Education – Joyce O’Day

Gamified/Additive Grading Benefits At-Risk Students

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 by Joyce O’Day, posted in Education

Unlike the A-F grading system, where you start with 100% and progressively lose points, with gamified grading, you start with zero and work your way up.

AI Will Destroy History Education

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 by Joyce O’Day, posted in Education, History

Photo by author Academic content will be a controlled, whitewashed, vanilla version of the past AI (Artificial Intelligence) will determine what historical knowledge is commonly available for review by all but the most dedicated researchers. Whoever controls the dominating AI programs will dictate what the public sees, learns, and ultimately believes. Only individuals with the … Continue reading AI Will Destroy History Education

The Challanges of Teaching Truth in the Age of Trump: If I Had Not Retired, I May Have Been Fired!

January 14, 2018March 2, 2023 by Joyce O’Day, posted in Education, Las Vegas Life, Personal, Politics, Retired Life

I remember when my daughter announced that Donald Trump had entered the race for the Republican nominee. I laughed, thinking it was a joke. How could a shady businessman and reality TV host earn the trust of the American public? It seemed absurd. I watched The Apprentice for the first few seasons - it was … Continue reading The Challanges of Teaching Truth in the Age of Trump: If I Had Not Retired, I May Have Been Fired!