BestColleges’ ninth annual report provides the latest online and remote learning experience data with insights from students and school administrators.
How to invite introverted students to share their thinking in class
KQED’s MindShift podcast visits a language arts classroom where an extroverted teacher has developed creative ways of invited – of inviting introverted students to share their thinking. Hosts Kara Newhouse and Nimah Gobir take it from here.
Colleges are saying goodbye to old-school computer labs
With student demand for campus PCs in decline, higher education leaders are replacing the spaces with modern alternatives.
10 books to read about AI
In the world of rapidly evolving technology, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront, poised to redefine industries, systems, and even our very existence. Whether you’re deeply embedded in tech, dabbling at the edges, or just keen to understand the …
How understanding different learning styles can prepare students for the workforce
Understanding the fundamental ways students digest information and not deploying a one-size-fits-all approach could be the key to preparing them for the workforce and make all the difference.
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Five Uses for Google Docs Besides Essay Writing
Over the last sixteen years I’ve used Google Docs and had students use Google Docs for lots of activities besides just writing essays. I’ve used Google Documents to facilitate analysis of primary sources, to create charts and diagrams, to facilitate …
You Can Clone Your Own Voice Using AI on iOS 17. Here’s How
Personal Voice, currently available on the public iOS 17 beta, allows you to store a replica of your voice on your iPhone.
How to Get Past a Paywall to Read an Article for Free
You may be able to use some of these methods successfully today, but that could change in the future as websites clamp down on bypass methods. I hope that you support the websites that you read by signing up for …
The 5 Best AI Extensions for Gmail
Looking for extensions to help you write emails? These AI-powered Gmail extensions will supercharge your email experience.
One Good Way to Record a Video in Gmail
Besides being helpful when answering help requests from students or colleagues, Loom’s Chrome extension could be useful in having students explain exactly what they need help with when they send you an email. Sometimes students don’t know exactly how to …
This AI Model Turns Your iPhone Photos Into Poems
AI can write poetry and generate images from words. But there’s now an app that connects the two and turns your photos into poetry in a few seconds. If you’ve always wanted to describe a perfect sunset, a blooming flower, …
The Creative Ways Teachers Are Using ChatGPT in the Classroom
When it comes to getting knowledge to stick, there may be no substitute for human relationships. To many teachers, even if they’re getting ready to welcome ChatGPT into the classroom when the doors re-open this year, that’s reason enough not …
100+ EdTech Tools and Websites for Teachers and Students
Below is a list featuring a wide variety of educational technology tools and websites for teachers and students to use in and out of class.
A New Course Teaches You How to Tap the Powers of ChatGPT and Put It to Work for You
Created by Dr. Jules White, Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT will teach students how to write effective “prompts” (or well-crafted questions) so that they can leverage ChatGPT and other large language models.
Innovating Pedagogy 2023
We are delighted to present our latest Innovating Pedagogy report, co-authored by academics at the Institute of Educational Technology together with researchers from the Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching at the University of Cape Town.