Generative AI’s rapid adoption in classrooms has sparked resistance due to concerns about academic integrity and skill development, with some schools banning it. However, experts suggest that instead of restricting AI, educators should integrate it thoughtfully, treating it like Google …
2025 EDUCAUSE Top 10: Restoring Trust
The 2025 EDUCAUSE Top 10 describes how higher education technology and data leaders and professionals can help restore trust in the sector by building competent and caring institutions and, through radical collaboration, leverage the fulcrum of leadership to maintain balance …
No More Tests? Working With, Against and Around AI
Assessment is essential for validating skills, guiding pedagogy, and supporting student self-evaluation, but it’s challenging, subjective, and complex. AI offers promising advancements for more accurate, real-time assessments, though concerns about fairness, privacy, and the need for human oversight remain.
https://teachonline.ca/tools-trends/no-more-tests-working-against-and-around-ai…
Decision Fatigue? Remember These 7 Tips to Make Better Choices Faster
Taking action is a more likely path to success than ruminating on options. Follow this advice to get past the decisions that are occupying your mind.
https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/decision-fatigue-remember-these-tips-to-make-better-choices-faster…
My 2nd Experience With Specifications Grading
In fall 2023, I shared my initial experience with specifications grading in my Coordination of a Work Team course. For winter 2024, I’m trying a new approach—contract assessment—in my Controlling Manufacturing Processes in Bakery course to build on last semester’s …
Adapting GenAI for the next generation of learning
A new study by learning analytics researchers presents key considerations for generative AI (GenAI) educational tools so they are carefully developed to support, rather than replace, human learning.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023131609.htm…
Google unveils invisible ‘watermark’ for AI-generated text
Real-world demonstration in chatbot responses could encourage other firms to label material produced by AI.
This Is the Most Customizable Web Browser Without Extensions
If you’ve ever felt restricted by your current browser’s customization options, Vivaldi is the solution you’re looking for. It’s highly customizable and packed with a bunch of built-in tools that might easily become your favorite.
https://www.makeuseof.com/vivaldi-most-customizable-web-browser-without-extensions…
Researchers test ChatGPT, other AI models against real-world students
An experiment tested six generative large language models against students in an online introductory biomedical and health informatics course. The models scored higher than as many as three quarters of the real-world students in the class.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916153435.htm…
Open Education and AI: Proselytisers, prophets and poets
The debate over open education and generative AI continues, with David Wiley’s recent perspective sparking thoughtful responses. While Wiley argues that generative AI may better achieve open education goals than OER, critics emphasize the risks of AI, its ethical concerns, …
Learn how to write AI prompts in 5 easy steps with this new course from Google
With the new Google Prompting Essentials course, learners will discover how to effectively prompt in five easy steps and make AI work for them — no experience required.
Introduction to AI tools for Lesson Planning
AI is transforming lesson planning, enabling educators to create efficient, personalized learning experiences with tools that address real-world teaching challenges. From content creation to fostering student engagement, AI enhances education by freeing teachers from routine tasks and allowing a focus …
Microsoft PowerPoint vs. Google Slides: Which One’s the Best Presentation Tool?
Choosing the right presentation tool can be crucial for how effectively you deliver your message. With so many opinions surrounding Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides, it’s easy to feel torn between the two. But once you’ve considered the strengths and …
I’ve tested over 59 laptops: this is the best laptop of 2024
So what’s the best laptop of 2024? I’ve tested well over 59 laptops during my career as a tech reviewer. I’ve seen awful laptops, middling laptops, and extraordinary machines that are worth every cent.
https://mashable.com/article/the-best-windows-laptop-2024-so-far…
Generating AI Podcasts for Learning
Can NotebookLM generate accurate and interesting podcasts?