Digital Scholarship
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Using AI as a Study Partner
Finals week is here and we know what that means: caffeine, all-nighters, and endless to-do lists. But what if you could have a personal assistant to help you study smarter, not harder? AI tools like Notebook LM, ChatGPT, and Quizlet can act as your personal study partner, helping you create study guides, clarify tough concepts, and make your study sessions more efficient. Here are some tips on how to use them effectively: Disclaimer AI tools such as Notebook LM, ChatGPT, and Quizlet can be valuable study partner, but they should be used thoughtfully and responsibly. Always verify the accuracy of the information they provide as these tools may sometimes generate…
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Research Computing @ Trinity
Research Computing is a more general term for what is commonly called High Performance Computing (HPC). Research Computing comes in many forms in pretty much every discipline. The scale of computing needs can range from a single powerful desktop computer to a huge supercomputer. Trinity does not currently have an on premises HPC cluster but we still provide support of the Research Computing needs of our faculty and students. Our primary recommendation for most faculty is to utilize the computing services provided free of charge via the NSF ACCESS Program. This program provides access to a number of super-computing facilities across the country. Faculty (and even students) can apply for…
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AI Séance Event
Welcome to the Digital Learning & Scholarship team’s AI Séance Event! In this event we will take a creative dive into history by using AI to ‘commune’ with historical figures, asking them burning questions and assessing just how much we can trust AI to teach us about the past. This event isn’t just about fun – it’s also a chance to think critically about the reliability of digital interpretations of history. Whether you are joining us live or exploring this activity on your own, follow along to connect with the voices of the past. Select a Platform At our event, we’ll be comparing two AI platforms: NotebookLM and ChatGPT. NotebookLM:…
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Augmented Reality with Blippar Part 2
Blippar (https://www.blippar.com/) offers a few different methods to create augmented really experiences. For the purposes of this overview we will focus on creating an experience that will allow participants o place our scene i their own environment without the need for any apps. For information on creating a location or marker based experience using the Blippar app view Part 1 of this series. (For other examples of Immersive Experiences see this post) Getting Started Once you have an account and are logged in to Blippar you will choose whether you want to use Blippbuilder or the WebSDK. Choose Blippbuilder, then click the button to create a new project and give…
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Present at Day of Digital Scholarship!
The Day of Digital Scholarship is a yearly event that highlights the work Trinity students, faculty, and staff have made with digital software or tools. This may take the form of digital art, films, research projects, assignments, podcasts, portfolio sites, or other forms of digital scholarship. We encourage sharing completed works as well as works in progress, created either in or outside of the classroom. This year’s event will be held Wednesday, April 19 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM in the LITS Center for Educational Technology on Level 1 of the library. The event is open house-style so guests can come and go as their schedule allows. We can also…