Best Teacher Tapp Podcasts (2024)

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254 – God Already Knows What You Need 21:41

10h ago21:41

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254 – Is it really true that God already knows what you need? If that's the case, why do we need to ask God for anything? Why doesn't He just give it to us? Well, sometimes He does, but usually it's important to ask because it reminds us that God is the source of all our blessings and we are not. The question is: What do you really need? Sometimes …

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253 – What's the Most Important Thing to Surrender to God? 25:03

1d ago25:03

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253 – Is it ever hard for you to surrender to God's will? How often do you pray for God to give you what you want? And how often do you pray for what God wants? You'd be surprised how many people actually tell God what they want and try to convince Him to give it to them. There's a tiny little (actually big) problem with this. Sometimes, what we th…

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Short: Generative AI Can Harm Learning - our quick takes 10:13

13d ago10:13

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In this short, Libby and Owen discuss a recent paper that has generated interest and discussion called ‘Generative AI Can Harm Learning’. The paper presents the findings from a thought-provoking study of nearly 1,000 students in Turkey. The study tested the effects of giving students access to two different versions of GPT-4 while studying math: on…

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252 – The Reason You Should not Follow Jesus and the Reason You Should 25:00

18d ago25:00

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252 – Are you following Jesus for the wrong reason? Hey, it happens sometimes. Once in a while we get our priorities mixed up and our motives for following Jesus can get a little selfish. You just want a blessing or a healing or a new job or whatever. Is that so bad? Well, there's nothing wrong with any of those things, but following Jesus just to …

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251 Sharing Your Faith in Unexpected Places 23:49

25d ago23:49

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251 – Are you sharing your faith in unusual ways? Have you ever been hesitant sharing your faith with someone who you thought probably wasn’t receptive or that you really didn’t even want to talk to? What would you do if God told you to go directly to that person and tell them about Jesus and the difference he had made in your life? Would you just …

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Tangerines & loquats: Building AI EdTech for low resource settings 29:44

15d ago29:44

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This episode, Owen and Libby speak to Carmen Strigel, Senior Director of Education Technology at RTI, a non-profit global research organisation. Carmen has been the driving force behind a number of successful EdTech products built and used in low resource settings. Carmen tells Owen and Libby about Tangerine, data collection software used in more t…

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250 – Joshua Tapp: Learning from People with a Different Faith than Yours 50:05

1M ago50:05

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250 – How often do you have a conversation with someone who has a different faith than you do? I know some Christians who won't talk to anyone except people they agree with 100%. They live in a "safe" little bubble. But over the years, I have learned so much from people in other faiths. In fact, it always ends up strengthening my own faith when I t…

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249 What Keeps You from Finding Your Self-Worth? 27:12

1M ago27:12

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249 – What do you base your self-worth on? Have you ever met someone who seemed to be full of confidence , but when you got to know them, you realized they based their self-worth on things like how much money they have, where they went to school, what job they have, or where they're from? Or maybe how good looking they are or how many followers the…

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Short episode: What do teachers, parents, and students really think about AI chatbots? 9:48

1M ago9:48

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In our second short episode of the season, Owen and Libby chat about the recently released results of a US poll (conducted on behalf of Walton Family Foundation and Renaissance Philanthropy) looking at the views of teachers, parents, and students on AI chatbots. There were some surprising findings: more than 8 in 10 participants think technology in…

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248 – That's Not the Jesus I Believe In. 26:50

2M ago26:50

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248 – Have you ever heard someone talk about Jesus in a way that just didn’t quite fit with what was in the Bible? Or maybe you read a book or saw a movie or a play about Jesus that either fell short of capturing the true essence of Jesus or it kind of stretched the truth and over-exaggerated things? Recently in Season 4 of "The Chosen," there was …

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247 – Finding freedom from man-made doctrines 26:44

2M ago26:44

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247 – Have you ever felt like some folks are preaching man-made doctrines without even realizing it? Have you ever felt intimidated by people insisting their doctrines are correct? And then someone with a different doctrine insists they are right and the other person is wrong? How do we tell if a doctrine is man-made or a God-ordained truth? This w…

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From biscuits to AI: Teacher Tapp's surprising insights on teacher preferences 34:19

2M ago34:19

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In this episode of Ed-Technical, Owen and Libby speak with Becky Allen, co-founder of Teacher Tapp, a survey tool that polls a representative sample of teachers about what's happening in their schools, classrooms, and lives at the end of every school day. The conversation covers a range of topics related to AI and education, including how teachers …

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246 – How to Make Your Faith Your Own Instead of Copying Someone Else 23:12

2M ago23:12

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246 – Is your faith based on what someone told you you're supposed to believe or on your relationship with God? I've talked to several people lately who have recently realized they believe what they were taught without questioning it. They never really made their faith their own. They have finally given themselves permission to ask questions, read …

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245 – How To Be Joyful No Matter What Happens 25:35

2M ago25:35

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245 – What do you do when people or circumstances rob you of your joy? Have you ever been on top of the world and full of joy when something terrible happens, your joy vanishes, and you feel like you're sinking into a pit of quicksand? Is there a way to hold onto your joy when a challenging situation comes up? That's what this week's episode is all…

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Voice AI for teacher feedback: navigating noisy classrooms and building teachers' trust 28:37

2M ago28:37

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In the second episode of season two Owen and Libby speak to Alyssa Van Camp, Head of Research at EdTech start-up TeachFX. TeachFX is an app for teachers that uses voice AI (a combination of automated speech recognition and natural language processing) to analyse classroom talk and then provide automated feedback to teachers. Owen and Libby talk to …

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244 – Raising Kids with Love and Faith with Jared Haley and Chris Wilson 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

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244 – Do you want to be a more effective dad, or know someone who does? This week I talk with Jared Haley and Chris Wilson about what it means to be a good dad, to nurture your kids and support their spiritual growth. Jared and Chris are both passionate about being good dads, spending quality time with their families, and guiding their kids spiritu…

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Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1 54:13

3M ago54:13

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This is a taster episode of a brand-new podcast from the Noiser network. Host Paul McGann follows the real people involved in the D-Day landings. It’s 1944 and Europe is in the grip of the Nazi war machine. But on the shores of Great Britain, thousands of men and women are planning the great fightback. What will it take to turn the tide of World Wa…

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243 – The Secret to Spiritual Restoration 26:19

3M ago26:19

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243 – What's the best way to experience spiritual restoration? Have you ever felt like you needed some spiritual restoration in your life? I sure have. The key word here is "restoration." It means that God is restoring us to the original condition of how He made us in His image and likeness. It's kind of like someone cleaning an old oil painting, r…

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Short episode: Google's newest research on genAI for education, and the problem with hypotenuses... 11:13

3M ago11:13

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In the first short episode of season two, Owen and Libby share their warm takes on two big releases from OpenAI and Google. They reflect on the OpenAI demo video of Sal Khan’s (Khan Academy’s founder) son using their latest model (GPT-4o) as a maths tutor, and Google’s paper describing how they trained and evaluated a fine-tuned version of Gemini f…

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242 – Which is more important, the Great Commission or feeding the sheep of Jesus? 24:05

3M ago24:05

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242 – What is your priority at church, getting new members or taking care of the sheep you have? I used to think my church should focus only on reaching out to the community, sharing the gospel, and getting more people to come to church. But over the years I've realized it's equally important to nurture and care for the members we already have. Thi…

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241 – Keith Giles: How the Gospel of Thomas Helps Us Follow Jesus 1:02:09

3M ago1:02:09

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241 – Why should you read the Gospel of Thomas? Well, do you want to be closer to Christ? Then the Gospel of Thomas is for you. But you have to learn how to decode it. That's where Kieth Giles comes in. His book helps find the deeper meaning: The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas* This week I talk with Keith Giles about t…

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Season 2 : Three decades of AI in education: assessment to classroom collaboration 37:10

3M ago37:10

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This season Libby Hills from the Jacobs Foundation and AI researcher Owen Henkel continue to speak with leading researchers, practitioners and educators on the Ed-Technical podcast series about the cutting edge of AI in education. They will break down complex AI concepts into non-technical insights to better understand what the research says and he…

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240 – How Would Jesus Heal Political Divsion? 27:14

3M ago27:14

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240 – If Jesus was here today, would he get involved in politics? Do you think he would be a member of your political party? Would he take sides at all? Or would he take a different approach to solving the problems people are facing today? How would Jesus bring healing to the political divisions in today’s society? Would he go to Washington, D.C. a…

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Oliver Cromwell Part 4: The Conquest of Ireland 1:10:12

4M ago1:10:12

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In the final part of the Cromwell story, outrage at the King’s execution leads Ironsides to wage war on Scotland and, notoriously, Ireland. Insurgencies over, he’ll become Lord Protector - king in all but name. But as discontent continues to spread, the unthinkable will once again become possible. The Stuart monarchy couldn’t be restored… could it?…

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239 – God Is Always with You, No Matter What 21:57

4M ago21:57

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239 – Have you ever felt far away from God? Maybe you've made some huge mistakes, or someone had done something that harmed you. But no matter what has happened in your life, God is always with you, even if you're not aware of it. This week's episode digs deep into this idea that God is always with us, no matter what. Highlights this week: Psalm 13…

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Oliver Cromwell Part 3: To Kill a King… 1:01:13

4M ago1:01:13

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With the King in captivity, both sides seek a settlement. But when Charles escapes, all trust is broken. For Cromwell there is only one course of action - a solution that will plunge the British Isles into unknown territory. His Majesty must be put on trial… A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson. Many thanks to Peter Gaunt, Clare Jackson, Ann…

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238 – Everything Jesus Did Proves How Much God Loves You 21:14

4M ago21:14

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238 – Have you ever wondered if there's a way to really know God loves you? Does God's love ever seem far away? Or maybe you know theoretically that God loves you, but you just don't feel it? Maybe you've made bad life choices that makes it hard to imagine God still loves you. When I'm discouraged, it's been really helpful to remember that God sent…

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Oliver Cromwell Part 2: Civil War Across the Realms 1:01:17

4M ago1:01:17

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England is plunged into conflict. Oliver Cromwell, an obscure politician, soon proves himself an outstanding military commander. King Charles, meanwhile, unveils his own star signing - a dashing young cavalry officer named Prince Rupert. A daring mission featuring the Queen threatens to tip the balance the Royalists’ way. But Cromwell’s New Model A…

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237 – Healing the Effects of Trauma and Abuse with Marina Carrier 43:53

4M ago43:53

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237 – Is it possible to find healing from the effects of trauma and abuse? Have you or someone you know been in an abusive or traumatic situation or relationship? This episode is for you. Marina Carrier shares how she overcame the residual effects of being an unwanted child and sexual abuse at the age of nine. It was only through the power of the H…

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Oliver Cromwell Part 1: The Rise of Ironsides 1:06:00

4M ago1:06:00

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Say “Oliver Cromwell” today and certain things come to mind. He won the English Civil War and prompted the execution of Charles I. He purged the realm with such zeal that he even cancelled Christmas. In Ireland, where Cromwell’s troops besieged its towns with a notorious barbarity, his name is still used as a curse. “The greatest prince that ever r…

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236 – What Would Paul Say to Your Chruch? 23:18

4M ago23:18

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236 – If the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to your church, what would he say? First, imagine if you had lived back in the days of the early Christian Church. Paul may have come to your church to preach. And you may have received a letter from him later with some helpful ideas, prayers, and reminders of what he told you when he was there. Of course, h…

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Introducing: The Curious History of Your Home - Baths 33:31

5M ago33:31

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A brand-new podcast from the Noiser network. Join domestic historian Ruth Goodman as she explores the remarkable, often epic, tales behind everyday objects. This taster episode is all about the bath. A murderous emperor builds the grandest bath complex ever seen in Ancient Rome. The arrival of a new disease spells trouble for the bathhouses of Tudo…

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235 – How To Be Filled With The Fullness Of God 24:20

5M ago24:20

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235 – What does it even mean to be filled with God's fullness? In his letter to the Ephesians, at the end of Chapter 3, Paul prays that the church members would know the love of Christ and be filled with all the fullness of God. But is that even possible? Most Christians I talk to think that's the sort of thing that happens after they die and go to…

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Season 1 Highlights & Lingering Questions 37:09

5M ago37:09

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In this final episode of season 1 Owen and Libby pull out highlights from each episode. They reflect on some of the common themes, and their lingering questions after season 1. They ask, if a model’s not perfect, how good does it have to be before it stops being useful at all? And they share their appreciation for their many guests who are ex-teach…

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234 – Learning to Forgive Yourself 22:50

5M ago22:50

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234 – Do you have a hard time forgiving yourself? Right. Join the club. It's not easy to forgive yourself. But it's something we need to do. And we can. This week I look at several Bible characters who, in one way or another, had to come to terms with the mistakes they made and their sins. The Bible doesn't tell us what these folks were thinking an…

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233 – Are You Looking For Jesus in the Wrong Place? 24:11

5M ago24:11

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233 – Where are you looking for Jesus? A lot of people are looking for Jesus these days, the real Jesus. Unfortunately, a lot of people have become disillusioned by the difference between what they’re discovering about Jesus in the Bible and the way their churches have followed, or rather not followed, Jesus. This week's episode is about where to l…

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Short 3: What out-there EdTech idea would you buy or sell? 7:20

5M ago7:20

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This week we're doing our third short episode - a chat between Libby and Owen about the more speculative or out-there EdTech ideas they could get behind (or not). Listen to find out who’s into calculators and who’s into roboteachers…… Join us on social media: BOLD (@BOLD_insights), Libby Hills (@Libbylhhills) and Owen Henkel (@owen_henkel) Listen t…

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Enver Hoxha Part 2: Stalin’s Shadow, Europe’s North Korea 53:05

5M ago53:05

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As a new premier takes charge in Moscow, Hoxha makes a new friend in China. The Albanian dictator tasks an entire media industry with maintaining his image. But as his country sinks into an economic mire and his own health deteriorates, Hoxha and Albania’s isolation will be complete. How will the country even begin to escape his clutches? A Noiser …

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232 – You Don’t Need Someone Else’s Permission to Do What God Has Called You to Do 21:14

5M ago21:14

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232 – Is anything keeping you from doing what God has called you to do? Do you have a strong sense of purpose in your life but it seems things keep getting in the way of you doing what God has called you to do? Or maybe you're still waiting to see what God wants you to do with your life. Sometimes, even when we know what God's will is for our lives…

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Enver Hoxha Part 1: The Albanian School Teacher 1:00:42

6M ago1:00:42

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From 1944 to 1985, Enver Hoxha ran Albania as an extraordinarily repressive Stalinist dictatorship. But how did a middle class teacher from the provinces become the most powerful man in the country and a key player in the communist world? What did he do to turn Albania into one of the most isolated countries in the world? And how did ‘Uncle Enver’ …

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Behind the scenes of building AI EdTech for schools 38:42

6M ago38:42

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Introduction: Join two former teachers - Libby Hills from the Jacobs Foundation and AI researcher Owen Henkel - for the Ed-Technical podcast series about AI in education. Each episode, Libby and Owen will ask experts to help educators sift the useful insights from the AI hype. They’ll be asking questions like - how does this actually help students …

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231 – How Does God Get Your Attention? 21:23

6M ago21:23

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231 – Do you notice when God is trying to get your attention? God talks to us in lots of ways. But how often do we notice? Take a minute to think of all the ways God tries to get your attention. Sometimes it might be because you're doing something you shouldn't. Sometimes it's because you're not doing something you should. And sometimes it's becaus…

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230 – Why Do You Try to Lead When You're Dancing with God? 21:35

6M ago21:35

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230 – Has God ever asked you to dance with Him? What does that even mean? When God asks you to dance, it's a metaphor for God asking you to participate in life and follow where He leads. Have you ever danced with someone who didn't know how to lead, or follow, depending on which role you were in? It can be confusing, awkward, and sometimes get pret…

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229 – The Blood of Jesus, by Itself, Is not what Saves You 24:45

6M ago24:45

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229 – How often do you hear: "The blood of Jesus saves you from your sins," or something to that effect? The more I have pondered and prayed about all the Bible has to say about God's forgiveness of sins, Jesus's crucifixion, and more specifically, the blood of Jesus, I've come to the conclusion that there's more to forgiveness than just the fact t…

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(Short) Behind the scenes: How impactful can an AI tutor be? 10:04

6M ago10:04

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This week we're doing our second short episode - a behind the scenes chat about a recent paper of Owen’s that has been generating some interest online. In the paper Owen and his co-authors present the impact of an AI tutor (Rori) on maths performance of around 1,000 students. Listen in for a summary of the study, what they found (TL;DR - the result…

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228 – Nijay Gupta: Women Leaders in the New Testament 59:51

6M ago59:51

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228 – Did you ever realize how many women leaders there are in the New Testament? More than you probably realized. There are some I didn't even realize were women? Why haven't we been told about these amazing women who risked their lives to share the Gospel in the early Christian Church? This week I talk with Dr. Nijay Gupta about these women leade…

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Investing in the Future of Learning: Can AI Unlock New Learning Experiences? 35:13

6M ago35:13

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In the seventh episode of this series, Libby and Owen talk to six EdTech investors about their views on AI in education. Guests join from Rethink Education, Educapital, Achieve Partners, Sparkmind, Brighteye Ventures and Reach Capital for a two part episode. In this first part, investors tell us what opportunities they see for AI potentially improv…

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227 – God Still Loves You 17:54

6M ago17:54

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227 – Have you ever wondered if God still loves you? All too often we think of all the mistakes we've made or the things that have happened to us, and somehow decide God must not love us anymore, that we're not worthy of His love. But no matter what you've done ( or not done that you should have), no matter what mistakes you've made, big or small, …

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226 – We Are More than Conquerors through Christ 21:02

7M ago21:02

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226 – What does it mean to be more than a conqueror through Christ? With all the challenges in the world and in your own personal life, does it ever seem like there's just no end to the chaos? In Chapter 8 of Romans, Paul lists a host of challenges that describes what a lot of people are dealing with today. But he also promises us that we can find …

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(Short) Owen's Spicy Take on Hallucinations and Libby's Strong Disagree 9:28

7M ago9:28

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This week, we're trying something a bit different and doing a short episode. The gloves come off as Libby and Owen engage in a lively debate about the "hallucinations" in large language models (e.g. unexpected and hard to explain errors) and their impact on building educational products. They spar on the nuances of model hallucinations, discussing …

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