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Watch Time: 5 mins 11 seconds AI Acknowledgment This vlog was created with the assistance of OpenAI’s ChatGPT to help with brainstorming, structuring content, and drafting ideas. Additionally, photos and animation included in this vlog were generated using Invideo AI. All text and visual content have been reviewed and adapted to ensure alignment with Newcastle…
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Word Count: 749 words, Read Time: 6 mins Our visit to the Great North Museum (GNM) was inspiring and thought-provoking, sparking ideas about its evolution by 2050. As Learning Design Consultants, we explored dinosaur skeletons, crystals and ancient Egyptian artefacts while envisioning a futuristic museum experience. To prepare, I downloaded the MythQuest AR Adventure app…
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Word Count: 717 words, Read Time: 5 mins, Song Listening Time: 2 mins 28 seconds In an era where technology continually redefines education, implantable learning devices are becoming increasingly plausible. Imagine a microchip implanted beneath your skin, programmed to teach you how to play musical instruments. Introducing HarmoniChip: a groundbreaking device that could revolutionise music…
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Word Count: 735 words, Read Time: 5 mins An Innovative Game for Digital Literacy and Online Safety Testing Thomas is an interactive game designed to enhance children’s digital literacy and critical thinking skills. The game casts the player as Thomas, a superhero tasked with identifying safe vs. unsafe online profiles. This engaging approach not only…
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Word Count: 748 words, Read Time: 6 mins This blog critically reviews Alan Turing’s groundbreaking paper, Computing Machinery and Intelligence (1950), which reframed the philosophical question “Can machines think?” into a testable scientific hypothesis. Drawing on NotebookLM’s deep dive into Turing’s paper, the blog blends human insight with AI-aided analysis. Why Did He Think It…
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In our interconnected world, learning has transformed significantly due to the Internet and our expanding Personal Learning Networks (PLNs). Reflecting on my journey, it’s clear that my PLN shapes how I acquire knowledge. Dominant Sources in My PLN My PLN comprises a blend of traditional and modern sources. I learn primarily through interactions with friends,…