Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world and changing the way we live, work and learn. To help education systems keep pace, UNESCO is launching two new AI competency frameworks – one for students and one for teachers.
Why Free Learning Needs Free Artificial Intelligence
‘Free learning’ involves both zero cost and open access to educational opportunities. It should be treated as fundamental societal infrastructure, but achieving this requires balancing equitable access with sustainable economic participation. Without this balance, inequalities in education and exploitation, particularly …
7 Research Findings About Technology and Education
Here’s what research shows about the effectiveness of technology for learning and when less tech can be more productive.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/research-effectiveness-technology-learning…
Interplay of Learning, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Education: Keynote Session of the 2024 Saltise Conference
In June 2024, an online keynote at the SALTISE conference by Prof. Mutlu Cukurova, titled “Interplay of Learning, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence in Education,” explored the integration of AI and data analytics in educational settings. This summary presents key insights …
People name 10 things they believe will likely disappear in the next 10 years
It is inevitable to stop the world from transforming everyday. What’s popular now may be forgotten completely in a decade.
Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about the generative AI models
Google’s Gemini is a suite of generative AI models, apps, and services designed to compete with tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Meta’s Llama. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of Gemini, with regular updates on new models, features, and Google’s …
Napkin is a great new AI tool for making quick visuals
Type or paste in text related to something you’re writing or teaching and you’ll see multiple relevant visualizations within seconds.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91178294/napkin-is-a-great-new-ai-tool-for-making-quick-visuals…
AI Slide Generators: 4 Benefits for Teachers
In the ever-changing world of educational technology, AI slide generators can play a key role in transforming how instructional content is developed. AI slide generators are particularly valuable for their ability to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of lesson preparation …
The Smartphone is the Enemy of Learning
As more states enact cellphone bans in K-12 schools, millions of students are adapting to phone-free classrooms aimed at improving focus and mental health. Experts like Jonathan Haidt argue that constant notifications fragment attention, with long-term consequences on learning and …
Best Tiny URL Creators
In the vast expanse of the digital world, efficiency and simplicity are key, and this is where tools like TinyURL, the popular URL shortening service, become indispensable. Whether you’re sharing content on social media, sending information via email, or managing …
A List of the Best AI Tools
There are lots of directories of AI tools and we don’t want to try and compete or replicate that. We think the value is understanding how people are using them. So we are going to focus on sharing details of …
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 …