Taking AI literacy seriously

AI literacy for language learners includes understanding available AI tools, though these tools quickly become outdated and often don’t address core challenges like learner autonomy. While some believe generative AI can foster autonomy, there’s no solid evidence, and it may …

Turning off phone internet reverses brain age

Turning off internet access on smartphones for two weeks was found to improve brain function, effectively reversing cognitive age by up to 10 years. A Canadian study with 400 participants revealed that reduced online distractions can significantly boost mental performance.…

Generative AI and Learning Analytics

The rise of generative AI in education brings both opportunities for personalized learning and challenges to student engagement and ethics. This Journal of Learning Analytics special issue explores how learning analytics can help assess and guide GenAI’s impact through data-driven …

OpenAI Academy

OpenAI has launched something called the OpenAI Academy, which Siya Raj Purohit writes is “our community-first approach to making AI literacy accessible, inclusive, and global.” Sign-up is free and open to all though you don’t appear to need to register …