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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · 7d

One day! 😄

Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · 7d

To be honest, I want AI to take care of all the admin and repetitive work. Give me time to what I enjoy--doing the digging and thinking--slowly! 😆

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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · 7d

Agreed. For better learning, I think the model needs to be trained in pedagogy and the module content. Integration with the curriculum, or at least teaching practice is the key. That said, when used properly, even free models can provide needed learning support, esp in high enrolment classes.

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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · 7d

@kjhaxton.com this is a good question. What's intelligence? Can a machine that's epistemologically indifferent--GenAI being a sophisticated prediction machine--utter something that truly meaningful? #LTHEchat @nurun.bsky.social

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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · 7d

A5 #LTHEChat @nurun.bsky.social. I find that many UGs need to 1st understand learning isn't just about facts, but knowledge co-creation & where dialogic learning comes in in this process. Also prob how to discuss. Some may even need to be convinced that sharing will not hurt their grades.

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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · 7d

A4 #LTHEChat @nurun.bsky.social for myself I mostly use it as a tool rather than a learning partner. I ask for suggestions, evaluate what's useful & act accordingly. Not much going back and forth. I think for learning, a custom chatbot/GPT where you gamify the learning process is the way to go.

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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · 7d

A3 #LTHEChat @nurun.bsky.social A clear understanding of why, when, and how GenAI are being used. Also need AI Fluency/Literacy/Competency--knowing the capabilities and limitations of the tool, and the ethical considerations in evaluating AI outputs.

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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · 7d

@nurun.bsky.social very much so. Many novice learners (are pressured to?) feel learning should be easy and quick. It's the opposite.

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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · 7d

A2 #LTHEChat @nurun.bsky.social Limitation/Danger: depending on the topic, need to be aware of models that are overly sycophantic.

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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · 7d

A2 #LTHEChat @nurun.bsky.social Benefits: it's always there when you need it, can serve as additional opportunities; Limitation/Danger: treat it as a replacement for dialogues btw human, can't form a learning community with a machine.

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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · 7d

A1 #LTHEChat @nurun.bsky.social dialogic learning is where discussion between students plays an important and prominent role. This can happen synchronously and asynchronously. The purpose is to 'figure' things out together, and be able to question and make reasoned arguments.

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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · Jul 14

Deadline extended! Submit your proposal by 20 July & join ALTC on 23-24th October in Glasgow. I'm very excited to serve as part of the conference committee this year. We are working hard to make this year's conference inclusive and engaging! hashtag #ALTC25 #altc

ALTUK.bsky.social @altuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

We know it’s a busy time of year, so we’re giving you a bit more breathing room! The deadline for the ALTC25 call for proposals has been extended by a week. You now have until Sunday, 20 July to get your submissions in for consideration for the event. #ALTC25 #altc Learn more: buff.ly/dfpzC5t

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The Distributed AI Research (DAIR) Institute @dairinstitute.bsky.social · Apr 22

Thank you to Surveillance Watch for tracking ICE contractors, many of whom were involved in surveilling and selling data of student protestors to ICE. Go to www.surveillancewatch.io for more detailed information.

A screenshot of Surveillance Watch showing the drop down option of filtering by ICE Contractors.

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Cecilia Lo @cecilialo.bsky.social · Mar 24

Reluctant & inconsistent social media user here. Use: connect & discuss with colleagues in the same field, and keep abreast on hot topics. Value: fewer ads & trolls here; not supporting craziness #ALTM25 @alexspiers.bsky.social

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