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5 Ways The Toxic Workplace In Education Is Destroying Its Own Mission

5 Ways The Toxic Workplace In Education Is Destroying Its Own Mission | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Education as a profession has hit a 50-year low, with record numbers of educators calling it quits—or wanting to. Is the system killing the survivors?
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"Teaching to the test"...tests have to go...so do grades.

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Google's AI Overviews Will Always Be Broken. That's How AI Works

Google's AI Overviews Will Always Be Broken. That's How AI Works | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Google rushed out fixes after its AI search feature made errors that went viral. Fundamental limitations of generative AI mean that it will still screw up sometimes.
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It's only human. Sorry, couldn't resist that. ;)

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The New ChatGPT Offers a Lesson in AI Hype

The New ChatGPT Offers a Lesson in AI Hype | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
OpenAI released GPT-4o, its latest chatbot technology, in a partly finished state. It has much to prove.
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I tried it. You have to turn on TalkBack, and then your Android phone is useless! I'll give it another shot later. ;)

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Google Partners With Magic Leap to Secure Key Tech for AR Headsets

Google Partners With Magic Leap to Secure Key Tech for AR Headsets | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Google and Magic Leap today announced a “strategic technology partnership.” The move shows Google seeking to gain ground to keep up with the likes of Meta, Apple, and others in a race to control the AR headset market. While consume VR headsets have been around for years now, none of the world’s major technology companies …
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Geeky-cool stuff! 

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The Very Online Afterlife of Franz Kafka 

The Very Online Afterlife of Franz Kafka  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
One hundred years after his death, the Czech writer circulates as a pop idol of digital alienation.
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Unlocking the Power of Virtual Reality in Education

Experience the power of Virtual Reality in UK education. From virtual field trips to tailored learning, VR is reshaping the classroom.
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What’s More Important to Students and Employers: Skills or Credentials?

What’s More Important to Students and Employers: Skills or Credentials? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
At the Reagan Institute Summit on Education, leaders discussed the evolving value of college degrees versus career skills.

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Thanks to Michel Verstrepen. 

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, May 29, 8:48 AM

"The line between work and education is increasingly blurred, according to education leaders, government officials, and other key stakeholders."

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Cleaning Crew Discovers One of the World's Oldest Surviving Desktop Computers 

Cleaning Crew Discovers One of the World's Oldest Surviving Desktop Computers  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The 1972 Q1 microcomputer could fetch $60,000 at auction
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$60,000??? Thanks to Gwenette Sinclair.

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Are AI Tutors the Answer to Lingering Learning Loss?

Are AI Tutors the Answer to Lingering Learning Loss? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
As some K–12 schools embrace chatbot tutors, others are still weighing the pros and cons.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, May 27, 11:54 AM

"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."

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How Teachers Can Benefit From End-of-Year Reflections

How Teachers Can Benefit From End-of-Year Reflections | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A teacher mentor discusses the benefits of self-reflection at the end of the year for teachers, and offers tips for getting started.
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Maybe later. I'm not ready. ;)

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If A.I. Can Do Your Job, Maybe It Can Also Replace Your C.E.O.

Chief executives are vulnerable to the same forces buffeting their employees. Leadership is important, but so is efficiency — and cost-cutting.
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Teaching Students How to Study

Teaching Students How to Study | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Explicit teaching on how to study that includes an explanation of the importance of active studying is key for older students.
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Active studying works! 

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AI’s Black Boxes Just Got a Little Less Mysterious

AI’s Black Boxes Just Got a Little Less Mysterious | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Researchers at the A.I. company Anthropic claim to have found clues about the inner workings of large language models, possibly helping to prevent their misuse and to curb their potential threats.
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Official Site | Second Life - Virtual Worlds, Virtual Reality, VR, Avatars, and Free 3D Chat

Official Site | Second Life - Virtual Worlds, Virtual Reality, VR, Avatars, and Free 3D Chat | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Second Life's official website. Second Life is a free 3D virtual world and original metaverse where users can create, connect, and chat with others from around the world using voice and text.
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VIRTUAL WORLDS! OK, I'll go easy on the geeky nostalgia after this. This was my very first cybercampus, Virtual Woosong University (Daejeon, South Korea) back in 2006. We shared a Second Life island with New York University and they were never quite sure what to make of us. 

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Artificial Intelligence and Education: A Reading List

Artificial Intelligence and Education: A Reading List | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A bibliography to help educators prepare students and themselves for a future shaped by AI—with all its opportunities and drawbacks.

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Thanks to Michel Verstrepen. 

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The Name of Meta’s Next Quest Headset Likely Confirmed by Leak

The Name of Meta’s Next Quest Headset Likely Confirmed by Leak | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
It was revealed in early 2023 that Meta was internally cooking up a new Quest headset to ship in 2024, which the company mentioned it hoped would make the platform more accessible to consumers. Now, the naming scheme ‘Quest 3S’ has appeared in a recent app listing, seemingly confirming previous rumors of Meta’s next headset. …
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You had me at "cheaper." ;)

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10 Ways to Detect AI Writing without using technology 

10 Ways to Detect AI Writing without using technology  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
As more of my students have submitted AI-generated work, I’ve gotten better at recognizing it.

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Attention, Extended Essay advisors! ;) Thanks to Tom D'Amico. 

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3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity

3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Incorporating AR and VR into instruction lets educators promote 21st century skills for students, and also boosts student engagement.
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Neuralink’s First User Is ‘Constantly Multitasking’ With His Brain Implant

Neuralink’s First User Is ‘Constantly Multitasking’ With His Brain Implant | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Noland Arbaugh is the first to get Elon Musk’s brain device. The 30-year-old speaks to WIRED about what it’s like to use a computer with his mind—and gain a new sense of independence.
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AI Could Actually Help Rebuild The Middle Class

AI Could Actually Help Rebuild The Middle Class | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
AI offers us the opportunity to change the nature of work by extending expertise to a larger set of workers, which will broaden the middle class.
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I remember when it was computers that were going to put everybody out of work. It's just nonsense. ;)

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Mark Zuckerberg is Popular Again Thanks to Meta’s Open-Source AI 

Mark Zuckerberg is Popular Again Thanks to Meta’s Open-Source AI  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
After some trying years during which Mr. Zuckerberg could do little right, many developers and technologists have embraced the Meta chief as their champion of “open-source” artificial intelligence.
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We are steadily moving from emotional support animals (ESA) to emotional support AI (ESAI)

We are steadily moving from emotional support animals (ESA) to emotional support AI (ESAI) | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

"Controversies exist about Emotional Support Animals (ESA). Maybe Emotional Support AI (ESAI) will take over instead. Here's the deal ..."


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Not sure what I think about this. Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku. 

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Top 20: Best 3D Animation Software (Some Are Free)

Top 20: Best 3D Animation Software (Some Are Free) | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Check out the best 3D animation software for 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation to bring your 3D models to life in animated movies and games. Some are free.
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Virtual Reality in Education: Benefits, Uses & Examples

Virtual Reality in Education: Benefits, Uses & Examples | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Virtual reality in education is having a real-life impact on students, allowing them to access immersive classroom experiences.
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Baby Boomers to Zoomers: How Each Generation Prefers to Learn

Baby Boomers to Zoomers: How Each Generation Prefers to Learn | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Learn how different generations prefer to learn and discover how this information can improve your training programs. Understand the learning preferences of Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Find out what methods work best for each generation and how to tailor your training to meet their needs.

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Check this out! Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku. 

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, May 27, 11:51 AM

"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."

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Can I Use A.I. to Grade My Students’ Papers? 

Can I Use A.I. to Grade My Students’ Papers?  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on artificial intelligence platforms, and whether it’s hypocritical for teachers to use these tools while forbidding students from doing the same.
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Your students used AI to write the papers, so why shouldn't you use AI to grade the papers?? ;)

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