In recent years, students have been experiencing higher levels of anxiety across various situations, from evaluations to classroom interactions. This anxiety can manifest in multiple ways, often hindering effective learning and impacting mental health. This presentation will define anxiety, explore …
Perplexity AI Is the Best AI-Powered Google Search Tool You’re Not Using
Done with Google? Want to try something new and AI-powered? Perplexity could be just what you’re looking for.
https://www.makeuseof.com/perplexity-ai-best-ai-powered-google-search-tool/…
The AI Classroom Hype Is All Wrong, Some Educators Say
There are plenty of educators who haven’t tried AI tools and don’t plan to start. These educators are more skeptical of the technology and don’t believe it should be used in K-12. In open-ended responses to the EdWeek Research Center …
Google is bringing AI-generated quizzes to academic videos on YouTube
Google announced AI-generated quizzes, where a new conversational AI tool on YouTube will allow users to figuratively “raise their” hand when watching educational videos. Viewers can ask clarifying questions, get helpful explanations or take a quiz on the subject matter.…
Turnitin: More than Half of Students Continue to Use AI to Write Papers
This article raises more questions than it answers. Questions like: why doesn’t the author remind the reader that AI-detection algorithms are not reliable? Or, why are institutions still assigning essay assignments when it’s so easy to use AI to complete …
ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak
OpenAI is rolling out new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT, allowing users to have voice conversations and discuss images. These features enable intuitive interactions, such as planning meals from fridge photos or solving math problems with pictures. Initially available …
Six Ways to Give Away Less of Your Personal Data
Data mining undermines your privacy. It’s almost impossible to avoid, but you can minimize your exposure.
https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-give-away-less-personal-data…
Google is changing how you set up 2FA
You no longer need to enter your phone number to enable two-factor authentication.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/6/24150354/google-workspace-2fa-easier-phone-number…
Passkeys explained: How to embrace a passwordless future today
Passkeys are increasingly replacing traditional passwords. This makes logging on to the internet much more convenient and secure. You can create your first passkey in just one minute.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2319566/web-login-without-a-password-how-passkeys-work.html…
Your iPhone is about to become an ‘AI phone.’ What to expect from Apple’s iOS 18
After a long delay, Apple is gearing up, finally, to embrace artificial intelligence in a big way on the iPhone. The company is expected to show off new AI-powered features for the iPhone’s upcoming operating system, iOS 18, next month …
The Curious Educator’s Guide to AI
This guide is designed to help educators and researchers better understand the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education. This openly-licensed resource contains strategies and exercises to help foster an understanding of AI’s potential benefits and challenges.
The Five Best Ad Blockers You Can Install
These are the best options for blocking those annoying ads and popups.
The link between AI fluency and the next education revolution
To fully tap into AI to support students, educational institutions need to ensure their employees have the skills and training they need to leverage new technologies.
AI Smackdown: Gemini Advanced Versus Perplexity Pro
Artificial intelligence models change daily. What is impossible today will be child’s play tomorrow. AI middleware is available and knowing what tool to invest in can be difficult. For those of us in education, it’s critical to know what tools …
The Beginners Guide to Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is an innovative AI-driven platform designed to simplify and streamline a wide range of tasks, from content creation and data analysis to image generation and web research. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how Microsoft Copilot can …