I prefer recording and editing podcasts on my iPhone using the Voice Memos app and third-party tools like WavePad and SoundLab, as it streamlines my workflow while maintaining good audio quality. My process involves cutting unwanted parts, adjusting sound levels, …
Predicting student performance: an application of data mining methods with an educational Web-based system
Web-based educational technologies enable researchers to analyze student learning by applying data mining to usage patterns, predicting final grades based on logged data. Using a combination of classifiers and a genetic algorithm (GA), the study significantly improves prediction accuracy, aiding …
5 Problems on Your Computer That Might be Caused by Malware
Malware is the scary boogeyman of computers, supposedly capable of destroying everything you know and love. But what does it actually look like? How can you tell when your computer is infected? If your computer has any of the following …
The time has come to reimagine college textbooks for the modern digital era
The article highlights the importance of textbooks as curated, accurate, and expert-driven educational tools, advocating for their transformation through digital technology and knowledge engineering. This approach enhances learning by introducing intelligent textbooks that use controlled vocabularies and advanced mapping to …
Microsoft’s first ever Windows 11 desktop PC costs just $349, but there is a catch
Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 365 Link, its first desktop PC priced at $349, which streams Windows 11 from the cloud instead of running a local operating system. Designed for enterprise and education users, this compact, cloud-dependent device prioritizes simplicity …
Microsoft Teams will help you speak in a foreign language during meetings
Microsoft’s interpreter feature uses AI for real-time speech translation.
Google’s Audio Overview transforms your meeting notes into engaging podcasts
Google’s AI-driven NotebookLM, first showcased at I/O 2023, is now officially launched and no longer experimental as of October 2024. This marks a significant step, given Google’s past of revealing ambitious projects that sometimes don’t reach full release.
Teachers who leverage AI for guidance and lesson plans feel more effective
Research shows teachers using generative AI for both lesson planning and teaching insights feel more productive and effective. However, many new users face challenges in leveraging AI fully, highlighting the need for training and strategic support to maximize AI’s educational …
Small Language Models Gaining Popularity While LLMs Still Go Strong
Small language models (SLMs) are gaining popularity alongside large language models (LLMs), offering a “best of both worlds” approach in AI applications. While LLMs, like ChatGPT, rely on vast data sets to mimic human language patterns, SLMs provide more efficient, …
A review of data mining in personalized education: Current trends and future prospects
Personalized education leverages AI and educational data mining to tailor learning experiences to individual student needs, enhancing cognitive development and engagement. Key advancements include educational recommendation systems, cognitive diagnostics, knowledge tracing, and learning analytics, which support targeted interventions and adaptive …
Canadian Government to Ban TikTok (the Company not the App)
The Canadian government plans to ban TikTok as a company from operating in Canada, but the app will remain available, potentially limiting accountability for security and privacy risks. This decision contrasts with calls for stronger laws to mitigate risks rather …
New AI Tools Are Promoted as Study Aids for Students. Are They Doing More Harm Than Good?
New AI tools in education, like Google’s NotebookLM, are sparking debates about how they may aid or hinder learning, providing both benefits and ethical concerns. While AI tools help neurodivergent students organize and comprehend material, educators worry that these tools …
Copilot: Microsoft’s AI-powered chatbot explained
Microsoft rebranded Bing Chat as Copilot, an AI assistant that enhances search with GPT-powered conversational capabilities, positioning it as an alternative to Google Gemini. Copilot integrates deeply with Bing and Microsoft Edge, offering users a robust, AI-driven search experience.
How to make ChatGPT Search your default search engine
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Search feature allows qualifying subscribers to use ChatGPT as a Google Search alternative on desktop and mobile. Users can even set ChatGPT Search as their default search engine using a Chrome or Edge extension provided by OpenAI.…
Google’s Custom Searches Are the Best-Kept Secret for Searching Exactly As You Want
Google’s programmable search engine is easy to set up and a great way to get the custom search results you want faster and without clutter. Google first introduced this feature in 2006, and it’s underused and underappreciated, but everyone should …