Here are some tips on how to use past papers effectively to level up your revision.
https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/advice/revision-help/how-to-use-past-exam-papers-to-revise-effectively…
Learning Types by Tim Klapdor
Learning Types is a resources developed to create and share a typology of learning to aid the design and development of engaging learning experiences.
Inside an Effort to Build an AI Assistant for Designing Course Materials
AI developers are pushing to create AI tutors, but edtech expert Michael Feldstein sees a better use in helping educators design course materials. Feldstein’s AI Learning Design Assistant (ALDA) aims to guide instructors through course creation, potentially reducing development time …
Google Spends $25M on AI Training for Teachers
Google.org, the tech company’s philanthropy arm, plans to invest over $25 million to support five education nonprofits in helping educators and students learn more about how to use artificial intelligence.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/google-spends-25m-on-ai-training-for-teachers/2024/09…
Can AI make scientific discoveries?
A recent paper from Harvard researchers argues that while AI excels at optimizing known problems, it struggles with the “hard problem” of independently discovering and defining new scientific questions, a task still reliant on human creativity and insight.
High Structure Courses
A high structure course emphasizes frequent assessments and active learning, with regular pre- and post-class evaluations to reinforce student preparation and understanding. By offering consistent support, it aims to enhance success, particularly for students who struggle with self-organization.
These schools don’t fear artificial intelligence. They put it to work
Researchers at Arizona State University, Harvard University, and Georgia Institute of Technology view AI as a tool, not as a threat.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91186463/ai-ignition-schools-2024…
10 Microsoft Edge Settings I Changed to Enhance My Browsing Experience
If you are switching to Microsoft Edge from Chrome or Firefox, I highly recommend changing some default settings as the browser isn’t perfect out of the box. Here are the settings I changed to enhance my browsing experience with Edge.…
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Context, Rules and Limits
We are going to talk about artificial intelligence in education in broad, general terms. I will first discuss what AI is and how it works, ever so briefly, and then look at the three major topics of the conference: context, …
What a 63-Year Teaching Veteran Thinks of AI
Strever shares her unique perspective on AI, having lived through the invention of both the computer and the calculator.
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-a-63-year-teaching-veteran-thinks-of-ai/2024/09…
Pearson Launches New AI-Powered Study Tools
Digital learning company Pearson has introduced several new AI-powered tools to help provide students personalized help from within their e-textbooks or study platforms. The tools are available through Pearson+ Channels, the video tutorial library part of the company’s e-textbook subscription …
ASBA Releases Artificial Intelligence Policy Guidance for K-12 Education
The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) has released its Artificial Intelligence Policy Guidance to help school boards integrate AI in K-12 education for the 2024/25 school year. The guidance covers ethical AI use, data privacy, and equity, encouraging educators and …
Be Internet Awesome World: A fun new game to learn about online safety
Google’s new gaming experience on Roblox teaches kids how to be safe online.
https://blog.google/technology/safety-security/be-internet-awesome-roblox…
This ChatGPT Feature Helps Me Get Personalized Results for Every Query
When I first encountered ChatGPT’s Memories feature, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But after using it for a while, I’ve realized the world of difference it makes in the quality of responses I get. It’s like having a digital …
Microsoft’s Office apps are getting more useful Copilot AI features
Copilot can now help organize your Outlook inbox, perform advanced analytics in Excel, and build better PowerPoint decks.