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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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.
Also AI companies: Deploy this technology everywhere and replace your employees with it, otherwise China wins. IPO next month.
September 26, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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.
Also AI companies: Deploy this technology everywhere and replace your employees with it, otherwise China wins. IPO next month.
Reposted by Alfred Thompson
Farmers all over America finding out this was the decision they made in 2024.
September 24, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Farmers all over America finding out this was the decision they made in 2024.
Computer Science Teacher: Programming Languages as Common Ground with AI blog.acthompson.net/2026/09/prog... #CSed #TeamCompSci
Programming Languages as Common Ground with AI
A blog about computer science education. Projects, resources, and ideas for teaching, learning, and using computer science. By a teacher for teachers.
blog.acthompson.net
September 23, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Computer Science Teacher: Programming Languages as Common Ground with AI blog.acthompson.net/2026/09/prog... #CSed #TeamCompSci
Pleased to report that I will be presenting at the New York State CSTA conference
September 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Pleased to report that I will be presenting at the New York State CSTA conference
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.
September 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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.
I need to read this later.
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
QUIZ: 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.
n.pr
September 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
I need to read this later.
Reposted by Alfred Thompson
🥳 It's official: #NCWITAiC applications are now open! 🏆
This award honors 9th - 12th grade students of all genders, at all levels of technical ability — from absolute beginners to advanced coders! 😍
Apply now through October 27th: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award
This award honors 9th - 12th grade students of all genders, at all levels of technical ability — from absolute beginners to advanced coders! 😍
Apply now through October 27th: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award
September 1, 2026 at 7:34 PM
🥳 It's official: #NCWITAiC applications are now open! 🏆
This award honors 9th - 12th grade students of all genders, at all levels of technical ability — from absolute beginners to advanced coders! 😍
Apply now through October 27th: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award
This award honors 9th - 12th grade students of all genders, at all levels of technical ability — from absolute beginners to advanced coders! 😍
Apply now through October 27th: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award
Retirement is all about though decisions. For example, read my book or take a nap?
August 27, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Retirement is all about though decisions. For example, read my book or take a nap?
It occurs to me that in the Rebellion of Southern Slaveholders, Trump would not have sided with the Union.
August 17, 2026 at 6:49 PM
It occurs to me that in the Rebellion of Southern Slaveholders, Trump would not have sided with the Union.
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Considering bringing AI Fundamentals into your classroom? From August 10-13, join CYBER.ORG’s newest high school course, focused on artificial intelligence systems, data, ethics, and real-world applications.
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August 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Considering bringing AI Fundamentals into your classroom? From August 10-13, join CYBER.ORG’s newest high school course, focused on artificial intelligence systems, data, ethics, and real-world applications.
Learn more: buff.ly/qDF9WTu
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Computer Science Teacher: Computer Science is Not Just Coding and Its NOT Dying blog.acthompson.net/2026/08/comp... #CSed #EduSky
Computer Science is Not Just Coding and Its NOT Dying
A blog about computer science education. Projects, resources, and ideas for teaching, learning, and using computer science. By a teacher for teachers.
blog.acthompson.net
August 3, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Computer Science Teacher: Computer Science is Not Just Coding and Its NOT Dying blog.acthompson.net/2026/08/comp... #CSed #EduSky
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.
August 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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.
Reposted by Alfred Thompson
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.
July 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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.
The Trump Administrations - where incompetence is a job requirement.
July 24, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The Trump Administrations - where incompetence is a job requirement.
Check out the latest post by @zamansky.bsky.social cestlaz.zamansky.net/posts/csta-2... A wrap up on #CSTA2026 #CSed #eduSky
CSTA 2026 Wrap up - C’est la Z
Crowdsourced Blanket Time to wrap up the 2026 CSTA conference.
Exhibit Hall It's interesting to see how the exhibit hall has evolved over the years. It's clearly larger than when I first started atten...
cestlaz.zamansky.net
July 22, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Check out the latest post by @zamansky.bsky.social cestlaz.zamansky.net/posts/csta-2... A wrap up on #CSTA2026 #CSed #eduSky
Some closing observations and thoughts about CSTA 2026 #csta2026 #CSed #EdySky blog.acthompson.net/2026/07/post...
Post CSTA 2026 Thoughts
A blog about computer science education. Projects, resources, and ideas for teaching, learning, and using computer science. By a teacher for teachers.
blog.acthompson.net
July 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Some closing observations and thoughts about CSTA 2026 #csta2026 #CSed #EdySky blog.acthompson.net/2026/07/post...
A few thoughts on #csta2026 day three. blog.acthompson.net/2026/07/csta...
CSTA 2026 Day Three
A blog about computer science education. Projects, resources, and ideas for teaching, learning, and using computer science. By a teacher for teachers.
blog.acthompson.net
July 15, 2026 at 8:35 PM
A few thoughts on #csta2026 day three. blog.acthompson.net/2026/07/csta...
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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
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
July 15, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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
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
Are you looking at the new pk-12 computer science standards? Csteachers.org/pk12standards #csta2026 #csed #edusky opinions?
PK–12 Standards - Computer Science Teachers Association
CSTA PK-12 Computer Science Standards delineate a core set of learning objectives to provide the foundation for a computer science curriculum.
Csteachers.org
July 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Are you looking at the new pk-12 computer science standards? Csteachers.org/pk12standards #csta2026 #csed #edusky opinions?
July 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM