I revisit James McKenzie's 1998 perspective on whether using the internet for schoolwork constitutes plagiarism, examining how the rise of online research challenged traditional definitions of academic integrity and original student work.
I examine how high plagiarism rates in online courses highlight a conflict between academic originality and corporate report-writing needs, suggesting that the core objectives of online certifications may soon undergo a significant shift.
I built a visualization system for student scores using Python and SVG to help teachers identify performance patterns. By plotting rankings against quartiles and using histograms for subject distributions, I made it easier to spot consistent performers and outliers.
I discovered a collection of high-quality James Bond artwork and was particularly impressed by the crispness of the images. It is a visually striking archive of the iconic film franchise's promotional and concept art.
I asked Nano Banana 2 to create six photorealistic impossible images, then had Claude review them. The Anchored Arc stood out, while three woodshop variations exposed the model's creative repetition.
I taught networking at my old school and found that while students are online constantly, very few create content or code. I reflect on how rigid curricula stifle creativity and why we should volunteer to teach.