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Is there a digital version of the Amish Matrix, or is it available in parchment only?

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When we provide regional trainings do we need to use Chat GPT?

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Will the matrix be updated before it's "release" to districts when we work with them?

After feedback from this group?

In domain 1 there is a repeat in Emerging/ Developing.

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To stay connected we discussed at one table to share our LinkedIn Profiles.

Here's Jenny A's: www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ambrosius

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We had a discussion on the spreadsheet numbering. The 1.1.... for activities is causing us some confusion as it doesn't align with the numbering on the Maturity Model. Thoughts on how to make this clearer or can we renumber the spreadsheet in our own work so it's not 1.1.1..... like the Maturity Model?

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The spreadsheet provided is generic and serves as a resource. Modify it or create your own.

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Can we have a meeting with our cohort where we can talk about Ai in general and some big thoughts we have?

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Can we have a meeting with our cohort where we can talk about Ai in general and some big thoughts we have?

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Would you advise putting a workshop together with multiple school districts in the room? or is it preferred to do this with individual districts? (Sonal)

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What is the timeline for training materials to be provided? (Sonal)

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What else do you need to comfortably and confidently lead this work?

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What else do you need to comfortably and confidently lead this work?

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What coaching topics would you like for us to visit in future [virtual] sessions?

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What coaching topics would you like for us to visit in future [virtual] sessions?

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What ideas do you have about this work that you might share?

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What ideas do you have about this work that you might share?

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Caroline Fell-Kurban | Thomas Mennella & Co

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AI Cafe: This Week With AI in the Classroom Archives | BAM! Radio Network

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It’s the first back-to-school season in the age of generative artificial intelligence – that’s historic. How are we preparing to engage students as this wave of new technologies washes into our classrooms with enormous possibilities and perils? Grab a cup of coffee with a middle school teacher, a un…

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For any part of this work, will you be collecting data on who participated in our trainings? If so, what is the process - Sonal

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A new MIT study warns that regular use of ChatGPT could impair memory, brain activity, and critical thinking. Students relying on the AI tool showed significantly lower cognitive engagement than peers using Google or no tools at all. (Representational image: iStock)

It's quick, it's clever, and it answers almost everything-no wonder millions around the world rely on ChatGPT. But could this digital genie be dulling our minds with every wish we make? According to a startling new study by scientists at MIT's Media Lab, the answer may be yes. Researchers have now found that excessive use of AI tools like ChatGPT could be quietly eroding your memory, critical thinking, and even your brain activity.

Published on arXiv, the study titled "The Cognitive Cost of Using LLMs" explores how language models-especially ChatGPT-affect the brain's ability to think, learn, and retain information.

Brain vs Bot: How the Study Was Done

To examine what they call the "cognitive cost" of using large language models (LLMs), MIT researchers tracked 54 students over a four-month period using electroencephalography (EEG) devices to monitor brain activity. The participants were divided into three groups: one used ChatGPT, another relied on Google, and the last used no external help at all-dubbed the "Brain-only" group.

While the AI-powered group initially showed faster results, the long-term findings were more sobering. Students who depended on ChatGPT for essay writing exhibited poorer memory retention, reduced brain engagement, and lower scoring compared to their peers. As the researchers noted, "The LLM group's participants performed worse than their counterparts in the Brain-only group at all levels: neural, linguistic, and scoring."

Google Wasn't Great, But Still Better Than ChatGPT

Interestingly, students who used Google showed moderate brain activity and generated more thoughtful content than those who leaned on ChatGPT. Meanwhile, those in the Brain-only group had the highest levels of cognitive engagement, producing original ideas and deeper insights. In fact, even when ChatGPT users later attempted to write without assistance, their brain activity remained subdued-unlike the other groups who showed increased engagement while adapting to new tools.

This suggests that habitual ChatGPT usage might not just affect how we think, but whether we think at all.

A Shortcut with a Hidden Toll

The study also points to how this over-reliance on AI encourages mental passivity. While ChatGPT users reported reduced friction in accessing information, this convenience came at a cost. As the researchers explained, "This convenience came at a cognitive cost, diminishing users' inclination to critically evaluate the LLM's output or 'opinions'."

The team also raised red flags about algorithmic bias: what appears as top-ranked content from an AI is often a result of shareholder-driven training data, not necessarily truth or value. This creates a more sophisticated version of the "echo chamber," where your thoughts are subtly shaped-not by your own reasoning, but by an AI's probabilistic guesses.

What This Means for the AI Generation

As AI tools become more embedded in our everyday tasks-from writing emails to crafting essays-this study is a wake-up call for students, educators, and professionals. While tools like ChatGPT are powerful assistants, they should not become cognitive crutches.

The researchers caution that as language models continue to evolve, users must remain alert to their potential mental side effects. In a world where convenience is king, critical thinking might just be the first casualty.

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Is ChatGPT making us dumb? MIT brain scans reveal alarming truth about AI's impact on the human mind

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MIT researchers have discovered that using ChatGPT for essay writing reduces brain engagement and learning over time. Through EEG brain scans of 54 students, those who relied on AI performed worse than others across neural and linguistic metrics. The study raises concerns that AI tools may hinder critical thinking and promote passive acceptance of algorithm-driven content.

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2025: The Year the Frontier Firm Is Born

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Intelligence on tap will rewire business. Every leader needs a new blueprint. The time to act is now. The question is: how will you adapt?

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Can we get a roster of names and contact information from this cohort? Perhaps in a spreadsheet? I know someone shared linked ins too, which is great.