Teaching Matters Edinburgh

In this episode, Dr Neil Speirs narrates real

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Time stamps:

1:06: Chapter 1: Getting there

2:19: Chapter 2: Class

19:00: Chapter 3: Solidarity

21:49: Chapter 4: Home time

22:26: Concluding remarks by Neil Speirs

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The fourth and final episode of Generative AI podcast series↗️ features James Stewart, a lecturer at Science, Technology and Innovations studies↗️, The University of Edinburgh. This episode provides a comprehensive exploration of Generative AI, discussing its influence not only in academia but also across industries, and delving into the key players in this dynamic landscape.

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(4:47) Gen AI as a personal tutor

(6:03) Broader technical landscape - key players and value chain

(17:09) Series conclusion: Take home messages

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The third episode of Generative AI podcast series↗️ features Lara Dal Molin, a second year PhD student at the Science, Technology and Innovations studies↗️, The University of Edinburgh. Discussing some of the core issues associated with Generative AI technologies, Lara leaves us with a compelling invitation to ponder how we can guide our students in cultivating a responsible relationship with these technologies.

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The second episode of Generative AI podcast series features a conversation between Irene Xi, an MSc student (Sociology and Global change) and Dr Vasileios Galanos, Teaching fellow at the Science, Technology and Innovations department, The University of Edinburgh. Irene brings in a unique student perspective to the current conversations surrounding AI Technology usage.

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(5:00) - In terms of marking scale, could you tell us what does a 55%, a 65% 75% mean to you? How does these numbers resonate with you?

(7:20) - Why would students be tempted to use AI software to help with their essays?

(10:55) - Have you tried these software at all, what did you see? Are they good, have they got any limitations?

(13:45) - How do you think MSc students would use these AI technologies in 5 years from now?

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The first episode of the Gen AI podcast series features Vasileios Galanos, a teaching fellow at the Science, Technology and Innovations Department, The University of Edinburgh. Vasileios shares interesting insights into word origins, history of Generative AI, the hype of GPTs and the implications and what future holds for this technology.

(2:11) - What distinguishes generative AI and GPTs in particular from previously existing A.I. technologies? 

(6:22) - What are the effects and the implications of hype for the use of this technology?

(10:01) - What actually is a GPT and what are the current uses of this technology apart from literally generating text, where can we see this technology?

(14:27) - How can we expect these technologies to develop and evolve in the future? Where can we see this going?

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In this episode, Dr Emily O'Reilly and alumnus Andrew Strankman from the School of Biomedical Sciences continue their excellent discussion on podcasting in education, this time going back to the basics. How do you record a podcast, and why would you want to? What tools would you need to begin podcasting, and what are some production tips worth remembering? And which kind of podcast would most enrich your course's delivery? 

This is the second in a two-part conversation facilitated by Teaching Matters' Eric Berger. In this short series, Emily and Andrew expand on the 'whys, whats, and hows' of educational podcasting – and digital education more broadly – in light of their recent PTAS-funded research project on podcasting in education.

2.15 Podcasts as a 'continuum' – podcasts can take many forms (from the informational monologue to the group podcast), but which suits your teaching needs?

8.52 How does one even begin to make a podcast? Our speakers consider the tricks and tools of the trade.

17.05 Barriers to entry in podcasting, or their lack thereof: “Just jump in and record”, say Emily and Andrew, “it’s easier than it sounds!”

24.40 Student responses to podcasting – increasing engagement and sense of interaction

30.19 What should both teachers and their institutions remember about the use of podcasts in education? Emily and Andrew reflect on embracing trial and error.

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In this episode, Dr Emily O'Reilly and alumnus Andrew Strankman from the School of Biomedical Sciences introduces us to the specifics of their fascinating project on educational podcasts. This project, funded by the Principal's Teaching Awards Scheme, surveyed a diverse online cohort of students at The University of Edinburgh and their responses to teaching through podcasting. Taking us through the project's origins, methods, results, their discussion attends to how podcasting can revitalise student engagement, and how we might better exchange knowledge in online (and offline) classrooms. 

This is the first in a two-part conversation between Emily and Andrew, facilitated by Teaching Matters' Eric Berger, which features both researchers reflecting on the 'whys, whats, and hows' of educational podcasting – and digital education more broadly.

2:00 – Emily and Andrew introduce themselves and their interest in podcasting, particularly in what the podcast form offers their students

Our Decolonising the Curriculum podcast series was referenced in this conversation, which you can find here. 

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In this episode, we hear from senior lecturers Guy Fletcher at the School of Philosophy and Marc Geddes at the School of Politics, who share good practice by examining the successes and challenges of their student-nominated courses at The University of Edinburgh. This is the third episode of our Teaching Awards series, which features reflective conversations between nominees from the 13th Annual Teaching Awards, held by the Edinburgh University Students' Association. 

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1:28 – Guy and Marc introduce themselves and their research topics

3:30 – The two outline their respective courses, considering in particular ways to make 'dry' concepts more compelling

9:53 – Guy and Marc assess the way their teaching has evolved over the course of the pandemic

15:21 – The two speakers discuss what their students were most able to take away from their courses

21:42 – Our nominees conclude by reflecting on why they believe their courses were nominated for Teaching Awards

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In this final uncovering UNCOVER podcast episode, Ruth McQuillan and Marshall Dozier both core members of UNCOVER, describe key features of a good evidence review, and provide tips to novice reviewers on how to create a good evidence review. Madhurima Nundy, an UNCOVER Reviewer, shares her experience collaborating with staff in a review team, and what challenges she faced.

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In this episode, Neneh Rowa-Dewar UNCOVER’s student-staff liaison, and Thulani Ashcroft and Udani DE Silva both UNCOVER Reviewers, each discuss their roles in UNCOVER. Neneh highlights how students are supported in UNCOVER and how this support benefits students. Thulani and Udani describe how UNCOVER’s resources has benefited them.

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