Exploring College Benefits with Chatbot Wyatt and Erika Blumenthal and Daniel O’Donnell

Exploring College Benefits with Chatbot Wyatt and Erika Blumenthal and Daniel O’Donnell

In the latest episode, Mike Palmer welcomes Erika Blumenthal, the Chief Operating Officer at Benefits Data Trust (BDT), and Daniel O’Donnell, the Associate Director of Higher Education at BDT. The discussion revolves around the organization’s mission to assist individuals in accessing social safety net benefits in the U.S., with a particular focus on supporting college … Read more

Reflection: Developing a New Chatbot for ELL Educators – Is it Effective?

Reflection: Developing a New Chatbot for ELL Educators – Is it Effective?

(I am republishing some of my top posts from the first half of the year. You can find the complete list here.) Last April, I used the AI tool Poe to create a free chatbot specifically designed to assist English Language Learner teachers. It appeared to function adequately, and I detailed the process of creating … Read more

Creating a Custom Chatbot Platform with Alden Do Rosario and Dr. Phil Hendrix

Creating a Custom Chatbot Platform with Alden Do Rosario and Dr. Phil Hendrix

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer welcomes Alden Do Rosario, founder of Custom GPT AI, and Dr. Phil Hendrix to discuss the emerging landscape of custom chatbots and AI in higher education. The conversation explores the origins of Custom GPT AI and delves into a white paper co-authored by Dr. Hendrix … Read more