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Schools are hard at work trying to hire teachers to fill classrooms for the fall. However a growing industry has a different solution – provide remote teachers from across the country.
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Discover how AI-generated content is transforming the eLearning industry in several magical ways. Let’s dive in! Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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April 30, 12:04 PM
"Imagine a world where learning materials are crafted in a matter of seconds and with utmost accuracy and efficiency. AI is streamlining the process of acquiring knowledge online, from customized course recommendations to interactive quizzes personalized to fit individual needs."
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With the rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools like Gemini by Google, Ernie Bot by Baidu, and even Copilot in Microsoft365, what does this mean for us as educators? Via LGA
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We’re announcing a new program to help college students in the US learn using VR.
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Geeky-cool stuff! ;)
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“Digital academies” are among the most successful approaches to closing the digital skills gap. These initiatives are specific to the company’s culture and narrative, are highly experiential and considerate of organizational team dynamics, and reach across the enterprise. Using DuPont’s digital academy as a model, companies should design their own internal upskilling programs to serve broad employee segments, include experiential elements, encourage continuous engagement, and prioritize flexibility. Via Peter Mellow
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Thanks to Peter Mellow.
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Meta’s latest open source AI model, Llama 3, is already nipping at OpenAI’s heels. And unlike ChatGPT, it’s free for anyone to download and use.
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I haven't had a chance to check this out yet...?
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WIRED found thousands of ads running on Meta’s social platforms promoting sexually explicit “AI girlfriend" apps. Some human sex workers say the platform unfairly polices their own posts more harshly.
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No comment. ;)
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41% of adults in the US have been harassed online. If your mentions, inboxes, and DMs are blowing up with hateful comments, here are the technological and psychological tools you need to weather the storm.
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Could come in handy.
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Google Gemini, formerly known as Bard, is the latest AI tool available to educators Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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I was using Bard but then switched to You-Know-Which-One...maybe Bard is worth another look.
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April 22, 8:52 AM
"Understanding what Google Gemini is, how it operates, and how it can be utilized in the educational space, can go a long way in ingratiating AI to educators on a grander scale."
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Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
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Should come in handy.
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Apple's mixed-reality headset is impossible to ignore and, one WIRED writer finds, can create a wall of isolation between partners.
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Sheesh, get a grip! ;)
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In November 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT. Less than 18 months later, the subject of generative AI dominates almost every sphere of life, public and private. Policymakers talk about it; economists talk about it; social scientists, parents, teachers, and investors talk about it. Via Edumorfosis, Yashy Tohsaku
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Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku
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AngryGF offers a perpetually enraged chatbot intended to teach men better communication skills. WIRED took it for a spin.
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Wait a minute, is this my real life or AI?? ;)
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K–12 schools can no longer stand on the sidelines with AI. They must make professional development around the emerging technology a priority. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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This is interesting.
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April 18, 10:04 AM
"K–12 schools looking to adequately prepare students to participate successfully in a rapidly changing 21st century economy can no longer avoid artificial intelligence. There is an increasing consensus that teaching students to use AI is more than just a nice-to-have — it will make them competitive job candidates later in life." |
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"This report explores the potential for artificial intelligence to benefit educators, students and teachers. Case studies show how AI can personalize learning experiences, streamline administrative tasks, and integrate into curricula. The report stresses the importance of responsible deployment, addressing issues like data privacy and equitable access. Aimed at policymakers and educators, it urges stakeholders to collaborate to ensure AI's positive integration into education systems worldwide leads to improved outcomes for all." Via Vladimir Kukharenko, Sabrina M. BUDEL, juandoming, michel verstrepen
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Let's not forget enabling student autonomy.
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China's brain-computer interface technology is catching up to the US. But it envisions a very different use case: cognitive enhancement.
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Really cool but a little scary. ;)
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Hoping to make life easier, I tested six AI-powered tools meant to help me write better and work smarter.
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National Teacher Day is May 7, 2024, and National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024.
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No need to buy me a gift, I'll accept cash. ;)
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While both Alphabet and Microsoft boasted strong quarterly earnings, only one tech giant showed that its generative AI bet is starting to pay off.
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Microsoft has CoPilot for 365, Google's Duet AI for the Suite still has a long way to go.
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The evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence require new approaches to instruction. Here, two leaders from the innovative Ulster BOCES share their expertise on AI's potential role in the classrooms of today and tomorrow. Via Yashy Tohsaku, juandoming
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Thanks to Juan Doming.
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Now you know what to get me for Xmas!
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Generative artificial intelligence carries the potential for more creative, authentic tests – but also carries significant risk. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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April 22, 8:56 AM
Imagine "taking a math test that is created for you on the spot, the questions written to be responsive to the strengths and weaknesses you’ve displayed in prior answers."
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Thousands of exposed files on a misconfigured North Korean server hint at one way the reclusive country may evade international sanctions.
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Fascinating...and weird. ;)
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Graduating high school is often viewed as a significant milestone for students, but as of late, many are leaving feeling more anxious and less prepare
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This is interesting.
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Education has had a wobbly relationship with the still-evolving presence of generative AI in schools — with some school districts banning it only t
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The "Wild West"? ;)
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COVID-19 was edtech’s big moment, and while digital tools kept learning going for many families and schools, they also faltered. A great deal of edtec Via Vladimir Kukharenko, juandoming
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This is interesting. Thanks to Juan Doming.
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