Game Map, a new H5P activity, creates a game-like learning experience using questions and interactive content. Students navigate a custom map, earning points by completing predefined challenges.
One of the Best Free Photo Editors Just Got a Massive Upgrade
There are few free photo editors as good as GIMP; you typically have to fork out a small fortune to use them. Now, a massive 21 years after its last full number update, GIMP 3.0 is finally here. And let …
What is Manus, the AI agent taking on OpenAI Deep Research
After DeepSeek-R1, Chinese AI startups introduce Manus, an AI agent automating complex, time-consuming tasks. Despite high expectations, Manus may not fully justify its hype.
Microsoft is working on making it easier to talk to your PC
Windows 11’s latest Insider preview enables more natural, intuitive voice commands, replacing fixed phrases. If misunderstood, Windows will offer real-time suggestions to clarify user intent.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/windows-voice-commands-are-getting-more-natural…
Tired of Screen Addiction? This App Forces You Outside to Unlock Your Phone
Touch Grass is an iOS app designed by Rhys Kentish that requires users to physically touch outdoor grass to unlock distracting apps. Utilizing AI to verify real grass, it humorously promotes reduced screen time and increased real-world interaction.
Reading, Writing, and Thinking in the Age of AI
Writing fosters genuine expertise by requiring students to organize, integrate, and apply knowledge across contexts, a cognitive process AI cannot replicate. By embedding informal writing, iterative feedback, and synthesis into learning, educators cultivate critical thinking and deep disciplinary understanding.
I Used to Teach Students. Now I Catch ChatGPT Cheats
I once believed university was a shared intellectual pursuit. That faith has been obliterated.
8 Free Tools I Use to Automate My Windows PC
We all have repetitive tasks we wish to automate on our PCs. Fortunately, there are plenty of third-party Windows apps that can shoulder the burden and help you be more efficient with your time.
Can Turnitin Detect AI-Generated Content?
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and content creation, tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, and Bard have made it easier than ever to generate essays, reports, and even research papers. However, academic integrity remains a critical concern, prompting …
Turnitin’s new “canvas” lets students use AI and show their work
Plagiarism detection service Turnitin is setting its sights on helping educators deal with their latest headache: AI chatbots capable of doing students’ homework for them.
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/04/turnitin-students-teachers-ai-canvas…
The end of STEM: Why AI-driven education must replace an outdated model
AI systems would ensure that students are evaluated based on actual competency rather than their ability to memorize information for a test.
DuckDuckGo’s AI beats Perplexity in one big way – and it’s free to use
After giving Duck.ai a trial run, I’m increasingly favoring it over Perplexity. Here’s why.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/duckduckgos-ai-beats-perplexity-in-one-big-way-and-its-free-to-use…
How Copilot in PowerPoint Helps Me Nail Every Presentation
Building a great presentation takes time—unless you have an AI assistant. PowerPoint’s Copilot helps with the manual labor so you can focus on nailing your delivery. It works, and I’m not going back.
Pedagogical Humility — Interview with Annie Lapierre
Annie Lapierre, an experienced teacher and pedagogical counsellor at Cégep de Saint-Félicien, specializes in culturally relevant education programs for First Nations communities. She emphasizes pedagogical humility and is returning to teaching Special Education Techniques in Indigenous territories.
https://eductive.ca/en/resource/pedagogical-humility-interview-with-annie-lapierre…
The Framework Google Uses to Solve Its Hardest Problems Can Work for Anyone. Here’s What to Do.
When stuck on a difficult problem, consider the “monkey and the pedestal” approach from Alphabet’s innovation factory, X. This framework helps prioritize solving the hardest part (“monkey”) first, saving significant time and effort.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/how-google-solves-its-toughest-problems/487368…