Two years after ChatGPT’s release, educators remain divided on AI in assessment—some ban it, others embrace it, and many struggle with inconsistent policies. AI detection tools help but fail to solve the deeper issue of designing valid assessments.
The Costs of AI in Education
Universities are purchasing AI licenses not for access or equity but for the illusion of control, believing large-scale adoption will help them manage student use. However, students already have free or low-cost access to top AI tools, and institutional AI …
New Tools. Old Complaints. Why AI Won’t Kill Education or Fix it
AI won’t kill education. But will it kill learning? The challenge isn’t AI itself—it’s whether students can still think for themselves when the answers are always one click away.
https://www.coolcatteacher.com/artificial-intelligence-in-schools…
The Best Online Backup Services of 2025
If you have a lot of sensitive data on your devices, it’s a good idea to back up your data. You never know what could happen to any of them. We picked the best online backup services to keep your …
How I Made Copilot in Microsoft Word My Writing Partner
Copilot in Word allows you to leverage the power of AI to go from a blank page to a complete draft. But apart from just writing from scratch, I’ve also been using Copilot to analyze and transform my documents.
https://www.makeuseof.com/using-copilot-microsoft-word-writing…
6 Ways to Transcribe Audio Without Installing An App
Reading is quicker than listening. Transcriptions help, but installing an app just to transcribe audio is a waste of space. These online tools let you do it instantly, no downloads required.
The New York Times adopts AI tools in the newsroom
The outlet is reportedly encouraging staff to use AI to suggest edits, headlines, and questions to ask during interviews.
https://www.theverge.com/news/613989/new-york-times-internal-ai-tools-echo…
How good are passkeys in 2025 or do I still need a password manager?
With passkeys gaining support from Google and Apple, many wonder if password managers are still necessary in 2025. This explores whether passkeys can fully replace traditional passwords and simplify account security.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/passkeys-in-2025-do-i-still-need-a-password-manager…
I Tested 4 Chrome Browser Extension AI Chatbots, and This Is the Best One
There are so many AI chatbot extensions for Google Chrome that finding a good one in the stack of poorly designed tools is an overwhelming task. So, I’ve tested four of the most popular AI chatbot extensions to find the …
AI math tutor: ChatGPT can be as effective as human help, study suggests
A study in PLOS One found that AI-generated hints from ChatGPT help students learn math as effectively as human tutors. Students showed similar improvements in algebra and statistics with AI or human guidance.
ChatGPT’s scheduled task feature is a game changer — 5 prompts to try first
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Tasks, allowing users to set automated reminders and scheduled prompts. Currently in beta for ChatGPT Plus users, Tasks sync across devices and run automatically, even offline.
6 Underrated Microsoft Office Features You’re Not Using
Microsoft Office is packed with features, but most people only scratch the surface. Even after a decade of use, I still find hidden gems that greatly improve my productivity and workflow.
https://www.makeuseof.com/underrated-microsoft-office-features…
Hacking Your Studying: The Best AI Platforms For College Students
AI can be a powerful study tool, helping students save time and focus on learning instead of rewriting notes. After researching various platforms, I’ve found the most effective and free AI tools to help ace exams.
How Much Does It Cost to Build an Online Course?
The cost of developing online courses is a hot topic, yet no standardized model exists to measure or compare expenses across institutions. The lack of a common framework hinders benchmarking, making it difficult to assess whether online courses are more …
State of Higher Ed LMS Market for US and Canada: Year-End 2024 Edition
It has now been more than 15 years of sharing the LMS Market share graphic, commonly known as the squid diagram. With the release of our Year-End 2024 report last week for On EdTech Enterprise subscribers, it’s time for us …