Benchmarking Agentic AI 2026: The Topographic Jagged Frontier and NextGen Best-in-Class LLM Models
Model benchmarking, evaluation methodology, reliability, and the uneven frontier of agentic AI.
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Teaching & Workshops
A teaching practice spanning AI literacy and research technology today, and earlier work in information design, web development, visual thinking, digital scholarship, and online learning. The page is designed to support future university teaching, executive education, workshops, and retirement-era adjunct or visiting opportunities without reading as an advertisement.
AI-Assisted Development (Vibe Coding): The Demos
Hands-on research and development workflows using AI-assisted coding, rapid prototyping, and iterative application design.
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AI-Driven Data Visualization and Dashboards
Using AI and interactive visualization to move from complex research data toward intelligible analytical interfaces.
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AI Video for Research, Teaching and Learning
Multimodal AI video tools, research communication, pedagogy, and emerging creative workflows.
Materials / evidence ↗Vibe Coding for AI-Driven Development
An introduction to AI-assisted development for researchers, educators, and nontraditional programmers.
Materials / evidence ↗Deep Research with AI
Reasoning models, deep-research systems, source synthesis, and AI-assisted academic applications.
Materials / evidence ↗Harnessing AI: Large Language Models for Research and Academic Excellence
Foundational AI literacy for research: model capabilities, limits, scholarly use, and practical workflows.
Materials / evidence ↗Artificial Intelligence: From ChatGPT to Autonomous Agents
A pragmatic introduction to generative AI, autonomous agents, multimodality, and emerging applications.
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Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Information Management
Digital-literacy training connecting AI capabilities with information management and future library services.
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Open Educational Resources Community of Learning
Online faculty and graduate-student learning environment supporting open educational practice and peer review.
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Visual Thinking through Information Design
Interdisciplinary visual-literacy work with education, art history, and museum partners, including Visual Thinking Strategies.
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Information Design, Web Development & Digital Publishing
Early course development in Dreamweaver, web templates, e-zine design, information literacy, and public-space visualization.
Materials / evidence ↗Teaching technology recognition
Learning design translated into systems
IMS Global GoldLearning Impact Award · APUS Online Course Guides · 2012
NUTNDistance Education Innovation Award · 2012
Creative Use of TechnologyAssociation for Continuing Higher Education · 2013
AI LiteracyFaculty / student workshop programs · 2024–present
Teaching possibilities
Selected university courses, faculty development, AI literacy programs, research-method workshops, executive education, and invited teaching.
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