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How to care for and feed your AI human
Who let the AI out? And why is it taking away everyone’s job? Here’s what I learned test-driving two popular AIs. A surprising non-technical AI core skill set is needed, and what organizations can do next to care for and feed their humans venturing into the AI world.
read moreThe inner workings of successful Digital Academies
To help us figure out what the BC Digital Academy should be when it grows up, we cast our net out around the globe looking for established digital academies. We found three large public sector digital academies – UK, Canada, Singapore – that fit the bill.
read moreWhat does it take to support employees in their digital learning journey?
The questions the BC Digital Academy is exploring as we launch our program and a summary of the ways governments and well-known tech organizations globally are answering them.
read moreHow to make your own CBD oil
Making home CBD oil is easy and only requires two ingredients. Personalize it by customizing the potency, consistency, and flavour to your likes and needs.
read moreGrinch Tree, a whimsical DIY Christmas gift idea
The Grinch is my favourite Christmas character. Dr. Seuss’ Whoville is a cheerful, whimsical place and as a kid I wished I could visit there. This Grinch Tree is a quick and easy DIY Christmas gift idea, bringing a little whimsy to your household or as a great hostess gift.
When I saw these for the first time last year at the Vancouver Christmas Market, I was totally enchanted. Looking for the garland, baubles, and containers took some time, but it was a lot of fun. Once you have all the pieces, it takes less than 30 minutes to put together.
read moreJack-o-lantern seeds, a frighteningly good DIY Halloween gift idea
Halloween – it’s my most favourite time of the year! If you make it through the fogged pathway and past the skeletons, zombie butlers, and tombstones that adorn my yard, you get to pick a treat out of the witch’s cauldron.
As a kid, my favourite Halloween treats were the home made ones from neighbours – candy apples, caramel corn, and special treat bags. I continue the tradition and plan a DIY Halloween gift idea or treat for the kids, big and small, in my life. So once again I turned to Pinterest to help me find some inspiration.
read more10 surprising facts about Mother’s Day
Have you ever wondered about the origins of Mother’s Day? If you thought it was invented by Hallmark, I couldn’t blame you, but you’d be wrong.
read moreBunny Bait, an alluring DIY Easter gift idea
Catch the Easter Bunny with this DIY Bunny Bait. A quick & delightful DIY Easter gift idea.
read moreHow to live with elves
Some days I’d like to trade-in my elves and huldufolk for a gerbil. Gerbils don’t steal my jewelry and socks. I suppose it could be worse – I could have trolls. No, I’m not crazy. I’m just Icelandic.
read more10 tips on how to become a professional grandmother
Aspiring to become a professional grandmother? Here’s 10 guiding rules, inspired by a pro, my Grandma Rae.
read moreI don’t wanna grow up. I just want to live to tell the tale.
I don’t wanna grow up & pigeon hole myself. But get to a certain age, the question of legacy starts to haunt you. Here’s an exercise to help you find the way.
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