Practice does not make perfect. Practice makes permanent. If you practice long enough and in the right ways—feedback matters—you can get better at almost anything. Whether it’s preparing for a difficult conversation, getting ready for an emergency, or learning a new skill, practice can provide a safe space to build confidence, improve our responses,…
Category: technology
Mastering AI prompts
Ever feel like you’re trying to reason with a teenager who’s only half-listening when you use AI? You’re not alone. Some colleagues recently showed me prompts they tried, along with the off-the-mark responses they got back. The results were often frustrating—more confusing than helpful, and definitely not what they asked for. It’s like you…
ChatGPT vs Perplexity – Deep Research: an experiment
Curiosity and a good experiment go hand in hand. I wanted to test just how deep (and accurate) ChatGPT and Perplexity AI’s Deep Research outputs really were. While I was at it, I also wanted a refresher on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s time in office. To this end I wrote a decent enough prompt and…
Learning experience design: what actually works?
Listen to a NotebookLM fraudcast based on this post. TL;DR Forget outdated learning styles. Instead: Use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to make learning accessible to all. Adapt instruction for those with specific needs, like neurodivergent learners. Leverage AI tools to deliver content in diverse formats quickly. Apply research-backed principles like chunking, multimedia, and…
Creating AI-powered video podcasts: Comparing tools and workflows
Creating promotional videos, heck, any kind of video, can feel like a monumental task, especially when you’re trying to showcase something tech related like an AI workshop. To streamline the process, and to have a bit of a play, I decided to experiment with two AI-powered workflows for creating an AI-augmented, podcast-style promotional video….
AI for Advocates
I’ve been an advocate on and off for a very long time. Many of my jobs included advocating for clients who were entangled in the justice, mental health, and substance abuse treatment systems. It’s meaningful, often challenging, and to be honest sometimes heartbreaking work. Needless to say I have a soft spot for the…