Digital Garden
A collection of growing thoughts on higher education, edtech, and the future of learning
Books for Instructional Designers 2020
Need inspiration for your reading list? Here are 10 books for instructional designers, higher education professionals or anyone interested in teaching and learning in the…
XR’s Journey into Mainstream
Bare with me. The year is 2010 and I have my first day of internship as a teacher in training. The class: Ancient History. In…
Thoughts on the Future of Higher Education in an AI-Driven World
Generative AI is no longer a futuristic dream; it is here, and it is transforming higher education as we know it. From personalised learning experiences to intelligent tutoring systems, AI is revolutionising the teaching and learning landscape, presenting both opportunities and challenges. For anyone involved in higher education, understanding these changes and adapting to them is crucial.
Fueling the spark: why some highered innovations catch fire
Every truly revolutionary tool on campus has a story. Not the story of its features, but of its impact: a colleague who finally perfected their dream seminar, a team that unlocked a new way to collaborate with students. These are the moments that matter. They're the sparks that make us lean in and ask a trusted peer, “How did you do that?”
Why Intention and AI Go Hand in Hand
The discussion about AI in education often gets bogged down in practical questions: are you allowed to use it, and how do we then ensure ownership and reliability? While relevant, these questions stem from the outdated idea that technology is a neutral tool, separate from the learning process itself.
Books for HigherEd Professionals 2026
Looking for your next read? These eight books won't all sit comfortably together on a shelf—which is exactly the point. They range from scathing critiques of neoliberal universities to surprisingly practical guides on networked learning, instructional design, and (plot twist) no-dig gardening. Each one challenged how I think about teaching, learning, and what actually makes institutions flourish.
How I built a private AI to conquer my reading list
There is a Japanese word, 'tsundoku,' for the habit of buying books and letting them pile up unread. My pile was digital: a long list of blogs and articles on teaching, learning, generative AI... The pile grew. So did the feeling that I was falling behind.
Navigating the wicked problem of AI and assessment
A constant theme in my recent conversations with teachers, faculty teams and educational developers is the challenge of Generative AI (GenAI) and assessment. There's a palpable sense of pressure in these meetings, an anxious search for a definitive "solution." It’s a feeling I’m sure many in higher education will recognise, as institutions everywhere scramble for policy.
Building my sixth tool for qualitative analysis with Generative AI
For the past few years, I've been experimenting with various large language models (LLMs) and tools to better understand the sense and none-sense of generative AI (GenAI). In my quest for meaningful and efficient uses, I've created various tools for personal and professional use (think: article collector and personal home voice assistant). My sixth iteration of an LLM-based qualitative analysis tool is a prime example of where these models can be quite handy. Here’s what I've learned through trial, error and extensive reading.
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