Here’s what research shows about the effectiveness of technology for learning and when less tech can be more productive.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/research-effectiveness-technology-learning…
Why Free Learning Needs Free Artificial Intelligence
‘Free learning’ involves both zero cost and open access to educational opportunities. It should be treated as fundamental societal infrastructure, but achieving this requires balancing equitable access with sustainable economic participation. Without this balance, inequalities in education and exploitation, particularly …
What you need to know about UNESCO’s new AI competency frameworks for students and teachers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world and changing the way we live, work and learn. To help education systems keep pace, UNESCO is launching two new AI competency frameworks – one for students and one for teachers.
Best Tiny URL Creators
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 …
People name 10 things they believe will likely disappear in the next 10 years
It is inevitable to stop the world from transforming everyday. What’s popular now may be forgotten completely in a decade.
Interplay of Learning, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Education: Keynote Session of the 2024 Saltise Conference
In June 2024, an online keynote at the SALTISE conference by Prof. Mutlu Cukurova, titled “Interplay of Learning, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence in Education,” explored the integration of AI and data analytics in educational settings. This summary presents key insights …
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 …