From the outset, one of the key promises of AI in education has been relieving teachers of repetitive, redundant tasks so they can channel more energy and time on meaningful interactions with learners. Canvas’s new partnership with OpenAI introduces features, such as rubric generation and grading automation. But what captivated me even more is what… Continue reading OpenAI, Instructure Partner to Reimagine Assessments
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Reflection: Key Takeaway from This Semester
One of my favorite units in university this semester has been the Management of Public Enterprises. I feel that the lecturer put a deliberate effort into designing the learning experience to match the timeliness and importance of the course. Last year, Kenyan youths (Gen Z) led nationwide protests that forced President Ruto to decline signing… Continue reading Reflection: Key Takeaway from This Semester
Policy Framework for ODEL in Universities
In 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission for University Education (CUE), the body responsible for regulating and accrediting universities’ academic programs, released a self-assessment report for Open, Distance, and E-learning (ODEL) programs to be followed by universities in an effort to expand access to university education while at the same time… Continue reading Policy Framework for ODEL in Universities
Rethinking Assignments in the Age of AI
Earlier today, I got a complaint from an educational program officer that junior and senior secondary school students are using ChatGPT to do school assignments. This is the exact phrase: “…they DIRECTLY feed a question and write down the answer…” At first, I thought the students’ learning appetite was quite high (JSS students often rely… Continue reading Rethinking Assignments in the Age of AI
Building a Career in the Digital Economy
Kenya’s digital economy has received a lot of praise in the media, most recently emanating from the political class. President William Ruto’s infamous “Finya computer, weka dollar kwa mfuko” during the launch of an ICT hub in Tongaren, Bungoma County caused uproars among the netizens, who fundamentally questioned the literal meaning of the President’s comments.… Continue reading Building a Career in the Digital Economy
Implications of AI Hallucinations on Education
ChatGPT, the leading generative AI offering, still experiences a lot of hallucinations. An AI hallucination refers to the occasions when AI generates false or misleading information that appears reasonable but is not based on facts. This past week, I have been intentionally conversing with the generative AI tool to experience its strengths and weaknesses. During… Continue reading Implications of AI Hallucinations on Education
Humility Through Shared Struggles
Humility is an important virtue to possess and practice. It is associated with the ability of a person to be aware of their strengths and talents but not show off or think they are better than others. Humble people treat everyone with kindness and respect, not with respect to their social status in society. They… Continue reading Humility Through Shared Struggles
The Four Steps in Learning
According to David Brooks, the author of The Social Animal, there are four steps in a learning process. Below are the steps; Step One: Knowledge acquisition At this stage, reading books (among other ways of consuming knowledge such as watching videos and listening to podcasts) is the main activity taking place. There are no specific ways… Continue reading The Four Steps in Learning