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What is a Digital Garden?

The internet has transformed how we share knowledge, connect with others, and build ideas. Yet, in the fast-paced world of social media and traditional blogging, valuable insights often feel lost in the shuffle. This is where the concept of a digital garden comes in. A personal living space for cultivating and sharing ideas over time.…

Bridging Social-Emotional Learning and AI: Fostering Empathy in the Digital Age

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education, a crucial question emerges: How can we harness AI to support social-emotional learning (SEL) and cultivate empathy in our increasingly digital classrooms? This post explores the intersection of AI and SEL, highlighting innovative approaches to create more supportive, empathetic learning environments. The Critical Role of…

Human-in-the-Loop Computing: Enhancing Social-Emotional Learning with AI and Human Insight

Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Computing is an approach to artificial intelligence and machine learning where human judgment is integrated into the decision-making process. Instead of allowing AI systems to operate completely autonomously, HITL ensures that humans are involved in key stages of the process, particularly in training, validating, or adjusting the system. This approach helps enhance the…

Me, Myself, and AI

This summer, I was driving out to present a workshop on AI at CSPD (Computer Science Professional Development) Week. Me, Myself, and I, by De La Soul came on the radio. While in the session, we were discussing the capabilities of generative AI in our lives. To this, I wanted to know if an AI…

What is AI? A Simple Guide for Students

Have you ever wondered how your phone knows what you’re about to type next or how video games get so good at predicting your moves? That’s all thanks to something called Artificial Intelligence, or AI for short. AI might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s actually a part of our everyday…

Experiential Learning and Its Synergy with Artificial Intelligence

When we think about the future of learning, our minds often wander to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). These technologies have the potential to revolutionize how we learn and process information. But what if we could couple these advanced technologies with experiential learning? Good friend Anna CohenMiller pinged me on this topic recently,…

Harmony Over Heroism: Why the Republic Does Not Need Geniuses

The concept that a republic does not need geniuses may seem counterintuitive to many, given our society’s emphasis on individual greatness and exceptional intelligence. However, a deeper exploration of this idea reveals profound wisdom underneath its surface. In this blog post, we will dissect why a republic system does not necessarily require geniuses to function…

Breaking Out of Our Own Biases: A Journey to Self Awareness

The world is a vast tapestry of diverse perspectives and unique worldviews. Yet, we often find ourselves trapped within the confines of our own biases and assumptions. This limited perspective can hinder our growth and understanding, obscuring the rich complexity of life beyond our own experiences. But what if we could step outside ourselves? What…