These research-backed strategies have the capacity to help students learn and retain more information.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/utilizing-evidence-based-instructional-practices…
Chrome is getting 3 new generative AI features
Turn on these experimental AI features to organize your tabs, create custom themes and get help with writing on the web.
https://blog.google/products/chrome/google-chrome-generative-ai-features-january-2024…
The Year I Figured Out Student Self Assessment
In this article, Stephanie Farley, a seasoned English teacher with 26 years of experience, shares her journey of refining her grading and assessment strategies. After years of trial and error, Farley revolutionizes her approach by emphasizing student self-assessment. This method, …
The end of smartphones? Make way for small pins equipped with artificial intelligence
The 2024 edition of the CES consumer tech trade show in Las Vegas was a huge success, with over 4,000 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors. One trend stood out: AI and Generative AI are now everywhere: from cars, to personal assistants …
Let’s carefully think about how we use AI in education
We are not wary or opposed to using AI to enhance learning. In fact, we believe it has tremendous potential to support teachers and empower learners if used correctly. However, policymakers and educators must ask the right questions about its …
iPhone owners just got access to a life-changing feature
Apple just released the latest version of iOS, and a pretty important feature is included that greatly improves your iPhone’s security. It’s squarely designed to keep your iPhone and all the data it holds safe in the event it gets …
6 Evidence-Based Instructional Practices Drawn From Cognitive Science
These research-backed strategies have the capacity to help students learn and retain more information.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/utilizing-evidence-based-instructional-practices…
What is Microsoft Copilot?
In this guide, we discuss Microsoft Copilot and how to access it on all your devices, from a smartphone app to the web.
AI for Teachers, an Open Textbook
This book is an essential read. It is clear, well-written, well organized and well resourced.
Einstein’s Secret to Effective Problem-Solving
Albert Einstein once said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.” This quote is more than just a clever remark; it encapsulates a fundamental …
Google Files’ Smart Search can find text and objects in images and documents
Google’s Files app recently added a new Smart Search option. It’s supposed to make it easier to find information in documents and images that would otherwise be complicated to search for using just the file name.
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-files-smart-search-text-objects-images-documents…
Australia has its first framework for AI use in schools – but we need to proceed with caution
Australia’s Federal and state governments have just released a national framework for generative AI in schools. This paves the way for generative AI – algorithms that can create new content – to be used routinely in classrooms around the country.…
Best Gamification Tools for Teachers
These are all platforms that have enjoyed and are still enjoying a growing popularity among the education community. Using them will enable you to easily incorporate the ethos of gamified education allowing you to create gameful learning experiences in class.…
ChatGPT-4 Vision can now control every app on your PC
The emergence of AI agents like ChatGPT-4 Vision is a significant milestone, as these systems are not just reactive but proactive, capable of anticipating user needs and taking action autonomously. This shift is not a peek into a far-off future; …
Instapaper vs Pocket in 2023: The Best Read-It-Later Apps for Bookmarked Pages
Among read-it-later apps, there are two front runners: Instapaper and Pocket. Although both services do the same thing – save articles, images and videos for later reading – they each have their own unique features. Read our take on which …