Author: Rafael Scapin

“It made no sense to ban ChatGPT within the university. It was already being used by 100 million people.”

https://macleans.ca/society/technology/chatgpt-ai-university-students-professor-exams/…

There are now a plethora of online quiz platforms that teachers can use to engage their students.. Three such platforms are Quizalize, Gimkit, and Blooket. In this article, we will compare these platforms and explore how teachers can use them …

There are many tools to use to remove image background. The list below features some of the best among the pack. I selected the ones that are simple and easy to use. You do not need any graphic design or …

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzz word in recent years and continues to change our lives in new and exciting ways. In 2023, we can expect to see new AI trends and applications that will further impact the world. …

Engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo are successfully using a robot to help keep children with learning disabilities focused on their work.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230221113129.htm…

I’m not sure we have fully grasped what has just happened with ChatGPT, or more generally, generative AI. It is a far more profound shift than we realise as it changes our very relationship with knowledge and learning.

https://donaldclarkplanb.blogspot.com/2023/03/pedaigogy-new-era-of-knowledge-and.html…

Given the benefits and opportunities of open education materials and open textbooks, it is little surprise that the education sector continues to gravitate towards using these materials: students get access to free materials, professors get greater flexibility and adaptability with …

Access ChatGPT on your iPhone effortlessly by adding this iOS Shortcut to the home screen. Get instant answers and engage in insightful conversations.

https://pocketnow.com/best-way-to-access-chatgpt-on-iphone/…

The concept of smartphones and electric cars seemed like a pipe dream 20 years ago, but today, nearly 6.92 billion people, or 86.4% of the global population, have personal smartphones. Take look at some of the most promising technologies poised …

A simple trick can cure your addiction to social media.

https://www.businessinsider.com/cure-screen-time-social-media-phone-addiction-app-one-sec-2023-3

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Universities must do more than just offer online learning: they must make sure lecturers know how to adapt to the technology.

https://theconversation.com/online-learning-platforms-arent-enough-lecturers-need-the-right-technical-skills-199310…

While many worry these advanced AI technologies are ushering in a new age of plagiarism and cheating, these technologies also introduce opportunities for educators to rethink assessment practices and engage students in deeper and more meaningful learning that can promote …

You might think that, just because you don’t use Google Chrome or the search engine itself, you steer clear of Google tracking. You’d be wrong.

https://www.makeuseof.com/how-google-tracks-you/…

Rubrics are valuable assessment tools that provide clear and transparent expectations about what constitutes quality work. Rubrics identify specific criteria relevant to the assignment, along with corresponding levels of performance that allow for more precise grading. Using rubrics helps teachers …

How will ChatGPT impact education? Knowing that we cannot completely ban access to ChatGPT, we need to find ways to integrate it into our teaching practices. There is a lot to be said about this topic, but here is some …