Tag: AI and Technology
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Not Ready for AI Glasses, Ready for Learning
I have worn glasses for a long time. They help me drive, read the page and the screen, see the faces of my students, and do many things I could not do without them. They have always been my assistive technology. Recently, someone I know very well, a person with deep expertise in technology, bought…
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A+I is bigger than AI
On what people get wrong when they say “AI did it,” and what my students and my mentors taught me instead. People often look at the work and say, “AI did that.” I always answer yes. AI co-creates with me. But then I ask them to read the letters again, because there is a “+”…
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Why I Write With AI: Voice, Care, and 600 Blog Posts Later
From language learning tool to thinking companion—a journey I did not begin writing with AI to move faster. I began because I wanted to think more honestly. Almost three years ago, in April 2023, I published a blog post called “Chat Your Way to Fluency: Why ChatGPT is the Future of Ukrainian/English Language Learning.” It…
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Why Educators Shouldn’t Fear AI: Rethinking Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
A recent post by Ustia Stefanchuk on Facebook has sparked an important conversation about AI’s impact on education. She observed a troubling trend: many students are now relying entirely on AI-generated content for their academic work, bypassing critical thinking, creativity, and the learning process itself. While AI is a powerful tool, its misuse raises concerns…
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The Evolution of Social Media: Countering Jaron Lanier’s Arguments in 2024
Preamble This essay draws inspiration from a thought-provoking post shared in the Facebook group “ПроКниги. Що почитати?” by Ганна Матвеєва. Her reflections on Jaron Lanier’s book “10 причин видалити акаунт із соцмереж просто зараз“ provided a nuanced perspective on the challenges and benefits of social media. While she acknowledged the compelling arguments for abandoning these…
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From Мавка to Чугайстер: The Ukrainian-Canadian Diaspora Explores Mystical Creatures
I have asked AI to help me design the second Halloween lecture, including images using examples from previous Ukrainian Diaspora Language classes. Although today we will be learning church terminology, if you are interested in doing a second Halloween-themed Ukrainian Diaspora Language Class, here are some suggestions: Sasha couldn’t wait for the next Ukrainian Diaspora Language…
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From Гарбуз to Привид: A Spooky Ukrainian Language Lesson
I have asked AI to help me design the Halloween lecture, including images using examples from previous Ukrainian Diaspora Language classes. Although today we will continue learning church terminology, if you are interested in doing a Halloween-themed Ukrainian Diaspora Language Class, here are some suggestions: Sasha could barely contain his excitement as Halloween approached. After last…
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The High-Tech Power Struggle Amidst Russian Aggression in Ukraine: Innovation and Geopolitical Testing at the Cost of Human Lives
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues to rage, a grim reality has emerged – Ukraine has become not only a testing ground for cutting-edge military technology but also a geopolitical chessboard where global powers probe the resolve of Western alliances. While nations vie for technological supremacy and strategic advantage, ordinary Ukrainians face the brutal…
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War of Words: AI-Powered Tool Exposes russian Propaganda
In a groundbreaking development, Ukrainian media manager and former Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Volodymyr Borodiansky has launched “War of Words” – an innovative AI-driven tool designed to swiftly analyze vast amounts of Russian propaganda content. This powerful English-language platform allows users to sift through over 100,000 hours of material from various sources, including…
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