DawsonITE is a blog devoted to Educational Technology. It's compiled by Rafael Scapin, Coordinator of Educational Technology at Dawson College in Montreal (Canada).
AI technology is everywhere, from phones to drive-through ordering systems. Given that companies like Google, Microsoft and Apple are putting AI into everything, it’s good to stay up to date on all the latest terminology.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-glossary-49-ai-terms-everyone-should-know…
Certain grammatical rules never appear in any known language. By constructing artificial languages that have these rules, linguists can use neural networks to explore how people learn.
ProfBot is an AI-powered chatbot that helps university students become better learners by providing personalized feedback in real-time.
https://teachonline.ca/snapshots-of-teaching-with-ai/improving-student-exam-results-with-profbot…
You can use AI itself to spot cheating and plagiarism via AI. Here’s how.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-detect-ai-writing…
This report is “based on the findings of two surveys conducted in Spring and Fall” “. Respondents expect technology use in post-secondary education to continue to increase,” writes Nocole Johnson. The most common tech is “learning management systems (LMS) to …
If education is accelerated using AI, will we lose some crucial aspects of learning that will prove to be problematic?
Top universities are now offering AI-focused programs, and partnering with companies like Google for direct job pathways.
Assistant editor Daniel Leonard shares how teachers are turning to Diffit to automatically adapt texts to different reading levels.
https://www.edutopia.org/video/ai-tool-demo-differentiating-class-materials-with-diffit…
Generative AI offers a vast array of tools to enhance creativity and productivity, from overcoming writer’s block to crafting efficient code. Exploring the best AI chatbots, image generators, and more can help you find the right tool for your needs.…
The article discusses AI’s transformative impact on learning and development, reshaping how, what, and why we learn. It outlines five ways AI will enhance personalization in education.
The founder of Khan Academy and Khanmigo believes AI can deliver the personalized instruction students need, while freeing up teachers to do what they do best.
AI, like ChatGPT, can significantly enhance productivity, with studies showing boosts of up to 400% in some cases, but its effectiveness depends on intentional use. As the year ends, leveraging AI strategically can help balance professional goals with personal priorities.…
Generative AI, popularized by ChatGPT in 2022, has revolutionized work efficiency and creativity, with 25% of professionals using it weekly. Mastering skills like prompt engineering is key to unlocking its potential, and free courses make it accessible to everyone.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2024/12/02/7-free-generative-ai-courses-for-2025…
Below is a downloadable tip sheet that spells out recommendations school and district leaders should consider as they think about AI implementation.
This study explored whether non-expert readers could differentiate AI-generated poems from human-authored ones and found they performed below chance levels, often misidentifying AI poems as human-authored. AI-generated poems were rated more favorably for qualities like rhythm and beauty, suggesting flawed …