Alfred Thompson

Alfred Thompson

@alfredtwo.bsky.social

Retired computer guy - Software developer and computer science teacher Still advocating for computer science education for all #CSed

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Alfred Thompson
@alfredtwo.bsky.social

Interesting post by Mark @markguzdial.bsky.social about work by one of his PhD students. I really want to dig into the referenced papers. Thoughts on AI, Ethics, and Adversarial thinking. computinged.wordpress.com/2026/10/19/d...

computinged.wordpress.comDr. Aadarsh Padiyath finishes his PhD: GenAI contracts, adversarial thinking, and ethics without whistleblowingAadarsh Padiyath defended his dissertation in March, 2026. Aadarsh is well-known to readers of this blog. Aadarsh had a guest post in 2024 exploring the techno-determinism he sees in a lot of the w…

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Association for Computing Machinery
@acm.org

Today in #ComputingHistory, we celebrate #AdaLovelaceDay, an international celebration of women in STEM. Ada Lovelace Day was established in 2009 to highlight the many contributions of women in STEM and inspire future generations to pursue careers in these fields. #OTD buff.ly/V8tN8M5

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weteachcs.bsky.social
@weteachcs.bsky.social

Join CS educators, chapter leaders, and sponsors from across Texas for networking and collaboration at CSTA Chapters Conference 2027! Presentation proposals are open; scholarships, reimbursements, and CSTA memberships are funded by WeTeach_CS. Learn more: buff.ly/81gPdcX

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CSTA Ohio
@cstaohio.bsky.social

Applications for the Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award are open through October 27. The award honors high school students at ALL levels of their tech journeys and encourages them to pursue their passions.To apply for the award, aspiring applicants must join the free AiC Community.

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Dare Obasanjo
@carnage4life.bsky.social

AI companies: We’ve invented an unreliable guessing machine which sometimes doesn’t follow instructions. If you give it access to important systems it could kill us all. Also AI companies: Deploy this technology everywhere and replace your employees with it, otherwise China wins. IPO next month.

Alfred Thompson
@alfredtwo.bsky.social

I think it is important to remember that 25 years ago Canada took in thousands of Americans and took care of them for days. May we be as good a neighbor as Canada has always been for us.

Alfred Thompson
@alfredtwo.bsky.social

I need to read this later.

NPR@npr.org

Learn a few surprising facts about procrastination — and helpful tools to overcome it — with this quiz. It's based on social scientist Itamar Shatz's new book, Solving Procrastination. n.pr/46ONT0p

n.prQUIZ: Ugh, I'll do it later. How much do you know about procrastination?Learn a few surprising facts about procrastination — and helpful tools to overcome it — with this quiz. It's based on social scientist Itamar Shatz's new book, Solving Procrastination.
Alfred Thompson
@alfredtwo.bsky.social

Now that charges have been dropped against the falsely accused pool vandal, I want some reporter to ask Trump if Hearn would get money from his proposed anti-weaponization fund.

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Saber Khan
@saberkhan.bsky.social

If I offered a virtual camp on using Processing for the College Board's AP Computer Science A (Java) course and exam, would you or someone you know be interested. Thinking about creating something for the fall.

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Jocelyn Hall
@cs4hall.bsky.social

My favorite takeaway from Day 2 at #CSTA2026 : Boys have so many cues of belonging in CS that painting a classroom pink won't dissuade them. Intentionally designing spaces to be more inviting for girls makes them feel truly welcome. #WomenInCS #InclusiveClassrooms

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Emily Mullin
@emilymullin.bsky.social

Hi! WIRED health reporter here. Looking to speak with people who got sick with cyclosporiasis and are willing to share the gruesome details. emily_mullin@wired.com

Alfred Thompson
@alfredtwo.bsky.social

Physical computing sessions for me at #csta2026 Robolink Codrone and MicroBits. Both are interesting. Drones are more expensive but I think they may attract some students that MicroBits might not.

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Dr. Casey Fiesler
@cfiesler.bsky.social

Been thinking a lot about the students in this class (presumably, but not certainly) using AI on a take-home midterm and then bombing the in-class final. www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty... But I think the real story here is not *that* students use AI, it's (part of) *why* students use AI. 🧵

insidehighered.comBrown Professor Suspects Most of His Class Used AI to CheatBrown University leaders’ response to the alleged cheating incident has been “meek,” the professor said.

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blanketstmtproj.bsky.social
@blanketstmtproj.bsky.social

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Want supplies early? DM me and I'll get the stuff to you. Productively fidget your way through #csta2026 Going to preconference sessions and want supplies before the vendor's hall opens? DM me and we can find a way to get supplies to you. Productively fidget your way through #csta2026