HiTech Podcast

Josh and Will put OpenAI's new "Study and Learn" mode to the test with theology questions, instructional design challenges, and... tank driving? What started as educational evaluation ended with an unexpected browser-based tank simulator. We explore whether this AI study tool actually encourages learning or just makes cheating more complicated.

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We put AI to the ultimate test - can Claude outsmart our resident board game expert Alex? Watch as we experiment with Claude playing Skull and Flip Seven in real-time, discovering surprising insights about AI capabilities, human strategy, and the art of bluffing against algorithms.Spoiler alert: Humans aren't obsolete just yet.

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Ever feel like documentation is a four-letter word? 😅 We get it! Will and Josh dive deep into the art (and pain) of creating useful documentation - from knowledge bases to SOPs to those quick tutorial videos we all need but never have time to make.🔥 What We Cover:Why documentation becomes a problem before it becomes a priorityThe real barriers: time, effort, maintenance, and that "but we're unique!" mindsetJosh's team knowledge base journey (spoiler: Notion FTW)Will's lone wolf documentation struggles (we've all been there)Different fidelity levels: when good enough really IS good enough💡 GAME CHANGER ALERT: We put Scribe to the test! This tool promises to solve the biggest documentation headaches by recording your screen and auto-generating step-by-step guides. Does it live up to the hype? (Spoiler: Josh immediately wanted to buy it for his team 👀)For more on our conversation, check out the episode page⁠.

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Join Josh and Will as they dive deep into the messy world of AI training and copyright law! This week, we're unpacking the Anthropic lawsuit that's got everyone talking - and we accidentally recreate 1984 in the process (oops!). What we discovered: When we asked Claude to rewrite Orwell's classic in a modern context, things got... uncomfortably derivative. Are AI companies walking a legal tightrope? Should you be worried about using AI tools? We're processing it all live on air.

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Join Will and Josh for a candid conversation about real AI use cases they've encountered in the wild! From questionable grading practices to grief bots, we're breaking down what's working, what's sketchy, and what needs to be swept under the rug. 🧹 Our Rating System: If it's good, it stays. If it's problematic, we're sweeping it away with our trusty desk brooms!

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Join Josh and Will as they dive deep into the art and science of creating user-friendly Learning Management Systems (LMS). Moving away from their usual AI focus, the hosts share real-world experience from LMS overhauls, discussing everything from user journey mapping to wire-framing techniques.

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Ready to decode what makes certifications actually worth your time? 🎯Will and Josh dive deep into the certification landscape - from their personal experiences with PMI, Docebo, and academic programs to designing certification systems that actually prove expertise. They're tackling the real question: how do we move beyond simple exams to create meaningful professional development?

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Josh and Will dive deep into one of education's most frustrating features: those "Did you cheat?" checkboxes that appear in every online course. Spoiler alert - they don't work, and we've got better ideas. From beach vacation prep disasters to the philosophy of learning, this episode unpacks why academic integrity checks are fundamentally flawed and explores practical alternatives that actually improve education. Whether you're building corporate training or academic courses, this conversation will change how you think about assessment and learner trust.

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We went off-script this week and challenged ourselves to the ultimate AI detection game! Will and Josh threw real and AI-generated images at each other to see who could tell the difference. From suspicious cat photos to perfect-looking drinks, the results might surprise you (and definitely surprised us). Spoiler: AI is getting REALLY good, but humans still have a fighting chance! 🧠✨

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