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A Research Framework Focused on AI and Humans instead of AI versus Humans
Gerhard Fischer, Interaction Design & Architecture(s) Journal, 2024/02/20

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This (20 page PDF) is the 'stimulated paper' for a special issue of Interaction Design & Architecture(s) Journal on cultures of participation in the digital age. The title suggests the general direction of the paper. Though at times a bit heavy-handed (for example, describing three perspectives as 'optimistic', 'pessimistic' and 'realistic') it has some good bits (such as the distinction between 'adaptive' and 'adaptable' systems (or, as I would say, personalized and personal)), the brief discussion of distributed cognition, and the use of embedded AI features in applications to make them more inclusive.

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Programs, Services, and More: A Map of CTL Tactics – Agile Learning
Derek Bruff, Agile Learning, 2024/02/20

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This post offers an outline of Mary C. Wright's book Centers for Teaching and Learning: The New Landscape in Higher Education (there's no open access version so there's no point linking to it) listing 'tactics' employed by these centres. We don't get an overall list, but we read about workshops offered ("Digital teaching and learning (36% of centers offered such topics); diversity, equity, and inclusion (33%); assessment and grading (28%); online / hybrid / remote course design (26%); engagement and active learning (24%); and course and curriculum design (23%)"). Derek Bruff also mentions services such as in-class observations and get-togethers such as a book club or community of practice.

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OER24 Guest Post: “R” is for Resources but it is far from enough
Brian Mulligan, #ALTC Blog, 2024/02/20

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I'm not sure how I feel about listing a post where the author was "assisted" by Gemini Advanced, an AI. But I was considering it for inclusion anyway, because it makes the important point that open and accessible learning is about more than just open educational resources. The presentation is a bit stilted and in the listicle format common of AI systems. And I feel it misses some important points - the need to address educational experiences (not just the usual 'education' accoutrements of support, assessment and accreditation). Similarly, I felt the approach to systemic innovation to improve access could be more broad. I would also have added an argument for public support of OER costs and support based on the general public benefit that accrues from individual attainment in higher education.

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