Iris Erdile
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Educator, activist, writer, artist, healer, mystic
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The Time Has Come For Us To Divest From Harmful Systems By Devoting The Majority Our Political Energy To Building Dual Power
I’ve plugged it before, I’ll plug it again. On my instagram account, I posted an intervention trying to give shape to some ways that voting state, local and downballot can block the worst violence of Project 2025, even as the spectacle and pageantry of the US presidential election distracts us and manufactures our consent for the violent harms of American imperialism such as the current genocide in Gaza.
By Iris Erdileabout a year ago in The Swamp
United States Electoral Discourse. Content Warning.
At this very moment, Republicans are disenfranchising hundreds of thousands of voters across key swing states by purging their voter registration. On Election Day, it is very likely that many voters will show up, realize that they are no longer registered to vote, and find themselves unable to seek political representation. This authoritarian disenfranchisement could make a Trump win much more likely , and with it, Project 2025 would become the law of the land and elections as we know them could very possibly never happen again.
By Iris Erdileabout a year ago in The Swamp
Embracing "Emergent Strategy" in Education. AI-Generated.
In the evolving and stressful landscape of education, sustainability and efficiency are more critical than ever. As teachers, we strive to create environments that not only foster learning but also promote well-being for both students and educators. Over the past several years, we have seen the results of policies that neglect the wellbeing of teachers and students alike and add more strain to the system. How can we make sustainable changes in the way we structure our teaching to meet the many complexities of our current moment?
By Iris Erdile2 years ago in Education
Embracing AI in Education. AI-Generated.
As educators, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our teaching methods, streamline our workload, and create a more inclusive learning environment. One of the most promising advancements in education technology is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). AI can be a powerful tool to save time and personalize learning, but in order to get AI to work properly, the prompts you create must be very concrete and specific. People will often try AI for a task and find that its’s OK, but not great. The more specific directives you give the software, the better it does. The way AI processes language shares some intriguing similarities with how autistic students process information. Understanding these parallels can offer valuable insights into both AI utilization and inclusive teaching strategies.
By Iris Erdile2 years ago in Education
Pragmatic, non-dogmatic left-wing books and podcasts. AI-Generated.
1. Eurocentrism and the Communist Movement by Robert Biel Robert Biel examines how Eurocentrism has influenced Marxist theory and practice, arguing that traditional Marxism often centers European experiences and perspectives, neglecting the diverse economic and social realities of non-European societies. This Eurocentric bias can lead to a misunderstanding of revolutionary potential and effective struggles in the Global South.
By Iris Erdile2 years ago in The Swamp
AI in Education: Something to fear or your helper is here?
Differentiation is a word that many teachers are acquainted with. It is a word that causes a certain amount of anxiety-no matter how much we try to differentiate our lessons, will it truly reach all of our students and their complex needs? Do teachers have enough hours in the day to prepare lessons that will truly reach all our students in the way they need to be reached? How can we possibly differentiate at different levels while still also remaining faithful to the core curriculum and its demands? Are we meeting everyone’s needs or paying lip service to everyone’s needs while meeting no one’s needs fully?
By Iris Erdile2 years ago in Futurism
Astrological Generations
A controversial topic in astrology is whether the placement of the planet Pluto at birth defines a person’s generation. While many say “Pluto in Scorpio” as shorthand for “Millennial” and “Pluto in Sagittarius” as shorthand for “Gen Z,” this isn’t the way astrology necessarily works. Pluto has an irregular, elliptical orbit, which doesn’t normally line up perfectly with each generation.
By Iris Erdile2 years ago in FYI
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is a dwarf planet with a slow moving orbit, but it packs an extremely powerful punch. As an outer planet, it attends to collective issues impacting society. Whenever Pluto enters a new sign, we know that massive and permanent structural transformations are about to unfold for the entire collective. Pluto will also have unique implications for each individual dpeending on the person’s other placements and circumstances. That being said, none of us can escape the powers of Pluto, and there will be tranformation-whether you like it or not.
By Iris Erdile2 years ago in FYI
Anarcho-Normieism Is On The Rise!
The old leftist refrain commences-Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality?
By Iris Erdile2 years ago in The Swamp
