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Georgia Tech Is Trying to Keep a ChatGPT-Powered Teaching Assistant From ‘Hallucinating’

Edsurge

A college probably wouldn’t hire a teaching assistant who tends to lie to students about course content or deadlines. So despite the recent buzz about how new AI software like ChatGPT could serve as a helper in classes, there’s widespread concern about the tendency of the technology to simply make up facts. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology think they may have a way to keep the chatbots honest.

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Schools Put Environmental Sensors at the Forefront of Vaping Addiction Response

EdTech Magazine

While K–12 school leaders have long worked to intercept cigarettes, cannabis and other potentially addictive substances in schools, recently they have been using vaping detection technology to engage the latest growing challenge. E-cigarettes, or vaping pens, are the most popular tobacco product among middle and high school students, and students are using them to inhale aerosols that may include nicotine, THC and even narcotic substances such as fentanyl.

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#3: Make Your Own Wallpaper

Ask a Tech Teacher

Kids love personalizing their computer stations. Show them how to create their own wallpaper using internet pictures, pictures on the computer, or their own photos or drawings Here’s a lesson plan to teach them how to do this, starting in second grade: If the lesson plans are blurry, click on them for a full size alternative –from 55 Technology Projects for the Digital Classroom Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Why Do Underrepresented Students Struggle to Get the Math They Need for College?

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Students hear a lot of advice about the importance of what they do in high school, but they aren’t all hearing the same guidance. At least, that’s according to a new report. Students who don’t know that colleges prioritize calculus find themselves at a disadvantage in college admissions, according to “ Integral Voices: Examining Math Experiences of Underrepresented Students ,” a recent report from Just Equations, a California-based policy institute focused on making math more equitable.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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5 Reasons Merlyn AI Teacher Assistant is a Game Changer

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

Merlyn is an AI powered Teaching Assistant. It truly allows you to do more of what you love, spend time with students instead of spending time with your computer. You already know how to use Merlyn! You think it and just ask "Hey Merlyn, open my Google Drive" and boom it does. Now you are ANYWHERE in the room and no longer tied to the front. The post 5 Reasons Merlyn AI Teacher Assistant is a Game Changer appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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8 Awesome (and free) Video-editing apps.

EdTech4Beginners

Science week is coming up at my school and the students have to make a video of an investigation / experiment. I wanted my class to have the edge, so I showed them these brilliant tech tools to help them along the way! 1) Magisto. Magisto is such an amazing app; it intuitively knows what to do with your videos and photos. The app suggests themes and special effects too. 2) Animoto.

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What is aiEDU and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips & Tricks

techlearning

aiEDU is an artificially intelligent AI literacy program designed to help all teachers and students.

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Bringing robots to early education classrooms in rural Nevada

eSchool News

Key points: Students don’t need one-to-one device access to learn robotics concepts A playful and project-based approach to robots works best with younger students See related article: Robotics plays a key role in early STEM education As part of our educational outreach to the community, PBS Reno created Curiosity Classroom for preschool through 4th-graders.

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Build An Effective School Improvement Plan By Ensuring Teachers Can Monitor Progress

Edthena

A good school improvement plan helps align district and school priorities, clarifies what teachers are driving toward, and sets clear ways to measure goals at the end of the year. But what does this look like on a day-to-day basis? Teachers can choose instructional techniques to try based on an outlined vision and big goals, but they need data to know if those tactics are actually working.

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OPINION: Boston Public Schools are exposing students to career options as early as middle school, and it’s paying off

The Hechinger Report

Middle-grade students have a wealth of ideas about who they are and what they want for their futures. At the same time, they too often find themselves having to reconcile their hopes and dreams with messages about what “good” careers look like, what is possible for them and what it means to be successful. At this critical stage in students’ development, their future success can be profoundly impacted by how their school approaches career-connected learning and if it is using a coordinated approa

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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Neurodivergent Students Will Benefit from Rigor

MiddleWeb

Throughout their book, Blackburn and Witzel provide practical advice about assuring rigor in a variety of content and teaching situations, writes math specialist Andrea Bergener. Teachers will appreciate the easy to understand examples based on research-proven practices. The post Neurodivergent Students Will Benefit from Rigor first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Tech Devices, Better Connectivity Were Major Focus of Stimulus Spending, Report Finds

Marketplace K-12

A report by the U.S. Department of Education's inspector general looks at how K-12 systems spent emergency federal aid, and the challenges ahead. The post Tech Devices, Better Connectivity Were Major Focus of Stimulus Spending, Report Finds appeared first on Market Brief.

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TERRITORIUM AND SKILLS BASED EDUCATION FOCUSING ON MATHEMATICS

American Consortium for Equity in Education

TERRITORIUM AND SKILLS BASED EDUCATION FOCUSING ON MATHEMATICS …A CONVERSATION ABOUT EQUITY WITH DR. KEITH LOOK………………………A recent report published by Populace that revealed Americans are beginning to shift their priorities for K-12 education – prioritizing the development of practical skills Keep Reading TERRITORIUM AND SKILLS BASED EDUCATION FOCUSING ON MATHEMATICS The post TERRITORIUM AND SKILLS BASED EDUCATION FOCUSING ON MATHEMATIC

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Redefining Employment: The Rise of AI and Job Markets?

Evelyn Learning

AI has indeed been advancing rapidly and is increasingly being used in various industries and job sectors. While AI and automation have the potential to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve productivity, they also have implications for the workforce. Certain jobs that involve repetitive, rule-based tasks are more susceptible to automation.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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2023 CODiE Awards Announced

eSchool News

Just back from the Metaverse and boy are my arms tired! This year’s CODiE awards were virtual again and while attending wasn’t as much fun as the in-person gala at San Francisco’s Palace Hotel back in the day, at least I don’t have to get my tux dry-cleaned. My inaccurate avatar. Since 1986, the SIIA CODiE Awards have honored thousands of software, education, information and media products, leaders and teams for achieving excellence.