A professor argues that, amid widespread student AI use, handwritten, tech-free writing remains essential for preserving authentic thinking and learning.
I replaced Chrome, Arc, Opera, and Firefox with one free, open-source browser
After testing nearly every major browser, the author argues that choosing a better browser matters more than most people realize and Zen ultimately replaced them all.
https://www.makeuseof.com/replaced-chrome-arc-opera-and-firefox-with-one-free-open-source-browser…
Putting educators at the center of AI learning
Google is expanding the AI Opportunity Fund throughout the Asia-Pacific region with $10 million to equip 4.7 million students, teachers and workers with AI skills.
A writing professor’s new task in the age of AI: Teaching students when to struggle
The author argues that in the age of generative AI, educators should be neither blindly pro- nor anti-AI, but focused on creating strong learning environments where experimentation, expertise, trust, and perseverance guide student learning.
Private school proposes bringing AI-powered education to Boston
Boston officials are reviewing Alpha School Boston, a proposed private AI-driven school using two-hour adaptive tutoring blocks and afternoon enrichment workshops for up to 50 students.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/alpha-school-boston-ai-tutors-proposal/71185200…
You can now use Google Translate to practice your pronunciation with real-time AI feedback
Google Translate is celebrating its 20th birthday, marking the occasion with something users have been requesting for a long time. Google is introducing pronunciation practice, which is now available on Android for English, Spanish, and Hindi in the US and …
AI Ate My Homework: Big and Small Solutions for Educators Now
In the age of AI, meaningful active learning helps students build agency, critical thinking, creativity, and real-world skills that AI cannot replace.
Nature’ Retracts Paper on the Benefits of ChatGPT in Education
Nature retracted a meta-analysis claiming ChatGPT improves student learning because serious discrepancies undermined confidence in the study’s analysis and conclusions.
https://www.404media.co/nature-retracts-paper-on-the-benefits-of-chatgpt-in-education…
How to Become an AI-Literate Teacher: A Free Step-by-Step Guide
Most teachers are not resisting AI; they need practical, step-by-step guidance to build real AI literacy and use it critically, confidently, and responsibly.
Gen Z Is Turning Against AI in an Incredible Way
Gen Z’s growing backlash against AI is driven by fears of job loss, ethical concerns, environmental impact, weakened critical thinking, and frustration with AI’s rapid intrusion into work and education.
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/gen-z-turning-against-ai…
How should schools teach AI? Three models to consider
AI literacy in Canada will depend on how provinces embed it in curricula and whether they frame it as basic app use or as digital citizenship grounded in concepts, ethics, and critical thinking.
Decoding Khan Academy’s Mission: Free World-Class Education for Anyone, Anywhere
A deep reflection on Khan Academy’s mission, international strategy, and the gap between ambitious goals and ground realities in resource-constrained classrooms. Drawing from my interview experience and secondary research across India, Pakistan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
https://guptasudhir.com/blog/decoding-khan-academy-mission-world-class-education…
Do Students Rely on AI? Analysis of Student-ChatGPT Conversations from a Field Study
Study shows students had low and often ineffective reliance on ChatGPT-4 in quizzes, with persistent misuse patterns and clear behavioral predictors, highlighting the need for better training and smarter AI design to support effective and ethical use.
I wasted money on cleanup apps before realizing Windows had one built in
Windows already includes a free built-in cleanup tool, Storage Sense, making many third-party PC “optimizer” apps unnecessary.
https://www.makeuseof.com/wasted-money-on-cleanup-apps-before-realizing-windows-had-one-built-in…
5 reasons your next monitor upgrade matters way more than buying a new GPU
There are a bunch of reasons you should prioritize investing in a new display before you cast off your current graphics card. Resolution and refresh rate upgrades are key, as is the sheer pedigree of the underlying quality of your …