Duolingo helped start learning Spanish, but repetitive practice led to disengagement, with Google Translate becoming the primary practical tool.
https://www.androidpolice.com/thought-duolingo-enough-until-using-google-translate…
Faculty Push Back Against OpenAI Deals
As higher ed institutions pay tech companies millions to provide students and faculty access to custom AI-powered tools, some faculty in Colorado and California are pushing back.
Opera Neon now lets external AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude control your browser
Opera has announced the availability of the MCP Connector for Opera Neon. This will allow users to enable an external AI client to connect directly to the browser, access the web, and perform actions autonomously. This will allow you to …
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A great selection of tools to help you discover books across a wide range of subjects.
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How to Build Practice-Based Learning Activities with AI
Four evidence-based methods for designing, building & deploying active learning activities with your favourite LLM.
https://drphilippahardman.substack.com/p/how-to-build-practice-based-learning…
Using AI makes writing more bland, study finds
Teams from Google and leading universities found that large-language models change the voice, tone and intended meaning of human authors.
Mapping Out Claude Courses
Curious about Claude’s offerings, I asked it to lay out the courses for me as an educator. Here’s what it came up with.
Teachers Move Beyond AI Basics to More Sophisticated Instructional Uses
AI has far greater potential than basic tasks, but teachers need training to use advanced, agentic tools that enhance professional judgment and support complex teaching work.
GenAI for Instructional Designers: “It should be the sidekick” – An Interview with Luke Hobson
Luke Hobson, an instructional designer and educator, shares how generative AI supports (but doesn’t replace) human-centered learning, emphasizing its role as a “sidekick” in design, collaboration, and engagement.
10 Ways Technology Has Made Us Less Patient & 10 Ways to Fix It Before It’s Too Late
Technology has made life more convenient but has significantly reduced our patience, making it harder to tolerate waiting and requiring intentional habit changes to restore balance.
I Made an IAN.md (And You Should Make One Too)
AI conversations repeatedly waste time on re-establishing user context, and a simple “context file” solves this by giving the AI immediate, consistent understanding of who you are and how you work.
Top 10 Best AI Tools to Automate Your Entire Workflow in 2026 (No Coding Required)
AI has transformed work by automating repetitive tasks and evolving from simple chatbots to autonomous agents that streamline workflows.
Get Certified in AI for Free: Anthropic Launches Massive New Academy
The Anthropic AI Academy provides a free, structured 13-course program that builds practical and theoretical AI skills for all levels, from beginners to advanced users, with real-world applications and certifications.
University of California executive warns of AI’s risk to higher education
The University of California’s chief investment officer warned the universities can’t afford to miss out on AI, but warned that the tech also presents a major risk.