Social engineering techniques are methods used to deceive individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that could compromise security. Some common techniques include:
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On Innovation
Innovation can be classified into four main types:
The Complete, if Flawed, Guide to Generative AI
David Clinton’s The Complete Obsolete Guide to Generative AI is a must-read for computer science students looking to break into the exciting field of AI. This book offers a comprehensive overview of generative AI, covering everything from the basics of how AI models work to the practical applications of AI in various industries. What makes Read More
Book Review: The Algorithm
AI is all the rage, and it has been for a few years. Some folks are raging advocates for AI, and they claim it will fix everything. Other folks rage against it, and they claim it will ruin everything. The truth probably lies somewhere between the two extremes, but Hilke Schellmann’s book The algorithm: How Read More
AI Snake Oil
As educators, we constantly strive to equip our students with the tools they need to navigate an increasingly complex world. One of the most significant challenges facing us today is the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its pervasive influence across various aspects of life. It’s crucial that we, as teachers, not only understand AI Read More
Technology in Education
Recently, I have been involved in a number of projects designed to adapt generative AI to educationally relevant task. Along the way, I have been finding some adaptations of some of my writing that is spot-on. This post is comprises some questions and answers generated from a chapter entitled “Learner Tasks” in my 2015 book. Read More
Don’t be the Department of “No”
39: Don’t Be The Department of “No” | RSS.com It is conference season for educators. It comes three times per year: In the middle of fall, after the semester has gotten started, but before the end of the term crunch starts. Again, in the middle of the spring semester and finally (to a lesser degree) Read More
On Digital Information
With the arrival of digital electronic computers late in the 20th century, the stability and predictability of necessary literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge evaporated. The ability to know information and to be able to recall it on demand is a skill that is losing importance as online encyclopedias become available on handheld computers. Calculators Read More
Is the AI Hype Over?
Those who have been around for a few years, know that most technology innovations go through a common pattern: I do believe we are ready to begin understanding and integrating generative AI. I come to this conclusion because of these observations: In Vermont, we have a saying: “Let’s see how this sugars off.” It typically Read More
Elevator Pitch on User Accounts
User accounts can be added to one or more groups that are configured on the network operating systems as well. These can be set by whatever rules the network administrator decides; of course, in schools, teachers are often assigned to groups based on the subject areas taught and grade levels taught, so they will be Read More