For Day 12 of The 12 Days of AI, the 20 minute task is to explore a few AI games. To complete today’s task I need to play and have fun with Quick Draw, Real or Fake text, Which face is real, or even There’s an AI For That for other examples of AI-powered games. […]
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For Day 11 of The 12 Days of AI, the 20 minute task is to learn about TeacherMatic, a multi-feature AI tool that could be useful for HE educators. To complete today’s task I need to use TeacherMatic to create some classroom discussion topics, a plenary session activity and another activity of my choice. Sounds […]
For Day 9 of The 12 Days of AI, the 20 minute task is to use the AI-powered Recast to produce a podcast. As noted on Day 9, Recast is a service that employs AI technology to transform extensive articles into brief, audio-based discussions. Using OpenAI and various large language models (LLMs), Recast creates detailed […]
At ACMI, there’s a wall-sized art installation with chart that maps the essential elements needed in (an advertising) campaign when “Selling to Australia”. The chart is most likely to be correct about the Australian-ness of these elements, and I’m also thinking that many of these might also be inherent to all humans (in varying degrees), […]
For Day 8 of The 12 Days of AI, the 20 minute task is to learn about some AI-powered study tools. To complete today’s task I need to use Quizlet to create some “Magic notes” on a type of meal or food you eat at holiday of my choosing. What’s Quizlet? I’m glad I asked. […]
For Day 7 of The 12 Days of AI, the 20 minute task is to learn about AI-powered research tools. To complete today’s task I need to use ResearchRabbit, an AI tool designed for efficient literature mapping based on citations, to help streamline my search for relevant references when embarking on an essay, small project, […]
For Day 5 of The 12 Days of AI, the 20 minute task is to examine how AI powered tools can be used to translate video – an excellent extension of Day 4 video creation task. To complete today’s task I need to use HeyGen, a generative AI video platform, to translate a video into […]
For Day 4 of The 12 Days of AI, the 20 minute task is to examine how AI can create videos and how they could be useful in your own practice. To complete today’s task I need to use HourOne is a AI platform to create a video on any Christmas, Chanukah or winter holiday/seasonal […]
For Day 3 of The 12 Days of AI, the 20 minute task is to use an AI tool to create images. To complete today’s task I need to create an image of myself based on my job title and also create an image of myself based on my role in society. Although Adobe Firefly, […]
For Day 2 of The 12 Days of AI, the 20 minute task is to use an AI tool called Claude. To complete today’s task I need to upload a Word document or PDF to Claude and ask it to summarise the text. Cool. Asking Claude to summarise my 12,000 word research paper Using the […]
For Day 1 of The 12 Days of AI, the 20 minute task is to explore, develop skills and understanding of prompt engineering and its potential and limitations using tools like ChatGPT, Bing chat, Google Bard, Claude 2, HuggingChat and, Pi, your personal AI. To complete today’s task I need to ask an AI tool […]
I’m on a mission to ‘level up my PM skills’. The first step is to find out more about current thinking and approaches towards product, which is why I made my way through the product-led fundamentals course by ProductLed. My experience of the course. It’s an interesting mini-course that does what it says (on the […]
In the ACMI collection there’s a video installation that spotlights a number of Australians film-industry professionals reflecting on their practice. The Tony Ayres spotlight resonated most with me, particularly the matter of fact, self-awareness of his craft and his reflection on the critical skill of communicating concepts and idea to an audience, and its capacity […]
Making a start on the customer journey map for the 2023 Teach HQ, Be inspired and the MEA (teaching and learning festival) experience – it’s a first take and will probably require some ‘zooming-in’ with details and most likely a service blueprint, and some iteration. That’s cool because that’s what it’s all about – working […]
I’m at the tail end of my Masters of Professional Practice (Digital Learning), whereby I now only have to successfully complete 10 credentials. I’ve submitted the first batch of five to be assessed and have recently been advised that “the credential assessors have determined that you have satisfied the criteria for your Digital learning expert […]
I’m at the tail end of my Masters of Professional Practice (Digital Learning), whereby I now only have to successfully complete 10 credentials. I’ve submitted the first batch of five to be assessed and have recently been advised that “the credential assessors have determined that you have satisfied the criteria for your Digital learning – […]
I’m at the tail end of my Masters of Professional Practice (Digital Learning), whereby I now only have to successfully complete 10 credentials. I’ve submitted the first batch of five to be assessed and have recently been advised that “the credential assessors have determined that you have satisfied the criteria for your Digital Literacy credential”, […]
I’m at the tail end of my Masters of Professional Practice (Digital Learning), whereby I now only have to successfully complete 10 credentials. I’ve submitted the first batch of five to be assessed and have recently been advised that “the credential assessors have determined that you have satisfied the criteria for your Critical Thinking credential”, […]
I’m at the tail end of my Masters of Professional Practice (Digital Learning), whereby I now only have to successfully complete 10 credentials. I’ve submitted the first batch of five to be assessed and have recently been advised that “the credential assessors have determined that you have satisfied the criteria for your Communication Expert credential”, […]
I’m working with a colleague on a presentation for a group of new colleagues that have just made their start at the organisation – the preso is especially designed to give them insights into the people and projects they’ll most likely interact with. My part of the preso starts from Slide 11 – it’s bright, […]
My friend is investigating learning design, more specifically “Learning design systems to support the design and production of online learning experiences at scale”, which is exciting stuff. They’ve asked me to share my responses to a few questions. How would you explain the practice of learning design to a layperson? I would explain the practice […]
I’m super-excited about making a start on the Spring 2022 Write Your First D&D Encounter Workshop, which is a fully-online 4 week course that launches on 1 May and finishes on 31 May. We are so excited to see all of the buzz about our upcoming Write Your First Encounter workshop! If you want to […]
Retrofitting the components, wireframes, designs and prototype of the ‘Design Thinking Now’ online course with Figma, for fun, skill-building, experimentation and exploration, and more.
Having fun and learning something new by fiddlin’ with Figma and making my way through their beginner tutorials (Explore ideas, Create designs, Build prototypes) about creating a social media app, for pets – petma. I’m really digging Figma – it’s a great little tool that’s been intentionally designed for collaboration and teamwork, which is fantastic.
Today we presented two showcases back-to-back. It was a double-header, where we told people about what we do and what where all about, and more. It was awesome. Learning for professionals We’re not just about building courses – we’re passionate about working with you to design, develop and deliver unique and engaging learning – for […]