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 …
5 Problems on Your Computer That Might be Caused by Malware
Malware is the scary boogeyman of computers, supposedly capable of destroying everything you know and love. But what does it actually look like? How can you tell when your computer is infected? If your computer has any of the following …
Canadian Government to Ban TikTok (the Company not the App)
The Canadian government plans to ban TikTok as a company from operating in Canada, but the app will remain available, potentially limiting accountability for security and privacy risks. This decision contrasts with calls for stronger laws to mitigate risks rather …
When AI Meets Education: The Power of Diffusion Over Replication
The most impactful educational changes occur through natural diffusion rather than forced replication, a principle now crucial in integrating generative AI. Effective AI adoption should adapt to each teacher’s strengths and local context, rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions.
Google’s Custom Searches Are the Best-Kept Secret for Searching Exactly As You Want
Google’s programmable search engine is easy to set up and a great way to get the custom search results you want faster and without clutter. Google first introduced this feature in 2006, and it’s underused and underappreciated, but everyone should …