No deadlifts today, will get them done tomorrow!
First week back done! How was it?! Trying out some new features! Speaking of mp3s, got the students recording their conversations these days. I think they’re surprised by how much AI I’m letting them use in class. The idea is that they don’t struggle with the technical aspects of the language but are able to practice speaking with confidence.
The problem with AI on device: it needs updating. But Terminal is a POWERHOUSE! Why? Multiple windows!
Is Facebook Muse worth it? It’s Manus by another name. Trying out its language features and it can’t create mp3s.
Are we going to see an October surprise?
And have a listen to these voices, are they worth it?
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[00:00:09] Episode Preview
[00:00:31] Introduction: Back in Beijing
[00:01:23] The Quiz That Didn't Happen
[00:02:23] Classroom Tech and Changing Up the Routine
[00:04:03] Recording the Group Discussions
[00:06:15] Personal Presentations (and No Basketball)
[00:09:26] No AI in the Exams
[00:10:12] Cycles of Innovation in Class Delivery
[00:12:34] The Next Iterations: Rubrics, Cue Cards, Hand-Drawn Slides, and Explainer Videos
[00:16:55] Evaluating Positions and the Speaking Exam
[00:19:06] No Deadlifts Today
[00:20:37] AI on Device: Privacy and Permissions
[00:23:59] Four Terminal Windows
[00:25:45] Automation Guy or Content Creator?
[00:28:01] Moving Away from Descript
[00:29:44] All That Hard Drive Storage
[00:31:58] An October Surprise? Bank Stocks and the Markets
[00:35:21] Facebook Muse: Manus AI by Another Name
[00:38:41] Is Facebook Muse Worth Using?
[00:39:22] Skipping Ad Reads and Integrated Sponsorships
[00:41:18] Setting Up the AI Voice Demo
[00:42:22] Sign-Off
[00:43:29] AI Voice Translation Demo
