The author attended a Carnegie Learning webinar on AI in education, noting a blend of AI usage tips, concerns, and human-centered reflections. They also used Google Gemini to generate thematic quotes that complemented their detailed notes.
Taking AI literacy seriously
AI literacy for language learners includes understanding available AI tools, though these tools quickly become outdated and often don’t address core challenges like learner autonomy. While some believe generative AI can foster autonomy, there’s no solid evidence, and it may …
Turning off phone internet reverses brain age
Turning off internet access on smartphones for two weeks was found to improve brain function, effectively reversing cognitive age by up to 10 years. A Canadian study with 400 participants revealed that reduced online distractions can significantly boost mental performance.…
Generative AI and Learning Analytics
The rise of generative AI in education brings both opportunities for personalized learning and challenges to student engagement and ethics. This Journal of Learning Analytics special issue explores how learning analytics can help assess and guide GenAI’s impact through data-driven …
How I Optimize Google Chrome So It Boots Super Fast
We’ve all been there: you click the Chrome icon, and then… You wait. That seemingly endless pause before your homepage finally loads can be frustrating. Tired of the delay? So was I, so I optimized Chrome for a faster startup.…
Using Interactive Video Rubrics to Support Student Success
For the past four years, I’ve used interactive video rubrics in my Special Education Techniques courses at Vanier College to clearly explain assignments and grading criteria. These videos support student success by enhancing understanding and encouraging self-editing before submission.
https://eductive.ca/en/resource/using-interactive-video-rubrics-to-support-student-success…
3 Powerful, Hidden Gem Tech Tools
FETC 2025 presenter and edtech aficionado Adam Bellow shares three impactful, lesser-known tools that can benefit students and staff alike.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/edtech-tools-teachers-should-try…
When Students Use AI in Ways They Shouldn’t
Here are some ways teachers can respond when students don’t follow classroom guidelines for using AI.
How reader pens are changing lives in the classroom
Reading challenges affect many students’ confidence and academic success, often due to conditions like dyslexia or ADHD. In Australia, C-Pen Reader pens are revolutionizing support by using text-to-speech technology to help students read independently and thrive.
How AI is Transforming the College Lecture Experience
From note-taking to virtual assistants, AI has transformed the traditional lecture setting into a more interactive and efficient learning environment.
AI In Education — Up-level Your Teaching With AI By Cloning Yourself
AI agents are set to revolutionize education, as shown by the Lutz-Clone—an AI version of its creator that teaches, explains concepts, and engages students independently. This innovation marks the start of a broader shift where AI transforms how knowledge is …
AI Skeptic Creates Chatbot to Help Teachers Design Courses
While concerns about AI in education grow, expert Michael Feldstein has been developing ALDA, an open-source AI tool to help teachers design their own courses. Aimed at making course creation accessible and free, ALDA could transform both higher ed and …
Writing by hand builds reading, writing and thinking skills
Handwriting helps students slow down, think critically about language, and better express their ideas—skills increasingly vital in the age of AI tools. Research also links handwriting to improved brain development, memory, creativity, and reduced stress.
https://www.joannejacobs.com/post/writing-by-hand-builds-reading-writing-and-thinking-skills…
Make Your Word Documents Pop With a Gorgeous Table of Contents
A well-designed Table of Contents (ToC) can set up your entire document. Microsoft Word makes it easy to insert one. Then, with a few simple design tweaks, you can make it truly stand out.
https://www.makeuseof.com/word-table-of-contents-style-tips…
New ChatGPT Image Generator: Ways to Use It in Your Teaching
ChatGPT’s new image generator is truly a game changer. I’ve been experimenting with it over the past few days, and I have to say, I’m thoroughly impressed. From where I stand, we’re right at the edge of a visual revolution, …