DawsonITE is a blog devoted to Educational Technology. It's compiled by Rafael Scapin, Coordinator of Educational Technology at Dawson College in Montreal (Canada).
Another day, another new and slightly unexpected AI development. This time, it’s DeepSeek. It’s been hard to miss the news, but in case you have, here’s a quick summary:
https://nationalcentreforai.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/01/28/deepseek-initial-advice…
The rapid pace of technological advancement means that colleges without a clear strategy for innovation will struggle to compete.
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.
This is a spreadsheet put together by Yishay Mor comparing various AI ‘toolboxes’ for education.
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…
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…
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 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.
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.
While Canada gets decent grades in numeracy, literacy and problem-solving, the country is not a superstar performer.
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…
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 …
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 …
This is a slide presentation reporting on results from a survey of 1,681 responses from faculty members of 52 participating institutions across 28 countries. Faculty see more advantages than disadvantages in the use of AI in higher education.
AI technology is everywhere, from phones to drive-through ordering systems. Given that companies like Google, Microsoft and Apple are putting AI into everything, it’s good to stay up to date on all the latest terminology.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-glossary-49-ai-terms-everyone-should-know…