Some tech titans think AI development past GPT-4 should be halted for 6 months. Here’s why I’m not so sure they should be the ones calling the shots.
https://www.coolcatteacher.com/should-ai-be-stopped/
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How mobile phones have changed our brains
The first handheld cellphone call was made 50 years ago, and since then these devices have become an essential multi-tool that helps us run our lives. But are they also altering the way our brains work?
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230403-how-cellphones-have-changed-our-brains…
Screencast-O-Matic Adds Interactive Video Questions and Polls
We know Screen-Pal, formerly Screencast-O-Matic, as a screen recording program. However, they also have added in interactive video quizzes and polls. They’re kind of doing the Edpuzzle thing within their own tool. We saw Screencastify do this about a year …
How Gamification is Revolutionizing Education: Case Studies from Around the World
This article delves into the world of gamification in education and explores various case studies that highlight its success in revolutionizing the learning experience.
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5 Kinds of Spyware You Need to Know About
Your PC, smartphone, and other devices can all be spied on. Spyware isn’t always installed by hackers either. Here’s what you need to know.
Curipod: an interactive presentation tool for making lessons
It allows you to create your own lessons or use our AI generator to create engaging and interactive lessons and activities. Curipod makes reading, writing and drawing engaging and makes it easy to create fantastic learning experiences.
5 Best AI image generators — tested and compared
When looking for the best AI image generator, the end result is important. Does the image look good? Does it match the prompt? Can it be edited further? But there are other factors to consider as well. Ease of use …
How to Use Microsoft Designer
Microsoft Designer is a new AI-powered tool that enables users to quickly generate many variations of a graphic design with just a few clicks. The purpose of Microsoft Designer is to give you a gallery of designs based on your …
Fall 2022 Student Textbook Survey Results
This is a study of students from eleven Oberlin Group institutions (non-profit liberal arts colleges in the U.S.) on the cost of textbooks and its impact on students.
25 Stupid Uses of Educational Technology, According to Educators
EdWeek Research Center asked teachers, principals, and district leaders across the country this open-ended question: “What is the worst or most misguided use of educational technology you have experienced during your career in K-12 education?” See the answers below.
Google Bard AI Arrives – Can It Compete With ChatGPT?
We think of Bard as complementary to Google Search. We want to be bold in how we innovate with this technology as well as be responsible.
https://www.digitalbodies.net/google-bard-ai-arrives-can-it-compete-with-chatgpt/…
The new Microsoft Teams is here with big performance improvements and UI changes
Microsoft Teams has been totally overhauled to run faster and have a more simplified interface.
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Best Tools to Add Questions to Videos and Create Interactive Video Quizzes
Below is a collection of some of the best web tools that you can use to add questions to videos and create engaging video quizzes. Besides creating interactive video content, you can also track students learning progress and access stats …
Create mini-courses super fast with AI and great practicality
What makes it great that using AI I can create initial draft of a course and it makes it easy for me to go on and create more detailed. These mini courses can also be used as an introduction to …
Automated Feedback Powered by Artificial Intelligence in an Online Programming Course
Providing feedback has several virtues that no teacher would deny. But what about automated feedback powered by artificial intelligence (AI)? Through a case study from an online programming course, I explore here the different aspects of automated feedback, and attempt …