Universities are purchasing AI licenses not for access or equity but for the illusion of control, believing large-scale adoption will help them manage student use. However, students already have free or low-cost access to top AI tools, and institutional AI …
Claude: Everything you need to know about Anthropic’s AI
Anthropic’s Claude AI models handle tasks like writing, coding, and image captioning, but keeping track of them can be challenging. This guide provides an updated overview of Claude’s capabilities.
9 Free Open-Source Alternatives That Can Replace Your Paid Productivity Apps
While mainstream productivity apps have their advantages, breaking free from subscriptions doesn’t mean compromising on features. Open-source options provide flexibility, control, and all the essential features—without the price tag.
https://www.makeuseof.com/free-open-source-productivity-apps…
New Tools. Old Complaints. Why AI Won’t Kill Education or Fix it
AI won’t kill education. But will it kill learning? The challenge isn’t AI itself—it’s whether students can still think for themselves when the answers are always one click away.
https://www.coolcatteacher.com/artificial-intelligence-in-schools…
AI-detection software isn’t the solution to classroom cheating — assessment has to shift
Two years after ChatGPT’s release, educators remain divided on AI in assessment—some ban it, others embrace it, and many struggle with inconsistent policies. AI detection tools help but fail to solve the deeper issue of designing valid assessments.
The Best Online Backup Services of 2025
If you have a lot of sensitive data on your devices, it’s a good idea to back up your data. You never know what could happen to any of them. We picked the best online backup services to keep your …
Hacking Your Studying: The Best AI Platforms For College Students
AI can be a powerful study tool, helping students save time and focus on learning instead of rewriting notes. After researching various platforms, I’ve found the most effective and free AI tools to help ace exams.
I Tested 4 Chrome Browser Extension AI Chatbots, and This Is the Best One
There are so many AI chatbot extensions for Google Chrome that finding a good one in the stack of poorly designed tools is an overwhelming task. So, I’ve tested four of the most popular AI chatbot extensions to find the …
ChatGPT’s scheduled task feature is a game changer — 5 prompts to try first
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Tasks, allowing users to set automated reminders and scheduled prompts. Currently in beta for ChatGPT Plus users, Tasks sync across devices and run automatically, even offline.
How good are passkeys in 2025 or do I still need a password manager?
With passkeys gaining support from Google and Apple, many wonder if password managers are still necessary in 2025. This explores whether passkeys can fully replace traditional passwords and simplify account security.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/passkeys-in-2025-do-i-still-need-a-password-manager…
AI math tutor: ChatGPT can be as effective as human help, study suggests
A study in PLOS One found that AI-generated hints from ChatGPT help students learn math as effectively as human tutors. Students showed similar improvements in algebra and statistics with AI or human guidance.
6 Underrated Microsoft Office Features You’re Not Using
Microsoft Office is packed with features, but most people only scratch the surface. Even after a decade of use, I still find hidden gems that greatly improve my productivity and workflow.
https://www.makeuseof.com/underrated-microsoft-office-features…
The New York Times adopts AI tools in the newsroom
The outlet is reportedly encouraging staff to use AI to suggest edits, headlines, and questions to ask during interviews.
https://www.theverge.com/news/613989/new-york-times-internal-ai-tools-echo…
How Much Does It Cost to Build an Online Course?
The cost of developing online courses is a hot topic, yet no standardized model exists to measure or compare expenses across institutions. The lack of a common framework hinders benchmarking, making it difficult to assess whether online courses are more …
How can we achieve sustainable funding for open access books?
The high cost of book processing charges (BPCs) remains a major hurdle for open access (OA) books, but new collective funding models are emerging as alternatives. This article explores sustainable OA funding strategies and highlights Lancaster University’s efforts, emphasizing the …