Dr. Philippa Hardman’s research explores how AI tools like ChatGPT 4o, Claude 3.5, and NotebookLM impact human learning. For AI to genuinely support education, it needs to align with established pedagogical principles, promoting active recall, spaced repetition, and increasing complexity …
AI Detectors Falsely Accuse Students of Cheating—With Big Consequences
About two-thirds of teachers report regularly using tools for detecting AI-generated content. At that scale, even tiny error rates can add up quickly.
5 apps to add AI to your older devices
Apple and Google are adding advanced AI features to their newest devices, but many AI apps like ChatGPT, Superwhisper, and Replika can still be used on older phones and computers, providing tools for voice transcription, email assistance, and conversation.
You should be using an RSS reader
RSS offers a decentralized way to consume content, empowering publishers to control their work and readers to curate their feeds without relying on centralized platforms or compromising privacy. It represents a vision of the web where control remains with creators …
Smart ways students are using AI
Generative AI is revolutionizing education by offering personalized tutoring and study guides, but students and educators emphasize the importance of learning how to use AI effectively to enhance learning outcomes.
https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/work-life/smart-ways-students-are-using-ai…
Data can help predict where students are struggling with wellbeing
A Jisc report into a project that used analytics to help effectively target mental health and wellbeing support may offer a glimpse of the future. David Kernohan takes a look.
AI could save teachers ‘hours’ of marking time
A pilot scheme in Liverpool schools is using AI from Century Tech to help teachers personalize lessons, assign homework, and save time by automating grading. The platform, which tailors learning to each student’s needs, aims to improve educational outcomes, with …
Letters from the Future of Learning: Why Education Will Not Be Saved by Chatbots
AI chatbots cannot save education because they risk eroding human connection by offering frictionless, emotionally satisfying alternatives to real relationships. Instead, the future of education depends on balancing AI’s utility with fostering genuine human interaction, ensuring technology enhances rather than …
Adobe’s free AI video generator is here – how to try it out
Adobe has launched its Firefly Video Model ahead of Meta, Google, and OpenAI’s competitor generators.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/adobes-free-ai-video-generator-is-here-how-to-try-it-out…
If Smart Glasses Are Coming, What Will That Mean for Classrooms?
Meta is betting on smart eyeglasses as the next wave of computing with its prototype, Orion, blending the physical world with holograms. While educators worry about managing potential distractions and cheating, some see opportunities for enhanced collaborative and experiential learning …
Learning theorist gets Nobel Prize
Demis Hassabis, co-founder of DeepMind, has been awarded the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in AI and learning theory, especially through AlphaFold, which revolutionized protein structure prediction and accelerated research across fields. His deep learning innovations, such as AlphaGo …
The Best Study Tools for Different Subjects: From Notion to OneNote
The article highlights how online tools like Google Calendar, Notion, OneNote, and others have replaced traditional study methods, helping students manage their time and tasks more efficiently. Each tool is reviewed for its strengths and weaknesses, guiding readers in choosing …
How Google Illuminate is Transforming Education with AI Audio
Google Illuminate is an AI-driven tool that transforms written content into personalized, dynamic audio discussions, making learning more engaging and accessible. With customizable features like tone, duration, and complexity, it adapts to individual learning styles, offering a flexible, enjoyable educational …
11 predictions concerning technology in education revisited and updated
In 2011, predictions about the future of technology in education, such as smart classrooms, personalized online lessons, and the role of teachers, largely came true. The author reflects on the continued evolution of these technologies, emphasizing the importance of teachers …
Inside an Effort to Build an AI Assistant for Designing Course Materials
Michael Feldstein is developing an AI assistant, ALDA, to help educators design course materials by guiding them through the early stages of learning design. The project, tested by over 70 educators, aims to reduce course creation time, though Feldstein remains …