"ChatGPT’s newest version, GPT-4o, aims to converse aloud in a more human way, leading educators to consider new applications for teaching and learning."

"Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district searches for ways to help students catch up from pandemic learning loss."

"The trouble was how to get every household a computer, which was still seen by many in 1988 as an extravagant, not necessarily useful purchase. Three and a half decades later, you see a computer in the hand of nearly every man, woman, and child in the developed countries (and many developing ones as well)."

"With schools struggling to help students recover from pandemic-related learning loss, artificial intelligence tutoring platforms have emerged as a possible solution — despite the many issues they present. Across the country, several schools are already making AI tutoring a reality."

"In today’s workforce, as many as 60+ years or 3+ generations may separate the youngest employee from the oldest in any given company. Each new generation experiences unique changes to societal norms, historical events, and technological advancements."

"Searching the web, talking with others, trial and error—these are good ways to learn things through experimentation and trying things out. But how does one get into this holistic thinking mindset in the classroom?"

"As the focus on technology grows and the human element takes the back seat, incorporating empathy into your online learning strategy is becoming increasingly important."

"GPT-4o is a new and the most advanced model of ChatGPT as of the writing date of this entry. It comes packed with enhanced capabilities, promising to deliver more accurate and reliable responses."

"Technology does not lead to cheating. But it does change the way that students cheat on their work."

"AI robot named Sophia delivers commencement speech. A private university opted to have an artificially intelligent robot named Sophia speak at their graduation ceremonies."

"Some of the most influential influencers on social media sites aren’t people, but computer-generated digital creations. And soon digital “people” will be commonplace in business."

"As AI advances, student testing could become highly personalized and dynamic, offering scenarios like empathetic avatar interactions and adaptive questions."

"The goal of the collaboration is to empower the university's working adult and remote students to build critical communication skills."

"So, how do you create one? It all starts with a well-planned script! In this article, we'll walk through an example to show you why a detailed script is so important, and more importantly, how to put one together."

"With manipulable 3D visuals, augmented reality apps and sites inject a wow factor into any subject, increasing kids’ engagement and enthusiasm for learning."

Khan Academy "announced this month that it has partnered with the ExxonMobil Foundation on the Open Doors Project, which aims to bring free high-quality math and science courses and teacher guides to Texas to help inspire the next generation of leaders in STEM"

"Younger workers feel they’re at a disadvantage when it comes to workforce competitiveness"

"With the rise of innovations such as generative AI, IT leaders face increasingly complex challenges in the effort to protect student safety and digital wellbeing."

"This article highlights the importance of going beyond simply creating and launching an eLearning event, and instead focusing on evaluating its success to ensure it meets educational goals."

"Given the fast pace of the business world, the next challenge is how can you create these impactful microlearning modules quickly and efficiently? And we have yet another simple but effective answer: rapid eLearning."

"Why do students cheat? This to me is the most essential question we as educators should be asking ourselves."

"There has been a longstanding intuition that composing prompts that are polite might be a means of spurring generative AI to do a better job"

"When it comes to the likes of the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1, one question is common: Why is this a separate device? The core functionality could just as easily be a smartphone app (and, in Rabbit’s case, it kind of is)."

My take: I think it's too early to dismiss these devices. If anything, the Humane AI Pin can be the first step to replacing smart phones. Imagine a wearable pin that connects to smart glasses that are able to accept verbal commands and provide auditory and visual data through the glasses. What do you think?

"Design statements are a window into students' processes. They are not meant to catch students out but to ensure that students learn to use the tools they are given ethically and responsibly."

"This article highlights how generative AI can revolutionize education by personalizing learning experiences, automating administrative tasks, and creating dynamic content."