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The end of STEM: Why AI-driven education must replace an outdated model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…
AI Is Changing How We Learn: The New Role Of Human Teachers
AI should support, not replace, human teaching, enhancing education while preserving critical thinking and emotional intelligence. Teachers remain essential as guides in fostering curiosity, ethics, and human insight in an AI-driven world.
Giving Up Your Phone For Just 3 Days Can Reshape Your Brain Activity
A study on 25 young adults found that reducing smartphone use for 72 hours led to changes in brain activity, as observed through MRI scans and psychological tests. Researchers linked these changes to addiction-related neurotransmitter systems.
https://www.sciencealert.com/giving-up-your-phone-for-just-3-days-can-reshape-your-brain-activity…
My Favorite Apps to Make Studying Less Painful
Handwriting aids retention, but digital tools offer unmatched convenience for studying anywhere. Here are top study apps to enhance learning and preparation.
The best video conferencing software of 2025: Expert tested
Video conferencing software must be reliable, efficient, and able to handle multiple user connections. These are ZDNET’s top picks.
https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/best-video-conferencing-software…
OpenAI Launches Its Shiny New GPT-4.5 AI Model — But It’s Not What You’re Expecting
The long-awaited moment is here: ChatGPT is receiving an enormous upgrade to GPT-4.5. However, despite OpenAI calling GPT-4.5 its “largest and most knowledgeable model,” it comes with a few caveats that might see you continuing to use its older models …