A Jisc report into a project that used analytics to help effectively target mental health and wellbeing support may offer a glimpse of the future. David Kernohan takes a look.
Inside an Effort to Build an AI Assistant for Designing Course Materials
Michael Feldstein is developing an AI assistant, ALDA, to help educators design course materials by guiding them through the early stages of learning design. The project, tested by over 70 educators, aims to reduce course creation time, though Feldstein remains …
If Smart Glasses Are Coming, What Will That Mean for Classrooms?
Meta is betting on smart eyeglasses as the next wave of computing with its prototype, Orion, blending the physical world with holograms. While educators worry about managing potential distractions and cheating, some see opportunities for enhanced collaborative and experiential learning …
Adobe’s free AI video generator is here – how to try it out
Adobe has launched its Firefly Video Model ahead of Meta, Google, and OpenAI’s competitor generators.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/adobes-free-ai-video-generator-is-here-how-to-try-it-out…
How Google Illuminate is Transforming Education with AI Audio
Google Illuminate is an AI-driven tool that transforms written content into personalized, dynamic audio discussions, making learning more engaging and accessible. With customizable features like tone, duration, and complexity, it adapts to individual learning styles, offering a flexible, enjoyable educational …
Revyze, a ‘TikTok for education’ startup, draws on Duolingo to add bite-sized learning, too
Revyze, a French startup, has defied expectations by attracting 1 million users in just two years, offering an educational app with engaging content like videos, quizzes, and curated capsules. With significant traction, including a No. 1 spot on Apple’s App …
The Future of Art: 8 AI Image Generators That Are Redefining Creativity
Discover the power of AI image generators! Learn about the 8 best tools that are revolutionizing art, design, and creativity.
Get Lost, Siri: How to Replace Apple’s Assistant With ChatGPT on Your iPhone
Don’t want to wait for Siri’s big Apple Intelligence upgrade? Here’s how to replace Apple’s voice assistant with OpenAI’s chatbot using the Apple Shortcuts app.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-replace-siri-with-chatgpt-on-iphone-apple-shortcuts…
OpenAI Quietly Releases Awesome New ChatGPT AI Prompt Generator
OpenAI has quietly introduced a new free prompt generator, offering users an easy way to get started creating powerful prompts they can use to ask the ChatGPT AI anything. By streamlining the process of generating comprehensive and effective prompts, OpenAI …
Goodnotes adds an AI that can read and explain even the worst handwriting
Goodnotes has introduced new AI-powered features that can read, edit, and even discuss handwritten notes, enhancing digital notetaking. These capabilities, including handwriting editing and a math-specific AI assistant, leverage the app’s Smart Ink technology to seamlessly merge traditional pen-and-paper flexibility …
4 AI Tools For Education That Are Nothing Like ChatGPT
These AI tools can help you find academic papers, debunk conspiracies, and more.
https://www.techlearning.com/news/4-ai-tools-for-education-that-are-nothing-like-chatgpt…
Any potential that technology has will not be realized unless teachers are prepared to use it
This blog examines the challenges teachers face in integrating technology into their practice, despite increasing expectations to create learner-centered, tech-enhanced environments. It highlights the need for consistent support in developing ICT skills to maximize the benefits of technology in education.…
Mobile phone bans in schools: Impact on achievement
This analysis explores the relationship between mobile phone bans in schools and student performance on PISA tests, revealing a negative correlation. Even after accounting for gender, behavior, and socio-economic factors, countries with stricter phone bans tend to have lower PISA …
How AI tools are reinventing the role of educators
Chris Hess of Pearson shares five ways AI can help teachers, noting that, by 2026, AI tools could help US educators collectively save up to 3 million hours each week.
https://www.smartbrief.com/original/how-ai-tools-are-reinventing-the-role-of-educators…
myDALITE: a Peer Instruction Platform for Better Learning
As an English literature teacher at John Abbott College, I’ve found myDALITE, an open-source platform by SALTISE, to be a game-changer for engaging students and fostering deeper learning. By encouraging peer instruction and thoughtful feedback, it helps students reinforce their …