Category: Edtech

This is my updated list of backchannel and informal assessment tools for gathering real-time feedback from students.

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2023/02/10-tools-for-gathering-real-time.html…

It has a lot of caveats, but this AI text classifier can at least help people determine if what they’re reading was written by a human.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/31/23579942/chatgpt-ai-text-detection-openai-classifier…

Below, we explore five predictions for AI and the future of learning, knowledge, and education.

https://a16z.com/2023/02/08/the-future-of-learning-education-knowledge-in-the-age-of-ai/…

A wide range of online courses from MIT are available for free on edX. Find comprehensive courses on everything from machine learning with Python to creating policies for science, technology, and innovation.

https://mashable.com/uk/deals/best-free-online-courses-mit…

In the 3rd year of the nursing program, students must complete a practicum in medicine and surgery. This practicum is demanding: the step is quite high between the medicine and surgery practicum in the 2nd year and the one in …

Google is launching an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered chatbot called Bard to rival ChatGPT. Bard will be used by a group of testers before being rolled out to the public in the coming weeks, the firm said. Bard is built …

If you are looking for a powerful tool to create interactive digital quizzes, iSpring QuizMaker is a very good option to consider. iSpring QuizMaker is a quiz creation tool that you can use to create interactive quizzes, surveys, and assessments. …

Different universities, colleges, and high schools have different standards. What is good and allowed for one, will be a red flag for another one. Mostly, no more than 20% of text coincidence can be tolerated, while more means the text …

The five top picks presented here are computer-base programs—not apps for mobile devices. And because they’re free you can give them all a try to determine which one best suits your needs.

https://www.shutterbug.com/content/best-free-photo-editing-software-2023-video

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From Python to Java Script, you can learn the basics of computer programming and web design with these online courses from Harvard, MIT, and Yale.

https://www.fitwirr.com/articles/computer-programming-courses/…

After a few years of staying mostly under the radar, Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are back with a new project. It’s an app called Artifact, a name Systrom told Platformer’s Casey Newton is designed to evoke the …

The highly anticipated new displays include new features and options focused on sustainability and ease of use, for a strategic long-term investment for schools.

https://edcircuit.com/smart-technologies-rolls-out-two-new-editions-of-the-only-true-multi-user-interactive-display/…

If you’re looking for a little weekend project, starting a YouTube channel could be a good one for you. Whether you make a YouTube channel simply to share instructional videos with your students or you make a YouTube channel with …

Educational videos can be a great way to engage students and create a more interactive learning experience. With the right tools and a bit of creativity, anyone can create an educational video that’s both informative and engaging.  In this blog …

PowerPoint presentation by Torrey Trust, Ph.D., College of Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Vo9w4ftPx-rizdWyaYoB-pQ3DzK1n325OgDgXsnt0X0/edit#slide=id.p…