In the list below, adapted from my upcoming book on the use of AI in academic research, I’ve gathered some of the most effective AI-powered tools that can help you take your note-taking practice to the next level. These tools …
23 of the best ChatGPT courses you can take online for free
We have scoped out everything on Udemy and lined up a selection of standout ChatGPT courses to get you started. These are the best ChatGPT courses available to take for free this month:
https://mashable.com/article/free-chatgpt-courses-march-2025…
The Future of Math Class: How AI Could Transform Instruction
While experts say that AI holds great promise for improving math instruction, teaching foundational math skills remains the top priority in schools across the country.
Google is rolling out Gemini’s real-time AI video features
Gemini can ‘see’ screens and camera feeds in real-time for some Google One AI Premium subscribers now.
What is Manus, the AI agent taking on OpenAI Deep Research
After DeepSeek-R1, Chinese AI startups introduce Manus, an AI agent automating complex, time-consuming tasks. Despite high expectations, Manus may not fully justify its hype.
This Free AI Secretary Saves Me Hours of Work
Taking notes during a meeting or an interview is normal, but if we’re honest, it’s also a hassle. It’s easy to miss important details while writing down other important details, and trying to write down notes during a conversation pulls …
With AI Changing Everything, Here’s How Teachers Can Shape the New Culture of Learning
Teachers like Chris Knight find that AI tools disrupt traditional learning and student engagement, causing students to skip critical thinking and struggle less with essential skills. However, experts like Steve Graham suggest AI can also deepen knowledge and critical thinking …
How one Ontario school board is getting teachers to try AI in the classroom
At the Halton District School Board, southwest of Toronto, instructional program leads Jamie Mitchell and Tamara Phillips are training teachers on several AI tools and having them experiment using the technology with students.
How to use ChatGPT as a personal AI research assistant
You can now do some Deep Research from right inside the chatbot.
https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-use-chatgpt-as-a-personal-ai-research-assistant…
I Used to Teach Students. Now I Catch ChatGPT Cheats
I once believed university was a shared intellectual pursuit. That faith has been obliterated.
Reading, Writing, and Thinking in the Age of AI
Writing fosters genuine expertise by requiring students to organize, integrate, and apply knowledge across contexts, a cognitive process AI cannot replicate. By embedding informal writing, iterative feedback, and synthesis into learning, educators cultivate critical thinking and deep disciplinary understanding.
How Copilot in PowerPoint Helps Me Nail Every Presentation
Building a great presentation takes time—unless you have an AI assistant. PowerPoint’s Copilot helps with the manual labor so you can focus on nailing your delivery. It works, and I’m not going back.
DuckDuckGo’s AI beats Perplexity in one big way – and it’s free to use
After giving Duck.ai a trial run, I’m increasingly favoring it over Perplexity. Here’s why.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/duckduckgos-ai-beats-perplexity-in-one-big-way-and-its-free-to-use…
The end of STEM: Why AI-driven education must replace an outdated model
AI systems would ensure that students are evaluated based on actual competency rather than their ability to memorize information for a test.
Turnitin’s new “canvas” lets students use AI and show their work
Plagiarism detection service Turnitin is setting its sights on helping educators deal with their latest headache: AI chatbots capable of doing students’ homework for them.
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/04/turnitin-students-teachers-ai-canvas…