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What You Really Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI is a hot topic across all education circles, hailed by some as the future of education and critiqued by others for its potential drawbacks. While technology conferences are filled with AI-focused sessions, skeptics raise concerns about its impact on …
Smartphones in schools: Australia reports improvements since imposing ban
No distractions. Schools in Australia are trying to restrict mobile phone usage during school hours.
GPT-fabricated scientific papers on Google Scholar: Key features, spread, and implications for preempting evidence manipulation
The proliferation of questionable research papers generated by AI tools like ChatGPT is increasingly evident in academic journals and repositories. Our analysis reveals that many of these AI-fabricated papers, easily found on Google Scholar, focus on controversial topics prone to …
I put 7 leading AI image generators to the test with the same prompt — here’s the winner
AI models for rendering individuals are increasingly producing similar results, with characters from the same prompt often looking alike across different tools. Text rendering remains inconsistent, with Ideogram standing out as the most reliable. Although Ideogram performed best overall, the …
Soon Open-Book Exams will be Replaced by AI
By now, it’s well established that students see ChatGPT as a synonym for assignments and research papers. However, the tables are now turning and it’s the faculty’s turn to embrace the potential of AI.
A great teaching opportunity’: How one school board plans to use AI in the classroom
As students return to Ottawa Catholic schools, they will have access to AI tools for solving math problems and creating essay outlines, while teachers can use AI for lesson planning and personalized feedback. The Ottawa Catholic School Board is leading …
How I Use AI to Catch Cheaters at School
It’s getting harder to spot by the day, but here are some ways you can use ChatGPT to spot student papers using ChatGPT.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-i-use-ai-to-catch-cheaters-at-school…
How I Use AI to Catch Cheaters at School
It’s getting harder to spot by the day, but here are some ways you can use ChatGPT to spot student papers using ChatGPT.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-i-use-ai-to-catch-cheaters-at-school…
Teaching and learning in the AI era: How the University of Sydney is empowering staff and students with AI across the institution
The University of Sydney, recognizing the growing importance of generative AI, embraced its integration into education as early as February 2023. Committed to preparing students for AI-driven workplaces, the institution aims to leverage AI to enhance teaching, research, and student …
AI ‘won’t replace’ creative skills, study finds
A new report from Canva encourages students’ creativity and design skills to compete in the age of AI. Other areas to focus on? Time management and problem-solving.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/ai-wont-replace-creative-skills-study-finds/…
Top 10 AI Tools for Teachers
In today’s post, I’ve sifted through the chaff and compiled for you a collection of what I believe are some of the key AI tools for teachers and educators. To keep it practical, I’ve narrowed it down to 10 key …
The AI-Powered Nonprofits Reimagining Education
AI is being used in exciting ways to bridge educational divides, and AI-powered nonprofits are creating a roadmap for what the future of education may hold.
New journal on open, distance and digital education: a review
Open, Distance, and Digital Education (ODDE) is an overarching term for all kinds of learning and teaching processes in which educational technology, digital media, and tools are used to present and deliver content and to facilitate and support communication, interaction, …
McGraw Hill Introduces 2 Gen AI Learning Tools
McGraw Hill has introduced two generative AI tools to enhance personalized learning for K–12 and higher education students. Writing Assistant offers real-time feedback and guidance for grades 6–12, while AI Reader supports university students with interactive reading enrichment. These tools …