Category: digital humanities
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Transparency of AI usage in academic work and the Grammarly Authorship model
Transparency in academic work is paramount, particularly regarding using AI tools in educational settings. By fostering an environment of transparency, we can build trust, ensure integrity, and maximise the benefits of AI in universities while mitigating potential risks. This transparency involves an open declaration of AI tool usage, a clear distinction between AI and human…
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Review of (some) debates in AI and Assessment
Since the public release of general-purpose AI tools in November 2022, the role of these technologies in educational assessment has become a significant point of discussion among educators. There is a growing consensus that thoughtful integration of AI into educational practices is essential. The goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to…
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Buckle Up: “Co-intelligence” is a wild ride
Ethan Mollick’s “Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI” (2024) is a stimulating departure from typical AI literature in education (i.e. the framework apocalypse). It explores less the technicalities of algorithms and more the human side of our interaction with these enigmatic new minds we’ve brought into existence. Mollick’s writing style is lively, conversational, and thought-provoking,…
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Review: Generative AI and Education: Digital Pedagogies, Teaching Innovation and Learning Design
‘Generative AI and Education: Digital Pedagogies, Teaching Innovation, and Learning Design’ by B. Mairéad Pratschke delves into the potential impact of generative AI (GAI) on education. This book, part of the SpringerBriefs in Education series, explores how GAI can influence teaching practices, learning design, and assessment, shedding light on the evolving landscape of AI-powered education.…
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Reflecting on Julian Assange: Internet activism and the fight for transparency
I first became aware of Julian Assange in the book Underground: Tales of Hacking, Madness and Obsession on the Electronic Frontier by Suelette Dreyfus 1997. I heard a reading of the book in an Internet Café on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. Assange was the character Mendax in the book, although it was not widely known then…
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Geert Lovink: A Pioneer in Internet Studies
Geert Lovink, a Dutch media theorist and internet critic, has been a significant figure in Internet Studies. Lovink is the founding director of the Institute of Network Cultures, an organisation dedicated to exploring, documenting, and fostering the potential for socioeconomic change within the new media field. His work has been instrumental in shaping the critical understanding…