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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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Review: Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI (2024)
Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus is an alarming exploration of how information networks have shaped human societies. Harari’s central argument is that new technologies give rise to new publics, each with unique realities. This idea underscores the transformative power of information dissemination, which can redefine social structures and individual perceptions. Harari uses the historical phenomenon of…
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The Steppenwolf on the beach
The Phi Phi Islands—a name that rolls off the tongue like a wave on the Thai shore. Nestled in the Andaman Sea, these islands are textbook natural beauty, with towering limestone cliffs, vibrant coral reefs, and clear waters. The islands landscapes have been the backdrop for countless postcard visions of paradise including, of course, the…
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Crabby in Krabi
My adventure in Thailand took an unexpected turn during the monsoon season, which disrupted my plans for a ten-day motorcycle journey on the Mae Hong Son loop in northern Thailand. By the seventh day, the nagging rains had turned the roads into dangerous paths, preventing me from taking any side trips. I decided to return…
