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Ranga's Take on Digital Invigilation and the Future of Exams

Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · May 17

Read my latest substack - Ranga's Take on digital invigilators open.substack.com/pub/rangaedu...

A reflection on the issues raised in this TES article about AQA’s perspective

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Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · May 9

Thought for the day:

Depending on the task in question, AI won't necessarily perform better than every human....

....but it will perform significantly better than some.

50 keys to unlocking peak productivity : simplebooklet.com

Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 30

Over 700 people have now accessed my FREE ebook "50 keys to unlocking peak productivity".

Are you one of them? If you are, what's your favourite tip?

If you're not....here's the link: simplebooklet.com/50keystounlo...

simplebooklet.com

Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 22

Thought for the 16th century:

Em dashes — versatile punctuation for emphasis, interruption, or explanation.

Use them wisely to add punch and clarity to your writing while you can!

Ranga's Take on AI action figures

Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 22

Action figure anyone? Brand new, in box rangaedu.substack.com/p/rangas-tak...

What the recent trend teaches us about the importance of play.

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Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 18

The road ahead is fraught with danger… we have to prepare young people to develop their adaptability quotient as well as their IQ & EQ #sketchnotes

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Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 11

Just took 5 minutes to have a look at Magic Insights from #CanvaCreate

Awesome resource for visual storytelling!!

youtu.be/a0KyaqWJAKg

Canva - Magic Insights

Ranga's Take on audio overviews

Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 11

❔ What's your favourite feature from #CanvaCreate?

For me it has to be Canva Code, but there are so many to explore!

Awesome sauce from Canva and all FREE for education

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Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 11

👂🏾 Are you really listening? #Edusky Check out my latest blog on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/rangaedu...

Ears Wide Open, Minds Wide Shut?

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Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 10

One of the most exciting things to come out of #CanvaCreate is that Canva Can Code.

here's a quick demonstration of how it works.

What might you ask Canva to code for your learners?

youtu.be/RW7Ow6budUQ

#CanvaCreate Canva Can Code

Canva Create - Image editing

Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 10

So much to unpack from #CanvaCreate but sometimes it's the little things that give you perspective 😉 youtu.be/F6KwiBaSxpw

Interactive Design for Water Cycle Explanation

Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 10

Me : Hey Canva - I bet you can't code me an interactive explainer for the water cycle.

Canva - Hold my beer

#CanvaCreate #CanvaCode

tuatara.my.canva.site/interactive-...

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Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 10

These days, when you're bored waiting for your wife at the opticians, you can create some pretty good AI generated content on sketchy 4G.
Looking forward to delivering more keynotes and workshops in the coming months.

Prompt > Image > Video (ChatGPT and Sora)

Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 8

Technology can sometimes become the scapegoat for wider frustrations in work and life.

Quality coaching conversations can help to unpack these and often help find solutions that stretch beyond the tech.

#coaching #sketchnote

Automatic Teleprompter with Custom Text and Controls - Manus

Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 7

This morning I got access to Manus. I tasked it with creating a teleprompter for me to use on web or mobile.
With not very clear natural language I asked & received.

Watch the replay
manus.im/share/8HQ34o...

Access the teleprompter below: csoncfab.manus.space

Manus is a general AI agent that turns your thoughts into actions. It excels at various tasks in work and life, getting everything done while you rest.

manus.im

Brisk teaching: Create a student boost pulse check

Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 4

If you're getting bent out of shape about a photo of someone with dementia not looking like they did a few years ago, you need to give your head a wobble.

Just because you're uncomfortable facing reality, doesn't mean you can pile in.

Dementia is a cruel disease.

Daren White @rangaedu.bsky.social · Apr 4

Create a Boost activity and get real time feedback on pupil progress in seconds, from any website or document with Brisk #EduSky

youtu.be/QmzaXbZC5kg