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#DigiBlogChat April 16, 2024 Are Free Classes & Apps Worthwhile? 

April 12, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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We’ll discuss the topic of Are Free Classes and Apps Worthwhile? on April 16, 2024’s #DigiBlogChat. We’ve all tried something–because it was free, am I right? But then the thought sometimes creeps in…is it not as good because it’s free?

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Here are the questions about free classes and apps:

Q1. How do free classes and apps make learning more accessible? #digiblogchat 

Q2. How do free classes allow people flexibility in their daily lives? #digiblogchat

Q3. What are the typical classes that are offered for free in your area? #digiblogchat 

Q4. Which classes would let you receive community support? Are there some you’d like to see offered? #digiblogchat 

Q5. How do free apps and classes allow lifelong learning to those wanting to continue their education? #digiblogchat 

Q6. How does the lack of grades and review in free classes lead to inconsistencies? #digiblogchat

Q7. If you’ve been using a free app, are there certain features that you might be missing? #digiblogchat 

Q8. What data privacy concerns do you have when an app is free? #digiblogchat 

Q9. Have you ever come across hidden costs when using a free app or taking a free class? Do tell! #digiblogchat 

Q10. How do the advertisements in free apps and classes cause distractions, and does that make the classes/apps less worthwhile? #digiblogchat 

 

 

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#DigiBlogChat April 9, 2024 A/I and Ethics

April 3, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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A/I and ethics is our topic for April 9, 2024’s #digiblogchat | Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Artificial Intelligence (A/I) and ethics is our topic for April 9, 2024’s #digiblogchat. Today’s topic and questions are by @LazBlazter. A/I, from ChatGPt to Grammarly, is in the news every day. Some people are afraid that A/I will take their jobs, while others rejoice that A/I will mean they get to work less and/or take different and newer jobs. Where do you stand?

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Here are the questions about A/I and ethics:

  1. Bias and Fairness: How can we ensure that AI systems are free from bias and treat all individuals fairly, regardless of their background or identity? #DigiBlogChat
  2. Transparency: What level of transparency should be expected from AI algorithms? How can we make their decision-making processes more understandable? #DigiBlogChat
  3. Accountability: Who should be held accountable when an AI system makes a harmful decision? The developer, the organization, or the AI itself? #DigiBlogChat
  4. Privacy: How do we balance the benefits of AI-driven personalization with the need to protect user privacy? What are the ethical boundaries? #DigiBlogChat
  5. Autonomy and Control: As AI systems become more autonomous, how do we ensure that humans retain control over critical decisions? #DigiBlogChat
  6. Job Displacement: What ethical responsibilities do we have toward workers whose jobs are displaced by automation and AI technologies? #DigiBlogChat
  7. Weaponization: How can we prevent the misuse of AI in warfare, surveillance, and other harmful contexts? #DigiBlogChat
  8. Data Ownership and Consent: Who owns the data used to train AI models, and how can we obtain informed consent from individuals whose data is used? #DigiBlogChat
  9. Superintelligent AI: What ethical guidelines should govern the development of superintelligent AI systems that surpass human capabilities?#DigiBlogChat
  10. Long-Term Impact: How can we anticipate and address the long-term societal impact of AI, both positive and negative? #DigiBlogChat
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#DigiBlogChat April 2, 2024 The Rise of Short-Form Video!

March 29, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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The rise of short-form video is our topic for April 2, 2024 | Image by Brian Cragun from Pixabay

The rise of short-form video is our topic for April 2, 2024’s #digiblogchat. Surely we’ve all noticed the increase in videos across every social media platform. From Instagram reels, to short-form YouTube videos, to TikTok, to interruptions on messaging apps, is there any place where short-form videos don’t exist?

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Here are the questions:

Q1. What’s your favorite platform for watching short-form videos and why? #digiblogchat

Q2. Who is your favorite short video creator? How did you discover them? #digiblogchat

Q3. Tell us how often you use YouTube to discover how to make something? #digiblogchat

Q4. How has short-form video enhanced your creativity? #digiblogchat

Q5. Which short-form video creators make you laugh? #digiblogchat

Q6. Do you feel that short videos have enhanced your lifestyle or are they a mere distraction? #digiblogchat

Q7. What role does A/I play in the rush towards creation of short-form video? #digiblogchat

Q8. How have your own efforts to create short-form video gone? #digiblogchat

Q9. What are your tips to others who want to create short-form video? #digiblogchat

Q10. What’s your take on the privacy concerns around TikTok? #digiblogchat

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#DigiBlogChat March 26 2024 Business Good Manners on Social Media

March 24, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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Business Social Media Good Manners with Randy Lyle Clark is our topic for March 26, 2024 | Image by Rachel Scott from Pixabay

Business Social Media Good Manners with Randy Lyle Clark is our topic for March 26, 2024. Sometimes hiding behind a screen lets us be our worst, not best, selves. And in business it’s more important than ever to maintain good manners. So what can we do?

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Here are the questions:

Q1. How can you show respect for others on Social Media? #digiblogchat

Q2. What are some ways to be helpful to others on SM? #digiblogchat

Q3. When should you say please, and thank you on Social Media? #digiblogchat

Q4. What are some ways you are polite on SM? #digiblogchat

Q5. Is there ever a time to use harsh or offensive language on SM? If so, when? #digiblogchat

Q6. Can you be so loud that you attract the wrong kind of attention? How? #digiblogchat

Q7. What, if anything, should you do if you see someone making fun of others on SM? #digiblogchat

Q8. How could you embarrass someone on Social Media? #digiblogchat

Q9. One way to show good manners is to introduce people to others? How can this be accomplished? #digiblogchat

Q10. How could you show good manners right now? #digiblogchat

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March 19 2024 AI-Assisted #DigiBlogChat Edition

March 13, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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AI-Assisted #DigiBlogChat edition is our topic for March 19, 2024| Image by Ali Newton from Pixabay

AI-Assisted #DigiBlogChat edition is our topic for March 19, 2024. @EaPirciu came up with the questions for this week. If you’re curious to know more and join in the fun, jump in for this live chat. Everyone is friendly and you’ll learn something (or teach something if you’re an AI expert).

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Here are the questions:

Q1. How does ChatGPT differ from other language models? #digiblogchat 

Q2. Can you give an example of a real-world application of ChatGPT? #digiblogchat 

Q3. How does ChatGPT handle bias and representation in its generated text? #digiblogchat 

Q4. How does one fine-tune ChatGPT for a specific task or industry? #digiblogchat 

Q5. Can you share any tips or best practices for using ChatGPT? #digiblogchat 

Q6. How does ChatGPT handle context in conversation? #digiblogchat 

Q7. What are the ethical considerations when using ChatGPT? #digiblogchat 

Q8. How does the performance of ChatGPT compare with human language generation? #digiblogchat 

Q9. How can one evaluate the quality of text generated by ChatGPT? #digiblogchat 

Q10. In what ways do you think ChatGPT will evolve in the future? #digiblogchat 

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#DigiBlogChat March 12, 2024 Connecting Inner Child through Magic of Play

March 8, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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Connecting with the Inner Child through the Magic of Play with @jvmediadesign is our topic for March 12, 2024. We’re all so serious and focused on work all the time. Do we forget how to play sometimes?

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Here are the questions:

Q1. When was the last time you played and what activity was it? #digiblogchat 

Q2. What was a favorite way to play when you were a child and could it be something that translates into a playful activity in your life now? #digiblogchat 

Q3. How can adding an element of play improve your day? #digiblogchat 

Q4. What childlike/playful activity do you secretly want to try, but haven’t? #digiblogchat 

Q5. Have you ever used a playful activity as a reward for yourself? #digiblogchat 

Q6. Name some health benefits that can result from participating in playful activities. #digiblogchat 

Q7. How could gamification (adding typical elements of game playing) be added to boring tasks to make them more fun? #digiblogchat 

Q8. What are some ways to convince your inner critic that play is necessary? #digiblogchat 

Q9. Is it possible to mix work and play? #digiblogchat 

Q10. What would your inner child tell you about play? #digiblogchat 

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#Digiblogchat March 5, 2024 Personal Development

March 3, 2024 By Leave a Comment

The Journey to Growth: Exploring Personal Development is the #DigiBlogChat topic March 5, 2024 | Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay

The Journey to Growth: Exploring Personal Development is our topic for March 5, 2024. We see so much about business and professional growth and sometimes our own personal development is overlooked along the way.

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Here are the questions:

Q1. What’s one new habit you could easily incorporate into your life and how will you do that? #digiblogchat 

Q2. How do you define personal success for yourself and how is it different from business success? #digiblogchat 

Q3. In what ways do you relax and recharge these days and are those ways sufficient? #digiblogchat 

Q4. Are you working on any New Year’s goals and how are those coming along? #digiblogchat 

Q5. How do you handle personal setbacks and is there any way to prepare for these ahead of time? #digiblogchat 

Q6. What recent challenge did you face and overcome successfully? Do tell! #digiblogchat 

Q7. What’s a podcast or book that has changed your life? #digiblogchat 

Q8. What is a piece of advice you’d give to your younger self? How about your older self? #digiblogchat 

Q9. How do you balance your work life and all those commitments and your personal life? #digiblogchat 

Q10. How do you maintain focus on your goals when there is so much to distract you? #digiblogchat

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#Digiblogchat February 27, 2024 How to Start Conversations on Twitter/X

February 23, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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February 27, 2024 topic: How to Start Conversations on Twitter/X | Image by StockSnap from Pixabay

For the February 27, 2024 chat, we’ll be talking about How to Start Conversations on Twitter/X!

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Here are the questions:

Q1. Have you ever wanted to interject an opinion into a conversation on Twitter/x? If so, how did you do that? #digiblogchat 

Q2. What kinds of conversations would you like to begin on Twitter/x? #digiblogchat 

Q3. In what ways could you use a person’s bio to start a conversation with them? #digiblogchat 

Q4. When was the last time you used the poll option on Twitter to generate a conversation? #digiblogchat 

Q5. How does adding context to a remark help continue a conversation? #digiblogchat 

Q6. What ways have you used to generate conversations? #digiblogchat 

Q7. If you answer other’s questions, do you say “excuse me” or just dive right in? #digiblogchat 

Q8. What is the most creative way you’ve seen someone start a conversation on Twitter? #digiblogchat 

Q9. What are some not-so-good ways to start conversations on Twitter/x? #digiblogchat 

Q10. What are some ideas or topics that you could share to spark more conversations? #digiblogchat 

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#DigiBlogChat February 20 2024 Creativity: Connecting the Dots

February 18, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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February 20, 2024, we’ll discuss Creativity: Connecting the Dots: Image Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay

For the February 20, 2024, we’ll be talking about Creativity: Connecting the Dots. The topic is based on the following article:

https://yourstory.com/2023/09/steve-jobs-creativity-connecting-dots-guide

How do you tap into your creativity? Do you ever combine topics to come up with a third, new topic? And of course we’ll have the ever-present side conversations!

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Here are the questions:

Q1. How do you connect the different bits of your life into something creative? #digiblogchat 

Q2. How would a sound inspire you to create a piece of artwork? #digiblogchat 

Q3. What sparks your curiosity to find out more about a topic? #digiblogchat

Q4. When does connecting with people from different walks of life make you more creative? #digiblogchat 

Q5. How do your hobbies inspire you to be more creative in other parts of your life? #digiblogchat 

Q6. When would collaborating with someone double your creative output? #digiblogchat 

Q7. How does spending time with kids spark new ideas? #digiblogchat 

Q8. What was the most creative time of your life and how could you recreate that sense of curiosity? #digiblogchat 

Q9. Do you ever read something outside your field of knowledge and how does that affect you? #digiblogchat 

Q10. How could you incorporate dreams into a new idea you’re working on? #digiblogchat 

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#DigiBlogChat Feb 13, 2024 Help, I started a blog, what next?

February 12, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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February 13, 2024 Help, I started a blog, what next? with @lazblazter! #digiblogchat 

The topic for #DigiBlogChat on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 1:00 pm Pacific Time is February 13, 2024 Help, I started a blog, what next? with @lazblazter! What do you do when you’re just starting with blogging? What should your posts be about? And of course we’ll have the ever-present side conversations!

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Here are the questions:

Q1. Starting the blog was a big step but has anyone got tips for curating ideas to give it longevity? #digiblogchat 

Q2. Should I follow the feedback my blog generates to determine future content or stick to a set theme or genre?  #digiblogchat 

Q3. Now I’m up and blogging, do I need to be concerned about which platform it is hosted on?  #digiblogchat 

Q4. Anyone got tips about linking social media with my blog please?  #digiblogchat 

Q5. What about frequency, is a regular date preferable to publishing as and when I feel inspired?  #digiblogchat 

Q6. Is it okay to work with guests and debate ideas or is that more for vlogging and podcasting?  #digiblogchat 

Q7. What do you feel about using a blog to advocate for causes, is that inviting hostility?  #digiblogchat 

Q8. How should I deal with negativity, meet it head-on or acknowledge it and trail it off?  #digiblogchat 

Q9. Where can I find fresh ideas to blog about, what would inspire you?  #digiblogchat 

Q10. Finally, what do you, or would you, blog about?   #digiblogchat

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