Tag: future
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The Near Future of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education: Part Two
This post continues the exploration of emerging technologies affecting education, particularly focusing on offline AI, wearable technologies, and AI agents. The author emphasizes the accessibility and privacy benefits of running AI locally while discussing innovative advancements such as augmented reality glasses and autonomous AI agents, urging educators to adapt to these changes proactively.
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Claude Computer Use: The Next ChatGPT Moment
In May 2022, I made the decision to step out of the classroom and apply for a PhD, broadly focused on digital texts. I grabbed a few articles, like Bradley Robinson’s on automated writing technologies, and began reading up on these “large language model things”, like OpenAI’s Generative Pre-trained Transformer. Back then, people accessed GPT…
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3 Ways for Educators to Run Local AI and Why You Should Bother
The article advocates for experimenting with local AI models, emphasising their accessibility and privacy benefits. It details three methods for setting up local AI: GPT4All for PCs, PocketPal for smartphones, and Ollama for command-line users. The author stresses the potential impact of local AI on education, questioning its implications for equity and academic integrity.
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The Near Future of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education: September 2024 Update
In my book Practical AI Strategies, released in January 2024, I dedicated the final chapter to the near future of generative artificial intelligence. I spoke about the convergence of multimodal technologies such as image, audio, and video generation, as well as improvements in automated coding, which would make it easier for people with no technical…
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Ethics, assessment, and the (near) future of Generative AI
This post provides an update on the AISNSW ICT Management and Leadership conference, including discussions and presentations on various topics related to technology in education. Day one focused on AI ethics and its implications, day two on AI in assessments, and day three featured a closing keynote on the future of generative AI. The post…
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Dead-end chatbots: Why chatbots aren’t the future of generative AI in education
I recently ran a series of posts on LinkedIn arguing that chatbots are a dead-end in education. I think it’s fair to say that the posts ruffled a few feathers. My DMs quickly filled with people touting their made-for-education products and services, and if I’d only try them I’d see why I was totally wrong.…
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Teaching Writing in the Age of AI: Reinventing English
This is the fifth and final post in the series Teaching Writing in the Age of AI. Check out the other posts in the series: In this series, I’ve explored how teaching writing might change as the adoption of Artificial Intelligence accelerates. Late 2022 was a watershed moment in AI, with ChatGPT pushing generative AI…
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Beyond Efficiency: AI can be more than just “Edtech 2.0”
Since OpenAI’s ChatGPT launched in December, there has been plenty of speculation about the implications for education. Articles ranging from The End of High School English to ChatGPT as a saviour for time-poor teachers have filled people’s feeds for the past month. We’ve seen ChatGPT labelled everything from”mind-blowing“, to a threat to the future of…