Whimsical’s AI tool generates concept maps based on any keyword or phrase that you center on the screen. To use Whimsical’s AI concept mapping tool you simply have to start a new concept map, enter a keyword or phrase, and …
DAWSCON at Dawson College | March 24-26
Dawson College will be hosting a free conference and weekend Data Journalism challenge in Montreal aimed at students and educators of any background. Attendees will be exposed to a wide range of AI topics from ethics and bias to data …
Best Educational Technology Websites for Teachers and Educators
In this collection, I share some of the best educational technology resources that can help you leverage the potential of technology to grow professionally and to create optimal learning experiences for your students in and out of class.
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2020/07/10-great-edtech-websites-for-teachers.html…
Five common misconceptions on writing feedback
Misapprehensions about responding to and grading writing can prevent educators using writing as an effective pedagogical tool. Rolf Norgaard and Stephanie Foster set out to dispel them.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/five-common-misconceptions-writing-feedback…
5 incredible uses for ChatGPT for students
In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the amazing uses of ChatGPT for students and how it can assist them in achieving their goals.
https://jagve.medium.com/5-incredible-uses-for-chatgpt-for-students-67242c708ead
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13 hidden Google Search features everyone should be using
These hidden Google search features are going to make your life so much easier.
https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/hidden-google-search-features…
Robot helps students with learning disabilities stay focused
Engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo are successfully using a robot to help keep children with learning disabilities focused on their work.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230221113129.htm…
Exploring Quizalize, Gimkit, and Blooket: Online Quiz Platforms for Engaging Students
There are now a plethora of online quiz platforms that teachers can use to engage their students.. Three such platforms are Quizalize, Gimkit, and Blooket. In this article, we will compare these platforms and explore how teachers can use them …
10 Great Online Background Removers
There are many tools to use to remove image background. The list below features some of the best among the pack. I selected the ones that are simple and easy to use. You do not need any graphic design or …
My students are using ChatGPT to write papers and answer exam questions — and I support it
“It made no sense to ban ChatGPT within the university. It was already being used by 100 million people.”
https://macleans.ca/society/technology/chatgpt-ai-university-students-professor-exams/…
How to stop the mindless scrolling
A simple trick can cure your addiction to social media.
https://www.businessinsider.com/cure-screen-time-social-media-phone-addiction-app-one-sec-2023-3
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Here’s the best way to access ChatGPT on your iPhone
Access ChatGPT on your iPhone effortlessly by adding this iOS Shortcut to the home screen. Get instant answers and engage in insightful conversations.
https://pocketnow.com/best-way-to-access-chatgpt-on-iphone/…
PedAIgogy – new era of knowledge and learning where AI changes everything
I’m not sure we have fully grasped what has just happened with ChatGPT, or more generally, generative AI. It is a far more profound shift than we realise as it changes our very relationship with knowledge and learning.
https://donaldclarkplanb.blogspot.com/2023/03/pedaigogy-new-era-of-knowledge-and.html…
Canadian Copyright, Fair Dealing and Education, Part Five: Open Textbooks Saving Students Millions of Dollars
Given the benefits and opportunities of open education materials and open textbooks, it is little surprise that the education sector continues to gravitate towards using these materials: students get access to free materials, professors get greater flexibility and adaptability with …
4 Technologies That Aren’t That Big Today but Will Likely Be Massive in 20 Years
The concept of smartphones and electric cars seemed like a pipe dream 20 years ago, but today, nearly 6.92 billion people, or 86.4% of the global population, have personal smartphones. Take look at some of the most promising technologies poised …
