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Bridging the Two-Lane approach and the AI Assessment Scale: A comprehensive framework for higher education
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence has fundamentally transformed how we approach assessment in higher education. While various frameworks have been proposed to address these challenges, two complementary approaches—the two-lane approach and the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS)—offer a potent combination when used together. This blog post examines how these frameworks can work in synergy to…
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Three use-cases of Cogniti’s educator-controlled AI agents
Cogniti, developed at the University of Sydney and piloted at several other universities, is an educator-controlled AI agent platform that is uniquely positioned to address discipline-specific AI challenges by offering tailored guidance, resources, and mentorship. This blog post explores three speculative applications of Cogniti in the humanities and social sciences, with a particular focus on…
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Southern tracks: Slow journeys through Sri Lanka’s hill country and Colombo 2/2
Rattly train to Nuwara Eliya Leaving the faded colonial robes of the Queen’s Hotel behind, we made our way on foot through Kandy’s early-morning bustle to the train station. Distances in Sri Lanka can be deceiving; on the map, towns appear close, but the reality is otherwise. Of all transport options, trains set the gold…
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Travels in Sri Lanka, Negombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, and Kandy 1/2
Sri Lanka sits off the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent, an island marked by natural beauty and cavernous complexity. Its story is tangled with colonial exploits—first by the Portuguese, followed by the Dutch, and then the British, whose influence still permeates the island’s railways, legal systems, and architecture. After independence in 1948, Sri Lanka’s…
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Designing custom AI Agents for learning: The landscape thus far..
The integration of artificial intelligence into educational settings has evolved beyond general-purpose tools to encompass sophisticated, educator-controlled AI agents designed specifically for learning enhancement. This development represents a significant shift towards pedagogically-focused AI implementation, where educators maintain control over AI interactions while leveraging the technology’s power to support student learning outcomes. The emergence of platforms…
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Dark Mofo: Finding Light in Hobart’s Winter
Every year, in the depth of winter, Hobart shrugs off its sleepy charm and embraces a darker, more primal energy. This is Dark Mofo, the Museum of Old and New Art’s (MONA) annual winter festival, a phenomenon that has become a pilgrimage for those seeking art, music, and ritual in the longest nights of the…
