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What You Really Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI is a hot topic across all education circles, hailed by some as the future of education and critiqued by others for its potential drawbacks. While technology conferences are filled with AI-focused sessions, skeptics raise concerns about its impact on …
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…
McGraw Hill Introduces 2 Gen AI Learning Tools
McGraw Hill has introduced two generative AI tools to enhance personalized learning for K–12 and higher education students. Writing Assistant offers real-time feedback and guidance for grades 6–12, while AI Reader supports university students with interactive reading enrichment. These tools …
The AI-Powered Nonprofits Reimagining Education
AI is being used in exciting ways to bridge educational divides, and AI-powered nonprofits are creating a roadmap for what the future of education may hold.
Top 10 AI Tools for Teachers
In today’s post, I’ve sifted through the chaff and compiled for you a collection of what I believe are some of the key AI tools for teachers and educators. To keep it practical, I’ve narrowed it down to 10 key …
Trustworthy journalism through AI
This paper explores how advancements in AI, particularly Machine Learning, can enhance the production of high-quality journalism, addressing the challenges of disinformation and revenue loss while increasing public trust in media.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169023X23000423…
The Effects of Duolingo, an AI-Integrated Technology, on EFL Learners’ Willingness to Communicate and Engagement in Online Classes
This quasi-experimental study examines Duolingo’s impact on EFL learners’ engagement and willingness to communicate. Findings show significant improvements in engagement and communication confidence, highlighting Duolingo’s effectiveness as a pedagogical tool in language learning.
https://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/7677/6089…
Learn how to use OneNote to improve your productivity – Beginners Guide 2024
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 …
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.