What is Google Bard? The ChatGPT Competitor Explained for Educators By Erik Ofgang published 23 March 23 With Google Bard, an AI text-generator and search assistant, Google hopes to match the popularity of ChatGPT
K-12 Cybersecurity in 2023: Ransomware, AI, and Increased Threats By Eileen Belastock published 21 March 23 The current trends in K-12 cybersecurity that education leaders need to be aware of
What Is Khanmigo? The GPT-4 Learning Tool Explained by Sal Khan By Erik Ofgang published 20 March 23 Khan Academy’s Khanmigo learning guide is powered by GPT-4 and Sal Khan says the technology is so powerful it feels like it has passed the Turing Test.
I Used An Edcamp to Educate My Teaching Staff on AI Tools. Here’s How You Can Do It Too By Michael Gaskell published 3 March 23 Using an edcamp can be a powerful way to invigorate and engage your teaching staff
AI Art Generators in The Classroom: What You Need To Know By Erik Ofgang published 27 February 23 ChatGPT’s AI art generator cousins have potential applications in the classroom but also drawbacks, say educators.
5 Ways To Teach With ChatGPT By Erik Ofgang published 23 February 23 Ways to effectively teach with ChatGPT and avoid student misuse of the technology.
Sal Khan: ChatGPT and Other AI Technology Herald “New Epoch” By Erik Ofgang published 21 February 23 Online learning pioneer Sal Khan believes ChatGPT-style AI technology is going to change the world and educators are already among the first to feel its impact.
How to Prevent ChatGPT Cheating By Erik Ofgang published 6 February 23 ChatGPT has a lot of potential for teaching, say educators, but it can also be used to cheat. Here are strategies to prevent ChatGPT cheating
What is GPTZero? The ChatGPT Detection Tool Explained By Its Creator By Erik Ofgang published 27 January 23 Programmed by Edward Tian, a Princeton senior, GPTZero is designed to help educators detect writing generated by ChatGPT
What is ChatGPT and How Can You Teach With It? Tips & Tricks By Erik Ofgang published 14 December 22 ChatGPT has lots of teaching potential, but there are also many ways the technology can be misused.
Free AI Writing Tools Can Write Essays in Minutes. What Does That Mean for Teachers? By Erik Ofgang published 7 December 22 AI writing tools are widely available and getting better every day. Your students may already be using them.
How to Teach With Deep Fake Technology By Erik Ofgang published 21 November 22 Despite the scary headlines, deep fake technology can be a powerful teaching tool
What is Botsify and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 31 October 22 Botsify is an educational chatbot that aims to help both teachers and students
How to Leverage AI Teaching Apps By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. last updated 18 October 22 AI teaching apps can help you teach smarter not harder
How Robots Can Clean Schools and Help Ease Staff Shortages By Erik Ofgang last updated 25 April 22 Robots are playing an increasing role in facilities work at schools, which can boost efficiency and help ease staffing issues.
Creating a College AI Incubator By Erik Ofgang published 12 April 22 Habib Matar, lead instructor of the new AI incubator lab at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona, shares advice for starting an AI lab at a university.
Meet Buddy, The AI Robot Helping Teach By Luke Edwards published 30 March 22 Buddy is an AI robot that can teach students and help communication and more, shown off at Bett 2022.
Teaching Mary Shelley and Frankenstein By Erik Ofgang last updated 21 March 22 Though written in 1818, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein explores themes of science and ethics relative to today’s students.
How Machine Learning Is Having an Impact on Education By Erik Ofgang published 27 September 21 Discovery Education has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance its platform with machine learning. It’s one of many ways machine learning is being used in K-12 today.
Chatbots in K-12: What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang last updated 23 September 21 Chatbots, or digital AI assistants, are increasingly being used in K-12 as an equitable intervention to promote student engagement and retention
