We put the top three voice assistants to the test. Who will reign supreme?
https://www.makeuseof.com/siri-vs-alexa-vs-google-smarter-answering-questions…
LaSalle College unveils its new generation of FLEX classrooms
With the well-being of students as a top priority, LaSalle College invested in ultra-high-tech classrooms to facilitate hyflex teaching, where both remote and in-person classes are taught simultaneously. The name of the game: provide versatility and flexibility to students without …
Reinforcement learning frustrates humans in teamplay, MIT study finds
Artificial intelligence has proven that complicated board and video games are no longer the exclusive domain of the human mind. From chess to Go to StarCraft, AI systems that use reinforcement learning algorithms have outperformed human world champions in recent …
How to see who’s tracking you online and how to easily stop it
If you’ve become hyper-aware of being tracked online and having your data collected without your explicit consent, you’ve arrived at the right place. We describe how to stop yourself from being tracked, or how to limit it anyway.
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How to Use Google Books
Google Books is one of my favorite search tools. Unfortunately, students often overlook it as a research tool unless they’ve been shown how it works. In this short video I provide a demonstration of the key features of the current …
As Facebook Changes Name to Meta, Company Wants to Pull Education Into Its ‘Metaverse’
Facebook changed its corporate name to Meta yesterday, as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s sweeping vision of creating a next-generation “embodied” internet inspired by science fiction, where users, as he described it, will be “in the experience, not just looking …
Google unveils ‘Pathways’, a next-gen AI that can be trained to multitask
Google’s new AI architecture could turn machine learning systems from one-trick ponies into much more versatile and insightful programs.
How Early Should Kids Learn to Code?
Should children be taught computer programming and be exposed to high-tech at an early age? ‘After reading, writing and arithmetic, ‘one expert stresses, ‘it’s important for kids to know programming’.
Grammarly vs. Microsoft Editor: Which Is the Best Grammar Checking Tool?
Looking for the best grammar checking tool between Grammarly and Microsoft Editor, but not sure which to pick? Find out which one to choose here.
https://www.makeuseof.com/grammarly-vs-microsoft-editor/
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10 eLearning WordPress Themes
Learning sites have been widely popular due to the need for people to upskill. A lot of learning sites have popped up catering to different learning needs. For those who want to put up an educational site, you would need …
10 Advanced Microsoft Word Features That’ll Make Your Life Easier
Microsoft Word wouldn’t be the tool it is without its productive features. Here are several features that can help you every day.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-hidden-microsoft-word-features-will-make-life-easier…
Programming as a Second Language
Most schools view computer programming as just a technical ability. Steve McIntosh challenges today’s school curriculums to view computer programming as a substitute for foreign language in that it has quickly become essential to society.
https://www.ted.com/talks/steve_mcintosh_programming_as_a_second_language…
The 8 Best Platforms for Online Writing Courses in 2021
Looking to improve your writing skills? Then check out these online writing courses.
https://www.makeuseof.com/best-online-writing-courses-platforms/…
High schoolers, educators decry split focus of hybrid learning model
Students on both sides of hybrid model complain of tech issues, disruptions in learning.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hybrid-learning-high-school-1.6217868…
MOOCs Are Back
MOOCs are back big time. What does their resurgence mean for higher education in Canada?