The Joy of Learning: Using AI as a Teacher

The Joy of Learning: Using AI as a Teacher

For me, one of my greatest joys is learning, a trait inherited from my grandmother’s boundless curiosity. She instilled in me the habit of questioning why, how, who, what, and when. You can imagine my excitement when I discovered how AI could serve as a teacher. It...
Mistakes & Learning

Mistakes & Learning

Have you ever made a mistake? What did you learn? Yes, making mistakes is one way to learn.  I am in the process of learning Spanish using the Duolingo application. This gamified app makes learning a language fun and addictive by using the same tools as video games to...
Staying Informed in the Age of AI

Staying Informed in the Age of AI

As technology rapidly advances, it can be challenging to stay informed without being overwhelmed. This month, I’ve been learning about new AI tools like ChatGPT-4, Claude, and DALL-E 3. These tools aim to make our lives easier, but also change the way we consume...
TEDx Comes to Town

TEDx Comes to Town

This month my hometown of Holland, Michigan hosted the TEDx Macatawa 2023 event. The event was attended in-person by many thought leaders from our community who are engaged in making Holland a better place. It was also livestreamed to reach a broader audience. TEDx...