Duncan Brumby
@DuncanBrumby
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Professor of HCI at UCL
Joined September 2016
AI is reshaping assessment—how do we uphold integrity without stifling learning? We propose sampled viva voce exams: a scalable way to ensure standards while fostering real engagement. Read more: https://t.co/SJMCviZ7LB
@ucl @UCLBrainScience @UCLPALS
timeshighereducation.com
AI is here to stay but universities must teach students to use it responsibly, say Duncan Brumby, Anna Cox, Advait Sarkar and Sandy Gould
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A short piece I’ve written on understanding the decline in phone calls following the article that I was quoted in earlier this week in the Guardian: https://t.co/WxGK7ktYNr
#guardian #ucl #phones #tech
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I’ve been writing about how digital tools shape the way we connect and find meaning in today’s world. Check out my latest thoughts on Substack: https://t.co/IZSgGB2WsT
#DigitalTools #AI #HCI
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"The reality is we’ve made better ways of communicating than having live telephone conversations." 💬 @DuncanBrumby contributes to this article exploring why many of us now prefer texting to talking on the phone. @UCLPALS
https://t.co/DbY5Y8rf6D
theguardian.com
Phone calls can be inconvenient, stressful or actively unpleasant – especially if you’re part of my generation. At 27, can I survive seven days without texts or group chats? And will I still have a...
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Excited to welcome back Prof. Orit Shaer to UCLIC after 20 years! 🎉 Her seminar on "Tangible and Embodied Interaction" was inspiring. Check out the highlights and our nostalgic campus tour: https://t.co/6NlNc20XgK
#UCLIC #HCI #TEI @uclic @UCLBrainScience
ucl.ac.uk
UCLIC Welcomes Back Professor Orit Shaer for Nostalgic Tour of Former Homes and Insightful Seminar on Tangible and Embodied Interaction
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One day left for early bird registration! We are so excited to be hosting #CHIWORK2024 at @NorthumbriaUni in less than two weeks
📢 Early bird registration deadline for #CHIWORK2024 has been extended to 14th June. You can also participate online if you can't join us in person!! #CHIWORK24 #HCI #conference #futureofwork
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Exciting news! 🎉 Our HCI MSc students at UCL won joint-first at #CHI2024, marking a milestone for our program. Check out their innovative projects! https://t.co/oyEcVT99IE
#HCI @uclic @UCLBrainScience
ucl.ac.uk
Celebrating the Success of UCL HCI MSc students at CHI 2024
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Congrats to all our UCL HCI MSc graduates. Amazing celebrating all of your achievements with you today. 🎓🎉🍾 @uclic @UCLPALS @UCLBrainScience
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I’m presenting Chat TL;DR today at 16:30 in room 312. You’ll learn about spaghetti cooking optimisation techniques rarely seen in HCI research. 🍝 #CHI
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And while waiting to head out to Seattle I cannot help but reminisce on this visit to Rialto Beach (?) way back when in 2005.
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Want to know more? Links to three relevant papers from our group: https://t.co/HsZRYm2Ad2
https://t.co/xqEKuyttRi
https://t.co/TQeJ2WgQc1
dl.acm.org
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No one wants to be the person disrupting the quiet. Hence, many prefer scheduling calls for a convenient time, ensuring a focused and considerate conversation for all involved.
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Reasons for Not Picking Up: Often, people don’t answer calls because they are busy, in noisy places, or in settings where speaking loudly would be inappropriate, like a train carriage.
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Benefits of Texting: Text messaging via apps like WhatsApp enables asynchronous communication, reaching people anytime. It suits large groups and allows editing or deleting to clarify details. But deleting can spark curiosity and people think twice before doing this.
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Benefits of Calling: Phone calls are the best way to communicate, offering real-time exchanges for deep conversations. They allow for immediate corrections, the expression of tone, and the discovery of common ground.
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