As more states enact cellphone bans in K-12 schools, millions of students are adapting to phone-free classrooms aimed at improving focus and mental health. Experts like Jonathan Haidt argue that constant notifications fragment attention, with long-term consequences on learning and …
What You Really Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI is a hot topic across all education circles, hailed by some as the future of education and critiqued by others for its potential drawbacks. While technology conferences are filled with AI-focused sessions, skeptics raise concerns about its impact on …
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/…
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 …
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…
Smartphones in schools: Australia reports improvements since imposing ban
No distractions. Schools in Australia are trying to restrict mobile phone usage during school hours.
Soon Open-Book Exams will be Replaced by AI
By now, it’s well established that students see ChatGPT as a synonym for assignments and research papers. However, the tables are now turning and it’s the faculty’s turn to embrace the potential of AI.
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 …
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 …
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…
The AI-Powered Nonprofits Reimagining Education
AI is being used in exciting ways to bridge educational divides, and AI-powered nonprofits are creating a roadmap for what the future of education may hold.
Top 10 AI Tools for Teachers
In today’s post, I’ve sifted through the chaff and compiled for you a collection of what I believe are some of the key AI tools for teachers and educators. To keep it practical, I’ve narrowed it down to 10 key …
New journal on open, distance and digital education: a review
Open, Distance, and Digital Education (ODDE) is an overarching term for all kinds of learning and teaching processes in which educational technology, digital media, and tools are used to present and deliver content and to facilitate and support communication, interaction, …