“For most of my career, I assigned around 30 pages of reading per class meeting as a baseline expectation,” Kotsko, whose classes largely include humanities and philosophy instruction, writes. “Now students are intimidated by anything over 10 pages and seem …
Quebec needs a law for AI as quickly as possible, report says
That report, which is 165 pages long, comes from an advisory group, the Conseil de l’innovation du Québec (CIQ), which recommends innovation strategies to the government. It released 12 “priority” recommendations and 25 complementary ones.
AI helps students skip right to the good stuff in this intro programming course
Generative AI is really good at computer programming – to the point where the way we teach and assess students who are learning to program must change.
The Vanier Gardens: a Pedagogical Space That’s Alive!
The Vanier Gardens, which have seen a lot of development in the last few years, offer a truly unique pedagogical space. As far as we are aware, we are the only CEGEP without an attached horticultural program employing a dedicated …
8 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2024
The word for this year’s guide is artificial intelligence. Yes, we added 85 new tools of all kinds. And we did the incredibly hard work of pulling out everything that has aged poorly over the last year — dead links, …
10 Education Studies You Should Know From 2023
The school environment is changing rapidly, as a result of emerging technologies and ongoing problems with student achievement and mental health. Last year saw new research insights in critical areas. Here’s a look at some of the findings from some …
Concerned About ChatGPT Privacy? Here’s How to Opt Out
While ChatGPT is a fantastic AI tool, certain privacy concerns have surrounded it since its November 2022 launch. One such concern is OpenAI’s use of user chat data to further train its LLMs. But worry not; you can opt out …
Aspects Of The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Education – Analysis
The penetration of AI and the rise of EdTech companies herald a promising future. Its potential for personalizing learning and improving writing is remarkable. But the potential dilution of human interaction and reliance on artificial intelligence are real concerns. Navigating …
How to Generate AI Images With Google Bard
You can now generate AI images using Google Bard, and it’s completely free to do so.
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Arc Search is one of the best iPhone apps I’ve ever used
Arc Search crawls the web for information, shortlists six websites, verifies and extracts useful content, and then presents it as a custom webpage. This webpage has the answer you seek right at the top, like the title before a lengthy …
Microsoft Research Forum: New series explores bold ideas in technology research in the era of AI
Microsoft Research Forum is a new series of conversations that explore recent advances, bold new ideas, and important discussions within the global research community. Leading Microsoft researchers will share insights into their work, followed by live online discussions with audience …
Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has claimed his Neuralink company has successfully implanted one of its wireless brain chips in a human.
State Outlines Guidance for Different Levels of AI Use in Classrooms
Most experts recommend that schools and districts steer clear of banning artificial intelligence, instead letting students learn about AI by permitting them to use AI-powered tools like ChatGPT to complete some assignments. That opens up a host of questions for …
Preventing Plagiarism and Cheating in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Cheating and plagiarism are generally regarded as deadly sins in higher education. However, the tide is turning, and a rehabilitative attitude is increasingly being promoted, even as digital plagiarism tools emerge that are increasingly difficult to detect. In this featured …
ClipDrop – Easily Remove Image Backgrounds
Whether you’re a teacher looking to create clear, focused educational materials, or a blogger aiming to captivate your audience with striking visuals, the ability to seamlessly remove backgrounds, objects, or even people from your images can be a game-changer.