Google’s Search AI is getting much more definition-heavy. The latest update to the Search Generative Experience will feature AI summaries of long articles. Search will also categorize the articles for users’ quick-viewing pleasure, though the company will have to contend …
Best Alternatives to Kahoot
In this blog post, I’m thrilled to share some of these alternatives to Kahoot, shedding light on their unique features and how they might better serve specific educational objectives. Whether you’re in search of a new way to engage your …
AI Can Make Education More Personal (Yes, Really)
Frequent, trustworthy feedback to teachers helps them interact more with students.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-ai-can-make-education-more-personal-yes-really/2023/08…
How to invite introverted students to share their thinking in class
KQED’s MindShift podcast visits a language arts classroom where an extroverted teacher has developed creative ways of invited – of inviting introverted students to share their thinking. Hosts Kara Newhouse and Nimah Gobir take it from here.
The Creative Ways Teachers Are Using ChatGPT in the Classroom
When it comes to getting knowledge to stick, there may be no substitute for human relationships. To many teachers, even if they’re getting ready to welcome ChatGPT into the classroom when the doors re-open this year, that’s reason enough not …
The 5 Best AI Extensions for Gmail
Looking for extensions to help you write emails? These AI-powered Gmail extensions will supercharge your email experience.
You Can Clone Your Own Voice Using AI on iOS 17. Here’s How
Personal Voice, currently available on the public iOS 17 beta, allows you to store a replica of your voice on your iPhone.
10 books to read about AI
In the world of rapidly evolving technology, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront, poised to redefine industries, systems, and even our very existence. Whether you’re deeply embedded in tech, dabbling at the edges, or just keen to understand the …
Five Uses for Google Docs Besides Essay Writing
Over the last sixteen years I’ve used Google Docs and had students use Google Docs for lots of activities besides just writing essays. I’ve used Google Documents to facilitate analysis of primary sources, to create charts and diagrams, to facilitate …
This AI Model Turns Your iPhone Photos Into Poems
AI can write poetry and generate images from words. But there’s now an app that connects the two and turns your photos into poetry in a few seconds. If you’ve always wanted to describe a perfect sunset, a blooming flower, …
One Good Way to Record a Video in Gmail
Besides being helpful when answering help requests from students or colleagues, Loom’s Chrome extension could be useful in having students explain exactly what they need help with when they send you an email. Sometimes students don’t know exactly how to …
100+ EdTech Tools and Websites for Teachers and Students
Below is a list featuring a wide variety of educational technology tools and websites for teachers and students to use in and out of class.
How to Get Past a Paywall to Read an Article for Free
You may be able to use some of these methods successfully today, but that could change in the future as websites clamp down on bypass methods. I hope that you support the websites that you read by signing up for …
How understanding different learning styles can prepare students for the workforce
Understanding the fundamental ways students digest information and not deploying a one-size-fits-all approach could be the key to preparing them for the workforce and make all the difference.
https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2023/07/vark-different-learning-styles-workforce…
Turnitin AI Detection Rates: 3.3% of 65M Papers Reviewed Were Flagged as Majority AI Writing
Of the more than 65 million student papers reviewed for AI writing by Turnitin’s detection tool since April, more than 2 million — or 3.3% of all papers reviewed — have been flagged as containing 80% or more AI-written text, …