In a previous post Paradigm Shift, I discussed the implications and effect the launch of ChatGPT was creating and the paradigm shift that the education sector especially was finding itself in. The rapid technological advancements and increasingly diverse society are causing a much-needed seismic shift in how we view education. The education system that we… Read more
Your past does not define your future Recently I went to see the musical &Juliet. It was brilliant, they took a classic story and brought it into the 21st century. Shakespeare’s original version concludes in tragedy, but in the musical Juliet’s fate wasn’t sealed by the author’s pen, instead they gave her the choice, they… Read more
What are you hearing? Communication is the lifeblood of human interaction. Through spoken words, we convey ideas, emotions, and connect with one another on various levels. However, as intricate beings with unique perspectives and experiences, our interpretations of what we hear can often be flawed. Misunderstandings arise, conflicts emerge, and relationships suffer as a result.… Read more
How we view the world, people, and situations around us is dependent on many factors. An individual’s diversity, their gender, socio economic status, ability, ethnicity will also influence the opportunities that they encounter. What individuals learn through these experiences and what they are told, what they read and believe is what forms our implicit or… Read more
The power of language to influence and inspire. Words have been used for centuries to shape history. They have been used to influence events and societies. They have been used to convey ideas, inspire action, and sway public opinion. The power of words is evident in speeches, literature, and other forms of communication. Martin Luther… Read more
In November 2022 ChatGPT an artificial intelligence language model was released and in higher education the field I currently work, it sent teaching staff into a spin. They were suddenly faced with an unprecedented situation and were caught off guard with no guidelines or policies to fall back on. Many teaching staff saw it as… Read more