AI has rapidly transformed education, sparking both excitement and skepticism among educators. While concerns about ethics, bias, and academic integrity are valid, leveraging AI thoughtfully through tools and effective prompt engineering can enhance teaching and learning.
Opera’s New Air Browser Is All About Mindfulness—and It Actually Works
Opera Air builds on Opera’s hygge-inspired concept with a minimalist design and relaxation-focused apps for concentration, focus, and exercise. Launched in January 2025, it promotes calm and well-being.
How some University of Alabama faculty are embracing AI in teaching
Professors at the University of Alabama, initially skeptical of AI, co-founded the AI Teaching Enhancement Initiative (AITEI) in 2023 to explore ethical AI use in education, focusing on defending against misuse while integrating AI into classrooms.
How Teachers Are Actually Using A.I. to Reduce Burnout
A.I. tools are being integrated in both online education and real classrooms to help teachers tackle complex decisions.
4 Reasons Why AI Checkers Might Flag Your Writing
AI writing detectors often misidentify human writing due to grammar, word choice, and style, causing issues for students. This article explores why it happens and how to address it.
https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-why-ai-checkers-might-flag-your-writing…
Digital Detox: a Balanced Approach to Technology in Education
As digital exposure grows, educators are rethinking its impact and exploring digital detox in the classroom. This article examines the trend, its driving factors, and practical solutions for balanced technology use.
https://eductive.ca/en/resource/digital-detox-a-balanced-approach-to-technology-in-education…
UK’s first AI classroom without teachers sparks debate
Britain’s first teacherless AI classroom may be an “outlier”, but it underlines the potential benefits and risks of a UK government drive to rollout artificial intelligence in education, experts say.
AI In Education: Preparing Students To Lead In The Age Of Machines
AI enhances education through personalization and efficiency but cannot replace human creativity and ethical reasoning. By balancing innovation with human-centered values, we can empower educators to shape future leaders.
When It Comes to AI Tools, These Are the 7 Ones Worth Paying For
While many AI tools are empty hype, some are a fantastic return on investment. From grammar correction to note summarization, AI technology can make your day much easier—you just have to know which AI tools are worth the money.
Canadians need better skills training and recognition to tackle 21st century challenges
While Canada gets decent grades in numeracy, literacy and problem-solving, the country is not a superstar performer.
How Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Made a Model that Rivals OpenAI
When Chinese quant hedge fund founder Liang Wenfeng went into AI research, he took 10,000 Nvidia chips and assembled a team of young, ambitious talent. Two years later, DeepSeek exploded on the scene.
https://link.wired.com/view/5cc9e28e2ddf9c1a7adf9043mtzb9.5gen/667ae323…
A Student’s Guide to Not Writing with ChatGPT
OpenAI’s “A Student’s Guide to Writing with ChatGPT” is reviewed with counterpoints from a university researcher, addressing its 12 suggestions and concluding with ethical, cognitive, and environmental considerations for students. The article also responds to critical feedback, highlighting the complexities …
AI and higher education: notes from early 2025
Bryan Alexander reports on AI in the (U.S.) academic community in early 2025, including a deepening divide over AI in academia, both in higher ed and the K-12 sector, some projects such as the AI Skills Coalition by AI for …
Educational AI toolboxes
This is a spreadsheet put together by Yishay Mor comparing various AI ‘toolboxes’ for education.
How to Detect AI Writing
You can use AI itself to spot cheating and plagiarism via AI. Here’s how.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-detect-ai-writing…