There’s an art to writing effective chatbot prompts to get the results you want from your friendly neighborhood AI. Here’s how to up your prompt-writing game.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-write-better-chatgpt-prompts/…
AI Toolkit for Educators
This document (21 page PDF) delivers exactly what the title promises. It was created and distributed along with the launch of a new LinkedIn group, AI for Teachers. The Toolkit covers topics like AI applications in education, issues and limitations, …
New report: Generative Artificial Intelligence in Canadian Post-Secondary Education
The Pan-Canadian Digital Learning Survey conducted by the Canadian Digital Learning Research Association in Spring 2023 received responses from 438 administrators and faculty members, located at 126 unique institutions across Canada. This report examines faculty member and administrator perspectives on …
University tuition to double for out-of-province students in Quebec starting next year
Extra fee could get in the way of move to Quebec, Ontario high school students say.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-student-fees-doubled-1.6995081…
The best instant cameras you can buy right now
All of the models featured in our best instant camera guide here are enjoyable to use, but each offers a different set of features at a different price point. As a result, some are more appropriate for a child or …
5 Predictions for Artificial Intelligence in the Next Decade
Imagine what ai looks like in 10 years. As we stand at a pivotal point in the evolution of AI, this article aims to outline five significant forecasts that are expected to shape the next ten years. These predictions are …
Use This Extension to Block Sponsored Ads on YouTube
With this extension, you’ll never have to deal with a Squarespace ad again.
https://lifehacker.com/use-this-extension-to-block-sponsored-ads-on-youtube-1850932708…
Pedagogical Branding: Developing Your Personal Brand Image
Whether you want it or not, whether you are a teacher, a pedagogical counsellor, or in another position, you have a personal brand image. It’s all about what others say about you and what they remember about you. It’s your …
Video editing startup Captions launches a dubbing app with support for 28 languages
Captions, an AI-powered video editing startup, has launched a new app called Lipdub for translating clips into 28 different languages.
The 5 Best YouTube Playlist Downloaders to Grab Videos in Bulk
Want to watch YouTube videos offline? These YouTube playlist downloaders let you download entire YouTube playlists quickly.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/download-videos-youtube-playlist/…
Microsoft forced to backtrack on OneDrive storage change after user backlash
Microsoft sees sense after users complain about controversial OneDrive photo storage change.
Google begins prompting users to create passwordless passkeys by default
The next time you sign in to your Google account, you’ll be encouraged to set up a passkey for a faster, more secure login.
Open Source: What It Is and How to Contribute
This goes well beyond the traditional ‘introduction to open source software (OSS)’ (part 1) and licensing (part 5) and looks at deeper subjects, including a discussion of the OSS community and how it communicates, a look at the OSS development …
Why I’m advising that people stop assigning essays, and it’s not just because of AI
“The essay, I’m arguing here, no longer forces students to learn how to research,” writes Dave Cormier. Consequently, “I’m increasingly starting to think that we need to re-evaluate what the basic epistemic skills are that we think people need to …
How technology will make us smarter
Human capacities to get things done have co-evolved with the technologies we have invented. The wheel made us more mobile. Evolutionary Intelligence (alongside computers) will make us smarter.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90962513/how-technology-will-make-us-smarter…