THOUGHTS
Posts, perspectives, and occasional wisdom.
The number of times I wrote “Wow!” in my notes — well, shoot, let me count real quick — 16. 16 times.
She’d just told me she’d started learning about the human nervous system for a class by Googling articles. I asked her a few questions about the topic, and then thought: Aha! Perfect opportunity to employ AI for learning! I asked whether she’d like to build a prompt in ChatGPT that would help her learn what …
How do we nurture excellence in a world where “artificial intelligence can do it for me”? I homeschooled my elder daughter last year and this year. This year she’s attending Sora Schools (and loving it, I might add); last year I built her curriculum. This story is about last year, when she was in 7th grade. I …
If you’ve been following this series, you know the answer is yes. At least in some ways. Here’s where you find out what to do about it! Part 1 of this series, on Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence, is here. Part 2, on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Generative AI, is here.Part 3, Is Artificial …
Most likely: yes. And you’ll find out why in this very post! Wait, don’t leave! This is a four-part series on how we can use artificial intelligence to our advantage! Part 1 of this series, on Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence, is here.Part 2, on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Generative AI, is here.This is …
Sorry, but the answer might be yes. Wait, don’t leave! This is a four-part series on how we can use artificial intelligence to our advantage! Part 1 of this series, on Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence, is here.This is part 2, on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Generative AI.Part 3, Is Artificial Intelligence Smarter Than …
Sorry, but the answer might be yes. Wait, don’t leave! This is a four-part series on how we can use artificial intelligence to our advantage! This is Part 1, on Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence.Part 2, on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Generative AI, is here.Part 3, Is Artificial Intelligence Smarter Than I Am? is …
Another notable voice has spoken against banning ChatGPT in schools. Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, was interviewed by Education Week yesterday. He says banning ChatGPT and other AI technologies will leave students at a disadvantage: “The same week that New York City public schools banned ChatGPT, Anthropic [an AI safety and research company] posted a prompt engineer …
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the new podcast Ways We Learn! Joe Burgess, Brian Tobal, and I are investigating the ways people learn across all modalities and ages. We’ll cover it all, from the power of storytelling to hands-on experience to the effectiveness of science-backed learning techniques. We’ll explore the latest educational technology, …
There’s a huge learning curve if you’re just getting started in video production. I’ve been producing videos for years and it’s definitely not easy if you’re new to it! If you don’t have the skills yet, don’t want to spend the time building them, and have money to throw at the problem, outsourcing some or …
You’ve heard the expression “drinking from the firehose,” right? If you’ve ever worked in a startup, taken an unfamiliar course, or started a new job, you’ve probably also felt it: an overload of information that your brain just can’t handle. Cognitive Load Theory explains why incoming information is sometimes too much to handle. In very …
Fine, it’s a provocative title. Of course we do. But here’s a real question for those in a school or professional learning environment: how are you preparing for a world in which AI writing is indistinguishable from human writing, what are you doing regarding AI/ML and evaluating student learning, and how are you considering incorporating …
I created my second podcast at ThriveDX. It’s called The Future of Professional Education and examines the world of adult learning and all the interesting theories and people that contribute to it. It’s available wherever you get your podcasts, or via this link.
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