Tag Archives: epistemology

ChatbotGPT: The New Mechanical Turk

Posted on December 29, 2022 by geoffcain

I am unimpressed with the ChatbotGPT. I asked it to write a sestina, and it could not follow the formula or even write decent rhyming couplets which it used to substitute for the formula for a sestina. It managed to … Continue reading →

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AI and the Unknowing Knower

Posted on February 3, 2022 by geoffcain

“Things are not as they are seen, nor are they otherwise.” – Lankavatara Sutra In education, there has been increased discussion of Artificial Intelligence because of the growing interest in Learning Analytics by education institutions. Learning Analytics requires a lot … Continue reading →

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NW eLearn Concept Map Presentation

Posted on October 18, 2018 by geoffcain

This was the presentation for the NW eLearning Conference.: “Class assignments that utilize concept maps are an opportunity for instructors to provide high level, interactive assignments that take full advantage of their students’ visual intelligence. This workshop will explore the … Continue reading →

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Pardon my Metaphor

Posted on September 2, 2010 by geoffcain

Image by The U.S. National Archives via Flickr“Because we do not understand the brain very well we are constantly tempted to use the latest technology as a model for trying to understand it. In my childhood we were always assured … Continue reading →

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