OpenAI and the Wharton School hope to inform educators of how they can effectively implement generative AI strategies into the classroom.
https://fortune.com/education/articles/openai-chatgpt-university-of-pennsylvania-wharton-course…
Judge Rules in Favor of School That Gave Student a Bad Grade for Using AI
A federal judge has ruled that a Massachusetts school was likely within its rights to discipline a student who used generative artificial intelligence to complete an assignment.
New interactive AI tool makes textbooks come to life
Augmented Physics uses AI to turn static textbook diagrams into interactive 3D simulations, helping students visualize dynamic phenomena like motion and energy. Powered by Meta’s Segment Anything model, it identifies objects in images, animates them, and applies physics principles for …
The time has come to reimagine college textbooks for the modern digital era
The article highlights the importance of textbooks as curated, accurate, and expert-driven educational tools, advocating for their transformation through digital technology and knowledge engineering. This approach enhances learning by introducing intelligent textbooks that use controlled vocabularies and advanced mapping to …
Predicting student performance: an application of data mining methods with an educational Web-based system
Web-based educational technologies enable researchers to analyze student learning by applying data mining to usage patterns, predicting final grades based on logged data. Using a combination of classifiers and a genetic algorithm (GA), the study significantly improves prediction accuracy, aiding …
Most Useful ChatGPT Prompts for Students: Here’s Our Guide
Here’s how you can make the most out of ChatGPT. It will help you in your studies and solve difficult questions.
Google’s AI ‘learning companion’ takes chatbot answers a step further
Google’s Learn About AI tool has more educational, textbook-style responses to guide you through new topics.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/11/24293891/google-learn-about-ai-search-educational…
People are fleeing Elon Musk’s X in droves. What’s happening on Threads and Bluesky?
The social network formerly known as Twitter is rapidly bleeding users. But if you’re among them, will you feel more at home on Bluesky, Threads, or Mastodon?
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/elon-musk-twitter-x-bluesky-threads-mastodon-b2649491.html…
5 Problems on Your Computer That Might be Caused by Malware
Malware is the scary boogeyman of computers, supposedly capable of destroying everything you know and love. But what does it actually look like? How can you tell when your computer is infected? If your computer has any of the following …
Microsoft’s first ever Windows 11 desktop PC costs just $349, but there is a catch
Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 365 Link, its first desktop PC priced at $349, which streams Windows 11 from the cloud instead of running a local operating system. Designed for enterprise and education users, this compact, cloud-dependent device prioritizes simplicity …
How I Record and Edit a Podcast Using Just My Phone
I prefer recording and editing podcasts on my iPhone using the Voice Memos app and third-party tools like WavePad and SoundLab, as it streamlines my workflow while maintaining good audio quality. My process involves cutting unwanted parts, adjusting sound levels, …
Microsoft Teams will help you speak in a foreign language during meetings
Microsoft’s interpreter feature uses AI for real-time speech translation.
Virtual Reality to Teach Communication
The game Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is used to teach communication skills in technical programs at Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, leveraging virtual reality to create an engaging and educational experience. Students work in pairs to defuse a bomb, fostering teamwork, stress …
Google’s Audio Overview transforms your meeting notes into engaging podcasts
Google’s AI-driven NotebookLM, first showcased at I/O 2023, is now officially launched and no longer experimental as of October 2024. This marks a significant step, given Google’s past of revealing ambitious projects that sometimes don’t reach full release.
Small Language Models Gaining Popularity While LLMs Still Go Strong
Small language models (SLMs) are gaining popularity alongside large language models (LLMs), offering a “best of both worlds” approach in AI applications. While LLMs, like ChatGPT, rely on vast data sets to mimic human language patterns, SLMs provide more efficient, …