A new study finds unsupervised, online exams can provide a valid and reliable assessment of student learning, but instructors should be aware of potential weak spots.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230731122308.htm…
MIT Press: Open Access Materials
MIT Press released a large archive of published work on the Internet Archive for free.
How AI could save (not destroy) education (TED Talk video)
Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, thinks artificial intelligence could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen. He shares the opportunities he sees for students and educators to collaborate with AI tools — including the …
How Artificial Intelligence Gave a Paralyzed Woman Her Voice Back
Breakthrough brain implant and digital avatar allow stroke survivor to speak with facial expressions for first time in 18 years.
3 reasons you should try Claude 2 instead of ChatGPT
When it comes to AI language models, ChatGPT is by far the most popular AI chatbot. However, it isn’t the only option out there. If you’re looking for the best AI chatbot AI, you may want to consider switching to …
Student’s Choice: In-Person, Online, or on Demand? A Comparison of Instructional Modality Preference and Effectiveness
The recent increase in online instruction caused by the 2020 pandemic has reignited the debate over the efficacy of online instruction compared to in-person instruction. This study explored the impact various modes of instruction had on student achievement and compared …
Google Teaches ChatGPT How to Solve Math Problems
The Google study tries to tackle language model’s maths issue with in-context learning approach.
https://analyticsindiamag.com/google-teaches-chatgpt-how-to-solve-math-problems…
Google’s Duet AI is now available in Gmail, Docs, and more for $30 a month
Now, you can use Google’s AI to make spreadsheets, whip up slide decks, and summarize all those documents you were never going to actually read.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/29/23849457/google-duet-ai-docs-slides-gmail…
How to use ChatGPT to create PowerPoint templates and presentations in minutes
With the advent of advanced AI models like ChatGPT, creating PowerPoint templates has become even more accessible. This article will guide you through the process of leveraging ChatGPT to create compelling and customized PowerPoint templates.
What Is Canva’s Design School? How to Get Started
If you’re still a newbie to graphic design, take advantage of the free courses and tutorials from Canva’s Design School.
How to Make Windows Automatically Empty the Recycle Bin
We all know how easy it is to delete files and send them to the Recycle Bin. But wouldn’t it be great if Windows automatically emptied the bin for us? Fortunately, you can configure your system to do just that.…
Python is coming to Microsoft Excel
This will enable users to perform complex statistical analysis, advanced visualizations, predictive analytics, and machine learning in Excel.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/python-is-coming-to-microsoft-excel…
Microsoft’s AI-powered design tool is now widely available in Edge
Edge users in the US can now access Microsoft Designer from the browser’s sidebar.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/22/23841650/microsoft-designer-edge-ai-available…
Five Great Microsoft Forms Features for Teachers
When it comes to making and publishing online forms, Microsoft Forms has more features that I like than Google Forms has. For example, there is nothing like the new live presentation mode in Microsoft Forms available in Google Forms.
https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2023/08/five-great-microsoft-forms-features-for.html…
How to Find the Source of a Video on the Web
Whether you’re looking to find a full video or to verify the source of information, finding a video’s origins can help. Here’s how to find it online.