Arc on Windows is a new and exciting browser that aims to replace Chrome on your PC.
https://www.makeuseof.com/arc-on-windows-chrome-replacement/…
AI in Education: Google’s LearnLM product has incredible potential
Generative AI is fundamentally changing how we’re approaching learning and education, enabling powerful new ways to support educators and learners. It’s taking curiosity and understanding to the next level — and we’re just at the beginning of how it can …
Google is redesigning its search engine — and it’s AI all the way down
From ‘AI Overviews’ to automatic categorization, Google is bringing AI to practically every part of the search process.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24155321/google-search-ai-results-page-gemini-overview…
Towards Responsible Development of Generative AI for Education: An Evaluation-Driven Approach
Here we present our work collaborating with learners and educators to translate high level principles from learning science into a pragmatic set of seven diverse educational benchmarks, spanning quantitative, qualitative, automatic and human evaluations; and to develop a new set …
History According to ChatGPT: a Critical Analysis Exercise
In the fall of 2023, I asked my History of Sciences and Technology students to use ChatGPT for a summative evaluation, highlighting the tool’s limitations. I believe technology should complement but not replace the pedagogical experience, as it cannot deeply …
Microsoft announces Copilot Plus PCs with built-in AI hardware
Microsoft is making a major push to put AI into laptops. It’s introducing a new branding today called “Copilot Plus PCs” that’ll highlight when Windows laptops come with built-in AI hardware and support for AI features across the operating system.…
Students Pitted Against ChatGPT to Improve Writing
The University of Nevada at Reno has launched two courses that put students head-to-head with ChatGPT, comparing their writing with AI answers.
8 Tools to View Old Versions of Any Website
Want to see an old version of the website you love? Need to find an article or link that’s no longer available? Here’s how you do it.
Could AI be the next college teaching assistant? Some Colorado professors believe so
AI is being explored as a potential teaching assistant at Colorado universities, with professors incorporating it into various class activities to enhance learning. Some educators and students are optimistic about its benefits, using AI for tasks like creative writing and …
Google adds Gemini to its Education suite
The company is launching a Gemini add-on for educational institutes through Google Workspace. There’s a base plan called Gemini Education that’s available in English for educators and students over 18, which lets users tap Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides and …
Microsoft teams up with Khan Academy to make the Khanmigo AI teaching assistant free
Microsoft and non-profit educational organization Khan Academy have formed a partnership that will allow all K-12 educators in the US to access the pilot version of Khanmigo for Teachers at no cost. Khanmigo is an AI-powered teaching assistant that can …
When Online Content Disappears
38% of webpages that existed in 2013 are no longer accessible a decade later.
Helping Students Manage and Reduce Their Anxiety
In recent years, students have been experiencing higher levels of anxiety across various situations, from evaluations to classroom interactions. This anxiety can manifest in multiple ways, often hindering effective learning and impacting mental health. This presentation will define anxiety, explore …
Google is bringing AI-generated quizzes to academic videos on YouTube
Google announced AI-generated quizzes, where a new conversational AI tool on YouTube will allow users to figuratively “raise their” hand when watching educational videos. Viewers can ask clarifying questions, get helpful explanations or take a quiz on the subject matter.…
We should be thinking about assessments and AI in a completely different way
Let’s embrace the benefits of AI rather than fearing its impact on academic misconduct. Dilshad Sheikh offers her tips on adopting new technology in pedagogy.