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4 AI Tools For Education That Are Nothing Like ChatGPT

By Erik Ofgang published

These AI tools can help you find academic papers, debunk conspiracies, and more.

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DebunkBot

DebunkBot: Teaching With The Conspiracy-Busting AI

By Erik Ofgang published

Created by researchers at MIT and other higher ed institutions, DebunkBot engages in conversation with users about conspiracy theories. It’s an interesting tool for teaching AI and media literacy.

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Google looks to improve the conversation around AI in the educational space

How GenerationAI Looks to Normalize AI in the Classroom By Empowering Educators

By Michael Millington published

Google.org is partnering with ISTE to create GenerationAI, an initiative focused on educating teachers on AI use.

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Teaching Students To Use AI More Effectively

By Erik Ofgang published

Dr. Jennifer Parker has developed a framework that helps students and teachers write better prompts and create stronger AI outputs.

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4 Tips for Designing AI-Resistant Assessments

By Steve Baule, Erin Carter published

As AI continues to evolve, instructors must modify their approach by designing meaningful, rigorous assessments.

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High School Math Students Used A GPT-4 AI Tutor. They did Worse.

By Erik Ofgang published

A study of nearly a thousand high school math students found that using AI tutors didn’t add up to success.

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The Top 4 State Edtech Trends According To SETDA

By Erik Ofgang published

State edtech leaders are thinking about AI and cybersecurity a lot these days, according to a new SETDA survey.

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Character.AI: What Teachers Need To Know

By Erik Ofgang published

The character-driven generative AI is likely a hit with many of your students. Here’s what Character.AI does and its potential and limitations for teaching.

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I Have AI Fatigue. Here's What I'm Doing to Overcome It

By Erik Ofgang published

Students submitting AI papers have taken away some of the joy of teaching over the last year. This semester, I'm trying a new approach.

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Colleges Are Using AI To Predict Student Success. These Predictions Are Often Wrong

By Erik Ofgang published

AI models designed to predict student success frequently get it wrong when it comes to Black and Hispanic students, new research reveals.

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