DawsonITE is a blog devoted to Educational Technology. It's compiled by Rafael Scapin, Coordinator of Educational Technology at Dawson College in Montreal (Canada).
Google.org, the tech company’s philanthropy arm, plans to invest over $25 million to support five education nonprofits in helping educators and students learn more about how to use artificial intelligence.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/google-spends-25m-on-ai-training-for-teachers/2024/09…
The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) has released its Artificial Intelligence Policy Guidance to help school boards integrate AI in K-12 education for the 2024/25 school year. The guidance covers ethical AI use, data privacy, and equity, encouraging educators and …
In the 21st century, the world has become increasingly dependent on technology, and as a result, there are some skills most people need to know. You can safely say these tech skills are not just helpful but mandatory for surviving …
These are just a few of the exciting developments emerging from the intersection of AI and accessibility. Many people in the higher education community are rightfully cautious about the use of AI. However, numerous products and services that promise more …
Gen Z, often considered “digital natives,” is surprisingly struggling with keyboard typing skills despite growing up surrounded by technology. Here are the key points about this unexpected trend.
https://www.thequeenzone.com/gen-z-cant-type-is-that-a-bad-thing…
Copilot can now help organize your Outlook inbox, perform advanced analytics in Excel, and build better PowerPoint decks.
Check out full recorded lectures, animated explainers, or frenetic YouTube experimenters: Here are the best AI courses.
https://tech.co/news/best-youtube-channels-free-ai-tutorials…
OpenAI’s o1 model has significantly reduced previous limitations, now excelling in professional services where deep reflection and reasoning are crucial. As it engages in extended thought processes, its ability to perform complex reasoning tasks improves over time. This marks a …
When I first encountered ChatGPT’s Memories feature, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But after using it for a while, I’ve realized the world of difference it makes in the quality of responses I get. It’s like having a digital …
Preliminary findings inspire other large Harvard classes to test approach this fall.
A new report details what teens think parents and teachers should know about how they use, or don’t use, generative artificial intelligence.
As AI becomes critical to future workforce success, students share their views on the role universities play in AI integration and education.
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.
In the vast expanse of the digital world, efficiency and simplicity are key, and this is where tools like TinyURL, the popular URL shortening service, become indispensable. Whether you’re sharing content on social media, sending information via email, or managing …
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…