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Category Archives: Opinion Pieces

AI, Critical Thinking, and the Skill of Effective Prompting: A Personal Lesson

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on October 4, 2025 by DarrylOctober 4, 2025

There’s a lot of debate about AI these days. Critics point to concerns about stolen materials used in training datasets, the environmental impact of massive data centers, and fears that AI will replace human workers. I understand these concerns (they’re … Continue reading →

Posted in AAC, NDIS, Opinion Pieces, Personal Experience, Personal Thoughts | Tagged AAC devices, AI, artificial intelligence, Assistive Technology, augmentative communication, cognitive skills, communication disability, critical thinking, digital literacy, Disability, disability advocacy, disability services, fact-checking, information literacy, NDIS, productivity tools, prompt engineering, research skills, self-management, technology

Banning straws might be good for the planet – but bad for people with disability or swallowing problems. What is ‘eco-ableism’?

The blog site of Dr Darryl Sellwood Posted on February 10, 2023 by DarrylFebruary 10, 2023
Of two young people holding their drinks which are in plastic cups with a straw in both. Their heads are not in the photo.

This article originally appeared in The Conversation on the 9th of February, 2023. Written by Dr Kate Anderson, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning (Health, Disability & Inclusion), Deakin University, and Dr Darryl Sellwood, Research Associate, College of Nursing … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Australia, Disability, Opinion Pieces, Personal Experience, Publications | Tagged eco-ableism, Plastic straws, Publications, The Conversation
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