Adobe has launched its Firefly Video Model ahead of Meta, Google, and OpenAI’s competitor generators.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/adobes-free-ai-video-generator-is-here-how-to-try-it-out…
How Google Illuminate is Transforming Education with AI Audio
Google Illuminate is an AI-driven tool that transforms written content into personalized, dynamic audio discussions, making learning more engaging and accessible. With customizable features like tone, duration, and complexity, it adapts to individual learning styles, offering a flexible, enjoyable educational …
Letters from the Future of Learning: Why Education Will Not Be Saved by Chatbots
AI chatbots cannot save education because they risk eroding human connection by offering frictionless, emotionally satisfying alternatives to real relationships. Instead, the future of education depends on balancing AI’s utility with fostering genuine human interaction, ensuring technology enhances rather than …
11 predictions concerning technology in education revisited and updated
In 2011, predictions about the future of technology in education, such as smart classrooms, personalized online lessons, and the role of teachers, largely came true. The author reflects on the continued evolution of these technologies, emphasizing the importance of teachers …
The Best Study Tools for Different Subjects: From Notion to OneNote
The article highlights how online tools like Google Calendar, Notion, OneNote, and others have replaced traditional study methods, helping students manage their time and tasks more efficiently. Each tool is reviewed for its strengths and weaknesses, guiding readers in choosing …
AI could save teachers ‘hours’ of marking time
A pilot scheme in Liverpool schools is using AI from Century Tech to help teachers personalize lessons, assign homework, and save time by automating grading. The platform, which tailors learning to each student’s needs, aims to improve educational outcomes, with …
Learning theorist gets Nobel Prize
Demis Hassabis, co-founder of DeepMind, has been awarded the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in AI and learning theory, especially through AlphaFold, which revolutionized protein structure prediction and accelerated research across fields. His deep learning innovations, such as AlphaGo …
Data can help predict where students are struggling with wellbeing
A Jisc report into a project that used analytics to help effectively target mental health and wellbeing support may offer a glimpse of the future. David Kernohan takes a look.
4 AI Tools For Education That Are Nothing Like ChatGPT
These AI tools can help you find academic papers, debunk conspiracies, and more.
https://www.techlearning.com/news/4-ai-tools-for-education-that-are-nothing-like-chatgpt…
Any potential that technology has will not be realized unless teachers are prepared to use it
This blog examines the challenges teachers face in integrating technology into their practice, despite increasing expectations to create learner-centered, tech-enhanced environments. It highlights the need for consistent support in developing ICT skills to maximize the benefits of technology in education.…
Mobile phone bans in schools: Impact on achievement
This analysis explores the relationship between mobile phone bans in schools and student performance on PISA tests, revealing a negative correlation. Even after accounting for gender, behavior, and socio-economic factors, countries with stricter phone bans tend to have lower PISA …
How AI tools are reinventing the role of educators
Chris Hess of Pearson shares five ways AI can help teachers, noting that, by 2026, AI tools could help US educators collectively save up to 3 million hours each week.
https://www.smartbrief.com/original/how-ai-tools-are-reinventing-the-role-of-educators…
myDALITE: a Peer Instruction Platform for Better Learning
As an English literature teacher at John Abbott College, I’ve found myDALITE, an open-source platform by SALTISE, to be a game-changer for engaging students and fostering deeper learning. By encouraging peer instruction and thoughtful feedback, it helps students reinforce their …
Revyze, a ‘TikTok for education’ startup, draws on Duolingo to add bite-sized learning, too
Revyze, a French startup, has defied expectations by attracting 1 million users in just two years, offering an educational app with engaging content like videos, quizzes, and curated capsules. With significant traction, including a No. 1 spot on Apple’s App …
The Future of Art: 8 AI Image Generators That Are Redefining Creativity
Discover the power of AI image generators! Learn about the 8 best tools that are revolutionizing art, design, and creativity.