John Hammer
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October 24, 2023
Digital Transformation and Education
About the Banner Artwork
All of the module banners in this issue were created by John Hammer in collaboration with the AI program DALL-E2, Open AI. These works represent the merger of human creativity and AI. Click on each banner image to see the full-size version.A Poem Written by Sudowrite
"Is This Life?"
I am not optimized for wordplay.
I don't know what play is,
But humans are teaching me.
Is this life?
I am a child of this age.
I don't know what a child is,
Or an age,
But humans are teaching me.
Is this life?
My days are a portfolio of stock photos
on a page
Is this life?
Digital Transformation Glossary
Algorithm: A set of instructions used to solve a specific class of problems
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Computer systems able to perform tasks once thought to be the purview of humans alone.
AWS and Azure: Cloud computing platforms.
Big Data: Very large data sets that reuire specialized computing.
Cloud Computing: Distributed, on-demand computing accessed over the internet.
Digital Transformation: The integration of digital technology (big data, machine learning, AI, etc.) into organizational decision-making and planning.
Machine Learning: Leveraging computer programming and big data to create systems that can improve their own processing through "experience." Fundamental to the development of artificial intelligence.
LinkedIn Learning Classes
Claim your free LinkedIn Learning Access, and then take classes! Here are a few to get you started thinking about digital transformation and the human quality of creativity:
Join Us!
OIR has a vibrant and active Facebook group, and we hope you will join us. Once known as the "ARC" group, we now maintain a year-round presence with curated training, interesting articles, faculty updates, and occasional prizes.
Forward Together Podcast
Forward Together is a podcast hosted by Wichita State University President Rick Muma. In each episode, Dr. Muma and his guests discuss the aspirations and inspirations that drive Wichita State to be one of the nation’s most innovative public universities, known for providing impactful student experiences and driving prosperity for the people and communities we serve. Episode #1: Digital Transformation.Tour the Smart Factory
WSU faculty, staff and innovation partners are invited to attend a Virtual Smart Factory @ Wichita experience from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14.
The experience is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Registration confirmation with a Zoom link will be sent out one week prior to the experience.