In this guide, we discuss Microsoft Copilot and how to access it on all your devices, from a smartphone app to the web.
Let’s carefully think about how we use AI in education
We are not wary or opposed to using AI to enhance learning. In fact, we believe it has tremendous potential to support teachers and empower learners if used correctly. However, policymakers and educators must ask the right questions about its …
AI for Teachers, an Open Textbook
This book is an essential read. It is clear, well-written, well organized and well resourced.
Best Gamification Tools for Teachers
These are all platforms that have enjoyed and are still enjoying a growing popularity among the education community. Using them will enable you to easily incorporate the ethos of gamified education allowing you to create gameful learning experiences in class.…
Microsoft celebrates Copliot’s first anniversary with a new Deep Search tool that could help dethrone Google from its search dominance
Microsoft is shipping many features to Copilot to improve its usability, including OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo model.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/copliot-first-anniversary-new-deep-search-gpt-4-turbo…
ChatGPT-4 Vision can now control every app on your PC
The emergence of AI agents like ChatGPT-4 Vision is a significant milestone, as these systems are not just reactive but proactive, capable of anticipating user needs and taking action autonomously. This shift is not a peek into a far-off future; …
Australia has its first framework for AI use in schools – but we need to proceed with caution
Australia’s Federal and state governments have just released a national framework for generative AI in schools. This paves the way for generative AI – algorithms that can create new content – to be used routinely in classrooms around the country.…
How can online instructors enhance student performance by effectively participating in asynchronous online discussions?
The positive effect of instructor participation was greater regarding the quality of student participation, student achievements and student emotions.
Einstein’s Secret to Effective Problem-Solving
Albert Einstein once said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.” This quote is more than just a clever remark; it encapsulates a fundamental …
Google Files’ Smart Search can find text and objects in images and documents
Google’s Files app recently added a new Smart Search option. It’s supposed to make it easier to find information in documents and images that would otherwise be complicated to search for using just the file name.
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-files-smart-search-text-objects-images-documents…
9000 Free Courses from Tech Giants: Learn from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and More
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Notetaking Formats For Students
In the book Study Without Stress by Eugenia G. Kelman and Kathleen Straker, the authors cover five different note formats: flashcards, diagrams, flowcharts, charts and tables, and combinations.
Instapaper vs Pocket in 2023: The Best Read-It-Later Apps for Bookmarked Pages
Among read-it-later apps, there are two front runners: Instapaper and Pocket. Although both services do the same thing – save articles, images and videos for later reading – they each have their own unique features. Read our take on which …
How to help students get the best out of blended learning
What are students looking for in their hybrid classrooms? Bavani Divo, Miriam Wun and Eric Chua discuss their recent findings from student focus groups on the subject.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-help-students-get-best-out-blended-learning…
Free Moodle Hosting Options To Start Your Online Learning Portal
Are you looking for a free Moodle™ hosting platform to start your online learning portal, be it as an individual or part of an organization of any size? Below you can find some of the best alternatives available, varying in …