Some of Julie York’s high school computer science students are worried about what generative artificial intelligence will mean for future careers in the tech industry. If generative AI can code, then what is left for them to do? Will those …
Making AI Education Part of Back-to-School Prep
We partner with World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to kick off the school year digitally safe.
https://www.3blmedia.com/news/making-ai-education-part-back-school-prep…
I Use This App for All My Lecture Notes. You Should Too
Every semester, I swore I’d keep my notes tidy, and every semester, I failed—until I started using this app. It’s made capturing, sorting, and finding my lectures so effortless that I can’t imagine going back.
How AI is changing the work of teachers in the classroom
AI is reshaping classrooms, with some praising its support for teachers while others worry it hinders critical thinking. Teacher Jerome Ong uses AI weekly, showing students both its benefits and its limitations.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/artificial-intelligence-school-students-teachers…
At one elite college, over 80% of students now use AI – but it’s not all about outsourcing their work
A survey at Middlebury College found that over 80% of students use generative AI, one of the fastest adoption rates in higher education. Most use it as an on-demand tutor to enhance learning, not simply to outsource work.
Harvard dropouts to launch ‘always on’ AI smart glasses that listen and record every conversation
Two ex-Harvard students founded Halo, a startup creating AI-powered smart glasses that record conversations, transcribe them, and display real-time information. Marketed as offering “infinite memory,” the glasses aim to boost intelligence by providing instant answers and context.
Excel + AI: Microsoft brings new ‘COPILOT’ function directly into spreadsheet cells
Microsoft is adding a new “COPILOT” function to Excel, enabling users to generate, summarize, and analyze data directly in cells using plain-language prompts. The tool can perform tasks like sentiment analysis, data cleaning, and formula explanations without external plugins.
Grammarly’s New Feature Can Predict If You’ll Fail Your Paper
One of the worst feelings you can experience as a student is anxiously waiting for a paper you just submitted to be graded. Grammarly’s new feature claims it can tell you your grade right away, and save you the long, …
I got an AI to impersonate me and teach me my own course – here’s what I learned about the future of education
An Oxford lecturer tested an AI tutor agent that impersonated him and created a hyper-personalised master’s course based on his own work. The result was a rigorous, interactive six-module program in media and AI that surpassed his own preparation and …
If You’re Trying to Get Into AI, This Is What You Need to Do
Apply these 3 important lessons from the top minds in AI for your own professional success.
https://www.kdnuggets.com/if-youre-trying-to-get-into-ai-this-is-what-you-need-to-do…
Some teachers are fighting AI, but is there a case that it can work with them?
Australian schools are cautiously adopting generative AI, balancing efficiency gains for teachers with concerns over plagiarism, data security, and bias. While some states lead trials like South Australia’s EdChat, experts call for a national framework to guide ethical and effective …
The best ereader to buy right now
Whether you want to read in the bath or scribble notes in the margin, there’s an e-reader for just about everyone.
Sam Altman’s new startup wants to merge machines and humans
Merge Labs is a new Neuralink rival developing brain-computer interfaces.
https://www.theverge.com/news/758577/sam-altman-merge-labs-neuralink-rival…
Transforming assessment with Noteable and nbgrader
James Stix shares his conference poster on using Noteable and nbgrader to enhance assessment in coding-based courses. As Service Manager at EDINA’s Centre for Digital Expertise, he highlights technology’s role in transformative assessment and feedback.
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/teaching-matters/transforming-assessment-with-noteable-and-nbgrader…
Switch to These Lightweight Browsers That Don’t Slow Down Your PC Like Chrome
Chrome dominates with 65% market share, but it’s notorious for high memory usage. These six lightweight alternatives deliver speed without turning your PC into a sluggish mess.
https://www.makeuseof.com/lightweight-browsers-faster-than-chrome…