The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) has released its Artificial Intelligence Policy Guidance to help school boards integrate AI in K-12 education for the 2024/25 school year. The guidance covers ethical AI use, data privacy, and equity, encouraging educators and …
Pearson Launches New AI-Powered Study Tools
Digital learning company Pearson has introduced several new AI-powered tools to help provide students personalized help from within their e-textbooks or study platforms. The tools are available through Pearson+ Channels, the video tutorial library part of the company’s e-textbook subscription …
What a 63-Year Teaching Veteran Thinks of AI
Strever shares her unique perspective on AI, having lived through the invention of both the computer and the calculator.
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-a-63-year-teaching-veteran-thinks-of-ai/2024/09…
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Context, Rules and Limits
We are going to talk about artificial intelligence in education in broad, general terms. I will first discuss what AI is and how it works, ever so briefly, and then look at the three major topics of the conference: context, …
10 Microsoft Edge Settings I Changed to Enhance My Browsing Experience
If you are switching to Microsoft Edge from Chrome or Firefox, I highly recommend changing some default settings as the browser isn’t perfect out of the box. Here are the settings I changed to enhance my browsing experience with Edge.…
These schools don’t fear artificial intelligence. They put it to work
Researchers at Arizona State University, Harvard University, and Georgia Institute of Technology view AI as a tool, not as a threat.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91186463/ai-ignition-schools-2024…
High Structure Courses
A high structure course emphasizes frequent assessments and active learning, with regular pre- and post-class evaluations to reinforce student preparation and understanding. By offering consistent support, it aims to enhance success, particularly for students who struggle with self-organization.
Can AI make scientific discoveries?
A recent paper from Harvard researchers argues that while AI excels at optimizing known problems, it struggles with the “hard problem” of independently discovering and defining new scientific questions, a task still reliant on human creativity and insight.
…Google Spends $25M on AI Training for Teachers
Google.org, the tech company’s philanthropy arm, plans to invest over $25 million to support five education nonprofits in helping educators and students learn more about how to use artificial intelligence.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/google-spends-25m-on-ai-training-for-teachers/2024/09…
Be Internet Awesome World: A fun new game to learn about online safety
Google’s new gaming experience on Roblox teaches kids how to be safe online.
https://blog.google/technology/safety-security/be-internet-awesome-roblox…
Has ChatGPTo1 just become a ‘Critical Thinker’?
OpenAI’s o1 model has significantly reduced previous limitations, now excelling in professional services where deep reflection and reasoning are crucial. As it engages in extended thought processes, its ability to perform complex reasoning tasks improves over time. This marks a …
Most students are using AI for academics
As AI becomes critical to future workforce success, students share their views on the role universities play in AI integration and education.
…Students Are Using AI Already. Here’s What They Think Adults Should Know
A new report details what teens think parents and teachers should know about how they use, or don’t use, generative artificial intelligence.
Professor tailored AI tutor to physics course. Engagement doubled.
Preliminary findings inspire other large Harvard classes to test approach this fall.
…Gen Z Can’t Type. Is That A Bad Thing?
Gen Z, often considered “digital natives,” is surprisingly struggling with keyboard typing skills despite growing up surrounded by technology. Here are the key points about this unexpected trend.
https://www.thequeenzone.com/gen-z-cant-type-is-that-a-bad-thing…