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2024.12.8 https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/what-creative-are-you . At 85% creative, you certainly do not approach life like other people. You are happiest when you are expressing yourself, and you tend to avoid environments that make you feel stifled. Even those who have just met you can pick up on your creative vibe. You are more yourself than most other people could ever hope to be!

2023.11.23 intellegence chatgpt - prompted by a crazy week at OpenAI. Sam Altman fired for undisclosed reasons, outcry, questions, staff revolt, restructuring of board, re-installation of Altman et al. ... So what is AI and AGI? How to discuss it and what ChatGPT is? It isn't artificial intelligence because there isn't a good understanding of real intelligence. Meta descriptions / discussions exist. Gardner is reasonably well known. However, doesn't have a lot of applicability to this conversation. new - Sternberg better broad framework?

list 5 components of intelligence . ChatGPT: Intelligence is a complex and multi-faceted concept, and different theories propose various components. One widely accepted model is the "Theory of Multiple Intelligences" proposed by Howard Gardner. According to Gardner, intelligence is not a single, monolithic trait but consists of several distinct components. Here are five components of intelligence according to Gardner's theory:

1. Linguistic Intelligence: Involves the ability to understand, use, and manipulate language. People with high linguistic intelligence are adept at reading, writing, speaking, and expressing themselves effectively.
2. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence: Pertains to the ability to think logically, analyze problems, and perform mathematical operations. Individuals with strong logical-mathematical intelligence excel in reasoning and problem-solving.
3. Spatial Intelligence: Involves the ability to perceive and understand the spatial world accurately. People with high spatial intelligence are often good at visualizing, interpreting, and manipulating mental images.
4. Musical Intelligence: Encompasses sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, melody, and tone. Those with musical intelligence often have a heightened ability to appreciate, compose, or perform music.
5. Interpersonal Intelligence: Relates to the capacity to understand and interact effectively with others. Individuals with high interpersonal intelligence are skilled in perceiving and responding to the feelings, motivations, and desires of others.

It's important to note that Gardner initially proposed seven intelligences, and the list above includes five of them. The other two are Intrapersonal Intelligence (self-awareness and self-understanding) and Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence (control of one's body movements and the ability to handle objects skillfully). Keep in mind that other theories of intelligence, such as Sternberg's triarchic theory, also suggest different components of intelligence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triarchic_theory_of_intelligence

how does AI fit with Sternberg's triarchic theory . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triarchic_theory_of_intelligence

ChatGPT 3.5: Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence proposes that intelligence is comprised of three main components: analytical intelligence, creative intelligence, and practical intelligence. Each of these components represents a different aspect of cognitive abilities. Here's how AI can be related to Sternberg's triarchic theory:

1. Analytical Intelligence: This aspect involves the ability to analyze, evaluate, and solve problems. AI, particularly in the form of machine learning and data analysis algorithms, aligns with analytical intelligence. AI systems can process vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make decisions or predictions based on analytical reasoning.
2. Creative Intelligence: Creative intelligence is the ability to think outside the box, generate novel ideas, and solve problems in innovative ways. AI can contribute to creative intelligence by assisting in tasks that require creativity, such as generating new designs, music compositions, or even suggesting novel solutions to complex problems. However, true creative thinking often involves a level of originality and insight that AI currently struggles to fully emulate.
3. Practical Intelligence: Practical intelligence involves the ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world situations effectively. AI systems, particularly those designed for specific tasks or applications, contribute to practical intelligence by automating routine and practical aspects of various domains. For example, in business, AI can be used for efficient decision-making and process optimization.

The integration of AI into Sternberg's triarchic theory reflects how technology can complement and enhance human intelligence across different domains. While AI excels in analytical and practical aspects, the creative component remains a more challenging area for machines. Human-AI collaboration is increasingly becoming important, where AI systems support human decision-making and problem-solving, leveraging the strengths of both analytical algorithms and human creativity. As AI continues to evolve, its role in enhancing and augmenting different facets of intelligence, as described by Sternberg's theory, may become even more pronounced.

2023.7.3 . 55 seems about right. Old enough to have done a lot of interesting things, met great people, been places, learned a lot. Still able to do pretty much all these things, interested to learn new things, meet new people, able go places - revisit some, explore some new ones, enjoy experiences and good health, stay curious. Old enough to get senior discounts.

2023.4.6 . Donald Clark correctly points out, what we're trying to support with AI is learning, not teaching. "The Universal Teacher is not a teacher at all, it is the learner learning from the cultural achievements from the past. via oldaily

2022.9.16 . https://agewellproject.com/why-liver-helps-us-age-well/ . the Queen’s exit from this world was exactly how we’d like to exit: still in our rights minds, mobile until the near end, disease-free, smiling. And 96 - a ripe old age.

2022.7.8 . https://jondron.ca/weary-old-a-little-broken-but-not-letting-go-of-the-dream-edtech-in-the-21st-century/ . How can the edtech community find its soul again? Perhaps, for example: . appreciating, not measuring; . playing for the joy of the game, not playing to win; . enabling, not controlling; . following the learners, not leading them; . asking why, who, and where, not what, how and when; . being – and staying – beginners; . knowing we learn in a place, caring we are in it, and cherishing who we share it with; . breaking things; . feeling wonder. . We must make playgrounds, not production lines.

2021.5.10 . If you know bonds, you understand discounting cash flows, duration, and convexity. If you know options, you know asymmetry, convexity, and volatility. Basically, everything you need to know about finance. 10th man email

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Valerie Taylor has been teaching at DeAnza since 2000, and worked on contract as the Distance Learning Faculty Coordinator for several years. Her online teaching has included Computers and the Internet in Society, and other courses for Computer Information Systems department, as well as facilitating hybrid faculty development workshops - Technology Enhanced Instruction, Technology Supported Learning and Retention and Catalyst courses.

Valerie has a MS Ed in Online Teaching and Learning from CSU East Bay and taught in the program after graduation. Before working full time in education, Valerie worked in Information Technology in training, business development, and customer support. Valerie holds a BS from the University of Toronto.

Valerie continues to work promoting open education, personal learning networks and educator collaboration, and advocating universal access to science education. Valerie is a contributor to the Replacing Textbooks project and a member of the WikiEducator Community Council.

--Valerie Taylor 16:03, 18 January 2011 (UTC) Early-adopter of technology-supported learning. Advocate for universal access to education. Open education contributor. Community college instructor. Faculty workshop facilitator. MS Ed in Online Teaching and Learning. WikiEducator Community Council member. Silicon Valley resident. Lifelong learner.