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AI in Education PodcastNot Cheating - Learning: Students on Using AI EthicallyIn this eye-opening episode of the podcast, hosts Ray and Dan are joined by a remarkable group of students from All Hallows School in Queensland. Part of the student-led series 12, this conversation dives into how teens are really using AI in their schoolwork. And it’s far more sophisticated than you might think. From using Gemini and ChatGPT to find historical sources and generate study guides, to marking their own assignments with AI before submission, these students aren’t cutting corners. They talk openly about how they’re finding smarter ways to learn. The discussion explores ethical concer...
2025-07-3137 minAI in Education PodcastFrom Harvard bots to Aussie classrooms: the state of AI in educationFrom Harvard bots to Aussie classrooms: the state of AI in education In this solo news and research roundup, Ray covers some of the biggest recent stories in AI and education – from high-profile case studies to practical tools for teachers and real concerns from students. Links for what’s in this week's episode: New AI training modules for Australian teachers Education Services Australia has released a set of lesson-ready resources to help teachers guide students in safe, effective AI use – including interactive activities and a certificate aligned with AITSL standards. https://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/ai/professional-learning/gen-ai-readiness-and-implementation-modules/#GenAI_Module2 Harvard...
2025-07-2430 minAI in Education PodcastAI, Assessments & A-Graders: A Student's POVAI, Assessments & A-Graders: A Student's POV What happens when AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s VEO3 land in the hands of curious, creative high schoolers? In this episode, we talk with Caitlyn, a Year 11 student from Sydney, who gives us a front-row seat to how students are really using AI in school right now. From refining English essays with high-modality language to producing eye-catching videos that bring creative writing to life, Caitlyn shows how AI has become her on-demand study buddy, grammar coach, and even a research assistant. She unpacks how her sc...
2025-07-1731 minAI in Education PodcastAI by Students, for StudentsEpisode Series 12 Episode 8 AI by Students, for Students In this special episode of the AI in Education Podcast, recorded live at the AIS NSW ICT Management and Leadership conference, Dan and Ray chat with two forward-thinking school leaders about how students are using AI in transformative ways. First up, Thomas Blackwood, Head of ICT at Fahan School in Tasmania, shares how his school built its own AI tool – "Annabelle" – to give students a tailored, ethical, and effective AI tutor. From exam revision to building study guides, students are using it creatively and proactively, show...
2025-07-0324 minAI in Education PodcastDoes AI make you dumb?After starting with an existential crisis - "Are we basically doing the AI equivalent of a maths calculator podcast from the 1970s?" - in this news and research update, Dan and Ray unpack the latest developments in AI and education. Starting with China’s decision to shut down AI tools during national exams, they then revisit NSW’s EduChat chatbot, now in widespread use, with compelling data on time savings for teachers and learning benefits for students. The hosts dive into fresh research from the LEGO Foundation and Microsoft, both highlighting how young students engage with generative AI—a...
2025-06-2634 minAI in Education PodcastWe finally meet Megan and JamesWe're halfway through Season 12 - the Student one - and in episode 6 you finally get to meet Megan (Year 7) and James (Year 11). Long-term listeners will have heard co-host Dan talking about how his own children use AI, and so now you can hear their perspectives. Dan asks both of them share how they and their friends use AI in school and outside. Enjoy the honest revelations!
2025-06-2027 minAI in Education PodcastGen Z's AI RealityIn this news and research-packed episode, Ray and Dan dive deep into the AI highlights from EduTech 2025 in Sydney - reflecting on the vibe, standout presentations, and the surprisingly light AI presence on the expo floor. They unpack major news from the UK’s Department for Education, OpenAI’s model pricing shake-up, and raise serious red flags over Meta AI’s privacy approach. The duo also tackles the big questions educators face: is AI destroying the planet? Can we trust AI with student data? And what do students themselves think? Featuring insights from two key research pieces - Aust...
2025-06-1338 minAI in Education PodcastStudents as AI Innovators, with Brett MollerStudents as AI Innovators In this inspiring episode of the podcast, hosts Ray and Dan speak with Brett Moller, Director of Knowledge Services / Head of Creative Industries at St. Andrew’s Anglican College on the Sunshine Coast. Brett shares how his school is flipping the AI narrative — from fear and compliance to student agency, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. He discusses how students are not only using AI tools but building their own large language models, crafting apps that respond to deeply personal challenges like Parkinson’s disease and anxiety, and collaborating with local industry on meaningful tech pr...
2025-06-0544 minAI in Education PodcastAgents, Optimism & Essays: The Real AI Student Life In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, Dan and Ray dive deep into how students are really using - beyond the hype. They unpack recent findings from the Anthropic Education Report, exploring how students interact with models like Claude for study, writing, and even problem-solving. They discuss the latest sentiment data from a KPMG/University of Melbourne Business School report, "Trust, attitudes and use of artificial intelligence", revealing surprising differences in global optimism and concern about AI. (See the chart below, which isn't in the report, but Ray's creation from Figure 15)...
2025-05-2930 minAI in Education PodcastStudents First: How AI Is Changing Study HabitsIn this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, hosts Ray and Dan kick off Series 12 with a powerful focus on students—how they learn, what they need, and how AI is shaping their academic journeys. Joining them is Nina Huntemann, Chief Academic Officer at Chegg, who shares revealing insights from Chegg.org’s 2025 Global Student Survey, which polled over 11,000 students across 15 countries. Nina dives into how students are turning to generative AI tools like ChatGPT more than their professors, not out of laziness but to fill gaps in clarity, access, and support. The trio explores the need...
2025-05-2241 minAI in Education PodcastTutor, Teacher, Cheater: What Students Really Think About AINew Series Alert - all about students In the kickoff episode of Series 12, Dan and Ray set the stage for a deep dive into AI from the student's perspective. Why are students confused about AI? How are they actually using it - and how should they be using it? The hosts explore the idea that AI can act as a tutor, a teacher, or a shortcut (a "cheater") and reflect on how this plays out in real classrooms and learning experiences. They also caught up on plenty of news this week - transdisciplinary learning models, n...
2025-05-1531 minAI in Education PodcastFrom Hollywood to Healthcare: AI That CaresIn this special solo-hosted episode, Ray is joined by Dr. Mike Seymour from the University of Sydney, recorded live at the 2025 AI in Higher Education Symposium. You can find Mike through LinkedIn and the University of Sydney Mike shares captivating insights from his work in digital humans - lifelike AI avatars that can support learning, healthcare, and emotional wellbeing. From using VR to train veterinary students with virtual sheep, to exploring how emotionally intelligent digital tutors can transform how students ask questions, this episode dives deep into the practical, human-centered future of AI. Mike...
2025-05-0833 minAI in Education PodcastUber Prompts and AI MythsIn this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, Ray and Dan return from a short break with a packed roundup of AI developments across education and beyond. They discuss the online launch of the AEIOU interdisciplinary research hub that Dan attended, explore the promise and pitfalls of prompt engineering—including the idea of the “Uber prompt”—and share first impressions of the OpenAI Academy. Ray unpacks misleading headlines about Bill Gates “replacing teachers” with AI and instead spotlights the real message about AI tutors. They also dive into the 2027 AI forecast report, the emerging impact of the EU AI Act, and...
2025-05-0142 minAI in Education PodcastFrom BYO AI to the Turing Test: What Just Happened in Education?This week, Dan and Ray dive into a whirlwind of AI news shaking up the education world. From $40K private schools with AI tutors to universities reporting chatbot-driven grade boosts, they unpack what’s hype and what’s happening. Plus, they explore the ethics of AI image generation, energy use in data centers, and whether GPT-4.5 is now officially more human than human. News Alpha School - AI school in Texas News report: https://www.foxnews.com/media/texas-private-schools-use-ai-tutor-rockets-student-test-scores-top-2-country https://alpha.school/ Macquarie University students’ exam scores up by nearly 10 per ce...
2025-04-0432 minAI in Education PodcastHow two people built an AI tool for 15,000 studentsYet again, Dan and Ray are the podcast hosts, but Ray’s AI digital twin introduces the episode! This week's guests are: Lee Barrett – Prompt Engineer and AI Advocate at CEnet. Prem Radhakrishnan – AI Technical Manager at CEnet. This episode is a two-level deep dive into the development and deployment of CEchat, an AI-powered chatbot designed to reduce teacher workload and enhance student learning across Catholic schools in Australia. Part 1 of the episode covers the vision, pedagogy, and implementation strategy with both Lee and Prem. Part 2 is a more t...
2025-03-2743 minAI in Education PodcastNews & Research: The Global Shift from Policy to PracticeNews Stories Covered in the Episode AI Typing Like a Human? – Graham Clay’s LinkedIn post on ChatGPT Operator mimicking human keystrokes https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7292163775963557888/ The Vatican on AI Ethics – “Antiqua et Nova” report on AI, human intelligence, and ethics in education Sacerdotus: Vatican's New Document on AI: Ethical Guidelines and Human Responsibility Australian Government’s AI Study – Treasury report on Microsoft 365 Copilot, estimating it pays for itself if it saves 13 minutes per week Treasury M365 Copilot review estimates 13-minute efficiency gain needed to justify licence cost - Software - iTnews
2025-03-2045 minAI in Education Podcast78,000 Students, One Bold AI Ambition- Leigh WilliamsIn this episode of AI in Education, Dan and Ray sit down with Leigh Williams, CIO of Brisbane Catholic Education, to dive into one of the most ambitious AI rollouts in Australian schools. With 78,000 students and 13,000 staff, Leigh and her team implemented Microsoft Copilot at scale—reducing teacher workloads by 9+ hours per week and even boosting teacher recruitment. But it’s not just about efficiency. Leigh shares how AI is reshaping learning, tackling the digital divide, and even reducing student stress. We also explore the ethics of AI in education, Brisbane Catholic Education’s commitment to the Vatica...
2025-03-1351 minAI in Education PodcastEducation in an AI age - Graham Brown-MartinDan and Ray welcome Graham Brown Martin, a seasoned expert in education technology, for a very(!) thought-provoking conversation about navigating education in the rapidly evolving age of artificial intelligence. In this episode: Discover Graham's journey through multiple technological revolutions—from early mainframes and pioneering laser-disc technology to modern-day AI. Hear stories from Graham's past, including his role in bringing together provocative figures like Katherine Birbalsingh and Malcolm McLaren to challenge the status quo in education. Reflect on the historical context of industrial revolutions and their ongoing influence on our current educational sy...
2025-03-0751 minAI in Education PodcastFrom Butterflies to Bias: Dr. Nici Sweaney on Building Responsible AI in SchoolsIn this episode Dan and Ray sit down with Dr. Nici (Nikki) Sweaney—founder of “AI Her Way,” gender equality advocate, and globally recognized AI consultant. After a fascinating career journey from butterfly ecology to statistics to AI, Nici now helps schools and organizations create ethical, responsible, and effective AI strategies. She shares her insights on responsible AI adoption, gender equity, bias, and how schools can proactively plan for an AI-driven future. Follow Nici on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nici-sweaney/ Nici's Ai Her Way website Book in a discovery call with Nici Make an Inqui...
2025-02-2743 minAI in Education PodcastFaculty Perspectives on AI with Digital Education Council's Danny BielikIn this episode, Ray and Dan are joined by Danny Bielik, President of the Digital Education Council, to discuss the findings of a global AI faculty survey. With insights from 52 institutions across 28 countries, Danny shares how higher education faculty are adopting AI, the biggest concerns around academic integrity and assessment, and why AI literacy is still a challenge for many. Key topics include: 🔹 The real impact of AI on teaching and learning 🔹 How universities are using AI for teaching materials and admin 🔹 The debate on AI and job security for faculty 🔹 Why assessment and academic...
2025-02-2030 minAI in Education PodcastAI Book review, or News and Research?Book Club Podcast? Before we even got to the News and Research, this week we discussed the AI-related books we're currently reading: Dan's reading: Where Good Ideas Come From, by Steven Johnson (TED Talk) Why Data Science Projects Fail, by Douglas Gray and Evan Shellshear (An interview with Evan) Ray's reading The Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence, by Kate Crawford (Wikipedia page) News Links Links to the reports and news we discuss in the episode: OpenAI's new Education newsletter https://o...
2025-02-1353 minAI in Education PodcastAI Excellence: A Conversation with Katie FordThis week we get to catch up with Katie Ford of Microsoft Australia, who tells us about the projects that have been happening in AI in Education around Australia, and shares some of the lessons learnt from the projects as well as what she is learning through her own research focus. The examples Katie discusses are: Tasmania Department of Education: Collaborated with Microsoft to enhance their data estate and prepare for AI applications aimed at identifying vulnerable children during COVID, helping to reveal overlooked demographics and improve interventions. University of New South Wales...
2025-02-0638 minAI in Education PodcastReflecting on 2024 and Predicting the Year AheadAnd we're back! After a relaxing summer holiday Down Under (the school year finishes late December and doesn't restart until after the end of January in Australia) we've made it back to the studio to talk again. In this first episode of the 2025 'AI in Education' podcast, hosts Dan Bowen and Ray Fleming reflect on the major events and developments in AI during 2024. They discuss the importance of continuously addressing the adoption gap, the evolution of AI tools, and the pace of change in AI technology, exemplified by recent announcements like Project Stargate and DeepSeq. ...
2025-01-3031 minAI in Education PodcastAI - Study Buddy or Influencer? with Miriam ScottThis week's episode is a discussion of the Australian Parliamentary report on AI in Education, "Studdy Buddy or Influencer?". The report highlights both the opportunities and challenges GenAI presents, focusing on student and teacher perspectives, ethical considerations, regulatory approaches, and potential solutions. The report makes many recommendations, with the very first being significant on many levels: "The Committee recommends that the Australian Government: consider making the use of GenAI in education a national priority" Dan and Ray are joined by guest, Miriam Scott, an Education Consultant for Generative AI for the Association of Independent Sc...
2024-11-2130 minAI in Education PodcastAI for AussieEd week, with Toddle In September, the Toddle team organised "AI for AussieEd", a week-long series of professional development sessions for teachers, which had thousands of attendees for the virtual sessions. This episode "Driving Innovation in Australian Schools" was part of the week, and brings you the experiences of three educators, in conversation with podcast hosts Dan and Ray The guests are: Rachel Saunders, Primary School Learning Leader at Concordia College in Adelaide Ryan Elwell, Director of Digital Pedagogies & Online Safety Education at the ACT Education Directorate Matt Heinrich, Director of Learning Technologies and ICT at St...
2024-11-0744 min
AI in Education PodcastAI robots taking podcasters' jobs?Welcome to the first Episode of Series 10, where we are going to take some time to review some of the fundamental changes we're going to be seeing as AI becomes more pervasive. In this Episode we're taking a different approach, with Dan and Ray using Google's NotebookLM to create AI-delivered mini-podcasts about each other, which leads to a discussion about the backgrounds of both hosts, and a discussion about how this new AI might be used in education. Obviously, both Dan and Ray conclude that AI won't replace them...yet! For your own e...
2024-10-1149 minAI in Education PodcastHappy 5th Anniversary to AI in EducationUnbelievably, it's our 5th Anniversary (AI-nniversary?) and to mark the milestone of an AI podcast that's had more pivots than a robot's legs, and more chat than a chatbot, we've pulled together some of the top episodes from the 108 episodes of the podcast so far, and got the band back together (regretfully, we were unable to persuade Beth Worral, who co-hosted in 2022-2023, to come back for our party podcast - she'd reached escape velocity), so you'll hear Dan, Ray and Lee reminiscing like old men in a shed. Great Guests & Top Episodes Our very...
2024-09-2633 minAI in Education PodcastMore Comp Sci research! News and ResearchNews This week's news we rushed through includes "Study Buddy or Influencer?", the Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into the use of Gen AI in the Australia Education System https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House/Employment_Education_and_Training/AIineducation/Report NSW EduChat has been extended for all teachers in all New South Wales Schools - https://www.innovationaus.com/nsw-teachers-to-get-time-saving-genai-tool/ Learn more about the NSW EduChat chatbot in the first episode of Series 9 Microsoft announced Copilot Wave 2 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/09/16/microsoft-365-copilot-wave-2-pages-python-in-excel-and-agents/ OpenAI's new mo...
2024-09-2032 minAI in Education PodcastFrom Pod to Stage - Where to Find Dan and Ray NextBONUS EPISODE ! We'd love to meet more of our listeners in person, so here's a list of events over the next few weeks when Dan, Ray, or Dan and Ray are speaking about AI in Education. One of the things that makes the podcast special is the amazing stories we get from our guests, and there's more stories than fit into an episode, and we're always on the lookout for more. So come and say hi at any of these events, and per haps we can share an untold story, or you can tell us yours! August
2024-08-1805 minAI in Education PodcastFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: Amanda Bickerstaff on AI's Role in EducationIn this episode of the AI in Education podcast, hosts Dan and Ray welcome Amanda Bickerstaff, an experienced educator, keynote speaker, researcher, and founder of AI for Education. Amanda shares her journey from traditional teaching to embracing AI during her time in Australia and the US. She explains the transformative potential of generative AI in creating rubrics and personalizing learning while highlighting the current limitations and necessary steps toward adoption. Amanda advocates for building AI literacy, addressing teacher fears and misconceptions, and embracing creativity. The discussion also explores the future of AI in education, particularly in personalised tutoring, and...
2024-08-1631 minAI in Education Podcast"AI Is Here to Help, Not to Replace Anybody" says Researcher - Series 9 Episode 3Holy smokes, we missed the party that should have been Episode 100! So now we're going to have a belated party episode later. Oh well, this week's episode is not to be stopped, so yet again Dan and Ray discuss the most interesting research on the use of AI in Education from the recent publications. But before that we started with a quick news summary. All the links are here: News California’s proposed law against AI replacing human professors https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20240702214317879 Animated AI Teaching Assistants Coming to Mor...
2024-08-0929 minAI in Education PodcastThe Search for the Education Holy Grail in NSWIn this episode Dan and Ray speak to Michelle Michael and Dan Hart from the New South Wales Department of Education about their world leading trial of AI, called NSWEduChat. Michelle is the NSW Department of Education Director: Education Support, Rural Initiatives and Gen AI. Her LinkedIn profile is here. Dan is the Head of AI at the NSW DoE. His LinkedIn profile is here Some of the resources that the team talked about in the episode are below: NSWEduChat landing page: NSWEduChat
2024-07-2646 minAI in Education PodcastFrom AI Detectors to Heartwarming Help: Two Tales of AI in a schoolFrom AI Detectors to Heartwarming Help: Two Tales of AI in a school Series 8 Episode 11 In this episode of the AI in Education podcast, hosts Ray Fleming and Dan Bowen interview Martin O'Sullivan, a UK headteacher and lifelong friend of Dan. They talk about two contrasting stories from Martin's school—one highlighting the frustration in the application of AI when students were accused of cheating, and the other illustrating the compassionate use of AI to help a student undergoing cancer treatment participate in classes remotely via an AI-enabled robot. The discussion emphasises the complexities and eth...
2024-07-1928 minAI in Education PodcastDan Ingvarson - Unpacking AI's Role in Modern Education and AssessmentContinuing our Series 8, focused on the topic of assessment, and the impact of AI, roving reporter Ray visits Fitzroy, Victoria, to interview Dan Ingvarson, a notable founder and executive consultant in the field of AI in education, whilst co-host Dan (Welsh Dan?) joins remotely. Dan (Ingvarson) discusses his background and extensive work in AI policy and education technology, touching upon his involvement in various global initiatives including the Edsafe Alliance and Educational Services Australia. The conversation looks into the complexities of modern educational assessment, focusing on how generative AI can transform traditional assessment practices. He highlights the obstacles teachers face w...
2024-07-0537 minAI in Education PodcastChicken Little's News and ResearchContent warning! This episode talks about an academic research paper titled "ChatGPT is bulls**t", and we've not edited the word out - in fact, we've gone to town with it, talking about the different types of it (in the strictest academic sense). So you may not want to play this in the car on your school run! The news item discussed is: Student crafts elaborate AI scheme to pass university exam, gets arrested https://cybernews.com/news/turkish-student-found-using-ai-arrested/ This week's papers discussed are: Developing evaluative judgement for a time of generative a...
2024-06-2831 minAI in Education PodcastAssessment with Leon Furze Wow, this week we have a bumper episode with more resources than a GPT factory! Any time we get a guest making their second appearance, and therefore enter our Hall of Fame, then we officially dub them "Friend of the Show". And so this week, we've got Friend of the Show Leon Furze sharing his experiences and expertise. Here are the links and posts related to our conversation with Leon around assessment. Leon's blog - for all the updates and posts that he is working on https://leonfurze.com/blog
2024-06-2138 minAI in Education PodcastResearch Roundup - 14th JuneThis week we set the episode timer for 15 minutes, and managed to get through just five papers before the buzzer went off! So we have plenty more papers to discuss in future episodes... ENHANCING K-12 STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN CHEMISTRY THROUGH CHATGPT-POWERED BLENDED LEARNING IN THE EDUCATION 4.0 ERA https://library.iated.org/view/ORTIZDEZARATE2024ENH Empowering student self-regulated learning and science education through ChatGPT: A pioneering pilot study https://bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1111/bjet.13454 ChatGPT “contamination”: estimating the prevalence of LLMs in the scholarly literatu...
2024-06-1415 minAI in Education PodcastChris Goodall - Assessment, personalisation and chainsawsAssessment - Chris Goodall In this episode of the AI Education Podcast, host Dan converses with Chris Goodall, the head of digital education at the Bourne Education Trust in England. They discuss the integration of AI into education, how it can be used to enhance teaching and learning processes, and the impact of personalized AI tools on students and educators. The conversation covers practical applications of AI, the ongoing need for teacher and student adaptation to new technologies, as well as ethical considerations and future possibilities for AI in education. Chris Goodalls Linkedin...
2024-06-0637 minAI in Education PodcastResearch Update - 31st May 2024 Research Update - 31st May 2024 Honestly folks, we've been trying to keep. We really have. But we have so much great content in the fortnightly (or is it bi-weekly?) interviews, that we've had to bite the bullet and switch to weekly podcasts, so that we can still fit in the Research Updates! Going forwards you'll get a longer interview-style podcast once every two weeks, and a shorter 15-20 minute "Research Update" podcast every two weeks. Filling your Fridays with AI in Education podcast joy! Here's the links to all the research papers discussed this week:
2024-05-3117 minAI in Education PodcastJason Lodge - Guiding Through Assessments This week we continue our series on Assessment and AI. Ray talks with Jason Lodge from The University of Queensland, and who must have the longest business card in Australia, as he's Associate Professor of Educational Psychology in School of Education and Deputy Associate Dean in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences! The conversation talks about the challenges of assessment, and the options for rethinking assessment - and then we go deeper into Jason's views on the future of learning and assessment. Jason's a great guest to share his ex...
2024-05-2429 minAI in Education PodcastUniversity of Sydney and the future of assessmentAI and the Future of Assessment: Transforming Educational Practices Episode Overview: In this episode of the AI Education Podcast, hosts Dan and Ray, alongside guests Adam Bridgman and Danny Liu, dive into the evolving landscape of academic assessment in the age of artificial intelligence. Recorded in the University of Sydney's own studios, this discussion explores the significant shifts in assessment strategies and the integration of AI in educational settings. Guest Introductions: Professor Adam Bridgeman: Pro Vice Chancellor Educational Innovation at the University of Sydney - focused on enhancing teaching quality across the university. [University...
2024-05-1032 minAI in Education PodcastSeries 8 opener - AssessmentIt's time to start a new series, so welcome to Series 8! This episode is the warm up into the series that's going to be focused on Assessment. We'll interview some fascinating people about what's happening in school and university assessment, how we might think differently about assessing students, and what you can be thinking about if you're a teacher. There's no shownotes, links or anything else for your homework for this episode - just listen and enjoy! Dan and Ray
2024-04-2632 minAI in Education PodcastIs AI the saviour of teaching? Leanne Cameron's perspective on AI across the teaching professionThis week's episode is our final interview recorded at the AI in Education Conference at Western Sydney University at the end of last year. Over the last few months you have had the chance to hear many different voices and perspectives Leanne Cameron, is a Senior Lecturer in Education Technologies, from James Cook University in Queensland. Over her career Leanne's worked at a number of Australian universities, focusing on online learning and teacher education, and so has a really solid grasp of the reality - and potential - of education technology. She explores the use...
2024-02-1624 minAI in Education PodcastNews Rapid Rundown - December and January's AI newsThis week's episode is an absolute bumper edition. We paused our Rapid Rundown of the news and research in AI for the Australian summer holidays - and to bring you more of the recent interviews. So this episode we've got two months to catch up with! We also started mentioning Ray's AI Workshop in Sydney on 20th February. Three hours of exploring AI through the lens of organisational leaders, and a Design Thinking exercise to cap it off, to help you apply your new knowledge in company with a small group. Details & tickets here: https://w...
2024-02-0249 minAI in Education PodcastEducation, Data, and Generative AI - A Futurist Perspective with Kate Carruthers The podcast was a special dual-production episode between the AI and Education podcast, and the Data Revolution podcast, welcoming Ray Fleming and Kate Carruthers as the guests. The conversation centred around the transformation of the traditional data systems in education to incorporating AI. Kate Carruthers, the Chief Data and Insights Officer at the University of New South Wales, and Head of Business Intelligence for the UNSW AI Institute, discussed the use of data in the business and research-related aspects of higher education. On the other hand, Fleming, the Chief Education Officer at InnovateGPT, elaborated on the growth and potential...
2024-01-1838 minAI in Education PodcastMatt Esterman at the AI in Education ConferenceMatt Esterman is Director of Innovation & Partnerships, and history teacher, at Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta. An educational leader who's making things happen with AI in education in Australia, Matt created and ran the AI in Edcuation conference in Sydney in November 2023, where this interview with Dan and Ray was recorded. Part of Matt's role is to help his school on the journey to adopting and using generative AI. As an example, he spent time understanding the UNESCO AI Framework for education, and relating that to his own school. One of the interesting perspectives f...
2023-12-0622 minAI in Education PodcastAm-AI-zing Educator Interviews from Sydney's AI in Education ConferenceThis episode is one to listen to and treasure - and certainly bookmark to share with colleagues now and in the future. No matter where you are on your journey with using generative AI in education, there's something in this episode for you to apply in the classroom or leading others in the use of AI. There are many people to thank for making this episode possible, including the extraordinary guests: Matt Esterman - Director of Innovation & Partnerships at Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta. An educational leader who's making things happen with AI in...
2023-11-2432 minAI in Education PodcastRegeneration: Human Centred Educational AI After 72 episodes, and six series, we've some exciting news. The AI in Education podcast is returning to its roots - with the original co-hosts Dan Bowen and Ray Fleming. Dan and Ray started this podcast over 4 years ago, and during that time Dan's always been here, rotating through co-hosts Ray, Beth and Lee, and now we're back to the original dynamic duo and a reset of the conversation. Without doubt, 2023 has been the year that AI hit the mainstream, so it's time to expand our thinking right out. Also, New Series Alert! We're starting Series 7...
2023-11-0129 minAI in Education PodcastAI - The fuel that drives insight in K12 with Travis SmithIn this Epsiode Dan talks to Travis Smith about many aspects of Generative AI and Data in Education. Is AI the fuel that drives insight? Can we really personalise education? We also look at examples of how AI is currently being used in education.
2023-08-1145 minAI in Education PodcastWhat just happened?To kick off series 6, Dan interviews Ray Fleming about 'What just happened?' in terms of the landing on Generative AI and ChatGPT into society. We lookat how it might change assessment, courses and more. AI Business School Artificial Intelligence Courses - Microsoft AI
2023-07-2834 minAI in Education PodcastChristmas, Infinite Monkeys and everythingWelcome to this week's episode of the podcast! We have a special guest – Ray Fleming, a podcast pioneer, educationalist, and improv master. Join Dan, Lee, Beth, and Ray as we discuss the events of 2022 and look forward to the future and the holidays. We have some interesting resources to share with you: ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue (openai.com) DALL·E 2 (openai.com) Looking for some holiday reading recommendations? Check out these books: Broken: Social Systems and the Failing Them by Paul LeBlanc (https://www.amazon.com.au/Broken-Social-Systems-Failing-Them/dp/1637741766) Hack Your Bureaucracy: 10 Thi...
2022-12-2153 min
AI in Education PodcastSustainability with Brett ShoemakerWelcome to the AI podcast! In this episode, Beth, Dan, and Lee are joined by the Microsoft ANZ Sustainability lead, Brett Shoemaker. This episode discusses all things sustainability. This podcast is produced by Microsoft Australia & New Zealand employees, Lee Hickin, Dan Bowen, and Beth Worrall. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are our own. Show links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettshoemaker/
2022-12-1238 minAI in Education PodcastHacking for good: ideas and tipsIn this espisode Beth, Lee and Dan look at the mechanics of a creating hackathons based on our experiences on various projects around ethical and hackign for good. From CSIRO projects to the Imagine Academy we we look at what makes them a success and share tips on what works well.
2022-11-0738 minAI in Education PodcastMastery and lifelong learning moving Beyond ATARIn this episode Beth, Dan and Lee and joined by Jan Owen AO. We discuss growing leadership from toads, skills and policy changes to drive future assessment. Digital Pulse 2022 (acs.org.au) “This podcast is produced by Microsoft Australia & New Zealand employees, Lee Hickin, Dan Bowen, and Beth Worrall. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are our own.”
2022-10-0450 min
AI in Education PodcastDiversity and Making Internships work In this episode, Dan is joined by the amazing Emaan Gohar and Jannet Gohar, technical interns at Microsoft. We explore the pathways into tech and their learnings so far. Schools outreach programs | University of Technology Sydney (uts.edu.au) U@Uni Academy | University of Technology Sydney (uts.edu.au) Women in Engineering and IT Cooperative Scholarship | University of Technology Sydney (uts.edu.au) “This podcast is produced by Microsoft Australia & New Zealand employees, Lee Hickin, Dan Bowen, and Beth Worrall. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are our own.”
2022-09-0732 min
AI in Education PodcastSkills, Hiring and TechIn this episode Beth, Lee, and Dan are in the studio and talk about the skills and hiring trends that they see. Digital Pulse 2022 (acs.org.au) This podcast is produced by Microsoft Australia & New Zealand employees, Lee Hickin, Dan Bowen, and Beth Worrall. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are our own.
2022-08-1841 min
AI in Education PodcastAzure in Space - Solutions, Skills and StarsIn this episode, Beth is in the studio and joined by Lynn McDonald, Microsoft Azure Space Lead, Asia Pacific. Shownotes: Azure Space achieves lift-off in Australia – Microsoft Australia News Centre Microsoft for Australian Space Startups | Microsoft Australia
2022-07-1348 min
AI in Education PodcastSustainable ProcurementIn this episode, Beth and Lee talk to Microsoft's Dave Andrews, Procurement Lead, about the issues around sustainability in the area of supply chains and procurement. From responsible air travel to diversity and inclusion in suppliers, we cover a lot! Some useful links: Procurement | Microsoft Responsible Sourcing Recent article from Dave Andrews: From modern slavery to sustainability: A deep dive into responsible procurement – Microsoft Australia News Centre Diverse business communities that Microsoft Australia works with include: Supply Nation WEConnect International Social Traders GlobalSocial impact reporting and certifications: B Corp UN Global Compact
2022-06-3040 min
AI in Education PodcastSustainabilityIn this episode, Beth, Dan, and Lee talk about the issues around sustainability in technology. From rare-earth metals to the human costs of technology we will examine the high-level points.
2022-06-0750 min
AI in Education PodcastGirl Geeks and Computer ScienceIn the third episode of this series, Beth and Dan interview Lizzie Fuller (Azure Solution Specialist, Microsoft), Matt Furse (Practice Development Manager, MIcrosoft) and talk Girls and Tech with Sarah Moran from Girl Geek Academy. Links: Women in Tech - Girl Geek Academy Microsoft Mondays – Geek Academy A.I. Series – Coding in Python, Javascript & 3D modelling - Girl Geek Academy
2022-05-0439 min
AI in Education PodcastGirl Geeks and Computer ScienceIn the third episode of this series, Beth and Dan interview Lizzie Fuller, Matt Furse and talk Girls and teach with Sarah Moran from Girl Geek Academy. Links: Women in Tech - Girl Geek Academy Microsoft Mondays – Geek Academy A.I. Series – Coding in Python, Javascript & 3D modelling - Girl Geek Academy
2022-05-0439 min
AI in Education PodcastSpace Teams - the Astronaut building a STEM future for school childrenIn this episode, Dan, Beth, and Lee talk to Jackie from One Giant Leap and Dr. Greg Chamitoff who served as a NASA Astronaut for 15 years. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Dr. Greg Chamitoff served as a NASA Astronaut for 15 years, including two Shuttle Missions and a long-duration International Space Station Mission as part of Expeditions 17 and 18. He has lived and worked in Space for almost 200 days as a Flight Engineer, Science Officer, and Mission Specialist. His last mission was on the final flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour, during which he performed two spacewalks, the last of which...
2022-04-0143 min
AI in Education PodcastLife the Metaverse and everythingIn this podcast, Dan Bowen, Beth Worrall, and Lee Hickin talk about the Metaverse. They discuss what it may be and their personal thoughts on how it will be developed and used.
2022-02-2340 min
AI in Education PodcastJingle All the wayIn this episode, Dan and Lee are joined by a new team member, who is it? Listen and find out.
2021-12-2234 minAI in Education PodcastBeyond coding - Imagine Cup Junior and AI for GoodIn this episode, Dan and Lee talk to Aaron and Gabbi from Education changemakers and the fantastic Yasminka Nemet from Microsoft about the Imagine Cup Junior event for 2022. Shownotes and Links: 👇 ➡️Imagine Cup Junior | Microsoft Education ➡️Education Changemakers | Professional development for teachers ➡️Minecraft Hour of Code 2021 | Minecraft Education Edition
2021-12-1440 min
AI in Education PodcastProgramming: A potted historyIn this podcast, with Hour of code coming up, Dan and Lee navigate the world of programming languages from their beginnings to the future. Join the largest learning event in history, December 6-12, 2021 (hourofcode.com) Minecraft Hour of Code 2021 | Minecraft Education Edition
2021-11-2352 min
AI in Education PodcastProgramming: A potted historyIn this podcast, and with Hour of Code coming soon, Dan and Lee navigate the world of programming languages from their beginnings to the future. Join the largest learning event in history, December 6-12, 2021 (hourofcode.com) Minecraft Hour of Code 2021 | Minecraft Education Edition
2021-11-1952 min
AI in Education PodcastMusic creation, production and technologyIn this podcast, Dan and Lee speak to an amazing Australian musician and creative artist Elle Graham aka Woodes, and explore music production, digital audio tools from Autotune to quantisation and to Minecraft and collaboration. Woodes (woodesmusic.com) Aussie artist Woodes is teaming up with Minecraft and Twitch to launch debut album (happymag.tv) Woodes pairs darkly catchy single 'Queen Of The Night' with new Minecraft video - Music News - triple j (abc.net.au) Meet a Minecrafter: Woodes
2021-11-0451 min
AI in Education PodcastBeyond Asimov - Creating AI PolicyIn this podcast Dan and Lee speak to a lead policy maker Aurelie Jacquet and discover how policy is created and how this has developed over the last several years. Aurelie - Linkedin : Aurelie Jacquet LinkedIn ISO Standards: ISO - ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42 - Artificial intelligence
2021-10-0841 min
AI in Education PodcastGAN's, Games and GoodiesToday Lee and Dan talk about GAN'S, Games and other goodies from using AI to upscale games and 80s TV shows to GitHub Autopilot. Links: OpenAI Reveals Details About Its Deep Learning Model 'Codex': The Backbone Of Github's 'Copilot' Tool | MarkTechPost NASA is using AI to take better pictures of the sun as space telescopes can be damaged staring at it | Daily Mail Online AI breakthrough could spark medical revolution - BBC News This YouTube channel is using AI to 8K-ify classic game intr...
2021-09-0935 min
AI in Education PodcastAI for Hybrid work and Anywhere OperationsToday Lee and Dan chat to the Hybrid working and anywhere operations with the Team at FastTrack technologies. What practices should we keep and what we have learned so far about anywhere operations.
2021-08-1147 min
AI in Education PodcastAI Superpowers with Tom ResingAI developer Tom Resign talks to Dan and Lee about his work around AI development emerging technology. From Design principles and inclusive design of AI to GPT3 and even Minecraft Music!
2021-07-1446 min
AI in Education PodcastFeel the force: Emerge to the future with Sly LeeSly Lee talks to Dan and Lee about his work around VR and AR. We discuss how humans are emerging into the future, moving past SaaS, Mobile Apps, and Fintech and towards the human connection. We explore Sly's thoughts around Science fiction being just reality ahead of schedule and if 42 is really the answer to life the universe and everything.
2021-06-1740 min
AI in Education PodcastLee and Dan stop to look at the current climate around AI Dan and Lee take stock of the current climate for AI from security and chip shortages to policy and government strategy. Kate Crawford podcast and commentary on the planet/sustainability cost of AI - The Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence: Crawford, Kate: Amazon.com.au: Books European legislation on AI - Europe seeks to limit use of AI in society - BBC News Microsoft purchase of Nuance - Microsoft makes $20bn bet on speech AI firm Nuance - BBC News...
2021-05-2745 min
AI in Education PodcastSkill up before it's too lateIn this episode Lee and Dan speak to Eimer Henderson from skills company Prodigy Learning. We learn about all things from AI to Minecraft and how everyone is a learner. Here is a link to the Prodigy Learning website: https://www.prodigylearning.com/ and Coding In Minecraft. Link to Cert Matters Live which is a global educator event where they will be joined by Anthony Salcito VP of Education Microsoft who will be speaking about AI in general globally: https://certmatters.com/ Programs they are involved in here in Australia: Microsoft Traineeship Program, D...
2021-05-1239 minAI in Education PodcastSeries 4: Katie Ford Fireside ChatDan and Lee talk to Data and AI specialist Katie Ford. Katie has been working with some of the best data scientists in Australia over the last few years and shares her learnings from her work with CSIRO's Data 61 unit, Intel and more. Shownotes: Katie Ford | LinkedIn Data61 - Home - Data61 (csiro.au)
2021-04-2131 min
AI in Education PodcastAI and Marketing - Flip-sides of TechIn the third episode of this series, Dan and Lee speak to Chanel Heeren, a Marketer from the Microsoft M&O group and they talk about the flip-sides of tech from the Marketing perspective. Shownotes: Chanel Heeren - https://au.linkedin.com/in/chanelheeren
2021-04-0819 min
AI in Education PodcastIndigitally SpeakingIn the second episode of this series, Dan and Lee speak to proud Cabrogal woman, Mikaela Jade of Indigital and we talk about the impact, skilling and projects surrounding indigenous cultures in Australia. Show notes: Indigital Schools programme - Indigital - Australia's First Indigenous Tech Education Company (indigitalschools.com) Indigital - Indigital - Founded by Cabrogal Woman, Mikaela Jade Mikaela Jade - LinkedIn
2021-03-2442 min
AI in Education PodcastAn AI UpdateIn the first episode of this series, Dan and Lee look at changes to Asimov's laws of robotics, the Rome Call for Ethics and AI and introduce the series to come.
2021-03-1015 min
AI in Education PodcastTrivia Quiz around AI conceptsToday Lee and Dan bring series 3 to a close with a Quiz covering lots of fun areas from Robocop to Quantum. So brush up on your AI theory and pit yourself against us. Useful links: Dartmouth workshop - Wikipedia AI winter - Wikipedia What's the technological singularity? | HowStuffWorks Quantum Computing Archives - Quantum Physics Made Simple Westworld (1973) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers THE LAWNMOWER MAN AT 25: THE GROUNDBREAKING VR FILM - VFX Voice MagazineVFX Voice Magazine
2020-12-1534 min
AI in Education PodcastMedical Research and AIToday Lee and Dan interview Auda Eltahla, Medical Genomics Research at Microsoft. We look at the vast quantities of data and the use of AI to crack the genome codes and develop new vaccines. Useful links: DNA Storage - Microsoft Research
2020-12-0243 min
AI in Education PodcastAI in Popular CultureIn today's episode Dan and Lee look at references of AI in popular culture and go head to head with their battle of the best AI bots. From Robocop to HAL we have all been influenced by popular culture and its take on technology and ethics.
2020-10-2859 min
AI in Education PodcastAI, Security and Scale with guests Mike Reading and Blake SeufertIn this podcast we discuss AI, security, innovation and Scale with Mike Reading from Using Technology Better and Blake Seufert, IT manager McKinnon Secondary College. They also run the fantastic Outclassed podcast. In today's episode we also mention the Monash Uni released this survey Report.
2020-10-1448 min
AI in Education PodcastAn Educators perspectiveIn today's Episode we are joined by innovative educators Brett Salakis and Rob McTaggart. Both are involved in education and part of global online communities (#aussieED, #TheWalkingED & @WorldSTEMedu ) as well as multiple Professional Learning Networks supporting and innovating with technology, curriculum and pedagogy.
2020-09-301h 04
AI in Education PodcastIs AI creative?In this episode Dan and Lee explore areas such as music and art and really try to explore what makes humans creative and can AI replicate that? Can computers make Art, Music or even (one of Lees favourites, Wine!). See further notes here: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Code-Art-Innovation-Age/dp/0674988132 Human and AI Art collaboration https://www.christies.com/features/A-collaboration-between-two-artists-one-human-one-a-machine-9332-1.aspx Music and AI - https://bernardmarr.com/default.asp?contentID=1833
2020-09-1438 minAI in Education PodcastResponsible AIIn this episode Dan and Lee discuss the areas around Responsible and ethical use of AI. They look at fairness, security, inclusive and transparent AI and how those that create and use AI systems have to be accountable. Links: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/responsible-ai?activetab=pivot1%3aprimaryr6
2020-08-2645 min
AI in Education PodcastA Generational view of AITime to hear what the next generation of our workforce is thinking and experiencing of AI in their lives. Hear from Michael and Olivia, students in Uni today embarking on technology focused course. What does AI mean to them? How do they use AI today? What is their perspectives on an AI led future? https://edukits.co/shop/electronics-kits/the-amazing-annoyatron/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-griffith-2024551a8/
2020-08-0527 min
AI in Education PodcastMachine Learning algorithmsDon’t know your Supervised from your Unsupervised learning? Do you have your Neural Networks in a not? Fear not, in today's podcast, Dan and Lee navigate the types of learning that machines can do and how these algorithms work and their application.
2020-07-2231 min
AI in Education PodcastWhat is Machine Learning?In this episode Dan talks through the machine learning process. What steps do we need? What data do we collect? And why does thinking about alcohol make this easier?
2020-07-0815 min
AI in Education PodcastConversational Agents UncoveredHave you ever wondered about what makes a bot tick? How do you go about setting up a conversational agent in your organisation and what are the benefits to you and your customers/students and staff? In today's episode we take a look at how to create one and the considerations when doing so. Microsoft Bot Framework: https://dev.botframework.com/ Microsoft QnA maker:https://www.qnamaker.ai/ The Turing test: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_test Chatbot in action: https://news.microsoft.com/en-au/2018/12/03/cloud-and-chatbot-free-up-it-service-desk/ Qbot...
2020-06-2539 min
AI in Education PodcastA Quantum powered AI FutureHave you ever got your Qubits Entangled with your Kelvins? In this Episode Dan and Lee leap into the Quantum Age. They look at Quantum technology and how it works as well as profound impact it will have on everyone. Microsoft shares their work on a new Super computer in Azure https://blogs.microsoft.com/ai/openai-azure-supercomputer/ CPU vs GPU explainer - Mythbusters Demo GPU versus CPU
2020-06-1049 min
AI in Education PodcastA Brief History of AIKeeping the theme of education and learning, this episode will provide a look back, way back in to the human obsession with creating artificial replicas of themselves. When did it start, who started it, what is the AI winter and how did it accelerate so quickly in the last 10 years. Talos: https://greekmythology.wikia.org/wiki/Talos Issac Assimov - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_series Uncanny Valley -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley Bayes Theorem - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayes%27_theorem Rossums Universal Robots - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.U.R. Ala...
2020-05-2540 min
AI in Education PodcastBehind the technologyIn this introduction to Season 3 we meet our new co-host Lee Hickin. We also look at what inspired him to get into technology and also look at some of the topical news around pandemic apps, the sharing of data and even play some tic-tac-toe with a WOPR. Covid Safe app information - https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/techandscience/experts-explain-why-theyre-not-worried-about-covidsafe/ar-BB13oBVC Paper on contact tracing - https://arxiv.org/pdf/2004.03544.pdf Ai for Health - https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2020/04/09/ai-for-health-covid-19/
2020-05-0629 min
AI in Education PodcastReflecting on series 2 - Industry focusDan spends 5 minutes reflecting on the last 14 episodes of series 2, before we take an Easter break.
2020-04-0803 min
AI in Education PodcastLiteracy and Machine Learning - Mark Stanley from LiteratuMark Stanley from Literatu meets the podcast in our new online-only studio to talk all things Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. We look at how data generally, and NAPLAN data specifically, is used to predict outcomes and how cutting edge Machine Learning can be used to improve writing skills for students, at any level - from primary school years up to undergraduate level. For more information on Literatu and Scribo: https://about.literatu.com/
2020-04-0121 min
AI in Education PodcastAI - Hype or Hope? Live! Recorded live during the ISQ Educational Data Symposium in Brisbane, Queensland, this podcast takes a new approach. We talk about data and whether we need standardised testing, and then dive into answering questions from the audience about everything from predicting student progress, to how AI can help in the administration of a school. It's our six month anniversary podcast, and a really deep conversation that takes us back to the Hype versus Hope discussion! And right at the end, Dan makes it clear that we don't know all the answers, and the podcast has been a journey...
2020-03-2541 min
AI in Education PodcastAI for students with Neuranext.aiAdrian Tyson is co-founder of Neuranext, a company that is passionate about helping students develop their understanding of AI technology, AI ethics and the implications for us. In Australia they run workshops for teachers and students to explain how AI works with hands-on exercises to help prepare them for the future. We talk about self-driving cars, and what that means for students, and the fact that 'seeing is believing' is no longer true, with the advent of deepfakes. And we examine which careers will be affected by AI - including the future for teachers! You can find...
2020-03-1836 min
AI in Education PodcastAI and startups, ethics and diversityIn this podcast Dan and Ray interview Emily Rich. Emily is the Managing Director of Microsoft for Start-ups, ANZ + South East Asia. We explore AI in the start-up community and also the ethics around bias and gender diversity in AI. We look at the parallels between the uses of AI in the start-up community and in the education sector as well as the biases that development teams can fall into when developing inclusive technology. The AI index can be found here: https://hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/2019 The article was referred to around diversity in Australian CEO's
2020-03-1128 min
AI in Education PodcastInterview with Zanné van Wyk, leader of an education AI team This week's podcast is a deeply insightful interview with Zanné van Wyk, Head of Data and Analytics from the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, who has a background in both school and tertiary education data analytics and using AI for predictive analytics. Zanné discusses her and her team's role to deliver actionable predictive analytics for the Diocese. The podcast discovers the variety of data sources needed (including coal prices, to predict dropouts), and that you need a different data architecture for reporting\dashboards than you do for predictive analytics. And we also discover the three critical dependencies to deliver effective bu...
2020-03-0438 min
AI in Education PodcastAI in Retail with Marcy Larsen - what can education learn? Does the experience of a retail flagship store have a lesson for education? How does the way that retail blends online and in-store experiences through data and applying artificial intelligence provide lessons for education organisations? Two questions we set out to answer during this podcast. We look at the advances of AI in the retail sector, and learn about things that are relevant to education. It starts with a fascinating conversation about the difference between Amazon and Walmart, and how a retailer that has traditionally been strong in grocery lines is able to compete against a n...
2020-02-2635 min