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206 – Explore, Describe, Present: a Statistical Analysis Framework
Lily and David explore a powerful framework for data analysis: Explore, Describe, Present. They discuss the importance of exploring data to understand its structure, describing data in the context of…
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205 – An Interview with Rikin Gandhi from Digital Green
David talks to Rikin Gandhi from Digital Green to discuss the organisation's innovative approach to integrating AI with farmer support systems. They discuss Digital Green’s approach to working with A…
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204 – What does responsible AI really mean?
David and Kate delve into the ongoing AI boom, questioning whether it's mere hype or has real substance. They explore the ethical and responsible use of AI, emphasizing the importance of making techn…
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203 – Developing Pan-African Digital Maths Textbooks and its Challenges
David and Mike discuss Kenya's new competency-based curriculum and a UK-backed campaign to create innovative digital textbooks. They delve into the challenges and potential solutions, highlighting th…
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202 – Building Custom AI Assistants
In this episode, Michele and David discuss the development and impact of an AI tool for authoring STACK questions. They explore the potential of AI to enhance educational resources, make technology d…
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201 – Reflections on the World Statistics Congress
Recently back from the World Statistics Congress, David and James reflect on the significance of this event, which brings together statisticians and the broader statistics community to share knowledg…
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200 – Behind the Scenes of The IDEMS Podcast
In this special 200th episode, Santiago and Johnny discuss how the podcast gets made. They consider the inspiration that led to its creation, the team members involved, and the evolution in productio…
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199 – The Pan-African Convening on the Future of Biodigital Technologies in Food and Agriculture
James Musyoka interviews David Stern, about his attendance at the Pan-African Convening on the Future of Biodigital Technologies in Food and Agriculture. Held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and organized …
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198 – Introducing Michele Pancera
David is joined by Michele Pancera, an Impact Activation Fellow at IDEMS. Michele shares his journey from a high school maths enthusiast to member of IDEMS, via being a teacher and beekeeper. The con…
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197 – From Exams to Experiences: How Gamification Could Transform Education
Santiago and David explore the transformative potential of gamifying education. They discuss how rethinking exams to be more like driving tests could shift the educational landscape away from high-st…
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