Ever find yourself drowning in a sea of notes, ideas, and to-do lists, wondering how to keep everything organized? You’re not alone. Many of us struggle with managing our information efficiently. But what if there was a way to streamline …
AI pioneers want bots to replace human teachers – here’s why that’s unlikely
OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy envisions AI bots as expert, patient, and multilingual tutors available to all 8 billion people on demand. His latest venture, Eureka Labs, aims to revolutionize education by addressing the scarcity of skilled teachers. This initiative represents …
When the Teaching Assistant Is an AI ‘Twin’ of the Professor
Two instructors at Vilnius University, Paul Jurcys and Goda Strikaitė-Latušinskaja, developed AI chatbot versions of themselves, called “AI Knowledge Twins.” These chatbots, trained on the instructors’ academic materials, serve as virtual teaching assistants named Paul AI and Goda AI.
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2024-08-27-when-the-teaching-assistant-is-an-ai-twin-of-the-professor…
The future of assessment: embracing AI and EdTech
To coincide with A-level, T-level and BTEC results day, Olly Newton, executive director at the Edge Foundation shares his thoughts on the future of assessment and how tools such as AI are changing the game.
https://www.jisc.ac.uk/blog/the-future-of-assessment-embracing-ai-and-edtech…
Heeyo built an AI chatbot to be a billion kids’ interactive tutor and friend
Qu is the founder of Heeyo, a startup that offers children between the ages of three and 11 an AI chatbot and over 2,000 interactive games and activities, including books, trivia and role-playing adventures. Heeyo also lets parents and kids …
Why AI bots are unlikely to replace human teachers
Some tech leaders believe AI could replace human teachers, but students may resist, missing the inspiration and support from live instructors. Privacy concerns and potential misuse of data also pose challenges. Additionally, if AI tutors dominate education, there’s a risk …
How to use ChatGPT to analyze PDFs (and more) for free
If you’re dreading going back to school because of the lengthy reading assignments, here’s how to save time and energy with an AI assistant that can help with reading, summarizing, and outlining content.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-analyze-lengthy-pdfs-for-free…
Can This Free Tool Replace All Adobe Apps?
Would you still subscribe to an expensive Adobe plan if you could get all you needed from free software? Let’s compare Linearity design software to Adobe Creative Cloud to see if it can replace Adobe.
Best free AI image generators of 2024
Generative AI tools are rapidly advancing, evolving from simple image creation to full movie generation. While some tools offer limited free options, such as OpenAI’s DALL-E with two free images per day, others provide more generous free tiers. However, for …
Automattic launches AI writing tool that aims to make WordPress blogs more readable and succinct
Automattic, the owner of WordPress.com, has launched a new AI tool, “Write Brief with AI,” to help bloggers refine their writing. The tool assists with improving clarity and conciseness, complementing an earlier AI writing assistant. Currently in beta, it’s available …
ChatGPT cheating is endemic in schools, and no one knows what to do
Remember when cheating in school meant sneaking in a crib sheet or glancing at a neighbor’s test? Teachers today likely look back on those days with nostalgia. Now, they face a more formidable challenge in maintaining academic honesty: generative AI. …
Exploring how teaching assistants powered by AI can understand and support students
Educational digital assistants, designed to provide both emotional and academic support, are becoming essential in learning environments. These tools, similar to Siri or Alexa but tailored for education, help manage student anxiety and enhance engagement. A review of 1,162 studies …
High School Starts Replacing Teachers With AI
David Game College in London plans to allow 15-year-old students to use AI tools before taking standardized exams, aiming to support both struggling and advanced students. The pilot project focuses on AI-powered adaptive learning to let students learn at their …
11 Most Amazing AI Tools That Are Surprisingly Free for Everyone
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we work, create, and solve problems. From enhancing productivity to unleashing creativity, AI tools are becoming increasingly accessible, even for those with no technical expertise. The best part? Many of these powerful tools …
How AI Can Save Teachers Time, According to a Google Executive
The head of education impact for Google, Jennie Magiera, says introducing artificial intelligence can help solve some of the problems schools are facing right now, but recognizes its limitations too. Education Week spoke with Magiera at this week’s International Society …