Tech Explorations
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For additional resources visit techexplorations.com/blog/education/artificial-intelligence-in-education
00:00 Introduction
01:43 Embracing the Future: AI and Generative Systems
04:01 Overview of AI & Generative Systems
06:57 Potential Impact on Higher Education
09:51 Current Implementations & Success Stories
12:15 Enhancing Teaching Strategies
15:43 Student Engagement and Learning Enhancement
18:57 Ethical Considerations and Responsible Integration
21:52 Roadmap for Integration
23:45 Future Perspectives and Trends
28:13 Challenges and Limitations
30:48 Conclusion and Call to Action
Music by Evangelia Alexaki of Musicove Productions: musicove.com
During his conversation with Peter, Ahmad shares how his military experience shaped his understanding of these skills and his approach to developing them. He also covers practical exercises for technical professionals who struggle with communication, how introverts can learn communication skills, and the significance of leadership in STEM. Peter and Ahmad also explore the essence of leadership and the opportunities available for developing leadership in a STEM environment. Finally, Ahmad Burse offers advice to our listeners.
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• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:02 When did Ahmad Burse discover the importance of communication and leadership skills in STEM?
• 05:20 How did Ahmad Burse's military background influence his understanding of communication and leadership? When did he join the STEM community and recognize the lack of these skills?
• 09:04 What is Ahmad Burse's approach to developing communication and leadership skills in STEM and beyond? How does he distinguish between these skills and how does he help someone who struggles with eye contact?
• 13:26 External events may trigger the realization that one needs to improve their skills. Can both communication and leadership skills in STEM be developed simultaneously?
• 16:10 How can introverts learn communication skills and what environments can be helpful in developing these skills?
• 19:17 Practical communication skill-building exercises for technical professionals in STEM with poor communication skills
• 22:23 How encouraging introverted engineers to open up, receive and analyse information, and offer results can help them effectively communicate with others in social environments
• 27:06 In a post-COVID-19 world where remote work is prevalent, are there important differences that require a unique approach between offline and online communication?
• 31:40 The importance of being thoughtful and truthful online
• 34:32 Communication can take various forms depending on the context, ranging from concise to detailed. What are the core attributes of good communication?
• 37:07 The key responsibilities of the initiator of communication
• 39:21 Why is leadership important in STEM, and why do students learning technical skills need to develop leadership skills as well?
• 42:17 What is the essence of leadership, particularly in relation to decision-making and the ability to implement decisions? Is this what constitutes a leader's superpower?
• 44:35 How can Ahmad Burse help STEM club students (ages 14-15) develop leadership and decision-making skills while working on Arduino or Raspberry Pi projects, to become future leaders like Steve Jobs?
• 48:46 Opportunities for developing leadership in the STEM Environment through complex projects and competitions, and the value of failure in learning
• 51:59 Ahmad’s advice for listeners and contact information
Further readings:
Here are some free online resources on the topic:
1. Arduino Reference: The official Arduino reference is always a good place to start. It covers all the basics, as well as some more advanced topics. You might be interested in the section on interrupts. arduino.cc/reference/en
2. Arduino Playground – Timer1: This wiki provides a more detailed explanation of the Timer1 library, which can be used to set up timer interrupts on an Arduino Uno. playground.arduino.cc/Code/Timer1
3. Instructables – Arduino Timer Interrupts: This Instructables guide provides a beginner-friendly introduction to timer interrupts and shows how to use them in various projects. instructables.com/Arduino-Timer-Interrupts
4. Tech Explorations website: We have published several relevant articles that you might enjoy reading:
○ Optimizing the reaction time of the ATMega328. techexplorations.com/blog/arduino/optimizing-reaction-time-atmega328
○ Why should I call detachInterrupt at the start of an interrupt service routine? techexplorations.com/blog/arduino/blog-why-should-i-call-detachinterrupt-at-the-start-of-an-interrupt-service-routine
○ The basic functions of the TimerOne library. techexplorations.com/guides/arduino/peripherals/arduino-timer1
○ Can you use delay() inside Interrupt Service Routine? techexplorations.com/guides/arduino/programming/delay-print-in-isr
○ The interrupt service routine and volatile variables. techexplorations.com/guides/arduino/programming/interrupts-volatile
○ Simple multitasking on the Arduino. techexplorations.com/guides/arduino/programming/simple-multitasking-arduino
○ Concurrency with the Scheduler library on the Arduino Due and Zero. techexplorations.com/guides/arduino/programming/scheduler-library-arduino-due-and-zero
5. Arduino StackExchange: This Q&A forum has many experienced users who can provide insights and answers on more advanced topics like interrupts and timers. arduino.stackexchange.com/search?q=timer+interrupts
6. Arduino Tutorial – Interrupts: This tutorial on the official Arduino site provides a detailed introduction to interrupts, a prerequisite for understanding timer interrupts.
Remember that while these resources are free, some may require you to create an account or sign up for a newsletter. arduino.cc/reference/en/language/functions/external-interrupts/attachinterrupt
Remember that while these resources are free, some may require you to create an account or sign up for a newsletter.
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Jacob started Make Science Fun and Tiny Science Lab to provide accessible science equipment and practical learning experiences to students. He believes that the first step to learning science is to get students engaged, and he achieves this through his YouTube channel and Tiny Science Lab. His approach to teaching science is to engage students first through hands-on exploration and play, followed by brief descriptions of experiments and concepts. This approach inspires students to learn and do well in science.
Peter and Jacob discuss the impact of maker education on science learning and how it engages students in a whole-body activity that engages the brain, hands, and eyes, making it more effective than traditional academic learning.
http://techexplorations.com/podcast/jacob-strickling-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-scientists-through-practical-learning-experiences
[00:00] Introduction
[01:24] Who is Jacob Strickling and what is his story?
[04:18] Starting Tiny Labs: Jacob’s journey to teaching kids science
[10:40] Jacob’s approach to teaching science: What sets it apart and how effective is it for students' learning?
[14:23] The impact of maker education on science learning
[16:50] What can we learn from Jacob’s classes and methods, particularly in regards to the scientific method, to train the next generation to sort out the information presented to them in their everyday lives?
[19:35] Exploring how discrepancies between common sense expectations and experiment results can teach kids about real life
[25:18] The value of a teacher in demonstrating ad hoc experiments to students compared to online teaching
[28:11] Other Tiny Science Labs besides electronics kits in Jacob Strickling's work
[32:06] What can you create with a laser cutter using the Tiny Science Lab kit?
[37:53] Jacob’s plans for the next three to four years
[39:35] Where to look for Jacob Strickling's work in science education
[41:02] How to find more information about Jacob Strickling and Make Science Fun
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Philip Mallon shares his experiences working in education and technology, highlighting his work with edge AI and BirdNET, an AI tool used to identify bird species using microphones and security cameras. He also discusses his work with ChatGPT, an AI language model, to help with programming tasks. Philip emphasizes the importance of involving students in technology design and implementation, citing an example of a game called "Pick up the Plastic."
Philip's work offers valuable insights into the intersection of education and technology, showing how involving students in the design and implementation of technology and leveraging AI tools can create a more sustainable and equitable future.
http://techexplorations.com/podcast/philip-mallon-stem-clubs-and-ai-powered-projects
[00:00] Introduction
[01:36] Philip’s background and retirement
[03:51] Philip’s work in education
[05:15] Working with CSIRO
[06:53] STEM clubs and their relation to schools
[12:12] Philip’s work with edge AI
[13:34] Teaching humans to teach machines
[14:47] Applying edge AI to recycling
[15:32] Using cameras for visual object recognition, discussing communicating inference made by edge AI about garbage disposal
[16:02] Exploring potential for cameras to make decisions and feed back to a logging center
[17:34] Using BirdNET to identify bird species using microphones and security cameras
[19:50] Using AI to create theme song and logo for local football club
[23:28] Using ChatGPT to come up with code for controlling cameras on a security system, to help write Ruby code, to analyze, explain, and rewrite code, and to explain code from GitHub repository
[28:16] Creating arcade games and projects using micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade, example of a game to pick up plastic in the sea
[29:47] Philip explains the Pick up the Plastic game and how it was built, the objective of the game and how it works, the game was completed by a student from Chatswood High School
[31:20] The boat in the game uses direction controls to pick up plastic bottles
[33:03] Philip explains the Rubbish Classifier and how cameras were used to identify trash, NetLogo was used to simulate the life cycle of recycled objects
[36:10] NetLogo is a simulation environment that allows you to create code and visualize outcomes, the Rubbish Classifier was used to improve student involvement in recycling
[41:18] STEM club sessions end with student feedback and reflection, Lego is used to build robot models and make analogies for modular programming using MakeCode
[46:37] Advice for educators, working with Blacktown Council and libraries
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This video demonstrates this feature using the MCU Datalogger project, starting with the schematic editor and going to the layout editor.
To access the full set of lectures please go to:
techexplorations.com/so/kicad-like-a-pro-3rd-edition
...and enjoy!
To access the full set of lectures please go to:
techexplorations.com/so/kicad-like-a-pro-3rd-edition
...and enjoy!
To access the full set of lectures please go to:
techexplorations.com/so/kicad-like-a-pro-3rd-edition
...and enjoy!
To access the full set of lectures please go to:
techexplorations.com/so/kicad-like-a-pro-3rd-edition
...and enjoy!
To access the full set of lectures please go to:
techexplorations.com/so/kicad-like-a-pro-3rd-edition
...and enjoy!
To access the full set of lectures please go to:
techexplorations.com/so/kicad-like-a-pro-3rd-edition
...and enjoy!
To access the full set of lectures please go to:
techexplorations.com/so/kicad-like-a-pro-3rd-edition
...and enjoy!
This course teaches Arduino & programming skills through fun mini-projects. The projects revolve around building an Arduino-powered car. Each mini-project explores hardware & software topics, like using an ultrasonic sensor for vehicle safety or controlling the car with your smartphone. You'll learn to program motors, read sensors, implement automation features, and explore control options.
Find out more about the course on this link: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_car_for_beginners
This project course is ideal for the new Arduino maker looking for a weekend IoT challenge. It gives you the opportunity to complete your first Arduino project that is non-trivial, combines modern hardware and software components, and includes an Internet of Things element.
Follow this link to find out more about this course: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_iot_environment_monitor
This project course is ideal for the new Arduino maker looking for a weekend IoT challenge. It gives you the opportunity to complete your first Arduino project that is non-trivial, combines modern hardware and software components, and includes an Internet of Things element.
Follow this link to find out more about this course: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_iot_environment_monitor
This project course is ideal for the new Arduino maker looking for a weekend IoT challenge. It gives you the opportunity to complete your first Arduino project that is non-trivial, combines modern hardware and software components, and includes an Internet of Things element.
Follow this link to find out more about this course: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_iot_environment_monitor
This project course is ideal for the new Arduino maker looking for a weekend IoT challenge. It gives you the opportunity to complete your first Arduino project that is non-trivial, combines modern hardware and software components, and includes an Internet of Things element.
Follow this link to find out more about this course: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_iot_environment_monitor
This project course is ideal for the new Arduino maker looking for a weekend IoT challenge. It gives you the opportunity to complete your first Arduino project that is non-trivial, combines modern hardware and software components, and includes an Internet of Things element.
Follow this link to find out more about this course: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_iot_environment_monitor
In this lecture, we’ll look at a few things you can do so that the time you spend on this course is both effective and enjoyable.
This project course is ideal for the new Arduino maker looking for a weekend IoT challenge. It gives you the opportunity to complete your first Arduino project that is non-trivial, combines modern hardware and software components, and includes an Internet of Things element.
Follow this link to find out more about this course: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_iot_environment_monitor
This project course is ideal for the new Arduino maker looking for a weekend IoT challenge. It gives you the opportunity to complete your first Arduino project that is non-trivial, combines modern hardware and software components, and includes an Internet of Things element.
Follow this link to find out more about this course: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_iot_environment_monitor
1. The learning objectives of the course
2. The hardware and software specifications and requirements
3. The organisation of the course
This project course is ideal for the new Arduino maker looking for a weekend IoT challenge. It gives you the opportunity to complete your first Arduino project that is non-trivial, combines modern hardware and software components, and includes an Internet of Things element.
Follow this link to find out more about this course: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_iot_environment_monitor
This course teaches Arduino & programming skills through fun mini-projects. The projects revolve around building an Arduino-powered car. Each mini-project explores hardware & software topics, like using an ultrasonic sensor for vehicle safety or controlling the car with your smartphone. You'll learn to program motors, read sensors, implement automation features, and explore control options.
Find out more about the course on this link: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_car_for_beginners
This course teaches Arduino & programming skills through fun mini-projects. The projects revolve around building an Arduino-powered car. Each mini-project explores hardware & software topics, like using an ultrasonic sensor for vehicle safety or controlling the car with your smartphone. You'll learn to program motors, read sensors, implement automation features, and explore control options.
Find out more about the course on this link: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_car_for_beginners
This course teaches Arduino & programming skills through fun mini-projects. The projects revolve around building an Arduino-powered car. Each mini-project explores hardware & software topics, like using an ultrasonic sensor for vehicle safety or controlling the car with your smartphone. You'll learn to program motors, read sensors, implement automation features, and explore control options.
Find out more about the course on this link: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_car_for_beginners
This course teaches Arduino & programming skills through fun mini-projects. The projects revolve around building an Arduino-powered car. Each mini-project explores hardware & software topics, like using an ultrasonic sensor for vehicle safety or controlling the car with your smartphone. You'll learn to program motors, read sensors, implement automation features, and explore control options.
Find out more about the course on this link: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_car_for_beginners
This course teaches Arduino & programming skills through fun mini-projects. The projects revolve around building an Arduino-powered car. Each mini-project explores hardware & software topics, like using an ultrasonic sensor for vehicle safety or controlling the car with your smartphone. You'll learn to program motors, read sensors, implement automation features, and explore control options.
Find out more about the course on this link: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_car_for_beginners
This course teaches Arduino & programming skills through fun mini-projects. The projects revolve around building an Arduino-powered car. Each mini-project explores hardware & software topics, like using an ultrasonic sensor for vehicle safety or controlling the car with your smartphone. You'll learn to program motors, read sensors, implement automation features, and explore control options.
Find out more about the course on this link: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_car_for_beginners
This course teaches Arduino & programming skills through fun mini-projects. The projects revolve around building an Arduino-powered car. Each mini-project explores hardware & software topics, like using an ultrasonic sensor for vehicle safety or controlling the car with your smartphone. You'll learn to program motors, read sensors, implement automation features, and explore control options.
Find out more about the course on this link: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_car_for_beginners
This lecture covers the objectives, hardware and software requirements, and organization of the course.
Find out more about the course on this link: techexplorations.com/so/arduino_car_for_beginners
The Maqueen is an affordable yet high-quality robotics kit that is perfect for beginners and classrooms. With its integrated sensors and expandability, there are many opportunities to learn as you build increasingly complex programs for the Maqueen.
Read our blog post for more details: techexplorations.com/blog/education/microbit-maqueen
Once assembled, you can control the Maqueen's motors, LEDs, and sensors using the Micro:bit and the MakeCode programming environment. This video shows what's in the box and how to put the robot together.
Read our blog post for more details: techexplorations.com/blog/education/microbit-maqueen
techexplorations.com/so/rpifs_up
Learn how to upgrade the hardware and software of the original Full Stack application as well as your Maker soft and hard skills and knowledge.
In this lecture, I will show you how to install and configure the Arduino IDE for an ESP32 board.
techexplorations.com/so/rpifs_up
Learn how to upgrade the hardware and software of the original Full Stack application as well as your Maker soft and hard skills and knowledge.
In this lecture, I explain why I chose the ESP32 for this project.
techexplorations.com/so/rpifs_up
Learn how to upgrade the hardware and software of the original Full Stack application as well as your Maker soft and hard skills and knowledge.
In this lecture, I'll show you how to configure the Raspberry Pi OS before you start development work.
techexplorations.com/so/rpifs_up
Learn how to upgrade the hardware and software of the original Full Stack application as well as your Maker soft and hard skills and knowledge.
In this lecture, I'll show you how to install the Raspberry Pi OS.
In August 2022, he joined Arduino as a Product Manager responsible for the Arduino Cloud.
I talk about my overall impressions, my experience setting up the Pironman, as well as how to setup the software and install the SSD.
Pironman product page: https://txplo.re/pironman
Pironman assembly instructions (PDF): https://txplo.re/da64e3
Pironman documentation: https://txplo.re/9a558c
techexplorations.com/so/rpifs_up
Learn how to upgrade the hardware and software of the original Full Stack application as well as your Maker soft and hard skills and knowledge.
In this lecture, I'll give you an overview of the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.
techexplorations.com/so/rpifs_up
Learn how to upgrade the hardware and software of the original Full Stack application as well as your Maker soft and hard skills and knowledge.
In this lecture, I will demonstrate how the Full Stack application will look at the end of the upgrade process.
Watch this lecture to gain a clear understanding of what you will be working towards.
techexplorations.com/so/rpifs_up
Learn how to upgrade the hardware and software of the original Full Stack application as well as your Maker soft and hard skills and knowledge.
In this lecture, I talk about the software you will use in this course.
techexplorations.com/so/rpifs_up
Learn how to upgrade the hardware and software of the original Full Stack application as well as your Maker soft and hard skills and knowledge.
In this lecture, I will discuss the hardware that you will require to successfully complete the course.
See techexplorations.com/parts/rpifs-parts for a complete list of the required hardware.
techexplorations.com/so/rpifs_up
Learn how to upgrade the hardware and software of the original Full Stack application as well as your Maker soft and hard skills and knowledge.
In this lecture, I will talk about the following:
1. The learning objectives of the upgrade
2. The hardware and software specifications and requirements
3. The organisation of the course.
This is a high-quality kit with genuine Arduino-designed components that are not available elsewhere. This post contains information about the contents of the kit as well as project ideas.
Find out more about this kit here: techexplorations.com/blog/arduino/arduino-explore-iot
Read more about this kit at techexplorations.com/blog/arduino/arduino-student-kit
The first Arduino, an ATMega328P on a bare-bones circuit board, is shown below:
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/The first Arduino.jpeg
Modern Arduinos are diverse. There are general-purpose and specialized boards.
There are boards designed for simplicity and education, and others for tough industrial applications.
This lecture will help you understand how Arduino boards have evolved over the years.
For the complete course visit: techexplorations.com/so/asbsgs2
My course 'Arduino Step by Step Getting Started' (techexplorations.com/so/asbsgs2) introduced tens of thousands of people to the world of the Arduino. Many of my students pursued engineering degrees; others used their skills to create art, experiment with technology, or teach.
Even though the Arduino ecosystem is stable, some changes are worth discussing in a course for beginners.
In this update, I address some of the most significant changes in the Arduino ecosystem while improving the original content. In this video, I discuss this update, the new content I've prepared, and how to approach this course if you're new to it or have already completed it.
All the lectures are organized into sections.
We use the multiple choice quizzes to test and consolidate your knowledge. Brain stretchers to challenge your thinking. Schematics are available to download.
techexplorations.com/so/asbsgs2
Those tools are fewer than you may think originally. You don’t need that much in order to have fun with electronics.
Here is a list of all the parts and tools: techexplorations.com/parts/asbs-gs-parts-tools
Here is a list of all the parts and tools: techexplorations.com/parts/asbs-gs-parts-tools
In this lecture, I will describe the course, so you know exactly what to expect.
Firstly, you may be wondering if this course is right for you. Let’s see:
• Are you just starting now with the Arduino?
• Do you have little or no experience with electronics?
• Do you have little or no experience with programming of any kind?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, this course is right for you.


