In most cases, 360° image interactions are exploratory and based on real-world context. In those case, stock imagery doesn’t work. This requires that the course author have a camera or other means to craft the images. However, it doesn’t mean …
The beginning of the end of the password
For the first time, we’ve begun rolling out passkeys, the easiest and most secure way to sign in to apps and websites and a major step toward a “passwordless future.”
https://blog.google/technology/safety-security/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-password/…
Google Bard Overview for Educators
Recently Google took a major step forward by opening up access to Bard, their generative AI chatbot. This tool is similar to other products such as ChatGPT from OpenAI. In fact, ChatGPT is built on top of the Transformer technology …
This AI-powered Photoshop rival is the end of photography as we know it
Photoshop has been steadily adding AI-powered tools to its menus in recent years, but an incredible new demo from an independent research team shows where the best photo editors are heading next.
How Do We Prepare Students for an AI-Driven World?
Supporting the democratization of AI in education will offer the tools to every student who wants to graduate with a fluency in using AI-powered tools to improve their engagement in their chosen professional field of study: AI for Management, AI …
What Is Classrooscreen and How to Use It with Students in Class?
Classroomscreen is a platform that offers numerous tools to help you create optimal learning experiences for your students. The way it works is simple: You project the tool for the whole class to see and start using the embedded widgets. …
Creating Mind Maps or Planning a Project With Miro
In my teaching, Miro allows me to do a multitude of things. My students use it to: create concept maps or mind maps, structure the projects they carry out (in a project-based learning context), interact and collaborate in the classroom.…
Meta: Facebook owner fined €1.2bn for mishandling data
Facebook’s owner, Meta, has been fined €1.2bn (£1bn) for mishandling people’s data when transferring it between Europe and the United States.
Can large language models write reflectively
Generative Large Language Models (LLMs) demonstrate impressive results in different writing tasks and have already attracted much attention from researchers and practitioners. However, there is limited research to investigate the capability of generative LLMs for reflective writing. To this end, …
2023 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition
This report profiles key trends and emerging technologies and practices shaping the future of teaching and learning, and envisions a number of scenarios and implications for that future. It is based on the perspectives and expertise of a global panel …
Google Bard vs ChatGPT: Teacher’s Guide
In this blog post, I’ll be drawing a comparison between Google Bard and ChatGPT, two giants in the realm of AI language models. I’ll be sharing my hands-on experiences, insights, and the key differences.
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2023/05/google-bard-vs-chatgpt-teachers-guide.html…
From ChatGPT bans to task forces, universities are rethinking their approach to academic misconduct
Postsecondary institutions are playing catch up as generative AI and other emerging technologies make their way into student coursework.
…Artificial intelligence could improve how teachers engage with students
Artificial intelligence can help improve the way teachers engage with their students, by way of a cutting-edge tool that provides feedback on their interactions in class, new research shows.
…Google Calendar starts playing nice with Microsoft Outlook
Google now allows people who use both Microsoft Outlook and Google Calendar with the same email address to seamlessly receive Calendar invitations — and subsequently RSVP to them with their preferred platform.
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-calendar-invites-microsoft-outlook…
Integrating Chatgpt Into English Take-home Assignments
During the Winter 2023 semester, my students at Marianopolis College began the semester being very aware of ChatGPT and its potential to affect their education, as did I. I responded to the advent of this tool by experimenting with allowing …