Mike Kentz
@mikekentz
Founder, AI Friction Labs, #EdAI, #EduSky Adjunct Professor, Fairleigh Dickinson University AI Friction Labs: Substack: LinkedIn:
Want to know what I'm up to? Building Friction Bots for educators! Join us for a demo where you'll participate in a custom simulation, see how transcripts reveal student thinking, and discuss with fellow faculty. 📅 Wednesday, August 19th, 1:00–2:00 PM EST Register here: lnkd.in/gXYNPGjh
(Check out John Swope and Peter Shea’s work for more on simulations.) And Michelle Kassorla often says we need to teach students to “fight back against the #AI” during chats. Her approach underscores the need for more of this method. #AIEdu #EduAI #AIinEducation
Friend just sent this to me. Read the first letter of every name in the Gemini contributors list.
But — there's a twist: Writers who started without AI and later adopted it showed improved engagement and richer revision. Writers who relied on AI early struggled when it was removed.
Language quality was more homogenous with #ChatGPT. LLM-written essays clustered tightly and reused the same phrases. Brain-only essays were more original.
Brain activity was strongest in unaided writing. EEG scans showed reduced memory rehearsal and semantic processing in LLM users.
Findings: LLM users consistently underperformed across three vectors — neurologically, linguistically, and behaviorally.
But - we still need to respond. How? Reframe. The AI system is not an academic butler, it’s a sparring partner. Note: This is different than thought partner, which is still a crutch. #AIinEducation #EduAI #AIinEdu
What's the first step to achieving that goal? #1: We need to reframe the relationship. When students open up an AI system, they see a butler, a servant, and a personal assistant. That’s not their fault (or ours), it’s how we are being marketed to. #AiinEducation #EduAI #AIinEdu #Education
Your #AI isn't neutral. Every time ChatGPT eagerly suggests "next steps" or Claude quietly waits for your lead, you're experiencing deliberate philosophical choices about human autonomy embedded in code. Choosing your "cafe companion" is crucial. LINK: shorturl.at/rBy2R #AIinEducation #EduAI
Curious to learn about classroom-tested methods for integrating ethical AI use? This is definitely for you! Early bird pricing for Sequoia Con. ends on Feb 15th, so don’t miss out! @evergreenai.bsky.social #SequoiaCon #EthicalAI #AIinEducation #TeacherPD#SequoiaCon #AIforEducation
What do you think? Should standardized testing evolve in the age of AI? What are your thoughts? @zkinzler.bsky.social #AIinEducation #EdTech #Assessment #SmarterCampus
Thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected as a 2025 EDSAFE AI Alliance Catalyst Fellow! Looking forward to working with experts in AI to reimagine education as an AI-enabled learning system. Can't wait for this journey! Know more- www.edsafeai.org/fellowship #EDSAFE #AICatalystFellow #AIinEd
Breaking news! I’m going to be speaking at #sequoiacon (April 3-4). @evergreen_ed_ai is giving $50 off conference registration if you use my code: KENTZ. You can register here (bit.ly/sequoiacon) and let me know if I’ll see you there! #AIEdu #AIinEducation #EduAI #EdAI
🎄 Christmas Giveaway! 🎁 Win a FREE signed copy of our book- AI in Education: A Roadmap for Teacher-Led Transformation! To enter: 1️⃣ Tag a teacher or educator 2️⃣ Share how this book could inspire their teaching & help them embrace AI. Entries close Dec 20th. Winners announced Dec 25th!
In the AI era, transparency in learning is vital. Asking students to submit AI-generated chats fosters critical thinking, metacognition in writing, and academic integrity. It’s not just about what they think but how they think, promoting deeper understanding in a tech-driven world.
Yesterday, I facilitated a 3-hour "Grade the Chats" session with the Georgia Independent School Association, and it was such an exciting experience! It was my first time diving deep with faculty, and the energy was incredible. The positive feedback and interest in pilot programs made it even better!
How do we build a healthier relationship with AI? For adults, it starts with unlearning old tech habits and embracing a thoughtful approach. For kids, it’s about introducing nuance from the start. Can we find the middle ground and reshape this approach? What does balance with AI look like to you?
Excited to join the 'AI Teach Smarter, Not Harder' summit, running now through Dec 14! I’ll be joining some amazing educators, sharing AI tools, strategies, and ready to implement lesson plans and more. Can’t wait to connect, share, and learn with you! Register here- ai4educator.org/summit-regis...
Couldn't agree more! Below is the title slide of Section 2 of my #AILiteracy PD for educators. It's also what @educatingai.bsky.social and I are working on together rt now. It's very complicated to demonstrate and explain, but it is possible. @shannonvallor.bsky.social @annamillsoer.bsky.social
Here's the details of HarperCollins' new #AI licensing offer to its authors. What do you think? Would you opt in or out? Why/why not? #AIandWriting #Writing #BookSky #EduSky #EdAI #AIEdu #AIinEducation #Literature #CreativeWriting #AICreativeWriting
Hello #EduSky and #EdAI! I wanted to introduce myself and tell you what I'm all about. Let me know your thoughts, and I look forward to engaging! @leonfurze.bsky.social @benjaminriley.bsky.social
