Windows already includes a free built-in cleanup tool, Storage Sense, making many third-party PC “optimizer” apps unnecessary.
https://www.makeuseof.com/wasted-money-on-cleanup-apps-before-realizing-windows-had-one-built-in…
5 reasons your next monitor upgrade matters way more than buying a new GPU
There are a bunch of reasons you should prioritize investing in a new display before you cast off your current graphics card. Resolution and refresh rate upgrades are key, as is the sheer pedigree of the underlying quality of your …
The Pedagogical Promptbook
Each chapter in this open access book describes the research on an evidence-based practice, the iterative development process the authors used to create a prompt that enacts the practice, the methodology by which the prompt’s performance was evaluated, the results …
The 5 Best Generative AI Courses
With so many resources available on the Internet, it’s easy to get confused, but you needn’t worry. These handpicked courses on generative AI can help you cut through the noise and select the best course for your needs.
OpenAI’s Rumored Phone Would Replace Apps With AI Agents
Past rumors have speculated that the company behind ChatGPT could have several different devices in the works.
What AI Can’t Do For Students—And What Colleges Must Do
AI’s rise forces colleges to rethink learning: beyond completing coursework, students need authentic practice that builds confidence and capability for real-world challenges.
5 AI Myths and Why We Must Move Past Them
Much of the standard advice about AI and teaching is already outdated.
Is AI going to make us better educators?
How artificial intelligence could push educators back to the fundamentals of meaningful learning.
https://laurenowens.substack.com/p/is-ai-going-to-make-us-better-educators…
Decoding Khan Academy’s Mission: Free World-Class Education for Anyone, Anywhere
A deep reflection on Khan Academy’s mission, international strategy, and the gap between ambitious goals and ground realities in resource-constrained classrooms. Drawing from my interview experience and secondary research across India, Pakistan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
https://guptasudhir.com/blog/decoding-khan-academy-mission-world-class-education…
Do Students Rely on AI? Analysis of Student-ChatGPT Conversations from a Field Study
Study shows students had low and often ineffective reliance on ChatGPT-4 in quizzes, with persistent misuse patterns and clear behavioral predictors, highlighting the need for better training and smarter AI design to support effective and ethical use.
The AI Activities Guide for Teachers: Hands-On Strategies for Your Classroom
A free AI Activities Guide for Teachers provides practical, ready-to-use classroom activities and tools based on real educator needs for actionable ideas over theory.
LLMs hallucinate the most when you ask them to do this
LLMs can sound highly confident and well-structured, but they still frequently generate incorrect or fabricated information, especially for certain types of prompts, so their answers shouldn’t be trusted without verification.
https://www.makeuseof.com/llms-hallucinate-most-ask-them-do-this…
10 Language Learning Apps You Should Be Using In 2026
Language learning apps complement traditional methods by offering flexible, habit-building practice tools, but require selective use since no single app covers all skills effectively.
Claude can now design your slide decks — and a whole lot more
Anthropic has been on a tear lately. On April 16, the company released a major model update with Claude Opus 4.7. On April 17, Anthropic announced a powerful new tool called Claude Design that aims to do for design work …
Why Schools Need Tech. And Why They Don’t
Schools are caught between optimism and concern about technology’s impact on student wellbeing, struggling to find a balanced approach that leverages its benefits while minimizing its harms.
https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-schools-need-tech-and-why-they-dont…