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The Generative Approach to Education

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Jonathan Zittrain adopted the term generativity in 2006 to refer to the ability of a technology platform or technology ecosystem to create, generate or produce new output, structure, or behavior without input from the originator of the system. GENERATIVITY As it turns out, Generative AI presents us with a fascinating coincidence of language.

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Exploring generative AI through the lens of science fiction: A framework for educational dialogue

eSchool News

With the current stresses and concerns about generative AI, turning to the vision of a variety of science fiction authors seems a reasonable tool for educators in both secondary and higher education classrooms. A great potential starting place is Asimov’s I, Robot (1950).

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What's on the Horizon (Still, Again, Always) for Ed-Tech

Hack Education

Why are “virtual assistants,” “learning analytics,” “adaptive learning technologies,” and “robotics” distinct from the overarching category of “artificial intelligence”?). Of course, the Horizon Report dates back to 2004, so this is only a partial look back at its own history.

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Education Technology and the 'New Economy'

Hack Education

.” Note the significant difference in language in this headline from The Verge , for example – “ Harvard’s Root robot teaches kids how to code ” – and the way in which Seymour would describe the LOGO Turtle – that students would using programming to teach the robot.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Will it also expand its “Concierge” services , in which the company takes a cut of contracts it facilitates between schools and ed-tech companies, into post-secondary markets? 2006, Tuition and Fees Up 63%.” Edsurge officially announces its new, expanded focus , Edsurge Higher Ed. What would VCs do.).