How Schools Should Reassess Cybersecurity Due to AI By Michael Millington published 7 May 24 As AI grows in the educational space, more adaptive security measures are needed to protect students and teachers
4 Ways To Fight Spring Fever Outbreaks By Erik Ofgang published 6 May 24 Spring is the time of year when even normally diligent students (and even some faculty) start struggling to pay attention.
Hackers Are After Student Data. Here’s Why By Erik Ofgang published 6 May 24 Students generally have pristine credit records, which makes student data an appealing target for criminals. The good news is, there are ways they can help keep student data safe.
Edtech Show & Tell: May 2024 By Ray Bendici published 1 May 24 New edtech products that have caught our attention this month
How A Potential TikTok Ban May Affect Classrooms By Ray Bendici published 30 April 24 A TikTok ban could have a significant impact on classrooms as the platform is popular with both teachers and students
4 Star Wars Tech Tools for Teaching By Erik Ofgang published 29 April 24 With Star Wars Day (May the 4th) fast approaching, it's a good time to appreciate how far edtech has come
How Often Are Students Submitting AI Papers? Frequently, Says New Data By Erik Ofgang published 29 April 24 More than two million papers reviewed by Turnitin's AI detection tool had at least 80% AI-generated content
Do ChatGPT-Style AI ChatBots Help Students Learn? Yes, But There Are Caveats, Says Research By Erik Ofgang published 24 April 24 AI chatbots show promise in helping college students but are less effective for K-12, with the impact on learning seeming to decrease over time
CoSN & ASU-GSV: A Tale of Two Conferences By Christine Weiser published 23 April 24 This year's CoSN and ASU-GSV conferences supported innovation in education, but in very different ways
Teaching Financial Literacy By Erik Ofgang published 22 April 24 More states are adopting financial literacy requirements for students. Here are tips for teaching the topic.
Explaining AI Use in the Classroom to Families By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 22 April 24 Explaining AI use in your classroom to your students' families can help eliminate fears and build support
Climate Change Data Tool Provides New Learning Opportunities By Erik Ofgang last updated 19 April 24 The nonprofit EcoRise and AT&T have partnered to make robust climate change mapping data available to students.
What Is Khanmigo? The GPT-4 Learning Tool Explained by Sal Khan By Erik Ofgang published 17 April 24 Khan Academy’s Khanmigo learning guide is powered by GPT-4 and Sal Khan says it is so powerful that it feels like it has passed the Turing Test
Using AI and Robots To Build Social Connections For All Students By Erik Ofgang published 17 April 24 Yale doctoral student Rebecca Ramnauth studies the ways in which AI and robots can increase connections between humans
5 Things About Using AI for Writing That I Wish Enthusiasts Would Remember By Erik Ofgang published 15 April 24 Using AI for writing has the potential to improve education but we need to make sure it truly benefits students
ISTELive and the ASCD Annual Conference Combined: What You Need To Know By Erik Ofgang published 12 April 24 The ISTELive and ASCD annual conferences will take place together in a joint convention in San Antonio in the summer of 2025
gotFeedback: How To Use It To Teach By Luke Edwards published 10 April 24 gotFeedback is an AI-powered marking tool that offers superb bespoke feedback to students.
Bringing AI, STEM and Robots To American Samoa By Erik Ofgang published 9 April 24 An influx of robotics carts has allowed schools in American Samoa to integrate AI into the curriculum
UN Research Sheds Light On AI Bias By Erik Ofgang published 8 April 24 In certain AI bias tests, AI models generated discriminatory content more than 50 percent of the time.
Microsoft Copilot: How To Use It To Teach By Luke Edwards published 8 April 24 Microsoft Copilot is the AI teaching assistant of the future that's come to make lessons more personalized.
