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There are lots of directories of AI tools and we don’t want to try and compete or replicate that.  We think the value is understanding how people are using them.  So we are going to focus on sharing details of …

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 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 …

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.

https://ssir.org/articles/entry/ai-nonprofits-education…

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 …

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, 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 …

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. …