Do the ‘Cite’ Thing, Part II

Do the ‘Cite’ Thing, Part II

In an earlier post, I surveyed differing approaches to issues of sourcing, transparency and ‘information integrity’ in generative AI platforms. The underlying questions there dealt with how AI tools handle sourcing and citation within their own algorithmically generated output. A second distinct but related challenge deals with developing new norms around transparency and disclosure as it relates to human use of AI tools in the human authorship of work—which is to say our work, and the work of our students.

Do the ‘Cite’ Thing, Part II

Do the ‘Cite’ Thing: Collisions Between Humans, AI Chatbots, and Citation

Several recent conversations with colleagues at NMC have me mulling over emergent challenges at the intersection of Generative AI and academic practices regarding sourcing and citation. Among these challenges, two seem most prominent. Both involve preserving the integrity of a chain of information—what came from where, or who contributed what—but in slightly different ways.

Moodle Minute(s) S2, E18: Changing Course Assignment Due Dates

Moodle Minute(s) S2, E18: Changing Course Assignment Due Dates

This week’s Moodle Minute(s) explains the dates report, a handy feature in the “Reports” section of your Moodle course that allows you to change due dates from one page (instead of clicking on each individual activity). It’s one of the handiest...
Moodle Minute(s) S2, E17: Using Panopto in Moodle

Moodle Minute(s) S2, E17: Using Panopto in Moodle

This week’s Moodle Minute(s) explores how to use Panopto within Moodle. Basically, anywhere you see the Panopto icon or the Panopto block, you have access to the full capabilities of your Panopto account. Watch the video to learn more… ABOUT THIS SERIES:...
Moodle Minute(s) S2, E16: Recovering Archived Panopto Videos

Moodle Minute(s) S2, E16: Recovering Archived Panopto Videos

This week’s Moodle Minute(s) discusses restoring archived Panopto videos. NMC’s video repository server archives videos after 18-months have passed without said video being viewed. So, previewing your videos once every year and a half will keep them from ever...