In the vast expanse of the digital world, efficiency and simplicity are key, and this is where tools like TinyURL, the popular URL shortening service, become indispensable. Whether you’re sharing content on social media, sending information via email, or managing …
The Smartphone is the Enemy of Learning
As more states enact cellphone bans in K-12 schools, millions of students are adapting to phone-free classrooms aimed at improving focus and mental health. Experts like Jonathan Haidt argue that constant notifications fragment attention, with long-term consequences on learning and …
AI Slide Generators: 4 Benefits for Teachers
In the ever-changing world of educational technology, AI slide generators can play a key role in transforming how instructional content is developed. AI slide generators are particularly valuable for their ability to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of lesson preparation …
Napkin is a great new AI tool for making quick visuals
Type or paste in text related to something you’re writing or teaching and you’ll see multiple relevant visualizations within seconds.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91178294/napkin-is-a-great-new-ai-tool-for-making-quick-visuals…
Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about the generative AI models
Google’s Gemini is a suite of generative AI models, apps, and services designed to compete with tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Meta’s Llama. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of Gemini, with regular updates on new models, features, and Google’s …
AI ‘won’t replace’ creative skills, study finds
A new report from Canva encourages students’ creativity and design skills to compete in the age of AI. Other areas to focus on? Time management and problem-solving.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/ai-wont-replace-creative-skills-study-finds/…
Teaching and learning in the AI era: How the University of Sydney is empowering staff and students with AI across the institution
The University of Sydney, recognizing the growing importance of generative AI, embraced its integration into education as early as February 2023. Committed to preparing students for AI-driven workplaces, the institution aims to leverage AI to enhance teaching, research, and student …
How I Use AI to Catch Cheaters at School
It’s getting harder to spot by the day, but here are some ways you can use ChatGPT to spot student papers using ChatGPT.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-i-use-ai-to-catch-cheaters-at-school…
How I Use AI to Catch Cheaters at School
It’s getting harder to spot by the day, but here are some ways you can use ChatGPT to spot student papers using ChatGPT.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-i-use-ai-to-catch-cheaters-at-school…
A great teaching opportunity’: How one school board plans to use AI in the classroom
As students return to Ottawa Catholic schools, they will have access to AI tools for solving math problems and creating essay outlines, while teachers can use AI for lesson planning and personalized feedback. The Ottawa Catholic School Board is leading …
Soon Open-Book Exams will be Replaced by AI
By now, it’s well established that students see ChatGPT as a synonym for assignments and research papers. However, the tables are now turning and it’s the faculty’s turn to embrace the potential of AI.
I put 7 leading AI image generators to the test with the same prompt — here’s the winner
AI models for rendering individuals are increasingly producing similar results, with characters from the same prompt often looking alike across different tools. Text rendering remains inconsistent, with Ideogram standing out as the most reliable. Although Ideogram performed best overall, the …
GPT-fabricated scientific papers on Google Scholar: Key features, spread, and implications for preempting evidence manipulation
The proliferation of questionable research papers generated by AI tools like ChatGPT is increasingly evident in academic journals and repositories. Our analysis reveals that many of these AI-fabricated papers, easily found on Google Scholar, focus on controversial topics prone to …
Smartphones in schools: Australia reports improvements since imposing ban
No distractions. Schools in Australia are trying to restrict mobile phone usage during school hours.
What You Really Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI is a hot topic across all education circles, hailed by some as the future of education and critiqued by others for its potential drawbacks. While technology conferences are filled with AI-focused sessions, skeptics raise concerns about its impact on …