DL 360
Emotional Intelligence
Welcome to Digitally Literate, issue #360. Back at it again.
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been in Ireland, helping facilitate a study abroad class. This week, I shared the following:
- The Role of AI in Online Reading Comprehension: A New Literacies Perspective
Exploring how AI tools support online reading comprehension. - Introducing Pre-Service Teachers to Virtual AI Assistants
Initial insights from testing AI tools with pre-service teachers. - Towards Transformative Socioemotional Learning
A presentation on fostering happy, healthy humans for the future. - Revolutionize Your Presentations with AI-Generative Tools
Experiments with generative AI tools to create slide decks. - Privilege and the Future of AI in the Classroom
Challenging the privileging of traditional learning methods in education.
🔖 Key Takeaways
- AI Tools Explored: GPT-4's capabilities spark debates and rethinking of benchmarks.
- Societal Impacts: Balancing technological growth with societal equity and responsibility.
- Future of Education: AI can save time and enhance teaching while questioning traditional norms.
📚 This Week’s Highlights
1. Amazing Invention – Zipline Drones
Mark Rober explores Zipline, an innovative delivery drone company.
Why this matters: Delivery drones offer practical solutions to global challenges, pushing the boundaries of technology and logistics.
2. What Have Humans Just Unleashed?
Charlie Warzel’s reflections on the societal implications of GPT-4 and the hysteria surrounding new AI advancements.
Why this matters: Society must navigate between fear, hype, and meaningful adoption of AI technologies.
3. The Turing Test is Obsolete
Chris Saad critiques the Turing Test and proposes a framework based on multiple intelligences.
Why this matters: Rethinking how we evaluate AI performance is crucial as it advances beyond traditional benchmarks.
4. GPT-4 is Here: What Scientists Think
OpenAI’s GPT-4 offers improvements but raises concerns about transparency and accessibility.
Why this matters: While impressive, the proprietary nature of GPT-4 poses ethical and competitive challenges.
5. 6 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Save Time
Todd Finley shares practical applications of AI in classrooms for planning, differentiation, and assessment.
Why this matters: AI can transform teaching workflows, freeing up time for creativity and connection.
6. Marc Andreessen on Stagnant Sectors
Marc Andreessen discusses the contrast between innovation in technology and stagnation in sectors like education and healthcare.
Why this matters: The disconnect between technological advancement and essential services requires systemic solutions.
🛠️ DO: Rocket Pesto
Inspired by Irish cuisine, try this delicious arugula pesto.
🌟 Closing Reflection
“As more and more artificial intelligence is entering into the world, more and more emotional intelligence must enter into leadership.”
— Amit Ray
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