Closed captions, originally intended for individuals with hearing impairments, now benefit many users by improving accessibility in diverse contexts, a key principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). At Dawson College, this has inspired an initiative to explore and apply …
Google’s free NotebookLM AI app is out now for Android and iOS
Google has launched mobile versions of its AI-powered NotebookLM tool for Android and iOS, just ahead of Google I/O 2025. The app lets users upload various sources to summarize and answer questions, bringing key features of the web version to …
AI Tool Shows Teachers What They Do in the Classroom — and How to Do It Better
Teacher coaching app scans classroom video and maps who is speaking, for how long and whether discussion is respectful and on topic.
Why Salman Khan Thinks AI Isn’t Ready Yet for Most Students
While there’s widespread agreement that education needs transformation, relying solely on high-tech solutions may miss the mark. Salman Khan suggests the future classroom should mirror today’s best classrooms, emphasizing meaningful interaction over just advanced tools.
https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-features/why-salman-khan-thinks-ai-isnt-ready-yet-for-most-students…
Why AI Won’t Replace Teachers In Classrooms: An ASEAN Perspective – OpEd
Despite advances in AI, global demand for teachers is rising sharply, with tens of millions more needed by 2030 to meet education goals. AI is seen as a supportive tool, not a replacement, as high-quality educators remain essential to effective …
How Students Use Gadgets to Boost Productivity
Students today rely heavily on digital devices like smartphones and laptops to enhance productivity, manage assignments, and prepare for exams. These gadgets help streamline their studies and optimize academic performance in a fast-paced educational environment.
AI Agents Are Coming to a Classroom Near You
AI agents have the potential to personalize learning at scale, reducing teacher workload and enhancing student engagement.
The Hidden Ecological Cost of AI: Our Planet Pays the Price
Though AI appears sleek and immaterial, it relies on vast physical and ecological infrastructures. From high energy consumption to mining for hardware, its environmental toll is significant yet often overlooked.
An AI-generated radio host in Australia went unnoticed for months
The show, called Workdays with Thy, uses the AI-generated voice and likeness of a real person during a four-hour segment.
https://www.theverge.com/news/656245/australian-radio-station-ai-dj-workdays-with-thy…
A qualitative systematic review on AI empowered self-regulated learning in higher education
This review analyzes 14 studies on how AI tools, like chatbots and adaptive feedback systems, support self-regulated learning (SRL) in higher education. It highlights AI’s potential across SRL phases while stressing the need for human-centered integration to preserve student autonomy …
This Free AI Presentation Tool Beat PowerPoint (And Took 5 Minutes)
Building a stylish slide deck often means staring at a blank slide and wrestling with layouts, fonts, and images. Adobe Express’s AI Presentation tool promises a full deck in minutes. I tested it with a “Two-Minute Rule” procrastination-busting explainer slide …
Forget ChatGPT -— here’s the 5 best AI tools you’ve probably never heard of
While ChatGPT dominates the AI chatbot landscape, many lesser-known tools offer unique capabilities beyond common uses. This piece highlights five standout AI tools worth exploring outside the usual big tech options.
https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/forget-chatgpt-heres-the-five-best-ai-tools-you-might-not-have-heard-of…
This is the future of AI, according to Nvidia
The chip giant’s latest research highlights a new generation of AI that moves beyond chatbots—enabling machines to act, adapt, and reason in real-world settings across robotics, biotech, and mobility.
Revamping a Course on Entrepreneurship by Integrating Technologies
Champlain College Saint-Lambert redesigned its Incubator 2 course to integrate AI, emerging tech, and expert mentoring, transforming student engagement and skill development. The updated format fosters innovation and practical tech management skills, with strong positive feedback from students.
https://eductive.ca/en/resource/revamping-a-course-on-entrepreneurship-by-integrating-technologies…
Microsoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts
Microsoft is now requiring new account sign-ups to use secure, passwordless methods like passkeys and push notifications by default. This move aligns with its redesigned sign-in interface optimized for a smoother, password-free experience.
https://www.theverge.com/news/659929/microsoft-passwordless-passkeys-by-default…