Now, you can use Google’s AI to make spreadsheets, whip up slide decks, and summarize all those documents you were never going to actually read.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/29/23849457/google-duet-ai-docs-slides-gmail…
How to detect ChatGPT plagiarism
While ChatGPT can be an excellent helping hand in specific situations, using the same AI-written content may sometimes be unethical. If you frequently receive submissions, drafts, and reports that raise your eyebrows, try the tricks below to see if it’s …
Researchers find little evidence of cheating with online, unsupervised exams
A new study finds unsupervised, online exams can provide a valid and reliable assessment of student learning, but instructors should be aware of potential weak spots.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230731122308.htm…
Student’s Choice: In-Person, Online, or on Demand? A Comparison of Instructional Modality Preference and Effectiveness
The recent increase in online instruction caused by the 2020 pandemic has reignited the debate over the efficacy of online instruction compared to in-person instruction. This study explored the impact various modes of instruction had on student achievement and compared …
How to Find the Source of a Video on the Web
Whether you’re looking to find a full video or to verify the source of information, finding a video’s origins can help. Here’s how to find it online.
What Is Canva’s Design School? How to Get Started
If you’re still a newbie to graphic design, take advantage of the free courses and tutorials from Canva’s Design School.
Python is coming to Microsoft Excel
This will enable users to perform complex statistical analysis, advanced visualizations, predictive analytics, and machine learning in Excel.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/python-is-coming-to-microsoft-excel…
How to Make Windows Automatically Empty the Recycle Bin
We all know how easy it is to delete files and send them to the Recycle Bin. But wouldn’t it be great if Windows automatically emptied the bin for us? Fortunately, you can configure your system to do just that.…
How Widespread Will AI Be in Classrooms This Year? Teachers Offer Some Clues
A burgeoning number of teachers plan to use generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT in their classrooms by the end of the coming school year. But they need more help to learn how to do it well.
Five Great Microsoft Forms Features for Teachers
When it comes to making and publishing online forms, Microsoft Forms has more features that I like than Google Forms has. For example, there is nothing like the new live presentation mode in Microsoft Forms available in Google Forms.
https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2023/08/five-great-microsoft-forms-features-for.html…
OpenAI opens GPT-3.5 Turbo up for custom tuning
OpenAI says that by fine-tuning its chatbot to focus on specific tasks — like code completion or maintaining a consistent tone — businesses can make ChatGPT a more efficient tool.
How to Create User Personas in ChatGPT for Better Results
You can get better results out of ChatGPT if you ask it to pretend to be a certain person. Here’s how to create and use user personas to this effect.
Microsoft’s AI-powered design tool is now widely available in Edge
Edge users in the US can now access Microsoft Designer from the browser’s sidebar.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/22/23841650/microsoft-designer-edge-ai-available…
How to use ChatGPT to create PowerPoint templates and presentations in minutes
With the advent of advanced AI models like ChatGPT, creating PowerPoint templates has become even more accessible. This article will guide you through the process of leveraging ChatGPT to create compelling and customized PowerPoint templates.
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…