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"A great way to get started with AI art is to explore different prompts. Prompts are what you use to describe the image you want to create, and they include lots of different information; from specific artist names and art styles to referencing pop culture icons and exploring surreal landscapes.
"Try using the prompts listed below, then experiment with replacing the keywords with different ideas of your own. Soon enough you will get the hang of generating unique AI art by creating your own original prompts."
While 12% of educators felt the use of AI tools was "very" or "extremely" helpful, 44% felt they were "somewhat helpful," and an equal 44% felt they were "not very" or "not at all" helpful.
Most teachers do not feel confident in their use of AI tools. While 57% agree they should be used, and 58% want more instruction in them, only 1 in 5 feel able and ready to use tools like ChatGPT in the classroom, the report found.
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As the world evolves at an unprecedented pace, so does the landscape of education. The future of teaching is being reshaped by innovative methods that embrace technological advancements, personalized approaches, and a focus on holistic student development.
In this article, we delve into the transformative trends that are redefining classrooms and empowering educators to create engaging and effective learning experiences. BRIEF RECAP OF MAJOR TRENDS, PUBLISHED 8/23 IN FOREIGN POLICY -JL
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More AI Recommendations for Teachers by Vicki Davis
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The drafts of the two AI competency frameworks will be presented and further refined during UNESCO's Digital Learning Week which takes place in Paris from 4-7 September 2023.
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I spent the last week talking with university officials, teachers and high school seniors about the dreaded college admissions essay.
I cover education technology at The Times. And I’ve been thinking a lot about how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, which can manufacture school essays and other texts, might reshape the college application process.
I was particularly interested to learn whether admissions officials were rejiggering their essay questions — or even reconsidering personal essays altogether.
Amid a deluge of high school transcripts and teacher recommendations, admissions officers often use students’ writing samples to identify applicants with unique voices, experiences, ideas and potential. How might that change now that many students are using A.I. chatbots to brainstorm topics, generate rough drafts and hone their essays?
To find out, I contacted admissions officials at more than a dozen large state universities, Ivy League schools and small private colleges, including Juan Espinoza, the director of undergraduate admissions at Virginia Tech
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If you've heard about ChatGPT but are unsure how it could be of practical use, we've got you covered with 16 ways you can use ChatGPT.
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A new way to consume articles
With recast, you can transform the way you consume content, whether you're on the go, working out, or simply looking for a more convenient way to stay informed. Recast takes the hassle out of reading long articles, by turning them into entertaining, informative, and easy-to-understand audio conversations. And it's free! Very interesting -JL
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ChatGPT is wowing the world with its uncanny ability to help users answer different types of queries in succinct responses. Plus, ChatGPT has myriad other uses, from writing professional emails and resumes to generating code or spreadsheet formulas. These amazing browser extensions augment ChatGPT's abilities to make the AI responses and prompts better than ever.
This learning guide features content relevant to emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology in schools.
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Educators with Great Ideas
Educators with Great Ideas (From the newsletter of Vicki Davis, the CoolCatTeacher) "Before school starts, I've been working to release (as quickly as possible) some remarkable educators with real-world classroom experience in AI. If someone says they are an "expert," I always raise my eyebrows. The AI issue is vital and we must be involved in discussing it. I also stay away from those who say that ChatGPT is "writing for them." I may have flaws in what I write, but it is me writing it.
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3 Options for Sharing Your Presentation Slides "Explore three options for sharing your presentations online: Microsoft PowerPoint Online, reliable but lacking engagement insights; SpeakerDeck, a nice-looking, minimalist and PDF-only option; and DeckLinks, a cutting-edge marvel with interactive features and detailed analytics. Choose your platform, and share your own slide deck gems if you've got 'em!" Thanks to Mike-Taylor.org!
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"If you've ever taken a selfie and wondered how it would look if Leonardo da Vinci painted it, you’re in luck. With the power of AI, you can transform your memories into paintings that resemble the brush strokes of artistic masterminds.
While many platforms offer you this opportunity, not all do it for free. In this article, we look at some free online tools you can use to convert your images to paintings."
The world of eLearning has evolved rapidly, and it's been fascinating to watch the evolution of the eLearning development process. The focus is now on making things happen faster and more efficiently. That's why rapid eLearning development has become such a popular approach.
Rapid eLearning development is a way of creating online courses in a shorter amount of time, which can be a real lifesaver when deadlines are looming. But even with rapid eLearning, there's always room for improvement. So, how can you take it to the next level?
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Thankfully, downloading videos off the internet is surprisingly easy. Almost always, all you need to do is copy and paste the video URL onto a dedicated video download site.
Below, we look at the best sites and apps that allow you to download videos for free. We cover video downloaders for specific social media sites, flexible all-in-one downloaders, and screen recorders so you can be sure to get any video you want online.
Navigate AI in education by looking at essential AI concepts, techniques, and tools, highlighting practical applications. AI can support personalized learning, automate daily tasks, and provide insights for data-driven decision making.
With OpenAI's release of the highly anticipated GPT-4 large language model, ChatGPT has become significantly more powerful. But how can you get your hands on GPT-4? How can you use GPT-4 on ChatGPT right now?
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Regular journal writing develops fluency. Students learn to rapidly pour their ideas onto the page. Because they are not rigorously graded, kids can shut off the critical parts of their brains and awaken their imaginations—to reflect, dream, and write!
Journal writing also helps students deepen their thinking. They work through problems and discover solutions. They generate many ideas that they can further explore in formal writing assignments.
Best of all, regular journaling helps students think of themselves as writers. Instead of saying, "I'm a terrible writer," students say, "I am a writer," or even, "I'm a great writer!" Lots of resources in this article - JL
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So many people are nearsighted on the island nation that they have already glimpsed what could be coming for the rest of us. THIS ARTICLE IS VERY WELL WRITTEN AND EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. I RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY TO ALL PARENTS AND EDUCATORS. PLEASE SHARE IT! -Jim Lerman
"ChatGPT is great at answering queries. It even allows you to get tailored responses with the help of user personas. This is when you ask the chatbot to role-play as a certain individual, and then answer your questions like the persona would. "But you need to provide a lot of information, like the persona’s identity, speaking style, history, and emotions if you want the AI to accurately role-play the character you have in mind. Here are all the things you need to do when creating user personas in ChatGPT to get better results from the AI."
Be it Excel, Google Sheets, or any other spreadsheet platform, you can harness the power of these versatile applications to organize, track, and analyze your personal and professional projects efficiently. Here are some ways to supercharge your productivity using spreadsheets. JL: If you don't use spreadsheets for more than simple accounting, this is a must read and important for students to know.
A new report by Sapien Labs, published this week, used global data from 27,969 Generation Z young adults (ages 18-24) to focus on the possible relationship between childhood smartphone use and current mental health. After all, this is “the first generation who went through adolescence with this technology,” explains Tara Thiagarajan, PhD, founder and chief scientist at Sapien Labs.
The report found that mental well-being “consistently improved with older age of first ownership of a smartphone or tablet, with a steeper change in females, compared to males.”
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"Finding solutions to simplify and streamline our daily routines is something we all strive to do. In the age of AI, the development of sophisticated language models like OpenAI's ChatGPT has given us a powerful resource.
"Whether you're looking for help with a difficult chore, inspiration for a new hobby, advice on improving yourself, or just a good chuckle, ChatGPT can be your trusted ally for anything. Let's look at a few examples and their ChatGPT prompts that will decrease your workload."
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