled to share how Glacier HS is leveraging the EdReady MT program to empower students in mastering math and English. This tool provides individual learning paths, helping students fill skill gaps and advance their knowledge.zurl.co/RyHnH
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EdReady MT Spotlight: Glacier High School
EdReady Montana is a valuable program used at Glacier High School to support students in mastering subjects like math and English. It offers personalized lea...
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Montana Digital Academy @montdigacad.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Join MTDA as UM hosts XLi 2025, April 14-15. XLi is the statewide conference dedicated to online teaching and learning. Executive Director, Dr. Jason Neiffer will explore AI's impact on education. Visit the XLi 2025 website for registration information. zurl.co/aavBD
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
So proud to work with Dr. Burke!
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It's The Weekend 😌 @craigweekend.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
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Ethan Mollick @emollick.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
This trend seems to be growing here. False comfort that AI doesn’t work or that it isn’t getting better is pervasive on Blue Sky. As a result, people who could add important points of view to current discussions on the meaning & use of AI instead try to believe they don’t have to think about it.
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Montana Digital Academy @montdigacad.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🌟 Montana Educators! 🌟 Join the 5th Montana STEM Summit in Helena on April 3, 2025! Connect, learn, and engage with STEM leaders. MTDA is proud to sponsor this inspiring event—don’t miss it! 📅 April 3, 2025 📍 Great Northern Hotel zurl.co/1IgIi #MontanaSTEMSummit
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Montana Digital Academy @montdigacad.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Scholarship Opportunity for MTDA Students! 🎓 The Robert C. Currie MTDA Student Scholarships are here to support your educational journey! Two seniors will each receive a $500 scholarship. For more information and to access the scholarship packet, click here: zurl.co/6NS4t #MTDA #ClassOf2025
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Montana Digital Academy @montdigacad.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
MTDA has scheduled two more AI Playdates at the University of Montana! Ready to explore AI in education - your way? 📅Monday, March 24, 2025 ⏰ 4pm-7pm 📅 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 ⏰ 4pm-7pm Sign up NOW zurl.co/jttrg #AIinEducation #MTEdChat #GoGriz #PJWCOE
A promotional flyer for 'AI Playdate,' a free event hosted by the University of Montana and Montana Digital Academy. The event takes place on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 4 PM to 7 PM at the University of Montana, and on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Montana Digital Academy. The venue is the ALI Auditorium at the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education, University of Montana. The design includes logos of both institutions.
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Montana Digital Academy @montdigacad.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
🏞️ Learn, Connect & Innovate in Beautiful Missoula, Montana! Join us for the 3rd annual Innovation Runs Through It—a one-of-a-kind education symposium where educators, professors, administrators, and learners come together to explore the future of teaching and learning.
"A digital graphic design poster for the 'Innovation Runs Through It' education conference, scheduled for July 15-17, 2025, at the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education, University of Montana, in Missoula, Montana. The design features a stylized illustration of a winding river flowing through green mountains under a blue sky. The Montana Digital Academy logo is displayed in the top left corner, and the event's tagline, 'Navigating the Currents of Change in Education,' is written below the main title. The website 'INNOVATIONRUNSTHROUGHIT.COM' is listed at the bottom of the poster."
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
I'm so excited about our 3rd annual Innovation Symposium! Come for the conversation and colleagiality, stay for the amazing venue! #InnovationRunsThroughIt #IRTI #Missoula #UniversityofMontana
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Near Missoula? Join us for two AI Playdates in coming weeks!!!!
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Montana Digital Academy is honored to co-sponsor the 5th Annual Montana STEM Summit in Helena! The Montana STEM Summit brings together leaders to discuss and shape the future of STEM education in Montana. Share expertise, showcase innovative programs, and collaborate on initiatives.
Montana STEM Summit flyer, April 3, 2025, Helena. Text and images of STEM activities, including "Come explore STEM programs & activities from across the state1"
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Excited to share that I’ll be part of the ASU+GSV AI Innovators lineup! 🎉 This April 5-7, I’ll present at @The AI Show @ASU+GSV in San Diego! I’ll be at the AI Learning Fair, sharing our work at Montana Digital Academy alongside some genuinely groundbreaking innovations.
Jason Neiffer, Montana Digital Academy, K-12 Admin, 2025 AI Innovator @ THE SHOW.
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Ethan Mollick @emollick.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Really interesting situation has returned where free-to-access AI is very close to the frontier. You can get o1 for free through Copilot, Advanced Voice free from ChatGPT, a few free tries at the best coding AI via Claude 3.7 and a very solid free Deep Research through Grok.
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Wes Fryer @wesfryer.com · 20/02/2025
Please join @neif.bsky.social and me ( @wesfryer.com) at 9 pm ET / 8 pm CT / 7 pm MT / 6 pm ET TONIGHT (Feb 19, 2025) for Episode 348 of the EdTech Situation Room! On YouTube LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEII... #edtechSR #edtech #MediaLit #BigTech #EduSky
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Opportunities for public commentary are infrequent yet crucial, and it's more important than ever to seize these moments. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is calling for input on an "AI Action Plan," a policy framework that will shape the direction of AI development, innovation, and governance
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Ethan Mollick @emollick.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
I asked Claude “Make an interactive artifact that will illustrate to me why I should not start Civ VII right now.” This is what it came up with on its own.
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Jason Neiffer, Ed.D. @neif.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
While Google's NotebookLM is gaining plenty of (justified) attention, if you're interested in the podcast creation feature without the notebook interface, Google provides a tool specifically for that purpose based on the URLs you supply.
A screenshot of the Google Illuminate audio summary generator, showing the results of three articles on the causes of World War I, including a player interface and the transcript.
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Wes Fryer @wesfryer.com · 23/01/2025
Join Jason Neiffer @neif.bsky.social and I LIVE on YouTube for Episode 345 of the EdTech Situation Room, tonight at 9pm ET / 8pm CT / 7pm MT / 6pm PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ6_... “Where technology news meets educational analysis!” #edtechSR #edtech #MediaLit #AI #EduSky
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