another in my series of posts for students in data analytics class In the realm of data analysis, we often want to determine if there are meaningful connections between different categories or if a sample of data accurately reflects a larger population. This is where chi-squared tests come into play, offering powerful tools for analyzing Read More
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Linear Regression
more for data analytics students, but you can read it too In the realm of data analysis, we often move beyond simply describing our data to trying to understand and even predict future outcomes. One of the foundational techniques for this is simple linear regression. As the name suggests, it’s a straightforward method focused on Read More
Elevator Pitches on Deeper Learning
Deeper learning refers to an approach to education that aims to equip students with the skills needed to deal with complexity and solve real-world problems. It goes beyond memorizing facts and focuses on competencies like problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, effective communication, learning how to learn, and developing an academic mindset. It’s important because traditional education Read More
Social Engineering
IIn the realm of cybersecurity, reverse engineering stands as a powerful technique used to dissect and understand the inner workings of software, hardware, or any system, without access to its original design or source code. By meticulously examining the final product, cybersecurity analysts can uncover vulnerabilities, analyze malware, and enhance security measures. What is Reverse Read More
Descriptive Statistics
Here is a post for data analytics students. Data analysis can feel like navigating a vast ocean of numbers, but descriptive statistics are the compass and map that help us understand our data. These are fundamental tools that allow us to summarize and present data in a meaningful way without drawing any conclusions about a Read More
#elevatorpitches Facial Recognition
Facial recognition technology is a form of biometric technology that uses computer algorithms to identify individuals based on their unique facial features. It works by analyzing an image or video of a face, extracting key features like the distance between the eyes, nose, and mouth, and comparing these features to a database of known faces.
AI Generated Post: Education as a Technology
Seeing education as a technology helps us understand its evolution, development, and impact. Like other technologies, education has a modular structure, meaning it consists of interconnected components (curriculum, instruction, assessment). It is also recursive, existing at multiple levels (classroom, school, district). Recognizing education as a technology allows us to analyze its effectiveness, adapt to changing Read More
Defining Intelligence
The arrival of ChatGPT brought new questions to the forefront of our thought. Perhaps it is more accurate to observe it reminded us of questions we have been unable to answer; some of these have been unanswered for a long time. The hard problem of consciousness is one that I have been thinking about. We Read More
A Quick Take on DEI
Just as educators are understanding the need to update their practices to meet the needs of students whose brains and bodies have been affected by trauma, they are understanding the need to update their practices to increase the participation of populations that have been underrepresented or marginalized in schooling. Educational leaders are recognizing that some Read More
Review of Evolutionary Intelligence: How Technology Will Make Us Smarter
AI has been here for a much longer than “ChatGPT” which has been garnering so much attention since late 2022. There have been a number of books and articles and special journal issues dedicated to the understanding it, considering its potential effects, and advising individuals and group on how to successfully navigate this new world. Read More