AI has become a permanent part of studying, used both for learning and for shortcuts, and tech giants are embracing this with student-focused tools like ChatGPT’s Study Mode and Gemini’s Guided Learning. These Socratic-style features aim to guide learners to …
Google introduces Guided Learning
Google’s Guided Learning in Gemini transforms the AI into a personalized tutor by asking open-ended questions, walking learners through step-by-step reasoning, and adapting explanations with multimodal support. While impressive alongside OpenAI’s Study Mode and Claude for Education, all still face …
6 Foundational AI Guides for Teachers
AI literacy is essential as education systems worldwide, including the U.S. and Canada, move to integrate AI into teaching. This is about adapting to real change, not fearing outdated narratives about job loss or cheating.
The Best ChatGPT Alternative Isn’t What You Think
Most people searching for ChatGPT alternatives will usually find familiar names: Claude, Gemini, Meta AI, and a few others. But even with these options, many are still missing the standout solution that brings a fresh perspective to what AI can …
AI By Eye: Improving Your AI Writing Detection Skills—And Where Detection Tools Fit
Either scanning with AI detection first or reviewing manually first can work, but recent University of Maryland research offers new insights into how teachers, students, AI-generated content, and plagiarism checkers interact. The study highlights the nuanced relationship between these elements …
6 Easy Ways I Back Up Data Without Using an External Drive
Sometimes, I can’t find my external hard drive when I need it most. After losing important files a few times, I found simple and reliable ways to back up everything, even when my hard drive isn’t available.
https://www.makeuseof.com/easy-ways-back-up-data-ithout-using-external-drive…
Why AI chatbots make bad teachers – and how teachers can exploit that weakness
ChatGPT Study Mode’s rote answers and lack of intellectual stimulation made me give up before I learned anything. AI developers – and educators – can do better. Here’s my modest proposal.
ChatGPT Study Mode: Teachers’ Guide
ChatGPT has recently rolled out an exciting feature called Study Mode, designed to make learning more interactive and effective. I’ve been experimenting with it over the past few days, and I’d like to share some of the ways it can …
Teachers Have Become AI Super-Users
The chatbot takeover of education is just getting started.
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/08/ai-takeover-education-chatgpt/683840…
These 7 Browser Extensions Will Make Your School Year So Much Easier
School can feel overwhelming without the right tools. If you do a lot of research and writing, having the right browser extensions will help you stay organized, focused, and make your school year run a lot smoother.
https://www.makeuseof.com/must-have-browser-extensions-for-students…
The Best ChatGPT Alternative Isn’t What You Think
Most ChatGPT alternatives like Claude, Gemini, and Meta AI offer similar chatbot experiences with minimal differences in output quality. Perplexity stands out by combining multiple AI models with extra research and productivity features beyond a standard chatbot.
https://www.makeuseof.com/best-chatgpt-alternative-isnt-what-you-think…
ExpanDrive: cloud and remote server mounting software is now free for personal use
ExpanDrive now offers a free plan that lets individuals or small teams mount cloud storage as local drives with support for major services and protocols like FTP, SFTP, and WebDAV. The free tier allows up to 10 devices or users …
The Only Open-Source PDF Editors You’ll Ever Need
Open-source PDF tools give you powerful features without subscription traps or licensing headaches. While proprietary options exist, these free alternatives handle everything from basic edits to advanced workflows.
Harnessing Visual Learning with Free Tools
Creating concept maps helps turn abstract ideas into clear visuals, aiding comprehension and collaboration. Free tools like Draw.io and MXStudioGraph simplify visual learning for students and educators from K-16.
What Teachers Should Know About ChatGPT’s New Study Mode Feature
OpenAI launched a new ChatGPT “study mode” that guides students step by step to answers, aiming to foster deeper learning instead of simply giving solutions. Educators see potential for personalized learning but remain wary of cheating and cognitive skill impacts.…