Alfonso Gonzalez
@educatoral.com
6th grade Math, Science, STEM Robotics, Esports, family man (lovely wife & daughter), NBCT, ISTE Capstone, MAT, Zombie Runner, gamer, he/him. #edtech #stem #gamification #gbl #esports #edreform, #AI
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Strategies to Boost Student Focus and Learning Efficiency
"The episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk addresses the challenges of student engagement and the integration of AI in education."
"The episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk addresses the challenges of student engagement and the integration of AI in education."
Strategies to Boost Student Focus and Learning Efficiency
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www.coolcatteacher.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Strategies to Boost Student Focus and Learning Efficiency
"The episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk addresses the challenges of student engagement and the integration of AI in education."
"The episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk addresses the challenges of student engagement and the integration of AI in education."
Report: In Some Urban Districts, Science of Reading Limits ‘Robust Comprehension’
"Rather than promoting deeper literacy skills, the phonics-based approach 'may unintentionally encourage teachers to focus on surface-level goals.'"
"Rather than promoting deeper literacy skills, the phonics-based approach 'may unintentionally encourage teachers to focus on surface-level goals.'"
Report: In Some Urban Districts, Science of Reading Limits ‘Robust Comprehension’
Rather than promoting deeper literacy skills, the phonics-based approach 'may unintentionally encourage teachers to focus on surface-level goals.'
www.the74million.org
January 31, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Report: In Some Urban Districts, Science of Reading Limits ‘Robust Comprehension’
"Rather than promoting deeper literacy skills, the phonics-based approach 'may unintentionally encourage teachers to focus on surface-level goals.'"
"Rather than promoting deeper literacy skills, the phonics-based approach 'may unintentionally encourage teachers to focus on surface-level goals.'"
Exporting Math from Gemini to Docs
Exporting Math from Gemini to Docs
I recently received an email asking for help with exporting math content from Google Gemini to Google Docs . So here's the problem … Google...
www.controlaltachieve.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Exporting Math from Gemini to Docs
'AI mirrors' are changing the way blind people see themselves
"Artificial intelligence is helping blind people access visual feedback about their bodies, sometimes for the first time – but the emotional and psychological consequences are only just starting to emerge."
"Artificial intelligence is helping blind people access visual feedback about their bodies, sometimes for the first time – but the emotional and psychological consequences are only just starting to emerge."
'AI mirrors' are changing the way blind people see themselves
Artificial intelligence is helping blind people access visual feedback about their bodies, sometimes for the first time. The consequences are only just emerging.
www.bbc.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:00 AM
'AI mirrors' are changing the way blind people see themselves
"Artificial intelligence is helping blind people access visual feedback about their bodies, sometimes for the first time – but the emotional and psychological consequences are only just starting to emerge."
"Artificial intelligence is helping blind people access visual feedback about their bodies, sometimes for the first time – but the emotional and psychological consequences are only just starting to emerge."
The Trust Crisis in 2026 — What It Means for Educators
“70% of respondents say they’re hesitant or unwilling to trust someone with different values, backgrounds, or information sources”
“70% of respondents say they’re hesitant or unwilling to trust someone with different values, backgrounds, or information sources”
The Trust Crisis in 2026 — What It Means for Educators
📌 Source: This article draws on Renée DiResta’s analysis of the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer and the original Edelman Trust Barometer findings published in January 2026. 📉 Trust Is Narrowing — Even in Schools The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, a global survey of nearly 34,000 people across 28 count
www.linkedin.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The Trust Crisis in 2026 — What It Means for Educators
“70% of respondents say they’re hesitant or unwilling to trust someone with different values, backgrounds, or information sources”
“70% of respondents say they’re hesitant or unwilling to trust someone with different values, backgrounds, or information sources”
French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15 - ABC News
“Banning social media for those under 15: this is what scientists recommend, and this is what the French people are overwhelmingly calling for,”
“Banning social media for those under 15: this is what scientists recommend, and this is what the French people are overwhelmingly calling for,”
French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15
French lawmakers have approved a bill banning social media for children under 15
abcnews.go.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15 - ABC News
“Banning social media for those under 15: this is what scientists recommend, and this is what the French people are overwhelmingly calling for,”
“Banning social media for those under 15: this is what scientists recommend, and this is what the French people are overwhelmingly calling for,”
In China, AI is no longer optional for some kids. It’s part of the curriculum
“creating a country that is technologically advanced and self-sufficient. AI has been labeled essential for national security and economic competitiveness.”
www.npr.org/2026/01/...
“creating a country that is technologically advanced and self-sufficient. AI has been labeled essential for national security and economic competitiveness.”
www.npr.org/2026/01/...
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
In China, AI is no longer optional for some kids. It’s part of the curriculum
“creating a country that is technologically advanced and self-sufficient. AI has been labeled essential for national security and economic competitiveness.”
www.npr.org/2026/01/...
“creating a country that is technologically advanced and self-sufficient. AI has been labeled essential for national security and economic competitiveness.”
www.npr.org/2026/01/...
How Are K–12 School Leaders Managing the Use of AI? - Education Next
“As we navigate big talk and dire warnings about what AI means for schools, I reached out to Michael Horn for a reality check. Here’s what he had to say.”
“As we navigate big talk and dire warnings about what AI means for schools, I reached out to Michael Horn for a reality check. Here’s what he had to say.”
How Are K–12 School Leaders Managing the Use of AI?
The technology presents risks and opportunities for teachers and students alike
www.educationnext.org
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
How Are K–12 School Leaders Managing the Use of AI? - Education Next
“As we navigate big talk and dire warnings about what AI means for schools, I reached out to Michael Horn for a reality check. Here’s what he had to say.”
“As we navigate big talk and dire warnings about what AI means for schools, I reached out to Michael Horn for a reality check. Here’s what he had to say.”
How We Built Discussion Moments by Dan Meyer
"In spite of the massive pressure from the tech sector to appear forward-thinking, to do something, our board and leadership gave our product team plenty of time to make our thing, to work slowly and carefully"
"In spite of the massive pressure from the tech sector to appear forward-thinking, to do something, our board and leadership gave our product team plenty of time to make our thing, to work slowly and carefully"
How We Built Discussion Moments
And how we decided NOT to build it.
danmeyer.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM
How We Built Discussion Moments by Dan Meyer
"In spite of the massive pressure from the tech sector to appear forward-thinking, to do something, our board and leadership gave our product team plenty of time to make our thing, to work slowly and carefully"
"In spite of the massive pressure from the tech sector to appear forward-thinking, to do something, our board and leadership gave our product team plenty of time to make our thing, to work slowly and carefully"
What is Machine Learning? [video]
"What is Machine Learning—& what should educators know about it? In this AI Foundations video from Ed3, we explain ML in plain language, using a simple story (chickens + egg patterns) to show what ML really is"
"What is Machine Learning—& what should educators know about it? In this AI Foundations video from Ed3, we explain ML in plain language, using a simple story (chickens + egg patterns) to show what ML really is"
What is Machine Learning? | AI Foundations | Ed3
This video is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). You may share and adapt this work for non-commercial purposes only, with attribution.
More information: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
What is Machine Learning? [video]
"What is Machine Learning—& what should educators know about it? In this AI Foundations video from Ed3, we explain ML in plain language, using a simple story (chickens + egg patterns) to show what ML really is"
"What is Machine Learning—& what should educators know about it? In this AI Foundations video from Ed3, we explain ML in plain language, using a simple story (chickens + egg patterns) to show what ML really is"
What is Generative AI? [video]
"What is Generative AI—& why does it matter for education?
In this AI Foundations video from Ed3, we break down what gen AI actually is, how it differs from traditional machine learning, and why understanding it is essential"
"What is Generative AI—& why does it matter for education?
In this AI Foundations video from Ed3, we break down what gen AI actually is, how it differs from traditional machine learning, and why understanding it is essential"
What is Generative AI? | AI Foundations | Ed3
This video is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). You may share and adapt this work for non-commercial purposes only, with attribution.
More information: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM
What is Generative AI? [video]
"What is Generative AI—& why does it matter for education?
In this AI Foundations video from Ed3, we break down what gen AI actually is, how it differs from traditional machine learning, and why understanding it is essential"
"What is Generative AI—& why does it matter for education?
In this AI Foundations video from Ed3, we break down what gen AI actually is, how it differs from traditional machine learning, and why understanding it is essential"
The Language of Online Radicalisation: Why Parents Miss It and Why That Is the Point
"Online radicalization is a gradual social and psychological process through which a child is guided toward a simplified worldview that divides people into groups"
"Online radicalization is a gradual social and psychological process through which a child is guided toward a simplified worldview that divides people into groups"
The Language of Online Radicalisation:
Why Parents Miss It and Why That Is the Point
In recent years, parents have become increasingly aware that their children are exposed to harmful content online. What remains far less understood is how ideological radicalization now takes place inside ordinary digital environments and why it is so difficult for adults to recognize while it is ha
www.linkedin.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The Language of Online Radicalisation: Why Parents Miss It and Why That Is the Point
"Online radicalization is a gradual social and psychological process through which a child is guided toward a simplified worldview that divides people into groups"
"Online radicalization is a gradual social and psychological process through which a child is guided toward a simplified worldview that divides people into groups"
Science breakthrough as biologists team up to write genetic code of virus that destroys killer bacteria
"The AI-created virus, named Evo-Φ2147, was brought to life in laboratory conditions, where it attacked E. coli bacteria."
"The AI-created virus, named Evo-Φ2147, was brought to life in laboratory conditions, where it attacked E. coli bacteria."
Science breakthrough as biologists team up to write genetic code of virus that destroys killer bacteria
One individual involved with the project described it as 'a massive, consequential moment'
www.gbnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Science breakthrough as biologists team up to write genetic code of virus that destroys killer bacteria
"The AI-created virus, named Evo-Φ2147, was brought to life in laboratory conditions, where it attacked E. coli bacteria."
"The AI-created virus, named Evo-Φ2147, was brought to life in laboratory conditions, where it attacked E. coli bacteria."
Young, Employed — and Unhappy? | KQED
"Blanchflower’s study is a warning that something fundamental has gone wrong as young people enter the workforce. Policymakers need to keep this in mind as they create more pathways to good jobs that don’t require college."
"Blanchflower’s study is a warning that something fundamental has gone wrong as young people enter the workforce. Policymakers need to keep this in mind as they create more pathways to good jobs that don’t require college."
Young, Employed — and Unhappy? | KQED
A mysterious spike in misery among 18-22 year-old workers has experts searching for answers. Some blame the phone.
www.kqed.org
January 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Young, Employed — and Unhappy? | KQED
"Blanchflower’s study is a warning that something fundamental has gone wrong as young people enter the workforce. Policymakers need to keep this in mind as they create more pathways to good jobs that don’t require college."
"Blanchflower’s study is a warning that something fundamental has gone wrong as young people enter the workforce. Policymakers need to keep this in mind as they create more pathways to good jobs that don’t require college."
AI can develop 'personality' spontaneously with minimal prompting, research shows. What does that mean for how we use it?
“When LLMs are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.”
“When LLMs are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.”
AI can develop 'personality' spontaneously with minimal prompting, research shows. What does that mean for how we use it?
When large language models (LLMs) are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.
www.livescience.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
AI can develop 'personality' spontaneously with minimal prompting, research shows. What does that mean for how we use it?
“When LLMs are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.”
“When LLMs are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.”
When Iguanas Rain From the Sky: Teaching Homeostasis
“During sudden cold snaps, iguanas lose muscle control and fall from trees, providing a dramatic example of ectothermy, torpor, and homeostasis.”
“During sudden cold snaps, iguanas lose muscle control and fall from trees, providing a dramatic example of ectothermy, torpor, and homeostasis.”
A Chilling Case Study – Raining Iguanas
When Florida gets cold, iguanas can literally fall from trees! Teach homeostasis with this case study. Includes graphs, comparisons, and discussion questions. Perfect for high school biology!
www.biologycorner.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM
When Iguanas Rain From the Sky: Teaching Homeostasis
“During sudden cold snaps, iguanas lose muscle control and fall from trees, providing a dramatic example of ectothermy, torpor, and homeostasis.”
“During sudden cold snaps, iguanas lose muscle control and fall from trees, providing a dramatic example of ectothermy, torpor, and homeostasis.”
World’s fastest solar evaporator makes 1 gallon of fresh water an hour
“The ternary-oxide-based evaporator uses sunlight as its power source, with a photothermal material at its core.”
“The ternary-oxide-based evaporator uses sunlight as its power source, with a photothermal material at its core.”
World’s fastest solar evaporator makes 1 gallon of fresh water an hour
Scientists have developed the world's fastest oxide-based evaporator that can turn seawater into fresh drinking water using only sunlight.
interestingengineering.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
World’s fastest solar evaporator makes 1 gallon of fresh water an hour
“The ternary-oxide-based evaporator uses sunlight as its power source, with a photothermal material at its core.”
“The ternary-oxide-based evaporator uses sunlight as its power source, with a photothermal material at its core.”
Light | 1440
“This has enabled humans to develop scientific models for a broad range of phenomena, which have been used to explain nature and create nearly every piece of technology in existence.”
“This has enabled humans to develop scientific models for a broad range of phenomena, which have been used to explain nature and create nearly every piece of technology in existence.”
Light | 1440
Light is a type of energy that communicates information about the world. When this energy is emitted or reflected by objects, it can be collected—as occurs in the human retina—and processed to make ob
join1440.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Light | 1440
“This has enabled humans to develop scientific models for a broad range of phenomena, which have been used to explain nature and create nearly every piece of technology in existence.”
“This has enabled humans to develop scientific models for a broad range of phenomena, which have been used to explain nature and create nearly every piece of technology in existence.”
Artificial intelligence just solved one of the biggest mysteries in archaeology
"AI has unearthed hundreds of massive ancient designs hidden for centuries beneath Peru’s desert sands, revealing patterns and purposes that had long been overlooked."
"AI has unearthed hundreds of massive ancient designs hidden for centuries beneath Peru’s desert sands, revealing patterns and purposes that had long been overlooked."
Artificial intelligence just solved one of the biggest mysteries in archaeology - Futura-Sciences
Artificial intelligence has unearthed hundreds of massive ancient designs hidden for centuries beneath Peru’s desert sands, revealing patterns and purposes that had long been overlooked. In just six months, a joint team from Yamagata University’s ... Read more
www.futura-sciences.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Artificial intelligence just solved one of the biggest mysteries in archaeology
"AI has unearthed hundreds of massive ancient designs hidden for centuries beneath Peru’s desert sands, revealing patterns and purposes that had long been overlooked."
"AI has unearthed hundreds of massive ancient designs hidden for centuries beneath Peru’s desert sands, revealing patterns and purposes that had long been overlooked."
Oshen built the first ocean robot to collect data in a Category 5 hurricane | TechCrunch
“autonomous micro-robots, called C-Stars, that can survive in the ocean for 100 days straight and are deployed in swarms to collect ocean data”
“autonomous micro-robots, called C-Stars, that can survive in the ocean for 100 days straight and are deployed in swarms to collect ocean data”
Oshen built the first ocean robot to collect data in a Category 5 hurricane | TechCrunch
Oshen has signed contracts with multiple government agencies for its C-Star robots to collect ocean data autonomously.
techcrunch.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Oshen built the first ocean robot to collect data in a Category 5 hurricane | TechCrunch
“autonomous micro-robots, called C-Stars, that can survive in the ocean for 100 days straight and are deployed in swarms to collect ocean data”
“autonomous micro-robots, called C-Stars, that can survive in the ocean for 100 days straight and are deployed in swarms to collect ocean data”
Education in the Age of Globalization » Blog Archive » AI Is Not Ruining Schools. It’s Just Doing What Schools Asked.
“AI does not create laziness. It simply performs, efficiently and convincingly, the very tasks schools have long required students and teachers to perform.”
zhaolearning.com/202...
“AI does not create laziness. It simply performs, efficiently and convincingly, the very tasks schools have long required students and teachers to perform.”
zhaolearning.com/202...
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Education in the Age of Globalization » Blog Archive » AI Is Not Ruining Schools. It’s Just Doing What Schools Asked.
“AI does not create laziness. It simply performs, efficiently and convincingly, the very tasks schools have long required students and teachers to perform.”
zhaolearning.com/202...
“AI does not create laziness. It simply performs, efficiently and convincingly, the very tasks schools have long required students and teachers to perform.”
zhaolearning.com/202...
Students as Active Participants in Science | Edutopia
“High school science teachers can design tasks that not only develop students’ science skills but also change how they see themselves.”
“High school science teachers can design tasks that not only develop students’ science skills but also change how they see themselves.”
Helping Students Become Active Participants in Science
High school science teachers can design tasks that not only develop students’ science skills but also change how they see themselves.
www.edutopia.org
January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Students as Active Participants in Science | Edutopia
“High school science teachers can design tasks that not only develop students’ science skills but also change how they see themselves.”
“High school science teachers can design tasks that not only develop students’ science skills but also change how they see themselves.”
Has Gemini surpassed ChatGPT? We put the AI models to the test. - Ars Technica
“For this test, we’re comparing the default models that both OpenAI and Google present to users who don’t pay for a regular subscription”
“For this test, we’re comparing the default models that both OpenAI and Google present to users who don’t pay for a regular subscription”
Has Gemini surpassed ChatGPT? We put the AI models to the test.
Did Apple make the right choice in partnering with Google for Siri's AI features?
arstechnica.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Has Gemini surpassed ChatGPT? We put the AI models to the test. - Ars Technica
“For this test, we’re comparing the default models that both OpenAI and Google present to users who don’t pay for a regular subscription”
“For this test, we’re comparing the default models that both OpenAI and Google present to users who don’t pay for a regular subscription”
“Discussion Moments” Is Our AI Battery for the Social Classroom
"There are a few reasons why discussions frequently fail, and it’s rarely because the teacher didn’t give students enough “wait time” to respond, as is commonly believed."
"There are a few reasons why discussions frequently fail, and it’s rarely because the teacher didn’t give students enough “wait time” to respond, as is commonly believed."
“Discussion Moments” Is Our AI Battery for the Social Classroom
This is one of the best things I have ever worked on.
danmeyer.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
“Discussion Moments” Is Our AI Battery for the Social Classroom
"There are a few reasons why discussions frequently fail, and it’s rarely because the teacher didn’t give students enough “wait time” to respond, as is commonly believed."
"There are a few reasons why discussions frequently fail, and it’s rarely because the teacher didn’t give students enough “wait time” to respond, as is commonly believed."
Building Students’ Executive Function Skills | Edutopia
“High-level cognitive skills help middle and high school students manage their emotions, behaviors, and responsibilities.”
“High-level cognitive skills help middle and high school students manage their emotions, behaviors, and responsibilities.”
Coaching Executive Functioning Skills
High-level cognitive skills help middle and high school students manage their emotions, behaviors, and responsibilities.
www.edutopia.org
January 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Building Students’ Executive Function Skills | Edutopia
“High-level cognitive skills help middle and high school students manage their emotions, behaviors, and responsibilities.”
“High-level cognitive skills help middle and high school students manage their emotions, behaviors, and responsibilities.”