Generative AI is fundamentally changing how we’re approaching learning and education, enabling powerful new ways to support educators and learners. It’s taking curiosity and understanding to the next level — and we’re just at the beginning of how it can …
Google adds Gemini to its Education suite
The company is launching a Gemini add-on for educational institutes through Google Workspace. There’s a base plan called Gemini Education that’s available in English for educators and students over 18, which lets users tap Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides and …
Microsoft announces Copilot Plus PCs with built-in AI hardware
Microsoft is making a major push to put AI into laptops. It’s introducing a new branding today called “Copilot Plus PCs” that’ll highlight when Windows laptops come with built-in AI hardware and support for AI features across the operating system.…
When Online Content Disappears
38% of webpages that existed in 2013 are no longer accessible a decade later.
Google is redesigning its search engine — and it’s AI all the way down
From ‘AI Overviews’ to automatic categorization, Google is bringing AI to practically every part of the search process.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24155321/google-search-ai-results-page-gemini-overview…
Towards Responsible Development of Generative AI for Education: An Evaluation-Driven Approach
Here we present our work collaborating with learners and educators to translate high level principles from learning science into a pragmatic set of seven diverse educational benchmarks, spanning quantitative, qualitative, automatic and human evaluations; and to develop a new set …
History According to ChatGPT: a Critical Analysis Exercise
In the fall of 2023, I asked my History of Sciences and Technology students to use ChatGPT for a summative evaluation, highlighting the tool’s limitations. I believe technology should complement but not replace the pedagogical experience, as it cannot deeply …
Microsoft teams up with Khan Academy to make the Khanmigo AI teaching assistant free
Microsoft and non-profit educational organization Khan Academy have formed a partnership that will allow all K-12 educators in the US to access the pilot version of Khanmigo for Teachers at no cost. Khanmigo is an AI-powered teaching assistant that can …
8 Tools to View Old Versions of Any Website
Want to see an old version of the website you love? Need to find an article or link that’s no longer available? Here’s how you do it.
Students Pitted Against ChatGPT to Improve Writing
The University of Nevada at Reno has launched two courses that put students head-to-head with ChatGPT, comparing their writing with AI answers.
Could AI be the next college teaching assistant? Some Colorado professors believe so
AI is being explored as a potential teaching assistant at Colorado universities, with professors incorporating it into various class activities to enhance learning. Some educators and students are optimistic about its benefits, using AI for tasks like creative writing and …
Helping Students Manage and Reduce Their Anxiety
In recent years, students have been experiencing higher levels of anxiety across various situations, from evaluations to classroom interactions. This anxiety can manifest in multiple ways, often hindering effective learning and impacting mental health. This presentation will define anxiety, explore …
The AI Classroom Hype Is All Wrong, Some Educators Say
There are plenty of educators who haven’t tried AI tools and don’t plan to start. These educators are more skeptical of the technology and don’t believe it should be used in K-12. In open-ended responses to the EdWeek Research Center …
Perplexity AI Is the Best AI-Powered Google Search Tool You’re Not Using
Done with Google? Want to try something new and AI-powered? Perplexity could be just what you’re looking for.
https://www.makeuseof.com/perplexity-ai-best-ai-powered-google-search-tool/…
Student and Faculty Perceptions of Ineffective Teaching Behaviours
In order to teach effectively, one must not only be aware of which behaviours constitute “good” teaching behaviours, but also avoid those behaviours which are perceived as “poor” teaching behaviours. The present study investigates students’ and faculty’s perception of ineffective …