Many of the online learning platforms are swiftly adding generative AI functionality in order to create personalized learning experiences and streamline the process of course creation. So here’s a look at some of the best tools I’ve come across that …
History According to ChatGPT: a Critical Analysis Exercise
In the fall of 2023, I asked my History of Sciences and Technology students to use ChatGPT for a summative evaluation, highlighting the tool’s limitations. I believe technology should complement but not replace the pedagogical experience, as it cannot deeply …
Microsoft teams up with Khan Academy to make the Khanmigo AI teaching assistant free
Microsoft and non-profit educational organization Khan Academy have formed a partnership that will allow all K-12 educators in the US to access the pilot version of Khanmigo for Teachers at no cost. Khanmigo is an AI-powered teaching assistant that can …
Students Pitted Against ChatGPT to Improve Writing
The University of Nevada at Reno has launched two courses that put students head-to-head with ChatGPT, comparing their writing with AI answers.
Could AI be the next college teaching assistant? Some Colorado professors believe so
AI is being explored as a potential teaching assistant at Colorado universities, with professors incorporating it into various class activities to enhance learning. Some educators and students are optimistic about its benefits, using AI for tasks like creative writing and …
Google adds Gemini to its Education suite
The company is launching a Gemini add-on for educational institutes through Google Workspace. There’s a base plan called Gemini Education that’s available in English for educators and students over 18, which lets users tap Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides and …
Microsoft announces Copilot Plus PCs with built-in AI hardware
Microsoft is making a major push to put AI into laptops. It’s introducing a new branding today called “Copilot Plus PCs” that’ll highlight when Windows laptops come with built-in AI hardware and support for AI features across the operating system.…
Google is redesigning its search engine — and it’s AI all the way down
From ‘AI Overviews’ to automatic categorization, Google is bringing AI to practically every part of the search process.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24155321/google-search-ai-results-page-gemini-overview…
Towards Responsible Development of Generative AI for Education: An Evaluation-Driven Approach
Here we present our work collaborating with learners and educators to translate high level principles from learning science into a pragmatic set of seven diverse educational benchmarks, spanning quantitative, qualitative, automatic and human evaluations; and to develop a new set …
Turnitin: More than Half of Students Continue to Use AI to Write Papers
This article raises more questions than it answers. Questions like: why doesn’t the author remind the reader that AI-detection algorithms are not reliable? Or, why are institutions still assigning essay assignments when it’s so easy to use AI to complete …
Personal vs. Personalized AI
The article explores the distinction between things that are personally meaningful and experiences that are merely personalized by algorithms or systems.
The AI Classroom Hype Is All Wrong, Some Educators Say
There are plenty of educators who haven’t tried AI tools and don’t plan to start. These educators are more skeptical of the technology and don’t believe it should be used in K-12. In open-ended responses to the EdWeek Research Center …
Perplexity AI Is the Best AI-Powered Google Search Tool You’re Not Using
Done with Google? Want to try something new and AI-powered? Perplexity could be just what you’re looking for.
https://www.makeuseof.com/perplexity-ai-best-ai-powered-google-search-tool/…
ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak
OpenAI is rolling out new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT, allowing users to have voice conversations and discuss images. These features enable intuitive interactions, such as planning meals from fridge photos or solving math problems with pictures. Initially available …
Google is bringing AI-generated quizzes to academic videos on YouTube
Google announced AI-generated quizzes, where a new conversational AI tool on YouTube will allow users to figuratively “raise their” hand when watching educational videos. Viewers can ask clarifying questions, get helpful explanations or take a quiz on the subject matter.…