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Federated social networks, such as Mastodon and Bluesky (and there are many more) add a venue for two essential components to AI-generated learning resources: conversation and creativity. This presentation will explore how the use of federated social networks will motivate learning in an age of automated content creation. Using as a model a personal learning environment developed by the author, it will explore what learning may look like, the role of on-demand OER, and the future role of educators. Please see downes.ca/presentation/596 for slides
Federated social networks, such as Mastodon and Bluesky (and there are many more) add a venue for two essential components to AI-generated learning resources: conversation and creativity. This presentation will explore how the use of federated social networks will motivate learning in an age of automated content creation. Using as a model a personal learning environment developed by the author, it will explore what learning may look like, the role of on-demand OER, and the future role of educators. Please see downes.ca/presentation/596 for slides
