Mark Corbett Wilson, the Learning Experience Design\Technologian for the Western Institute for Social Research in Berkeley, California, presented "Complexity, Technology, Research, & Learning: ChatGPT is “Education’s Shiny New Thing”" June 24 2023. I then presented "Artificial Intelligence & Higher Education - Theory" Sept. 30th 2023 and "Artificial Intelligence & Higher Education - Practice" Oct. 14 2023. I also made shorter presentations for StoryCenter.org, "Using Algorithms for Story Work" Oct. 24 2023, and "AI and Storytelling: Agency, Art, and Algorithms" Jan. 28, 2025. All errors are mine.
Presentation Recordings
Education’s Shiny New Thing
AI & HE - Theory
AI & HE - Practice
Short "AI" presentation for the WISR Faculty Committee PD
AI and Storytelling: Agency, Art, and Algorithms
Algorithms for Story Work
Podcasts
This episode of "Talking with machines" -->
features a conversation with Dr. Chris Gilliard, Co-Director of The Critical Internet Studies Institute, about his approach to writing, privacy, and “artificial intelligence.” We are joined by professors Tom Haymes and Bryan Alexander to discuss our experiences teaching and learning, and Chris starts by explaining his stance as an “AI abolitionist.” He shares his critiques of the many aspects of “AI”: their creation, use, and the culture that produces these digital tools. Chris asserts that ideology is built into digital technology, and he quotes Rob Horning: “GenAI is a tool of power that masquerades as a tool of knowledge.” Chris goes on to observe: “Some of the worst people in the world want us to use these tools.”
I participate in "T is For Training" podcasts too!
"Talking with machines" can be found on your favorite podcast platforms.
Certifications
Contact: mark.wilson@wisr.edu Mastodon: @mcorbettwilson@mastodon.social X: @mcorbettwilson