This article highlights a curated list of AI Chrome extensions tailored for teachers, emphasizing the importance of adapting to AI’s growing presence in education. It encourages educators to embrace AI tools to enhance teaching and keep pace with students’ widespread …
People are fleeing Elon Musk’s X in droves. What’s happening on Threads and Bluesky?
The social network formerly known as Twitter is rapidly bleeding users. But if you’re among them, will you feel more at home on Bluesky, Threads, or Mastodon?
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/elon-musk-twitter-x-bluesky-threads-mastodon-b2649491.html…
AI-generated poetry is indistinguishable from human-written poetry and is rated more favorably
This study explored whether non-expert readers could differentiate AI-generated poems from human-authored ones and found they performed below chance levels, often misidentifying AI poems as human-authored. AI-generated poems were rated more favorably for qualities like rhythm and beauty, suggesting flawed …
These 4 fantastic sites offer more than 17,000 free online courses
Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, advance your career, or simply satisfy your curiosity, these four platforms offer some of the best free online courses available.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91231243/free-online-courses-coursera-khan-academy-edx…
6 Ways Your Computer Isn’t as Secure as You Think
Just because you have a working antivirus and a password doesn’t mean your computer is impenetrable. You may be making your computer vulnerable without even realizing it!
https://www.makeuseof.com/ways-computer-isnt-as-secure-as-you-think…
4 Strategies to Help Teachers Embrace AI in Their Work (Downloadable)
Below is a downloadable tip sheet that spells out recommendations school and district leaders should consider as they think about AI implementation.
People are fleeing Elon Musk’s X in droves. What’s happening on Threads and Bluesky?
The social network formerly known as Twitter is rapidly bleeding users. But if you’re among them, will you feel more at home on Bluesky, Threads, or Mastodon?
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/elon-musk-twitter-x-bluesky-threads-mastodon-b2649491.html…
Google’s AI ‘learning companion’ takes chatbot answers a step further
Google’s Learn About AI tool has more educational, textbook-style responses to guide you through new topics.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/11/24293891/google-learn-about-ai-search-educational…
Most Useful ChatGPT Prompts for Students: Here’s Our Guide
Here’s how you can make the most out of ChatGPT. It will help you in your studies and solve difficult questions.
Predicting student performance: an application of data mining methods with an educational Web-based system
Web-based educational technologies enable researchers to analyze student learning by applying data mining to usage patterns, predicting final grades based on logged data. Using a combination of classifiers and a genetic algorithm (GA), the study significantly improves prediction accuracy, aiding …
The time has come to reimagine college textbooks for the modern digital era
The article highlights the importance of textbooks as curated, accurate, and expert-driven educational tools, advocating for their transformation through digital technology and knowledge engineering. This approach enhances learning by introducing intelligent textbooks that use controlled vocabularies and advanced mapping to …
Virtual Reality to Teach Communication
The game Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is used to teach communication skills in technical programs at Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, leveraging virtual reality to create an engaging and educational experience. Students work in pairs to defuse a bomb, fostering teamwork, stress …
Microsoft Teams will help you speak in a foreign language during meetings
Microsoft’s interpreter feature uses AI for real-time speech translation.
How I Record and Edit a Podcast Using Just My Phone
I prefer recording and editing podcasts on my iPhone using the Voice Memos app and third-party tools like WavePad and SoundLab, as it streamlines my workflow while maintaining good audio quality. My process involves cutting unwanted parts, adjusting sound levels, …
Microsoft’s first ever Windows 11 desktop PC costs just $349, but there is a catch
Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 365 Link, its first desktop PC priced at $349, which streams Windows 11 from the cloud instead of running a local operating system. Designed for enterprise and education users, this compact, cloud-dependent device prioritizes simplicity …