Here are four ways AI systems can be used to help students learn.
https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2023/04/4-ways-ai-can-actually-help-students/…
Can technology help schools prevent AI-based cheating?
In response to ChatGPT and similar tools, Turnitin has released new AI writing detection capabilities within its software.
Bluesky is my favorite Twitter clone yet
The platform is essentially just Twitter but decentralized. And yes, the Jack Dorsey-backed Bluesky is one of many services emulating how Twitter looks right now. But after spending a few hours in Bluesky since getting my beta invite this week, …
A data scientist cloned his best friends’ group chat using AI
Izzy Miller downloaded 500,000 messages from his seven-year group chat, then trained an AI language model to replicate his friends — learning details about their lives and imitating the way they speak.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/13/23671059/ai-chatbot-clone-group-chat
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You Should Be Browsing the Web in Split-Screen
Stop losing your tabs between a million open windows, and browse in split screen instead.
https://lifehacker.com/you-should-be-browsing-the-web-in-split-screen-1850311393
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How Much Data Storage Do You Need on a Computer in 2023?
Whether buying a new computer or just picking up a new drive, you always need to consider how much storage you require.
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-much-data-storage-do-you-need/…
A look at open-source alternatives to ChatGPT
There is a community effort to create open-source models that match the performance of state-of-the-art LLMs. These models can help improve research by sharing results. They can also help prevent a few wealthy organizations from having too much sway and …
Social media is doomed to die
After seven years at Snapchat, I finally learned the truth about why our most important apps seem destined to disappoint us.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/18/23672769/social-media-inevitable-death-monetization-growth-hacks
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How immediate feedback motivates both students and educators
Digital tools can give teachers on-the-spot feedback from students and students access to their results and progress in real time. László Tornóci looks at a changing landscape from both sides.
How to Install and Run ChatGPT as a Windows App
While no official Windows version is available, Microsoft Edge and Chrome let you use ChatGPT as a native Windows app. Here’s how you can run ChatGPT as a Windows app using Microsoft Edge, create a Chrome shortcut for the AI …
Are we on the verge of having a ‘Universal Teacher’?
What we’re trying to support with AI is learning, not teaching. “The Universal Teacher is not a teacher at all, it is the learner learning from the cultural achievements from the past. The Universal teacher is us being taught by …
The Best Pomodoro Timer Apps to Rocket Your Productivity
If you often hit a productivity wall after a few hours of work, a Pomodoro timer could help you keep your focus. This selection of timers has an option for every platform.
Microsoft 365 quietly adds Artificial Intelligence (AI) Host to Windows 11, Windows 10
You’ll notice the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Host when you expand Microsoft Word or other Office apps in Task Manager. The AI Host is being added to all installations of Windows via Microsoft Office updates. If you don’t see it …
Outdoor Pedagogy: Open-air Teaching
Teaching outdoors? Why not! Outdoor learning brings several benefits such as improving students’ physical and mental health, but also improving teachers’ well-being. Beyond this, outdoor pedagogy goes hand in hand with active learning (whose benefits have been proven more than …
Free QR Code Generators for Teachers and Students
A collection of some of the best free QR Code generators for teachers and students. By definition, QR Codes are readable barcodes that store various types of data (e.g., the URL of a website, a YouTube video, address, contact information, …