In June 2024, an online keynote at the SALTISE conference by Prof. Mutlu Cukurova, titled “Interplay of Learning, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence in Education,” explored the integration of AI and data analytics in educational settings. This summary presents key insights …
What you need to know about UNESCO’s new AI competency frameworks for students and teachers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world and changing the way we live, work and learn. To help education systems keep pace, UNESCO is launching two new AI competency frameworks – one for students and one for teachers.
7 Research Findings About Technology and Education
Here’s what research shows about the effectiveness of technology for learning and when less tech can be more productive.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/research-effectiveness-technology-learning…
People name 10 things they believe will likely disappear in the next 10 years
It is inevitable to stop the world from transforming everyday. What’s popular now may be forgotten completely in a decade.
Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about the generative AI models
Google’s Gemini is a suite of generative AI models, apps, and services designed to compete with tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Meta’s Llama. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of Gemini, with regular updates on new models, features, and Google’s …
Napkin is a great new AI tool for making quick visuals
Type or paste in text related to something you’re writing or teaching and you’ll see multiple relevant visualizations within seconds.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91178294/napkin-is-a-great-new-ai-tool-for-making-quick-visuals…
A List of the Best AI Tools
There are lots of directories of AI tools and we don’t want to try and compete or replicate that. We think the value is understanding how people are using them. So we are going to focus on sharing details of …
GPT-fabricated scientific papers on Google Scholar: Key features, spread, and implications for preempting evidence manipulation
The proliferation of questionable research papers generated by AI tools like ChatGPT is increasingly evident in academic journals and repositories. Our analysis reveals that many of these AI-fabricated papers, easily found on Google Scholar, focus on controversial topics prone to …
I put 7 leading AI image generators to the test with the same prompt — here’s the winner
AI models for rendering individuals are increasingly producing similar results, with characters from the same prompt often looking alike across different tools. Text rendering remains inconsistent, with Ideogram standing out as the most reliable. Although Ideogram performed best overall, the …
How I Use AI to Catch Cheaters at School
It’s getting harder to spot by the day, but here are some ways you can use ChatGPT to spot student papers using ChatGPT.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-i-use-ai-to-catch-cheaters-at-school…
AI ‘won’t replace’ creative skills, study finds
A new report from Canva encourages students’ creativity and design skills to compete in the age of AI. Other areas to focus on? Time management and problem-solving.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/ai-wont-replace-creative-skills-study-finds/…
How I Use AI to Catch Cheaters at School
It’s getting harder to spot by the day, but here are some ways you can use ChatGPT to spot student papers using ChatGPT.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-i-use-ai-to-catch-cheaters-at-school…
Teaching and learning in the AI era: How the University of Sydney is empowering staff and students with AI across the institution
The University of Sydney, recognizing the growing importance of generative AI, embraced its integration into education as early as February 2023. Committed to preparing students for AI-driven workplaces, the institution aims to leverage AI to enhance teaching, research, and student …
A great teaching opportunity’: How one school board plans to use AI in the classroom
As students return to Ottawa Catholic schools, they will have access to AI tools for solving math problems and creating essay outlines, while teachers can use AI for lesson planning and personalized feedback. The Ottawa Catholic School Board is leading …
Smartphones in schools: Australia reports improvements since imposing ban
No distractions. Schools in Australia are trying to restrict mobile phone usage during school hours.