Northwestern University Information Technology built an AI-enabled chatbot to answer questions about the university’s LMS on a 24/7 basis.
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Northwestern University Information Technology built an AI-enabled chatbot to answer questions about the university’s LMS on a 24/7 basis.
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The Horizon Report notes that higher ed must embrace change as student demographics change, as the digital divide persists, and as AI evolves
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The current online market is thriving thanks to a combination of technological innovation, shifting educational paradigms and evolving learner preferences.
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"The transition of learning into the online space has seen geographical boundaries removed so that anyone, anywhere, can learn about just about anything you could imagine, and from interactive webinars to immersive virtual classrooms, now, a diverse array of educational resources tailored to meet the needs of all kinds is ripe for the picking."
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I tested GPT-4o, the new model powering some versions of ChatGPT. It combines text, audio, visual, and video outputs and inputs, and is faster and more natural in its responses, which has many implications for teachers.
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NPR uses storytelling to build their segments, which is one of the most powerful means of teaching and communicating.
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"The fundamental principle for creating any learning content is 'Communicate, don’t regurgitate.' The difference between the two can be understood by answering a simple question: Why don’t you use PowerPoint for a marriage proposal? Imagine firing up a PowerPoint and saying: 'I will cover eight reasons why we should get married. Reason number one, there are a number of tax advantages to marriage. A study done in 2003 by …'”
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"My first thought is this – after a year of diving down the educational AI rabbit hole I’ve come to the conclusion – AI Won’t Transform Education…"
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"The main barrier is the assessment system. We still rely on an assessment modality that has remained largely unchanged since the Victorian era."
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"The workplace is changing due to artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive robots, which present both new opportunities and difficulties for employees, businesses, and society as a whole."
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"Artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive robots hold promise for enhancing efficiency, quality, and creativity across a range of industries and fields"
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"To build an AI-powered organization, where new technology supports human ingenuity at every level, leaders need to help their teams embrace new mindsets and habits. As 2024 opens, here are five habits to hone as you guide your teams through the transition."
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"People skills are going to come more to the center of individual career growth, and people-to-people collaboration is going to come into the center more for company growth"
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As organizations onboard more and more AI-powered solutions, it’s more important than ever before to educate and train employees to be AI savvy.
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"Algorithms remove the bias blind spot because you see algorithms more like you see other people than yourself."
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"While there's a lot you can do to extend your team's capacity and improve efficiency without technology, AI-powered tools are an increasingly powerful way to accomplish more with less."
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"We're inundated with messages about how to automate, boost efficiency, and streamline processes—often by using emerging tools powered by AI (artificial intelligence). In these days of shrinking budgets and headcounts, as more employees need re- and upskilling, efficiency is indeed prized." |
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Most eLearning courses go through QA testing to discover various mistakes before launch. Find out the steps in this article.
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"QA testing is a demanding yet necessary procedure in any eLearning course's journey before release. A detailed checklist may be needed to note all the actions that must be taken to ensure smooth operation and issue resolution."
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"Too many students struggle with math. In fourth grade, only 36% of students are proficient in math. By eighth grade, that number drops to 26%. Kids are stumped by fractions. Unsure of integers. Confused by calculus. Math derails their dreams."
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The University of Texas at Austin is working with the AI-powered writing assistant platform Grammarly for Education to study what generative artificial intelligence tools might do for academia.
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"The University of Texas at Austin has partnered with the AI writing assistant platform Grammarly for Education to study the adoption of generative artificial intelligence tools in education."
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Purdue Global professor Melissa Bahle welcomed a new teaching assistant to her composition classes this spring, helping field questions and providing answers while she is leading online classes.
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"With generative AI becoming more and more prevalent in the classroom, Purdue Global had to make sure what was being generated was correct for the students."
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As AI use continues to grow in classrooms, educators need to be aware of the ethics and legal concerns involved
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"Challenges of integrating AI in education underscore the need for ongoing teacher training, vigilant monitoring, and clear policies to address AI-related incidents."
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Educators can ensure the reliable and correct use of AI-powered applications in their classrooms, supporting student learning and the development of critical thinking skills.
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"The potential for hallucinations in AI-powered applications can have detrimental consequences for student learning, assessment, and overall educational outcomes."
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"Artificial intelligence has the potential to personalize education, so more students enter and graduate college."
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"As a teacher it can read text, recognise images and video, just like a real teacher."
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"GPT4o is better than GPT4 and hammers other models. It is also faster and smarter across text, vision and audio, truly multimodal."
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"New data shows most employees are experimenting with AI and growing their skills — now, the job of every leader is to channel this experimentation into business impact"
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"2024 is the year AI at work gets real. Use of generative AI at work has nearly doubled in the past six months."
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"GPT-4o’s improved voice and faster response times made it feel like you’re talking to a real-life tutor standing over your shoulder, guiding you without revealing too much."
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"TikTok says its efforts are an attempt to combat misinformation from being spread on its social media platform."
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Districts playing catch up can still adopt sound policies for AI
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"When it comes to digital technology, educators and school systems haven’t historically been fleet of foot. But artificial intelligence is partially bucking the trend. Many teachers are embracing it, even as school systems follow form and are moving slowly, or barely at all."
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"The pace of technological change is relentless. Here are two important ways to ensure your upskilling strategy keeps pace."
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"Since 2023 the attention of much of the tech world and corporate aspiration has been around artificial intelligence (AI). However, that is only one of the important strategic priorities for organizations in the next five-to-seven years." |
"The Canvas chatbot has been a successful experiment in the use of AI-based technology that resulted not only in better support for users—more immediate, and with an increased user base—but also in efficiencies for IT support."