OpenAI has released GPT-4.1, a new generation of AI models more capable than any of its predecessors. Although availability is limited, these models excel at coding and following instructions, but they also have other advantages over previous generations.
Being Polite to AI Costs Millions, but I’ll Keep Doing It Just in Case
Do you always say “Please” and “Thank you” when conversing with artificial intelligence chatbots? It turns out that that simple act of politeness is expensive, but it may prove to be money well spent in the future.
https://www.makeuseof.com/being-polite-to-chatgpt-costs-money-worthwhile…
The Secret To AI In Education: We Should All Be Frustrated Pragmatists
In education, two camps are forming around AI: pragmatists who use it to ease daily workloads, and visionaries who see it as a tool to radically rethink schooling. True innovation lies in blending both approaches—leveraging AI for immediate support while …
How AI Can Change Online Learning—And How EdTech Leaders And Educators Should Prepare
AI is becoming increasingly integrated into education, with a significant number of students and teachers using tools like ChatGPT weekly. Surveys show that both K-12 and higher education are embracing generative AI for learning, instruction, and classroom engagement.
Use These 3 Chrome Extensions to Automatically Detect AI Content
AI content is the bane of our online existences; distinguishing between human and AI-generated text and images is becoming unfathomably difficult. That’s why I use these Chrome extensions to detect AI content quickly—they’ll become part of your daily browsing experience …
Pedagogical Biases in AI-Powered Educational Tools: The Case of Lesson Plan Generators
This study reveals that AI lesson plan generators often reinforce outdated, teacher-centered approaches that limit student agency and dialogue. By applying intentional prompt engineering, the authors demonstrate how these tools can be guided to produce more student-centered, interactive lesson plans …
39 of the best AI courses you can take online for free
AI may eventually become a dominant force, but for now, we should focus on using it to our advantage. Udemy offers a variety of top-rated AI courses—many of them free—to help you get started today.
1.0 schools cannot teach 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 … kids
Traditional schooling, rooted in 19th-century industrial models, no longer suits our digital, interconnected era. Education must now empower learners to become creative innovators who shape inclusive and sustainable futures.
https://educationfutures.com/post/10-schools-cannot-teach-30-40-50-kids…
Being Human in 2035 How Are We Changing in the Age of AI?
Experts foresee major shifts in how people think, behave, and live as they adapt to AI, raising concerns about impacts on empathy, independence, and purpose. Others remain hopeful that AI could enhance curiosity, creativity, and decision-making.
https://imaginingthedigitalfuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Being-Human-in-2035-ITDF-report.pdf…
When Students Use AI in Ways They Shouldn’t
Here are some ways teachers can respond when students don’t follow classroom guidelines for using AI.
How reader pens are changing lives in the classroom
Reading challenges affect many students’ confidence and academic success, often due to conditions like dyslexia or ADHD. In Australia, C-Pen Reader pens are revolutionizing support by using text-to-speech technology to help students read independently and thrive.
How AI is Transforming the College Lecture Experience
From note-taking to virtual assistants, AI has transformed the traditional lecture setting into a more interactive and efficient learning environment.
Carnegie Learning’s State of AI in Education
The author attended a Carnegie Learning webinar on AI in education, noting a blend of AI usage tips, concerns, and human-centered reflections. They also used Google Gemini to generate thematic quotes that complemented their detailed notes.
Taking AI literacy seriously
AI literacy for language learners includes understanding available AI tools, though these tools quickly become outdated and often don’t address core challenges like learner autonomy. While some believe generative AI can foster autonomy, there’s no solid evidence, and it may …
Generative AI and Learning Analytics
The rise of generative AI in education brings both opportunities for personalized learning and challenges to student engagement and ethics. This Journal of Learning Analytics special issue explores how learning analytics can help assess and guide GenAI’s impact through data-driven …