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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 …

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…

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 …

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 …

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzz word in recent years and continues to change our lives in new and exciting ways. In 2023, we can expect to see new AI trends and applications that will further impact the world. …

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…

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 …

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 …

“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/…

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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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/…

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…

You’ve probably already seen DALL-E’s creations blowing up online. How exactly does this generative AI model work?

https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-dall-e-ai-image-generator/…

The decision follows a review by Canada’s chief information officer, and the app “presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security”, a government spokesperson said in a statement.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64792894…