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Audio recordings of my presentations.en-usThu, 21 Nov 2024 10:37:00 -0400Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:37:00 -0400http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssEdu_RSSstephen@downes.castephen@downes.caAssessment of Barriers to Educational Technology Acceptance
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This presentation summarizes major factors - technology acceptance models, risk matrices, validity measures - used to assess a survey of instructors on their acceptance of instructional technology. Transcript.
CELDA 2024, Zagreb, Croatia () Oct 26, 2024 [Link]
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Sat, 26 Oct 2024 08:23:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/588Just In Time: Creating Dynamic Open Learning Resources Using GAI
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With the recent development of broadly effective generative artificial intelligence (GAI) this has led some to suggest that open learning resources can and should be developed at the time and point of need. The GAI could address each of the issues with static online learning resources (SOLR) by addressing it based on the learning need at the time of that need, as described by the specific prompt and the context of application. This presentation will provide an overview of the technology required to support such an approach. Transcript
Open Education 2024, Providence, RI, via Zoom () Oct 08, 2024 [Link]
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Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:14:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/587Intelligence Artificielle, E-learning et Réseaux Sociaux : Comment la technologie révolutionne l'enseignement
https://downes.ca/presentation/586
Cet événement rassemble actuellement plus de 3000 acteurs de l'écosystème éducatif lors de la première édition du Forum de l'Enseignant avec des experts renommés tels que Stephen Downes, Maha G. et Mounir Ghogho
Première édition du Forum national des enseignants, Rabat, Morocco () Sept 26, 2024 [Link]
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Thu, 26 Sept 2024 14:13:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/586Artificial Intelligence in Education: Context, Rules and Limits
https://downes.ca/presentation/585
We are going to talk about artificial intelligence in education in broad, general terms. I will first discuss what AI is and how it works, ever so briefly, and then look at the three major topics of the conference: context, rules and limits. I interpret context as 'use', and will consider the many ways AI can be used in education. I interpret rules as 'principles' and consider what are the core principles governing how and why we use AI in education. And I interpret limits as practical guidelines, and consider appropriate mechanisms for teaching and learning, governance, and security. Transcript
National Teachers Forum, Rabat, Morocco () Sept 22, 2024 [Link]
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, 22 Sept 2024 22:27:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/585Stephen Downes talks about his experiences with the cloud
https://downes.ca/presentation/584
This is a conversation I had a couple weeks ago with Jim Groom and Taylor Jadin of Reclaim Hosting. The purpose was to talk about my experiences moving my website from the CPanel site to Reclaim's cloud hosting, though we covered a wide range of related topics.
ReclaimTV, Online via Zoom () Jun 25, 2024 [Link]
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Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:37:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/584AI in Enterprise Learning Systems
https://downes.ca/presentation/582
This presentation provides a general perspective on the use of AI in enterprise learning systems like Learning Experience Platforms, Learning Management Systems, and Talent Management Systems, and what that might mean for learning.
Summer Institute on Education and AI, Montreal () May 26, 2024 [Link]
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[Transcript], 26 May 2024 13:17:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/582Open Education and Innovations in Teaching and Learning: Future Directions
https://downes.ca/presentation/581
Conversation between experts on the topics of open education, artificial intelligence, and the future of open.
2024 Open Education Bootcamp, Online, via Zoom () May 15, 2024 [Link]
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Wed, 15 May 2024 16:33:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/581AI Ethics in a research context: current approaches and future challenges
https://downes.ca/presentation/583
Facilitated by some of Canada's leading experts in AI ethics, this workshop will provide participants with a solid grounding in the nature of AI tools and advances in AI ethics as well as examples of AI ethics challenges to date. Topics of discussion will include: reconciling inconsistencies between different frameworks, addressing the underlying tension between individual ethical principles (e.g. participant privacy versus data transparency), and how AI-specific guidance is situated within the broader landscape of research ethics and existing regulatory frameworks.
CAREB 2024, Online via Pheedloop () Apr 30, 2024 [Link]
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Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/583Introduction to Open Pedagogy
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This presentation will introduce open pedagogy through definition and some examples, outline the role of OER, and identify some core principles of practice. This will involve a discussion of student agency and community building. Open pedagogy in practice will be considered, including open approaches to renewable and responsive assignments and the development student-created OER. Participants will become aware of issues and challenges around open pedagogy, including those involving content rights, participation and privacy issues.
Microlearning Program, Online via Zoom () Mar 08, 2024 [Link]
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:44:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/579Introduction to Open Online Learning
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The idea of open online learning has been taken up by numerous colleges and universities, opening up new opportunities to many people previously unable to access higher education courses and materials. This presentation talks about the history of open online learning, the motivations for its development, open learning tools and resources available today, and the future of open online learning.
Microlearning, Online via Zoom (Seminar) Feb 28, 2024 [Link]
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[Transcript]Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:47:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/578Connectivism: What is it? How to apply it.
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Connectivism is a relatively new learning theory that suggests students should combine thoughts, theories, and general information in a useful manner. Four key principles for learning: autonomy, connectedness, diversity, and openness. This presentation will outline the elements of Connectivism and model how it can be applied in an online learning setting.
Microlearning Series, Online via Zoom (Seminar) Jan 26, 2024 [Link]
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[Transcript]Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:09:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/577Introduction to Social Constructivism
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In this presentation I introduce the basic elements of constructivim and social constructivism, outline the relation to critical theory, discuss applications in the classroom, and consider criticisms of social constructivism. Unedited audio transcript.
Microlearning Series, Online, via Zoom (Seminar) Dec 15, 2023 [Link]
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[Transcript]Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:47:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/576Introduction to AI Policies, Guidelines, and Frameworks
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This workshop looks at recent policies, guidelines and frameworks developed by governments and institutions for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence. How are they created, and what things do they address? Participants have the opportunity to identify important values and principles in order to develop a starting point for discussion relevant to their own context. (Slides will be available shortly)
Microlearning Series, Online, via Zoom (Workshop) Nov 16, 2023 [Link]
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[Transcript]Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:35:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/575Three Frameworks for Data Literacy
https://downes.ca/presentation/574
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Data literacy education across three frameworks: the competency model defining data literacy, the assessment of data literacy competencies, and methods for the development of data literacy in an organization.
20th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in a Digital Age, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal (Seminar) Oct 21, 2023 [Link]
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[Transcript]Sat, 21 Oct 2023 06:24:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/574Introduction to AI
https://downes.ca/presentation/573
As the title suggests, this is an introduction to artificial intelligence for people with a non technical background, covering how AI systems work, how we can work with them, and some of the issues and ethical concerns that follow. Here's another video showing the participants'-end view.
Invited Talk, Online, via Zoom (Seminar) Oct 12, 2023 [Link]
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Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:02:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/573Transforming Learning Design in the AI Era
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In this presentation I consider some potential applications of AI in the design of online learning (and MOOCs in particular), point to the importance of data in these design processes, and discuss how data development and quality will become of major importance to learning design in the future.
Transforming Education in the Artificial Intelligence Era, Rabat, Morocco, via Salle de conférence AI et Transformation pédagogique () Jul 13, 2023 [Link]
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Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:14:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/572Why Do Digital Transformations Fail?
https://downes.ca/presentation/571
CNIE Keynote. What would it take to talk usefully about some of these technologies that we're working on? We consider things like AI, blockchain and metaverse from the perspective of technology adoption models and ask how we would account for whether they succeed or fail?
CNIE 2023, Online via Zoom (Keynote) May 25, 2023 [Link]
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[Transcript]Thu, 25 May 2023 16:13:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/571How to Make the Most of Online Learning
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Instead of thinking about online learning as digital lessons and classes, to make the most of it think of it as an environment for doing things. So our learning begins with the question 'what do I want to do?'. This talk describes how to do that, from finding communities, to learning from experts, to discovering your own voice. (Audio on the video isn't very good, so maybe listed to the audio file instead; it's a little quiet but a lot clearer).
Congreso Líderes Digitales, Matrid, Spain (Keynote) Mar 02, 2023 [Link]
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[Transcript]Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:08:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/570Navigating the AI Revolution
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This presentation looks at the role of higher education institutions and how it changes in light of recent AI technologies.
Navigating the Al Revolution, Bellevue, WA, vs MS Teams (Seminar) Feb 10, 2023 [Link]
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Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:40:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/569Universities at the Crossroads: Technologies, values and the role of the institution
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My objectives are to: offer clear and understandable descriptions of three current technologies (metaverse, blockchain, artificial intelligence); discuss how they will impact the traditional role and function of universities; and describe the application of the conference themes (inclusion, sustainability, ethics) to these technologies with respect to these roles. Video with translation into Catalan
1r Congres Internacional de la SCP-IEC, Lleida, Spain (Keynote) Dec 02, 2022 [Link]
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[Transcript]Fri, 02 Dec 2022 03:59:00 -0400https://downes.ca/presentation/568
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