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Game Theory Reveals AI Still Struggles with Social Intelligence

Game Theory Reveals AI Still Struggles with Social Intelligence | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Artificial intelligence has evolved to go beyond crunching data and answer questions. It has stepped into roles that involve developing strategies,


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Thanks to Juan Doming.

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June 20, 10:20 PM
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4 reflections on the end of the school year

4 reflections on the end of the school year | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
As classrooms empty, educators can use insights from this school year to strengthen next year's teaching practices.
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Good stuff! 

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June 20, 7:27 PM
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AI needs a new UI

AI needs a new UI | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

"For AI to succeed, we’ll need to devise new interface patterns that support its capabilities rather than copy those patterns of the technology it seeks to replace."


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Now we're getting somewhere!! ;)

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, June 18, 12:22 PM

"AI needs its own paradigm shift. We need interfaces that wrangle the inherent complexity of AI into something that feels effortless and intuitive."

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June 19, 8:03 PM
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Once You Notice ChatGPT's Weird Way of Talking, You Start to See It Everywhere

Once You Notice ChatGPT's Weird Way of Talking, You Start to See It Everywhere | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
As AI-generated text is becoming increasingly ubiquitous on the internet, some distinctive linguistic patterns are starting to emerge.
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"It's not [false], it's [true]!" ;)

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June 19, 6:58 PM
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'Adulting 101': The High School Class Teaching Real-Life Skills

'Adulting 101': The High School Class Teaching Real-Life Skills | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Beyond core academics, what skills should high school students master before they graduate?
David W. Deeds's insight:

Way overdue! I've offered to teach classes like this.

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June 18, 9:59 PM
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Using AI in Computer Science and Math Lessons

Using AI in Computer Science and Math Lessons | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Computer science and math teachers can use artificial intelligence tools with intentionality to create effective learning experiences.
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Been doin' exactly that for a while now! ;)

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June 18, 7:05 PM
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Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds

Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves.
David W. Deeds's insight:

It's an important distinction, but still...pretty scary stuff. 

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June 17, 9:13 PM
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As ChatGPT Linked to Mental Health Breakdowns, Mattel Announces Plans to Incorporate It Into Children's Toys

As ChatGPT Linked to Mental Health Breakdowns, Mattel Announces Plans to Incorporate It Into Children's Toys | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Mattel has announced an eye-brow raising partnership with OpenAI, with plans to use AI tools to design and power its toys.
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Sure, what could go wrong?? ;)

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June 17, 7:28 PM
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22 New Jobs A.I. Could Give You 

22 New Jobs A.I. Could Give You  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

"[R]esearch shows that manufacturers who incorporate robotics usually end up with more human employees, not fewer."

David W. Deeds's insight:

I've been telling students for years that the most secure job of the future is Robot Repairman. ;)

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June 16, 8:50 PM
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AI Is Still an Unknown Country — and Teens Are Its Pioneers

AI Is Still an Unknown Country — and Teens Are Its Pioneers | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Adolescents are early adopters of AI, but they crave guidance on using it ethically, a new study finds.

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This is interesting. 

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, June 16, 11:39 AM

"New study suggests adolescents worry about using AI ethically, but they don’t know what the rules are."

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June 15, 7:21 PM
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Mix Fun with Forward Thinking This Summer –

Mix Fun with Forward Thinking This Summer – | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Summer is a time to relax, have fun, and spark new ideas. Recharge easily while staying inspired for the year ahead. Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.
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Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku.

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June 14, 7:56 AM
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What if Making Cartoons Becomes 90% Cheaper? 

What if Making Cartoons Becomes 90% Cheaper?  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A.I. has yet to upend Hollywood. But it is starting to make big inroads in animation.
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This is geeky-cool stuff! 

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June 12, 8:26 PM
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Certified Teachers for Online Live Teaching | Elevate K-12

Certified Teachers for Online Live Teaching | Elevate K-12 | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Experience Elevate K-12's positive effect on teaching, learning, & engagement! Our unique platform solves lack of qualified teachers. Learn more.
David W. Deeds's insight:

I really enjoyed teaching for Elevate K-12! They just offered me another contract, which naturally I had to decline, considering that I'm working for Footprints here in Cambodia. If you're a USA-licensed teacher looking for part-time work, check out Elevate K-12!  

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June 22, 8:25 PM
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Did you know? AI might feel brand-new but it's not.

Did you know? AI might feel brand-new but it's not. | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

Did you know? Generative AI might feel brand-new, yet its roots stretch all the way back to the 1950 Turing Test and even earlier neural-network breakthroughs—decades before ChatGPT hit the scene.

 

Discover this surprising timeline, plus the ethical questions and classroom possibilities it unlocks, in Dr. Maria Elena Corbeil’s opening chapter of Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI.

 

Preview the book here: bit.ly/4jVce93


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Check this out! 

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, June 20, 1:20 PM

Chapter 1 of Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI affords readers with a deeper understanding of the disruptive, yet transformative role generative AI plays in modern education, as well as the balance required to navigate its opportunities and challenges responsibly.

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June 20, 10:12 PM
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Creating a fun robotics lesson that addresses 4 ISTE standards

Creating a fun robotics lesson that addresses 4 ISTE standards | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Interdisciplinary robotics lessons aligned to ISTE standards promote engagement, creativity, foundational literacy, and STEM across grades.
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Check this out! 

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June 20, 7:22 PM
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AI can personalize learning--it can’t make students care

AI can personalize learning--it can’t make students care | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
In trying to personalize learning for students via AI, maybe we’ve focused too much on tailoring content and not on transforming context.

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This is interesting.

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, June 19, 1:49 PM

"What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? What if the key to unlocking motivation isn’t something intrinsic to students, but something found in their relationships with peers, teachers, mentors, and communities? And what if the one thing AI can’t do is the one thing students need most?"

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June 19, 7:12 PM
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How AI Helps Our Students Deepen Their Writing (Yes, Really) 

How AI Helps Our Students Deepen Their Writing (Yes, Really)  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Two veteran teachers give 4 rules for responsibly using chatbots in writing workshops.
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This is interesting.

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June 18, 10:04 PM
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Helping Students Overcome the Forgetting Curve

Helping Students Overcome the Forgetting Curve | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
We are wired to forget things unless we take active steps to remember. Here’s how teachers can help students overcome the forgetting curve.
David W. Deeds's insight:

I could use some help in this area myself!! ;)

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June 18, 7:23 PM
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Try This Free Version of Microsoft Office That Runs in Your Browser

Try This Free Version of Microsoft Office That Runs in Your Browser | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
If you can't afford Microsoft’s $150 suite of office tools, there’s a web-based version that’s free to use—and nearly just as capable.
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You had me at "free." ;)

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June 17, 9:47 PM
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GLG: I'm in The World's Expert Insight Network

GLG: I'm in The World's Expert Insight Network | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

We pioneered the expert economy, giving professionals a way to make a decision and feel good about it. And still today, the world’s leading organizations prosper with the confidence that comes from experience-based insight. GLG has made accessing experts easy for over 25 years and we continue to innovate across the client experience.

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June 17, 7:39 PM
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Coding Provider Tynker Sold for $2.1M as Byju's Bankruptcy Plays Out

Coding Provider Tynker Sold for $2.1M as Byju's Bankruptcy Plays Out | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The company is one of the troubled India-based company's subsidiaries being sold off to recoup lenders' losses.
David W. Deeds's insight:

Well, CodeHS got it, so this should lead to something good. 

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June 17, 5:44 AM
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Students Say They Care More About STEM as They Get Older. Teachers Disagree

Students Say They Care More About STEM as They Get Older. Teachers Disagree | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
An EdWeek Research Center survey examined student motivation in STEM classes.
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This is interesting.

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June 16, 8:45 PM
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Meta Teases Oakley Partnership for Sportier Smart Glasses, Reportedly Releasing This Year

Meta Teases Oakley Partnership for Sportier Smart Glasses, Reportedly Releasing This Year | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Meta officially confirmed the expansion of its EssilorLuxottica partnership to include a pair of Oakley smart glasses—possibly arriving soon. Earlier this year, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Meta was looking to expand its line of smart glasses beyond Ray-Ban Meta, which would include two possible new devices: a sportier Oakley-branded model, and a high-end model with built-in display—the …
David W. Deeds's insight:

"Sportier"...just what I'm looking for in smart glasses! 

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June 15, 7:17 PM
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Join the Worthy Educator! 

Join the Worthy Educator!  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The Worthy Educator is the official online community for educators seeking to have impact and build a legacy from it.
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Check this out, I'm a member! 

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June 14, 7:49 AM
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They Asked ChatGPT Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling. 

They Asked ChatGPT Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Generative A.I. chatbots are going down conspiratorial rabbit holes and endorsing wild, mystical belief systems. For some people, conversations with the technology can deeply distort reality.
David W. Deeds's insight:

"Mystical belief systems"?? Again, I think this is a meatware problem, not hardware/software! ;)

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