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. …
Free vs. Paid Password Managers: Are Premium Tools Worth It?
Many password managers have both free and paid versions, but it’s sometimes risky to upgrade without knowing what you’re getting extra. I’ve spent time using both over the years, and I have a pretty good idea if it’s worth using …
Soon, Running LLMs Locally will be a Pro Feature for Flagship Smartphones
A recent report published by Canalys suggests that by the end of 2024, 16% of new smartphones shipped will be generative AI-capable, with this figure expected to rise to 54% by 2028.
AI Helps Me With My Schoolwork, but Doesn’t Do It for Me
Many people use AI to replace their own efforts in an academic setting. But you can use AI to assist your learning, add efficiency to research, and improve your studies.
10 Studies Every Teacher Should Know About
How to integrate the science of reading, plan for effective review sessions with your students, think about inquiry-based learning, and more.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/10-studies-every-teacher-should-know-about…
This New Browser Is a Productivity Miracle
Browsers like Google Chrome are amazingly versatile, but they can turn into distraction-driving machines when you’re working. Arc Browser is a hot new alternative, and it might be exactly the miracle you need to get productive.
https://www.makeuseof.com/new-browser-productivity-miracle/…
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How Close is AI to Replacing Instructional Designers?
The optimal AI use case is one where an expert ID leans into the power of AI to work work smarter, faster, and more strategically. The combination of human expertise + AI assistance consistently produces the best results, indicating a …
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 …
How to Finally Stop Doomscrolling
What you give your attention to is possibly the most important decision you can make—it shapes your consciousness. So if feeding your attention upsetting news is making you miserable, feed it something else.
https://lifehacker.com/health/what-is-doomscrolling-and-how-to-stop-doing-it…
4 Good AI Academic Search Engines
Here is a collection of AI-powered academic search engines that will enable you to find research papers and journal articles with unprecedented ease.
Algorithms used by universities to predict student success may be racially biased
Predictive algorithms commonly used by colleges and universities to determine whether students will be successful may be racially biased against Black and Hispanic students, according to new research published today in AERA Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational …
Can AI be an author? Federal Court asked to decide in new copyright case
The Federal Court of Canada is being asked to declare that only humans — and not artificial intelligence — can be considered authors under Canada’s copyright law. It’s the first court case in the country testing how the Copyright Act …
Are digital textbooks the way of the future? Can publishers keep up?
Despite significant upfront costs, including infrastructure and training, digitization of textbooks can greatly reduce the production and distribution unit cost. Digital textbooks also have the advantage of increasing student access to content outside school hours. Moreover, those openly licensed as …