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Pedro Morales-Almazan

@p3d40.bsky.social
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Math professor, UC Santa Cruz Math, poetry, data science, teaching, et al. I don't get APA.

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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
"...This is a challenge that goes from the practical considerations of making assignments “AI proof” to the pedagogical of what are students getting out of their courses when most tasks can be done by AI. So, what do we do?" open.substack.com/pub/allthing...
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Academic Integrity and AI in Higher Education
Beyond cheating, AI invites us to do a paradigm shift in modern teaching and learning
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
I'm in the most recent podcast of MyRobotTeacher We talk about the impact of AI in the classroom and also the role of higher education in society in the presence of AI. Dealing with the ambiguity of an uncertain future, how does this translate into our classrooms? youtu.be/FjRFzSHkO7M?...
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Engaging students with inquiry-based worksheets open.substack.com/pub/allthing...
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Engaging students with inquiry-based worksheets
How to effectively use inquiry-based activities while using class time more effectively.
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
"...This was a great opportunity to think and explore an idea that I have been working on for a while. It explores the parallelism between teaching and the development of the web." open.substack.com/pub/allthing...
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Teaching 3.0
Beyond Active Learning: What Comes Next?
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Our book on Applications of Improvisation in Higher Education is just out! I share here about using Improv in math education, research, and community. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Vibe teaching...
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
"Bloom’s taxonomy shows creativity as one of the deepest levels for thinking (compared to Evaluate, Analyze, Apply, Understand, and Remember). In this sense, vibe learning can be used to help students access that highest level of thinking..." allthingshighered.substack.com/p/vibe-learn...
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Vibe Learning
How learning is morphing in the age of AI.
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Our book is getting published this July! I contributed with a chapter on "The Human Side of Mathematics: Using Improv as a Framework for Developing More Meaningful Mathematical Connections" The book covers applications of Improv in Higher Education. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/improvisin...
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Improvising With and In Higher Education: All Together Now|Hardcover
How and why does improvisational theater (improv) serve the learning and development of adults in higher education? What new approaches to higher education are possible with and because of improv acti...
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Last year, AlphaProof (and AlphaGeometry) made headlines for its achievement of generating solutions to the International Mathematical Olympiad problems and achieving the equivalent to a silver medal... open.substack.com/pub/allthing...
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From Silver Medals to Student Success
How Lean is Changing the Landscape of Mathematical Proofs
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
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Rethinking Math Research for Undergrads: It's Not Just About Big Discoveries
How to effectively implement undergraduate research experiences in mathematics focusing on research skills
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Talking at Banana Slug Day! Our welcome for new frosh and transfer students. @ucscscience.bsky.social
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Math research can be for everyone. Through CUREs, I’ve helped undergrads of all levels explore, learn, and grow as researchers—no advanced background needed. #MathCURE #UndergraduateResearch #STEM open.substack.com/pub/allthing...
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Rethinking Math Research for Undergrads: It's Not Just About Big Discoveries
How to effectively implement undergraduate research experiences in mathematics focusing on research skills
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Just finished my "what's keeping me busy" page for the quarter. I guess Spring is officially on! people.ucsc.edu/~pmorale5/pe...
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Current Workload
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Setting up the courses for the new quarter. What should I include as AI policy?
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
The UCSC Mathematics Department seeks Visiting Assistant Professors in all areas of mathematics, with a focus on geometry and topology. Duties include teaching, research, and seminars. UCSC values diversity and welcomes candidates with unique career paths. Apply by 2/14/25: recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01845
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Visiting Assistant Professor in Mathematics
University of California, Santa Cruz is hiring. Apply now!
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
It's always Taylor...
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Teaching in higher ed has so many different sides to it. It’s not just about knowing your subject—it’s about staying up-to-date with technology, learning effective communication strategies, using media tools, building a sense of community,... allthingshighered.substack.com/p/the-higher...
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The higher ed teacher's toolbox
A diverse spectrum of roles and skills that shape the life of a professor
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
I'm creating some images that describe the dynamics in Newton's Method for my calc class. Notice how f(x)=x^2+1 is pretty chaotic...
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
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UC Santa Cruz Science on LinkedIn: We've all heard (ok, maybe said) something like: I'm never going to use…
We've all heard (ok, maybe said) something like: I'm never going to use algebra, geometry, etc. So why should I learn it? University of California, Santa Cruz…
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
What do higher education teachers do? open.substack.com/pub/allthing...
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The higher ed teacher's toolbox
A diverse spectrum of roles and skills that shape the life of a professor
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Active learning can take many forms, but all require students to actively participate rather than passively absorb content. Typically, this involves structured activities such as group work, guided worksheets, think-pair-share, gallery walks, and jigsaw activities. open.substack.com/pub/allthing...
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Beyond Active learning
How not to be a passive instructor in an active classroom.
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Active learning is typically defined as a learning experience in which students are actively engaged in their own learning. This can take many forms, from group work and field trips to projects and inquiry-based learning... allthingshighered.substack.com/p/beyond-act...
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Beyond Active learning
How not to be a passive instructor in an active classroom.
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 27/10/2024
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 25/10/2024
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 24/10/2024
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
The term "AI" has become ubiquitous in recent years, permeating everything from household appliances and productivity apps to groundbreaking scientific achievements, including Nobel prizes... allthingshighered.substack.com/p/the-ai-acc...
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The AI accords for Higher Education
What expectations do we have for AI in our classrooms, departments, and institutions?
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 18/10/2024
We equate these goals with content—such as stating that we want students to "learn integration by parts." This phrasing can be imprecise, difficult to assess, and open to multiple interpretations. Each student or teaching team member might understand it differently. open.substack.com/pub/allthing...
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Precision with learning goals
Defining a shared interpretation of what learning means
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 16/10/2024
Precision with learning goals Defining a shared interpretation of what learning means open.substack.com/pub/allthing...
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Pedro Morales-Almazan @p3d40.bsky.social · 10/10/2024
Machine learning has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its ability to recognize patterns, often drawing inspiration from how humans learn. While there are numerous models and architectures, the core idea is to harness the power of data to ... open.substack.com/pub/allthing...
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A metaphor for human learning
What can artificial neural networks tell us about classroom environments?
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