Prompting CoPilot with the question, "How much energy does one ChatGPT simple query consume compared to one simple Google search?" I didn't define "simple" but ChatGPT will apply its own definition to both platforms. Here's what it came up with. Google Search: A single Google search consumes about 0.0003 kWh (kilowatt-hours) of energy. To put… Continue reading AI LLMs Take 10,000x the Power Of Google for a Simple Query.
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Goodbye Remote Teaching, Hello Online Learning
It has been two semesters since instructors were forced into emergency remote teaching, but have we fully transitioned from remote teaching into online learning? Emergency remote teaching is characterised as putting your course content online for students to access, whether they learn is not the primary focus (Schlesselman, 2020). The primary focus in March, 2020… Continue reading Goodbye Remote Teaching, Hello Online Learning
Exiting my comfort zone and making the magic happen
As with most everyone coming away from a conference, my head was spinning with new ideas after being inspired by so many interesting and experienced presenters and facilitators. There was one item that spoke to me most, it was the two circles, “Your comfort zone” and “Where the magic happens”. Reflecting upon our successes, this is… Continue reading Exiting my comfort zone and making the magic happen
SpaceX launches StarX in a Tesla: Where’s the neutrality?
OK, I agree, there is very little to be critical about the recent SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch, but I would like to make one observation that may have just been an oversight: Why couldn't the Tesla navigator, StarMAN (who can't be seen inside a spacesuit) be named the not-so-catchy but neutral StarPerson, or StarGoer, or… Continue reading SpaceX launches StarX in a Tesla: Where’s the neutrality?
How would you teach someone to ski?
We just went skiing, and I, being a complete beginner, watched others for teaching tips. I stood on the bunny hill watching advanced skiers teach beginners. For ever "lesson" I observed, I saw a different teaching style. I expected there were as many learning styles, too. We can, and should, teach using methods we are… Continue reading How would you teach someone to ski?
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