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Showing posts with label Ai. Show all posts

19 July 2024

Optimizing Your Learning with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Perplexity

Introduction

In the evolving landscape of education, leveraging AI tools can significantly enhance the learning experience. This guide focuses on using OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Perplexity to optimize your learning in Design & Technology (D&T).

Understanding the Tools: ChatGPT vs. Perplexity

OpenAI ChatGPT:

  • Function: A conversational AI model that provides interactive, targeted responses to user queries.
  • Usage: Ideal for deep, customized interactions and specific subject matter queries.

Perplexity:

  • Function: An AI-powered search and answer engine that retrieves information from the web.
  • Usage: Great for quick answers and broad searches when ChatGPT's usage limit is reached.

Using OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Design & Technology

Most students and teachers will use the free version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Start with the customized D&T GPTs for focused support:

  1. D&T Mechanisms for Students
  2. D&T Electronics for Students
  3. D&T Structures for Students
  4. D&T Design Theory & Processes for Students

Switching to Perplexity When Limits Are Reached

When you hit the usage limit on OpenAI’s free ChatGPT, switch to Perplexity. This platform is an effective alternative for continuing your AI-powered learning and revision.

Recommended Prompt for Seamless Transition

To maintain continuity and effectiveness, use this prompt on both OpenAI ChatGPT and Perplexity:

“For the following conversations, everything will be related to the Secondary School GCE Design and Technology (D&T) subject in Singapore. You will act as my teacher, and I will ask you to show, teach, or guide me on the topics I choose. You will generate a short quiz to test my knowledge only when I request you to. Please present information in an easy-to-understand, concise, and ASD-friendly format, using point forms. Now I want to start with ...”

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can navigate between OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Perplexity to optimize your learning experience. Start with the custom-built D&T GPTs for focused support and switch to Perplexity when necessary, using the recommended prompt for a seamless transition. Happy learning!

#AI #Education #DesignAndTechnology #OpenAI #Perplexity #Learning #ChatGPT #D&T

18 July 2024

Unlock Free & Subscription GPTs for D&T, Food Quality, and Mindfulness - Limited Time Offer

 

Try the GPTs now for a Limited Time!

D&T GPTs and more!

1) D&T Design Theory & Processes for Students (Free Trial Extended to Fri 26 July 2024): More information here: https://designjournalsos.blogspot.com/2024/07/unlock-your-design-technology-potential.html

2) D&T Joints & Finishing Guide (No subscription needed! FREE to try until end July 2024): https://2ly.link/1yrCd

Open for Subscription:

  • D&T Mechanisms for Students
  • D&T Electronics for Students
  • D&T Structures for Students
  • D&T Design Theory & Processes for Students

For more information: https://designjournalsos.blogspot.com/2024/07/unlock-your-design-technology-potential.html

Other Cool Free to Use GPTs I created:

1) Quality Food Checker GPT (Free Unlimited Usage): https://2ly.link/1yrDW

2) Mindfulness Coach for Stress & Anxiety Relief (V2) GPT (Free Unlimited Usage): https://2ly.link/1yrDD

3) Minimalist Strength Coach GPT: Email mrdanielsos@yahoo.com.sg for more information.




17 July 2024

Examinations: A Reality Check

 

Examinations don’t prepare you for life per se, but they do:

  • Help secure admission to more sought-after, popular, and branded institutions, compared to those who score lower, which then provide a potential path to higher-paying jobs and better positions than those who perform worse.

When education claims that results aren’t the most important, it’s crucial to understand what examinations are. The number of students who require tuition just to compete and stay ahead, something that the teachers cannot do in their own class, says it all.


The students' coursework are all submitted. Today marks the beginning when I guide my students through their revision for the upcoming preliminary and National exams. We faced the uncomfortable truth: their ability to recall information, alongside their skills in interpreting and understanding questions, is what truly matters during this period. 

Infusing the latest cutting-edge technology, the GPTs that I built specifically for the subject that I teach, hopefully brings the preparation process to a higher level of proficiency.

This intense focus is temporary but necessary.

Just like how certain phases in processes might not reflect the entire journey, the examination period is a concentrated, crucial phase we must navigate.

If you haven't checked out the GPTs, you can learn more about them and find them here: Unlock Your Design & Technology Potential.

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12 July 2024

Unlock Your Design & Technology Potential with Our Specialized GPTs – Free Trial Available!


Introduction:


Discover a revolutionary way to prepare for NT/NA and O Level Design & Technology written papers with our specialized GPTs, designed for both Students and Teachers. 

Maximize your Design & Technology exam prep with specialized GPTs for NT/NA and O Level students. 

Start your free trial now!

Note: Users will need an OpenAI account. The GPTs will work with both free and paid accounts.


Our GPTs facilitate independent learning and effective revisions, covering everything from design theory to various technologies.

Our GPTs:

1. D&T Mechanisms: Enable and empower students to learn about mechanisms independently and facilitate revisions with teachers.

2. D&T Electronics: Support independent learning of electronics and assist teachers in facilitating effective revisions.

3. D&T Structures: Provide comprehensive knowledge on structures for independent learning and teacher-facilitated revisions (O Level only).

4. D&T Design & Design Processes: Facilitate independent learning of design processes and support teachers in guiding students through revisions.


Categories:

Category A: For NT/NA Level (Design, Mechanisms, Electronics).

Category B: For O Level (Design, Mechanisms, Electronics, Structures).

Try Before You Subscribe!

Get “D&T Design & Design Processes GPT” free from July 15 to July 19, 2024. Experience the quality and depth of our content.


Subscription Details:

Category A (NA/NT Level):

Ends on November 5, 2024.

$20 per GPT.

Bundle price for all 3 GPTs is $50 (instead of $60) for one user.

Category B (O Level):

Ends on November 5, 2024.

$20 per GPT.

Bundle price for all 4 GPTs is $60 (instead of $80) for one user.

Teacher Subscriptions:

Single Teacher License: For one teacher and their classes.

Multi-Teacher License:

2 Licenses: $5 discount.

3 Licenses: $10 discount.

4 Licenses: $15 discount.


Note: We rely on the integrity of teachers to adhere to subscription terms.

Students may also subscribe independently. See (I) & (III) Subscription Request format.


Examples:

Category A: Two teachers each choosing 2 GPTs = $75 (with $5 discount).

If two teachers each choose 2 GPTs, the total cost would be 2 teachers * 2 GPTs * $20 = $80. With the $5 discount, the total cost is $75.

Category B: Three teachers choosing all 4 GPTs = $170 (with $10 discount).

If three teachers each choose all 4 GPTs, the total cost would be 3 teachers * $60 (bundle price) = $180. With the $10 discount, the total cost is $170.


For a detailed pricing overview, refer to our D&T GPT Pricing Guide.


Feedback and Improvements:

We welcome feedback to help us improve our GPTs. Your insights are invaluable.


How to Get Started:

1. Email Free Trial Request: Email mrdanielsos@yahoo.com.sg and request a Free Trial.

2. Email Subscription Request: Email mrdanielsos@yahoo.com.sg for a subscription, providing the number of teachers and GPTs for Cat A or Cat B.


Email Templates for Teachers

(I) Free Trial Request:

Subject: Free Trial Request

Dear mrdanielsos,

I would like to request a free trial for the D&T GPTs.

No. of Teacher(s): [Number of licenses for Free Trial]

School: [Your School Name]

Thank you.

Best regards,

[Your Name]


(II) Subscription Request:

Subject: Subscription Request

Dear mrdanielsos,

I would like to subscribe to the D&T GPTs.

No. of Teacher(s): [Number of licenses]

GPTs:

1) *Design & Design Process

2) *Mechanisms

3) *Electronics

4) *Structures

(*Delete if inapplicable)

School: [Your School Name]

Thank you.

Best regards,

[Your Name]


(III) Subscription Request:

Subject: Student Subscription Request

Dear mrdanielsos,

I would like to subscribe to the D&T GPTs.

Student’s Name(s): [Number of licenses]

GPTs:

1) *Design & Design Process

2) *Mechanisms

3) *Electronics

4) *Structures

(*Delete if inapplicable)

School: [Your School Name]

Thank you.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

Unlock your potential and achieve your best in Design & Technology. Try our GPTs today and see the difference!

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https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/nlevel/2024syllabus/7055_y24_sy.pdf

https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/nlevel/2024syllabus/7062_y24_sy.pdf

https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/olevel/2024syllabus/7059_y24_sy.pdf