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How to improve artificial intelligence with human intelligence.
By now, most people will have heard of ChatGBT and what it can do. And here is the first mistake. It is still only computer software acting on the instructions of a human. That it will develop further is a given. Let us not kid ourselves with that. There are many reports about worried teachers who will read AI-generated essays "written" by their students. That happens too. But:
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AI is here to stay, and we have to accept that. Teaching is about sharing human knowledge and human experience. That is human progress and development. Are teachers so inflexible that they want to stay standing still while others race ahead?
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As a freelancer, I am a one-man operation. Thirty years ago, I walked into a bookshop in Frankfurt and spent €250 on teaching materials. Today, I programme the Brida websites, adapt my work to the needs of my clients, and I use ChatGBT. Because it is better and quicker. I can do other things for myself or my business. Here is how it works.
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Alexandre told the story of his skiing holiday in Serre-Chevalier. I took HIS text and ran it through ChatGBT to generate reading comprehension questions, multiple choice questions and crossword clues. It did that in about 5 minutes. Next, I checked the contents and created a short course on the Brida platform. When I showed it to Céline and Walter, they were enthusiastic. I did the same with Walter's Nördlingen presentation, and have been experimenting with more complex topics for Sebastian and Igor.
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What happens in Brida?
You in the community generate the discussion topics.
You think, read, speak and write about these topics.
With topics that generate more discussion, I can use an AI tool to help me create activities to help you look at these topics from another perspective. So the cycle continues.
What makes Brida different is that no textbooks are written by people who do not know you in the community. They sell something that they think is relevant.
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Why is this important? You see, I don't just teach. There is also administration, marketing, selling, and some private and leisure time. While I would like to employ other people, it isn't financially possible. Yet, there is enough work for them.
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Using AI will be challenging for all of us on this planet. But as far as I am concerned, if it improves my product and helps you achieve your goals, bring it on.
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Have a great week ahead, and I look forward to meeting you at our regular times.
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On our list of topics at the moment.
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There is a short course on Walter's presentation. Click here.
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Click on the link to do the course to Alex's story: click here
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In the Pipeline:
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Rosii in São Paulo is preparing a presentation on a school project.
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Nathalie and her family visited the DMZ and will share the story of her day there.
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What is a DVA, and how does it work? Alexandre will answer your questions.
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Would you like to practise speaking with others in English? As a member of the Brida Community, you can go to the Brida Café and meet me and other community members from other countries. Choose from the meetings below:
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Tuesday Get-together.
18h UTC / 19h CET (Duration 60 minutes)
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Thursday Morning Get-together.
9h UTC / 10h CET / (Duration 90 minutes)
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Hosted by me in France, meet Ismar & Lisa from Brazil, Levent in Turkey, Sebastian in Germany. The level of English is upper-intermediate.
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Nathalie in Seoul, Clarisse, Monique and Bernard in France, and Babette in Germany. We span half the globe and there is plenty to talk about.
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The level of English is intermediate.
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Thursday Afternoon Get-together
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Thursdays
13.30h UTC / 14.30h CET
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The young at heart group. Maxime and I talk about Engineering for beginners, and anything else, with a focus on being young.
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The level of English is upper-intermediate.
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Fridays
13.30h UTC / 14.30h CET
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Brazil and Europe are connected. What do we have in common? Let's find out.
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The level of English is upper-intermediate.
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Become a member of the community.
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Would you like to practise and improve your English? You can do so by joining the Brida Community. I offer a 30-day free trial and then if you like it, become a member.
With your membership, you can:
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1. Have regular meetings with me and other community members to practise and improve your English. Meeting times are flexible to suit your routines.
2. Participate in and contribute to the community conversation.
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3. Read our conversations when you want.
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4. Collaborate in global projects.
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5. Read and contribute to the Brida Journal.
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Contact me for more information or :
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