AI Data Engineering for SMEs - some tricks and toolsScott Turner
A collection of tips and tools for using Generative AI that might be of use to SMEs and others. Use for data Analysis, summarising resources.
Presented as part of a workshop at AI for Business and Enterprise 16th May 2024 at Canterbury Christ Church University https://cccub2b.my.site.com/AIConference/s/
Practical ways to analyse twitter data - new challengesScott Turner
The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network 12th of June 2023
10:30 am-6pm
Edgbaston Park Hotel
There are many areas of teaching where looking at Twitter data is useful. These slides shows some examples and so of the challenges. What happens when the social media site changes there access?
Invited Talk
Presentation from SocMedHE21 on social media analysis tools
Using social network analysis tools and Twitter data collected over a few months, we will look at some evidence from the hashtag #socmedhe and related hashtags to show that there is more than a conference happening. The presentation consists of three parts. A short explanation of some of the tools used, followed by an explanation of some of the measures used and then graphically seeing the groupings.
AI Data Engineering for SMEs - some tricks and toolsScott Turner
A collection of tips and tools for using Generative AI that might be of use to SMEs and others. Use for data Analysis, summarising resources.
Presented as part of a workshop at AI for Business and Enterprise 16th May 2024 at Canterbury Christ Church University https://cccub2b.my.site.com/AIConference/s/
Practical ways to analyse twitter data - new challengesScott Turner
The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network 12th of June 2023
10:30 am-6pm
Edgbaston Park Hotel
There are many areas of teaching where looking at Twitter data is useful. These slides shows some examples and so of the challenges. What happens when the social media site changes there access?
Invited Talk
Presentation from SocMedHE21 on social media analysis tools
Using social network analysis tools and Twitter data collected over a few months, we will look at some evidence from the hashtag #socmedhe and related hashtags to show that there is more than a conference happening. The presentation consists of three parts. A short explanation of some of the tools used, followed by an explanation of some of the measures used and then graphically seeing the groupings.
Presentation to BCS Northampton Branch on machine learning and a personal stance on it. It introduces some concepts on machine learning and some possible links to explore this area further.
Robots Talk British Computer Society Northampton_17_4_2018Scott Turner
Talk to the BCS Northampton, concerned with the presenter's personal view of robots in the home and in schools. Followed by the presenter's personal journey with simple robots illustrated by projects.
A quick overview of blockchain with a simple blockchain built around code adapted from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnxrdFPXJMeHru_b4Q_vTPQ
Ending with issues and possible moves to address them.
A simple build project using LEDs that blink, battey and magnets.
Be careful batteries and magnets are harmful swallowed and the project not suited to young children and only done under direct adult supervison. Project inspiration Royal Institution video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkgeeqakB7Y
Reflection from two areas on the issues of getting students in Higher Education (HE) to become better problem-solvers earlier. Asks some questions about should HE increase the use of unplugged activities? If so, is there any evidence that it will help? What lessons can HE learn from what is happening in Primary Schools? What can schools learn from what is and has happened in HE teaching of programming and problem-solving?
The answer's not on the screen. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317179170_The_answer%27s_not_on_the_screen [accessed May 28, 2017].
Experience of using Spreadsheets as a bridge in the understanding of AI techn...Scott Turner
Spreadsheets have and are being used as valuable tools in variety of subjects including Engineering. Providing a tool for simulating and exploring models. In this paper their role in allowing students to explore two AI approaches, basic neuron and a simple genetic algorithm, is considered.
Experience of using Spreadsheets as a bridge in the understanding of AI techniques. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317095814_Experience_of_using_Spreadsheets_as_a_bridge_in_the_understanding_of_AI_techniques [accessed May 28, 2017].
Presented at a public engagement event at Wicksteed Part, Uk as part of British Science Week. Discussed two projects junkbots and VR in environmental teaching.
What is a Junkbot?
For this project, it is a moving ‘bot’ made from waste materials, combined with an electric motor and a programmable device (in this case a Micro:Bit) to control (or try) it. An example is shown below. More details on junkbots can be found at http://junkbots.blogspot.co.uk/
Poster to be presented at Pyconuk 2016
http://robotsandphysicalcomputing.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/do-it-yourself-remote-controlled.html
http://robotsandphysicalcomputing.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/how-to-do-it-yourself-microbit-junkbot.html
http://robotsandphysicalcomputing.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/python-junkbot.html
Enhancing computing student employability skills through partnership working ...Scott Turner
Scott Turner
Associate Professor,
Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies, University of Northampton, UK
Abstract.
Student volunteering is growing in the UK and elsewhere, and there is an on-going debate about whether it is really “self-evidently a ‘good thing’” with there is a greater need for reflection of whether this is true [2]. This paper presents a personal reflection of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) volunteering as a potential route to increasing Computing student’s employability.
This paper looks at an approach at the University of Northampton that in-volves (i)Linking but not combining a local STEM volunteering scheme to the National STEM Volunteers [5] (ii) Creation of a STEM Steering Group that has representation across all parts of the university.
Three brief case studies of computing student volunteers at different stages will be presented and end with a personal reflection based on observations over a ten year period.
Google Calendar is a versatile tool that allows users to manage their schedules and events effectively. With Google Calendar, you can create and organize calendars, set reminders for important events, and share your calendars with others. It also provides features like creating events, inviting attendees, and accessing your calendar from mobile devices. Additionally, Google Calendar allows you to embed calendars in websites or platforms like SlideShare, making it easier for others to view and interact with your schedules.
Presentation to BCS Northampton Branch on machine learning and a personal stance on it. It introduces some concepts on machine learning and some possible links to explore this area further.
Robots Talk British Computer Society Northampton_17_4_2018Scott Turner
Talk to the BCS Northampton, concerned with the presenter's personal view of robots in the home and in schools. Followed by the presenter's personal journey with simple robots illustrated by projects.
A quick overview of blockchain with a simple blockchain built around code adapted from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnxrdFPXJMeHru_b4Q_vTPQ
Ending with issues and possible moves to address them.
A simple build project using LEDs that blink, battey and magnets.
Be careful batteries and magnets are harmful swallowed and the project not suited to young children and only done under direct adult supervison. Project inspiration Royal Institution video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkgeeqakB7Y
Reflection from two areas on the issues of getting students in Higher Education (HE) to become better problem-solvers earlier. Asks some questions about should HE increase the use of unplugged activities? If so, is there any evidence that it will help? What lessons can HE learn from what is happening in Primary Schools? What can schools learn from what is and has happened in HE teaching of programming and problem-solving?
The answer's not on the screen. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317179170_The_answer%27s_not_on_the_screen [accessed May 28, 2017].
Experience of using Spreadsheets as a bridge in the understanding of AI techn...Scott Turner
Spreadsheets have and are being used as valuable tools in variety of subjects including Engineering. Providing a tool for simulating and exploring models. In this paper their role in allowing students to explore two AI approaches, basic neuron and a simple genetic algorithm, is considered.
Experience of using Spreadsheets as a bridge in the understanding of AI techniques. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317095814_Experience_of_using_Spreadsheets_as_a_bridge_in_the_understanding_of_AI_techniques [accessed May 28, 2017].
Presented at a public engagement event at Wicksteed Part, Uk as part of British Science Week. Discussed two projects junkbots and VR in environmental teaching.
What is a Junkbot?
For this project, it is a moving ‘bot’ made from waste materials, combined with an electric motor and a programmable device (in this case a Micro:Bit) to control (or try) it. An example is shown below. More details on junkbots can be found at http://junkbots.blogspot.co.uk/
Poster to be presented at Pyconuk 2016
http://robotsandphysicalcomputing.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/do-it-yourself-remote-controlled.html
http://robotsandphysicalcomputing.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/how-to-do-it-yourself-microbit-junkbot.html
http://robotsandphysicalcomputing.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/python-junkbot.html
Enhancing computing student employability skills through partnership working ...Scott Turner
Scott Turner
Associate Professor,
Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies, University of Northampton, UK
Abstract.
Student volunteering is growing in the UK and elsewhere, and there is an on-going debate about whether it is really “self-evidently a ‘good thing’” with there is a greater need for reflection of whether this is true [2]. This paper presents a personal reflection of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) volunteering as a potential route to increasing Computing student’s employability.
This paper looks at an approach at the University of Northampton that in-volves (i)Linking but not combining a local STEM volunteering scheme to the National STEM Volunteers [5] (ii) Creation of a STEM Steering Group that has representation across all parts of the university.
Three brief case studies of computing student volunteers at different stages will be presented and end with a personal reflection based on observations over a ten year period.
Google Calendar is a versatile tool that allows users to manage their schedules and events effectively. With Google Calendar, you can create and organize calendars, set reminders for important events, and share your calendars with others. It also provides features like creating events, inviting attendees, and accessing your calendar from mobile devices. Additionally, Google Calendar allows you to embed calendars in websites or platforms like SlideShare, making it easier for others to view and interact with your schedules.
Building a Raspberry Pi Robot with Dot NET 8, Blazor and SignalR - Slides Onl...Peter Gallagher
In this session delivered at Leeds IoT, I talk about how you can control a 3D printed Robot Arm with a Raspberry Pi, .NET 8, Blazor and SignalR.
I also show how you can use a Unity app on an Meta Quest 3 to control the arm VR too.
You can find the GitHub repo and workshop instructions here;
https://bit.ly/dotnetrobotgithub