Most recent public comments by Kevin Hodgson https://nowcomment.com/users/10324 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087826 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087826 Imagine AI teaching you how to improve AI ... SciFi? Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:51:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087825 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087825 Reinforcement learning from human feedback is a technique used to teach a computer model to write more accurate text by supplementing its training corpus with bespoke examples. The computer model is weighted to favor this accurate text. While this technique can produce correct text, there is no guarantee that the model learns the right patterns from the accurate text, or that what is labeled as accurate is actually accurate. Now reread the text with this summary in mind. Is there anything you would add to this summary? Think about how understanding this concept might help you interact with computers and other technology. Please let me know what you are thinking about the text in your reply. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:48:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087824 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087824 So the human annotator must see the world as non-human to make it work for the machines to provide data to human users ... ack Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:45:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087823 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087823 This analogy here is helpful -- a reminder that AI may not replace jobs but the dispersion may make some jobs less encompassing and less critical (and so, maybe less salaried) Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:44:25 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087822 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087822 This shows how fragile many of the AI systems may be ... the hope is that the "brittle" edges -- where mistakes get made or errors emerge -- get smoothed over, in time. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:42:37 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087821 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087821 The image I have in my head here is sad -- the lonely annotator, working in secret .... Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:40:13 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087820 https://nowcomment.com/documents/350260?scroll_to=3087820 I hadn't really thought about people being the sorters here -- I figured the machine ate the data, the machine sorted the data, the machine spits out the data Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:38:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3082172 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3082172 Five syllables, Melody and thought combined, Unite us in song. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 06:01:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3082171 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3082171 – National Parks are an important part of the American landscape. They provide a safe haven for wildlife and plant life, offer great spaces for physical activity, recreation and exploration, celebrate our cultural history, and provide educational and career opportunities in park management and related fields. They serve as a special escape from routine life, offering an opportunity to unplug and reconnect with nature and with each other. National Parks are a place to relax, learn, play and appreciate our country’s rare and beautiful places. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:58:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3082170 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3082170 - realizes that making art is a chance to express and share something unique about your experience and opinion of the world with others. Art can offer a respite from negativity, stimulate curiosity, and free the mind from everyday monotony. In the creation of art, an artist is also providing a gift to their audience, which can be transformative. To make music, poetry or visual works of art is to share an intimate experience with others and to create something beautiful that will move on through time, leaving perhaps a lasting impact. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:57:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081938 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081938 Metaphor: "AI is a deep chasm of unknowns" Explanation 1: The metaphor describes the multitudes of uncertainties associated with AI, suggesting a deep well of unknowns that is impossible for us to comprehend, making many worry about the implications of its growing use. Explanation 2: AI is changing the world and impacting many aspects of our lives, but the full scope of its implications is still unknown, and the unpredictability of the unknown is immensely deep and difficult to grasp. Explanation 3: The utilization of AI carries a variety of unknown consequences, as well as the potential to cause an irreversible catastrophe, making the deep chasm of unknowns an infinitely alarming truth. Found Poem: Deep chasm of unknowns Multitudes of uncertainties Impossible to comprehend Unfathomable implications Full scope remains unknown Irreversible catastrophe Alarming truth of AI. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:35:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081937 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081937 This sentence is important because it describes the current opinion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among data scientists, which is the fact that it is uncertain and carries a moderate risk. It highlights the concerns associated with AI and why it is important to understand the implications of its use. Background Information: AI is a form of technology based on computer systems that are able to perform tasks commonly associated with human intelligence, such as facial recognition, language translation, and decision-making. AI-driven automation is transforming many aspects of our lives, but there are still many concerns about its implications. Data scientists have been researching the potential risks of AI, with some estimating that there is a moderate risk of catastrophe. I invite you to re-read the text and explore AI's implications further. Think about the risks of AI, the data scientists' warnings, and the implications of its use. What do you think? Is there something else that you can add to the conversation? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:35:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081618 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081618 Thanks for turning the question around on me, but yes, I do think that helping students notice the robotic, inauthentic voice of AI (as it now exists) would help make visible what makes human writing and creativity different than the text-prediction of ChatGPT and other Generative AI tools out there right now. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:57:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081617 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081617 What do you think about this idea and arrangement: Could we help students further by presenting them with AI generated pieces that have been crafted to resemble authentic human writing? Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:57:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081616 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081616 In order to identify inauthentic voice, a teacher needs to be on the lookout for several key characteristics: robotic and formulaic sentence structure, the absence of different forms of language such as colloquialisms, metaphors, and other figures of speech, and a lack of emotional investment in the ideas being presented. Furthermore, AI-generated writing often features vocabulary choices that are either too complex or too simplistic, and it may also lack the subtle variations in tone that come from a genuine human voice. Finally, AI-generated writing is often repetitive, overly general, and fact-focused, rather than providing insight into the writer's perspective and opinions. If a teacher can recognize these signs of inauthentic voice, they can better guide students in the development of their unique writing style. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:57:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081615 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081615 Having an authentic voice matters in writing because it is a reflection of your individual style and perspective. It's one of the distinguishing features that makes your writing unique and meaningful. AI cannot create an authentic voice because it is not able to understand human feelings and experiences, which are necessary for creating an individual's writing. AI also lacks the capacity to interpret and convey the nuances and subtleties required to create a true sense of voice. AI-generated writing will always be fundamentally different from human-authored writing, because it lacks the elements that come from life experience and emotion. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:57:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081614 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081614 Yes, the image does represent that concept. The students are shown struggling to come to an ethical decision, which is likely related to some form of artificial intelligence or creative industry. The painting expresses a sense of confusion, uncertainty, and complexity that comes with balancing moral or ethical dilemmas. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:53:39 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081613 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081613 A constructionist educator would likely focus on providing students with the opportunity to grapple with the ethics of using AI by hands-on exploration and experimental learning. This could include encouraging students to discuss their experiences of using AI with each other and to create a safe space for those conversations. The educator could also set up learning activities that provide students with opportunities to consider how the use of AI impacts the value of education, the accuracy of the results, and the effect of AI on their writing. These activities could range from debates to small group discussions to research projects, in which students explore the ethical ramifications of using AI for writing first hand. In this way, the educator is providing the students with the opportunity to develop their own ethical reasoning around the situation so that they can create thoughtful positions on how they will handle such questions in the future. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:52:24 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/348711?scroll_to=3081149 https://nowcomment.com/documents/348711?scroll_to=3081149 I just created one called JazzHands that has a focus on the creative arts. It sure was easy enough to make and launch for use. Thanks, Paul! I wonder if content-specific Thinking Partners make sense (science, math, etc.) and I wonder if one based on a National Park Ranger (for Write Out!) would be an interesting experiment. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:18:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081024 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081024 But it is also important to recognize that making everything private is not the answer either. Privacy settings help give us a level of control over our words, but if we completely hide away, we are not contributing to the conversation and growth of communities either. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:22:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081023 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081023 The words we write and post on the internet are incredibly important. It is all too easy to take away someone’s ideas or opinions by using those words without permission or credit. This could be used to mislead people or to create a distorted impression of the writer. Additionally, you never know where your words might end up, so it is essential to back up anything you plan to keep. It is also extremely important to take notice of any legal or ethical perspective of words or phrases before sharing, tagging, or even posting. It is worth keeping the words we share on the internet if they have significance to us, even if it is something as simple as a memory. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:22:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081022 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3081022 The text is suggesting that it's important to be aware of the ways that AI systems are collecting information about us, and controlling what we see, including our own work. It's also urging people to take the steps to opt out of those systems if they're uncomfortable with the terms of use. This is an important lesson for everyone to remember, which can help protect our online privacy and control our exposure to biased information. Let's re-read the text and see if we can uncover any other universal lessons or insights the writer is trying to convey. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:17:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080788 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080788 In my teaching practice, I am clearly already introducing the idea of a Social Exchange as I'm exploring the concept of incorporating AI Thinking Partners to provide guidance and support with creative projects. However, to further enhance this Social Exchange, I would encourage discussions among my students about the pros and cons of using an AI Thinking Partner for art projects. This could involve talking through questions such as “Should AI Thinking Partners be given human names or does that cause confusion about the use of the AI?” and “What are the benefits and drawbacks of using an AI Thinking Partner for something as personal and subjective as creative expression?”. By discussing such questions, my students would be engaging in a Social Exchange Dialogue About Text, learning from one another's thoughts and experiences, and exploring how the use of AI Thinking Partners can be both beneficial and detrimental to the creative process. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:47:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080787 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080787 Someone who can offer me advice in guiding me through creative blocks and obstacles, understanding the creative process while also being supportive and encouraging. Counter-argument: Expression in art is often intensely personal and subjective; it can be difficult to find a reliable source of guidance and advice when engaging with creative projects. Even if one were to find an AI Thinking Partner with an arts focus, they may not provide an authoritatively accurate answer, and thus may not always be reliable. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:47:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080426 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080426 In the text, the writer acknowledges that giving students the choice to opt out of using AI-enhanced technology is an important issue and one that we should explore further. By granting students control over their learning environment, we can give them the freedom to personalize their learning experience. Let's invite other readers to re-examine the text and identify any other impacts the writer may have experienced as they accepted AI technology into their life. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:27:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080425 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080425 Furthermore, AI in the classroom can be a great benefit to students with special needs. AI technology can be used to break down complex tasks into smaller, more engaging activities that can be more easily accessible, and break down language barriers. AI can also be used to provide personalized learning and feedback that can be tailored to the specific student’s needs, allowing them to work at their own pace and still be able to reach the same level of understanding and success as their non-disabled peers. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:13:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080424 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080424 However, introducing AI into the classroom can also raise several concerns. A major concern is privacy. AI technology can often access and retain large amounts of data on students’ classwork and activities. If mishandled, this data can easily be used for unethical purposes or collection of personal data. Additionally, there is also the potential for AI to be biased and introduce inaccuracy and false information into the classroom. AI can also reduce the amount of critical thinking and creativity because much of the writing and production process is automated. As such, it is important to ensure that students are still able to show their creative thinking and understanding of the material. Finally, AI requires significant technical resources to implement, so it may not be financially feasible for all classrooms. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:12:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080423 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080423 , AI artwork. That's interesting. This artwork combines the familiar and iconic image of a Beatle bug with something completely new, Artificial Intelligence. We can think of it as an unexpected twist of a classic theme. Even better, the artwork cleverly plays with the double entendre of "Beetle Beatle" - a pun for seeing how AI blurs the line between natural evolution and mechanization. It evokes the mystery of what happens when technology is applied to the natural world, leading us to consider what might be the consequences of artificial intelligence for the future of human civilization. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:55:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080422 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080422 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:55:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080421 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080421 The 45-second viral TikTok video opens with a fascinating juxtaposition between the two very different versions of the same song--The Beatles classic "Let it Be" featuring both a real and synthetic voice of John Lennon. This then transitions into visuals of iconic Beatles moments, archival footage of Paul McCartney creating music in the recording studio, and clips of AI-generated music. The visuals will be accompanied by an electronic music track, trendy filters, and vibrant stickers. The video ends with a thought-provoking question--Would you rather use a music track for a video from a real person or from an AI Music Generator?--that invites viewers to engage in a conversation about the ethical considerations raised by AI-generated music. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:52:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080420 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080420 Yes, I would definitely listen to AI music if it featured a favorite singer of mine. It's amazing how technology continues to push the boundaries of art and creativity, and I'm excited to hear what kind of musical creations can come from AI. I think it's important to consider the ethical implications of using someone's voice in AI music and that artists should be granted permission before this type of technology is used. It's also important to note that even though AI voice is similar to AI text, there are still major differences that make it a more personal and unique experience. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:48:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080419 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080419 Keywords: AI Tool: A computer program or piece of hardware which uses artificial intelligence, usually to help automate tasks like creating music or processing text. John Lennon: A late singer-songwriter and lead singer of the Beatles who passed away in 1980 Voice AI: A type of artificial intelligence which can generate a human-like voice for music or other audio effects, also known as audio AI. Ethical Issues: A discussion of moral principles which can guide decision-making, such as what should be done when using AI to generate someone's voice for a recording. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:48:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080418 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080418 Quote 1: "McCartney is well known for experimenting with music and using the recording studio as an instrument for his own creations." Definition: Experimenting with music - to try out new or unconventional approaches to making or producing music. Question 1: How has McCartney, as an artist, expressed his creativity through music? Quote 2: "AI has been making its mark on the music industry with the Drake/Weeknd collaboration and Grimes utilizing a voice AI tool to create her own tracks." Definition: AI - Artificial Intelligence; a type of computer technology that is used to mimic and simulate human behavior and thought processes. Question 2: What are some examples of how AI has been used in music? Quote 3: "However, AI voice is vastly different from AI text, as it is much more personal, and raises ethical issues of permission for someone's voice to be used in AI." Definition: Ethical Issues - moral or moral-related principles or standards of behavior that guide or evaluate a person's actions. Question 3: What ethical issues are associated with AI voice being used in music? Now take time to go back to the text and re-read it to find the answers to my three questions before moving on to the next paragraph. Paraphrase the quotes I provided in your answers to help you to explore the main ideas better. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:47:25 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080417 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080417 Paul McCartney announced last week he is using an AI tool to complete a long-awaited Beatles song featuring the mix of real and synthetic voice of John Lennon. McCartney defends the move, citing it as a way to finish a work of art that was left incomplete due to Lennon's demise. McCartney is well known for experimenting with music and using the recording studio as an instrument for his own creations. In addition, AI has been making its mark on the music industry with the Drake/Weeknd collaboration and Grimes utilizing a voice AI tool to create her own tracks. However, AI voice is vastly different from AI text, as it is much more personal, and raises ethical issues of permission for someone's voice to be used in AI. Now reread the text with this summary in mind. Is there anything you would add to this summary? Please let me know what you're thinking about the text in your reply. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:52:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080232 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080232 By using AI to assist in writing, the writer can benefit from its ability to provide intelligent and creative solutions that may not have been available before. Finally, AI will help the writer to stay focused and organized, reducing the time spent on research and brainstorming. The author in this text is making intentional choices with their language to create a certain atmosphere and effect. For example, they use words such as "gibberish" and "creative" to emphasize the idea of using AI to help with creative writing. They also point out the practical advantages and focus AI can provide when writing. This hints at the writer's opinion that AI can be a useful tool for writers. By highlighting the potential benefits, the author is suggesting that AI can be a valuable asset in the writing process. Let's discuss more about the author's writing choices and the impact they have on the text. What other choices do you think the author is making, and how do you think this text could be interpreted differently? Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:50:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080231 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080231 / gibberish, Writing Descriptions, and Creative Writing. AI could help with these genres by providing word suggestions and creating random sentences for the writer to build upon. AI could also give feedback about the accuracy of grammar and sentence structure. With these writing genres, AI can also help generate story ideas, allowing the writer to focus more on the creative aspects and less time on researching and organizing facts. Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:50:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080230 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080230 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:50:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080228 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080228 Yes, I definitely think that the use of AI in writing platforms will have a significant impact on the way we work on our writing. AI technology can help with the process of generating writing ideas, creating content, and providing editing support. For instance, AI can help identify patterns, keywords, and content that need refinement in writing projects. AI can also be used to provide feedback on the writing process, track progress, and suggest areas of improvement or further development. AI tools can help provide structure to writing, suggesting potential topics and ideas, and even offer automated grammar and spelling check. This type of technology can give students, writers, and professionals access to comprehensive writing resources and help them produce polished, well-written material quickly and efficiently. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:13:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080227 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080227 As we grow more accepting of automation in our lives, I believe it can only be beneficial to incorporate AI technology into educational technology products to make learning easier and faster for students. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:27:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080180 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080180 No, looking into a cave does not capture the unknown that educators might feel about the emergence of Generative AI. Generative AI is a relatively new technology and as such, there is a great deal of uncertainty and mystery surrounding it. Visualizing this sense of the unknown is best done through abstract illustrations, as opposed to a literal interpretation such as looking into a cave. When educators think of the emergence of Generative AI, they likely think of things like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation - all topics that are shrouded in ambiguity and the unknown. Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:41:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080179 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080179 Tue, 07 May 2024 21:43:29 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080178 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080178 Through active teaching, continuing conversation, and reflective practice, educators can build an ethical approach to using AI and help learners construct knowledge that reflects a world that is rapidly changing. Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:35:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080175 https://nowcomment.com/documents/349393?scroll_to=3080175 As a scholar of constructionism, it is important to understand when and how AI should be used in an educational context. Before introducing AI to a sixth grade classroom, educators should consider the developmental needs of the students. It’s also important to consider if the AI tool will truly benefit the learning process. If so, educators should design learning activities that center learners and their experiences. It will be important to create an approach that taps into learners’ curiosity about the world and encourages them to construct knowledge through exploration. Educators should also consider the ethical implications of using AI and assess potential biases and harm that could arise. Ultimately, the decision to introduce AI to a sixth grade classroom should be grounded in an understanding of the students’ needs and the potential benefits that the AI tool can bring. 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What happens when people are removed from the lands that sustain them, and their culture, and their stories? It's an unimaginable loss. Sun, 03 Oct 2021 06:26:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2215790 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2215790 It's also interesting that the negative aspects really emerged only after adults started using Facebook -- when it was mostly kids (college, etc.) it was more about connections (or perhaps I am glossing over those years). 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Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:13:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534126 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534126 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:21:56 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534125 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534125 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:20:30 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534124 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534124 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:20:06 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534123 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534123 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:19:41 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534122 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534122 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:19:08 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534121 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534121 This book is one I would highly recommend for any parent or teacher (I am both): Reader Come Home by Maryanne Wolf https://www.amazon.com/Reader-Come-Home-Reading-Digital/dp/0062388770?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0062388770 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:12:51 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534120 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534120 In fact, most university MOOCs have fallen out of favor because the concept was misused, and became just these huge face-less spaces where people felt lost and lonely, and doing school work on a screen. The CLMOOC experience was also built on human interactions and shared learning experiences, and a sense of fun and exploration. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:15:47 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534118 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534118 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:12:02 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534117 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534117 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:10:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534116 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534116 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:08:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534115 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534115 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:08:05 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534114 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534114 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:06:42 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534113 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=1534113 On the flip side, it has also opened the door to the negative aspects of Affinity Networks -- the trolls and the nefarious who seek to undermine the same spaces that encourage and entice others. It's good to approach this all with open eyes. 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We don't use Microsoft in our school. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:46:11 -0500