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Schools can and should wait for more research on AI and its effects on learning. Recent studies suggest key skills may be harmed by use of some tools. In an MIT study, those using chatGPT to help write an essay showed lower brain engagement and lower "neural, linguistic, and behavioral” performance.

I really liked *Teaching One-Pagers: Evidence-informed summaries for busy educational professionals* by Jamie Clark and I’m currently reading and LOVING *The Writing Revolution 2.0* by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler

AI is offering a different take on something cliff notes and spark notes already made $$ on: selling the idea that reading is unfairly difficult, that interpretation is a one way street to the ‘right’ answer vs reading as a deep and personal entanglement between reader and text new for every reader.

You have no idea how much I needed to read it. Again, thank you.

Also, wait! Give them time to think

A close second is the Pilot Custom Heritage 823, if you prefer a larger pen with a massive ink supply. They are really neck and neck and the line widths are almost identical.

My favorite medium nib of all time is the Sailor 21k from the Pro Gear Realo. You can also get it in a model called the 1911L. It’s the most perfect pen I’ve ever owned (besides a particular vintage flex pen that would be impractical to recommend) and you can put any ink you like in it.

We are of one mind

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