Author: Rafael Scapin

Enjoy your overseas travel without worrying about a language barrier thanks to these great translation apps.

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/top-translation-apps-travelers…

The rapid pace of technological advancement means that colleges without a clear strategy for innovation will struggle to compete.

The future of higher ed: Why colleges must invest in AI, the metaverse, and blockchain

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Another day, another new and slightly unexpected AI development. This time, it’s DeepSeek. It’s been hard to miss the news, but in case you have, here’s a quick summary:

https://nationalcentreforai.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/01/28/deepseek-initial-advice…

OpenAI, in partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive, is reportedly developing an AI-powered device aimed at replacing smartphones by leveraging generative AI for advanced user interactions.

https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/openai-plans-to-replace-smartphones-with-new-ai-device…

Pedagogically integrated AI is like having knowledgeable support that understands course materials and objectives and, most importantly, can guide students towards deeper learning, writes Thorsten Fröhlich.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/beyond-chat-how-ai-teaching-assistants-are-transforming-student-support…

AI has rapidly transformed education, sparking both excitement and skepticism among educators. While concerns about ethics, bias, and academic integrity are valid, leveraging AI thoughtfully through tools and effective prompt engineering can enhance teaching and learning.

Over 100 AI Tools

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Professors at the University of Alabama, initially skeptical of AI, co-founded the AI Teaching Enhancement Initiative (AITEI) in 2023 to explore ethical AI use in education, focusing on defending against misuse while integrating AI into classrooms.

How some University of

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A.I. tools are being integrated in both online education and real classrooms to help teachers tackle complex decisions.

How Teachers Are Actually Using A.I. to Reduce Burnout

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AI labs are developing systems where Reasoners provide intelligence and agentic systems take action, currently enabling narrow AI agents like Deep Research to perform expert-level tasks. The goal is general-purpose AI workers, but for now, human expertise remains essential for …

AI enhances education through personalization and efficiency but cannot replace human creativity and ethical reasoning. By balancing innovation with human-centered values, we can empower educators to shape future leaders.

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2025/01/29/ai-in-education-preparing-students-to-lead-in-the-age-of-machines…

OpenAI’s “A Student’s Guide to Writing with ChatGPT” is reviewed with counterpoints from a university researcher, addressing its 12 suggestions and concluding with ethical, cognitive, and environmental considerations for students. The article also responds to critical feedback, highlighting the complexities …

AI writing detectors often misidentify human writing due to grammar, word choice, and style, causing issues for students. This article explores why it happens and how to address it.

https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-why-ai-checkers-might-flag-your-writing…